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Which shock do you run? I couldn't see the wear during an air can service. I had to strip the damper to see the wear inside the shaft. On the outside the shock looks new.
I've not got round to checking the frame bearings yet but will do before fitting a new shock. I'd imaging if the quad link bearings have worn there will be a lot of lateral movement.
Can anyone comment on the reliability of Cane Crek shocks? Specifically the inline air shock with climb switch. I knkw they had issues early on but are the new versions more reliable? It's either that or a Monarch Plus.
All the Cane Creek IL air shocks we have sold have been totally reliable, the countless ones we have upgraded from Inlines to even just the new internals have also been faultless. We could lend you one to try if you were interested?
I would choose one over a RS shock every day of the week.
You'll read a lot of stories about them breaking if you have a look around. Anecdotally it does seem that certain frames have a bit of a reputation for killing them.
My personal experience is better. I had one on my old Banshee for two years, never serviced, never needed it. Great shock. That was the older version of the inline.
FWIW Cane Creek seem to have a reputation for backing up customers when things do go wrong.
I'd have another one if I needed a new shock and the price was right.
Thanks ehrob. I'll do a bit of measuring today to see if the CC will fit. If not I'll have to get the Monarch.
It'll be a bit weird if you end this lengthy thread about durable shocks by buying a Monarch.
I ended up going for the CCDB Inline from TF Tuned. Their help and support was excellent! Just installed the shock and it fits my small 2015 T130 perfectly. Not had a chance to ride yet as I need an adapter because my shock pumps screw on bit is too fat. First impression though is the build quality looks great.
I've heard the air can can be rotated like the Monarch. Is this true? I' like to rotate it so the air valve is at the bottom rather than side.
