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After years of telling everyone there is no need to have anything other than a hardtail I have got myself a full sus to take on the Mega later this year, only problem is I obviously have a lack of knowledge of rear shocks...
The spring seems a little soft so have been trying to find a stiffer replacement but can't find any tables with guidelines to start from (like forks have as standard pretty much).
I'm 6'1", and about 14 stone and the shock is a Fox DHX 5 with a 500 x 2.35 spring. Should that be enough or should I swap it for a stiffer spring (and what size...600, 750, 800?!)?
Cheers if you can help!
P.S. anyone know where I can get one cheap, the frame was second hand so not really wanting to spend a fortune on a spare spring!
try this, should give you the correct spring weight.
http://www.tftunedshox.com/info/spring_calculator.aspx
I'm using a 550 x 2.75 on my DHX5/ spesh SX and weigh in at 15.5 , I haven't bottomed it out yet so I must not be trying hard enough 😳
Thanks guys, not sure if it's just because I'm used to having no travel whatsoever on the back but it seems a bit soft for me. Found this that may suggest a slightly stiffer one needed...
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=34630
Just have to find one now!
i have a 600lbs x 2.35 if you'd like to try it? (checked your profile) i'll be in london on thursday
pastcaring - thanks for the offer, sorry I've been busy and didn't get back to you. If you have the spring still I'll try it, how much are you looking for?
crankbreaker - Member
pastcaring - thanks for the offer, sorry I've been busy and didn't get back to you. If you have the spring still I'll try it, how much are you looking for?
it's to heavy for me, so call it a pint.
but i don't think i'll be in london till next thursday, maybe sooner? drop me an email (in profile), we can sort something out.