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[Closed] Effects of fitting a different stroke rear shock to a Pitch

 
 kwack
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So reading on the Specialised site teh standard shock is 7.875 * 2.25

Now I gues teh 2nd figure is teh stroke but not sure what that actually is?

I have a fox dhx air which is the same length i.e, 200mm but the 2nd figure is 50mm which is near on 2". What will the impact of this be if I fit it and what does teh 2nd figure actually mean?

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Kwack


 
Posted : 29/10/2010 8:38 pm
 Rorschach
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1st figure is the overall length uncompressed.2nd is how much it compresses at max travel.Being approx 6mm shorter stroke will yield about 15mm less travel (about 2.5-1 lever ratio) at the wheel whilst maintaining the same geometry.


 
Posted : 29/10/2010 8:43 pm
 bigyinn
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It would basically reduce the travel. Stroke is how far the shock can compress fully and ultimately determines rear wheel travel.


 
Posted : 29/10/2010 8:44 pm
 kwack
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Thanks for the advice above-15mm less travel on a pitch is probably not worth worrying too much about, considering the Fox is the better shock

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Kwack


 
Posted : 29/10/2010 10:32 pm
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