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My bike has the Pearl shock 08, has anybody ridden this bike with both the Pearl and Fox, worth upgrading?
Yes I have. In some ways, the Pearl felt a lot plusher, however in terms of overall performance ie smallbump/climbing/fast singletrack/increased travel, the Fox has made it a better all round ride.
I don't own a Hemlock but have ridden quite a few with both Fox and Pearl on.
The only thing the Pealr does better is bottom out control (there's a monster bottom out bumper in the air can), and with the 2010 RP23s having the boost valve feature, that should no longer be an issue either.
Another 456 and Hemlock owner here! 🙂
I think i'll stick with my Pearl till it breaks then.
Roughneck I'm just under 5'8" and ride a small Hemlock and 16" On One
And another 456 and hemlock owner 🙂
Used to have a 456, want to have a Hemlock, but currently have neither!
🙄
roughneck - my large Hemlock frame weighs a shade over 6.5 lbs = 3kgs.
after that, the weight of the build is up to you...
i'm not a religous man, but i'm praying for the day when Cy makes a 8 lb Hemlock. - then i could sell the Dh bike.
What rebound setting does everybody use, mine seems to have about 50 clicks..(Pearl) and whats your weight?