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[Closed] Pike Airshaft upgrade..... is Debonair worth the extra?

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Looking at extending my Pikes out to 160mm and have seen reports of an upgraded Debonair airshaft.

Is it worth the extra outlay over a standard one and what sort of benefits does it give?

Thanks

Steve


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 5:22 pm
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yes. 70% of 9 people surveyed said that trail wrinkles felt smoother and the effective plushness of their telescopy was noticeably more buttery.


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 5:39 pm
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It's about a fiver in the difference, so definitely worth it


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 5:44 pm
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its only a tiny amount more isnt it?
did it on my reba, although it doesn't change the volume on the reba, it certainly seemed to have less stiction


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 5:44 pm
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Yep. Absolutely. As many others have said before, small bump absorption is improved and I found it gave me loads more feel in the corners which leads to faster cornering. I removed one fork token and dropped about 10psi.


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 5:45 pm
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As you are changing travel anyway it’s an absolute no brainer

Even if you already have the req travel it’s a decent upgrade for very cheap ..


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 5:53 pm
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A bit better I found. Like the difference when you do a 50 hour service but not as much as when you do a the 100 hour. It gives easy off the top, not noticed much difference beyond that. Might as well do it when changing them anyway.


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 5:58 pm
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Noticeably better for me, definitely smoothed out chatter more. Also removed one token and dropped PSI a little. Went 150 to 160 with the swap.


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 6:06 pm
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Me too. Big difference. And its easier to get back out as doesn't have the stupid plastic bit a normal spring does, which needed 3 hands..


 
Posted : 07/08/2019 11:44 pm