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Hi,
I sent my rear shock off for servicing, only to be told that it is knackered, and spare parts are not available.
So I am looking for advice on a replacement.
The bike is a Kona Process 134 DL (2016). Apparently the Schock is 190x51.
The shock is/was a RockShox Monarch RL I think. My gripe with it is that it seems to have worn out quite quickly - I don't necessarily need anything too fancy.
Any help/advice/experience appreciated!
Had the same issue with my old process a few years back. Basically the stanchion was knackered within 6 months. Think if I remember correctly it was something to do with the loading via the linkage and the frame being out of alignment. Kona were useless so I bought a new shock. Then noticed the rear brake hose had rubbed a near hole in the swing arm. Again couldn’t get any kind of response from Kona. Sold frame for spares in the end. That was a fair few years ago now mind (4 years I think)
I don't think it is an alignment issue - although I will check the frame when I get a minute.
I bought a Manitou Mcleod for not much more than the cost of getting the Monarch rebuily and it was a big improvement.
I have a ccdb air in that size to sell, only had a handful of rides from new and asking £175 posted
Drop me a line if that might suit you.
Happened to my 153 too, tho unlike russyh Kona were quite good & sorted it (well actually it was SRAM that dealt with it- tho they did say Id jet washed it, but I hadnt in the end they believed me & replaced)
I sold the replacement & bought a Fox that was much better sealed
check the tune on your shock my 153 was a medium compression & medium rebound
Thanks for all the ideas/advice.
TF Tuned said it was a gouged damper shaft?
I guess the options are:
Replace like for like (I've seen RS monarch RLs going for ~£150 new)
Go for the Manitou option (~£190)
Or the ccdb air chakaping?
I am a bit scared about the number of settings on cane creek. I prefer to fit things and forget about them - is it hard to configure? Do you mind me asking why are you getting rid of it?
Also will a piggyback/DB shock fit in the process 134 frame?
Also will a piggyback/DB shock fit in the process 134 frame?
yes
This might be a very dumb question...
But with the yoke mounting, the shock eyes are at 90 degrees to each other. Do I need to get a special shock, or will the shock twist?
Shock will twist, is easy (I used to have a Process myself).
I am a bit scared about the number of settings on cane creek. I prefer to fit things and forget about them – is it hard to configure? Do you mind me asking why are you getting rid of it?
I had it for a Transition Smuggler that I sold quite soon after, I don't have any 190x51 bikes now.
Personally I've had a few Cane Creek shocks and usually just go with a base setting, then rarely touch it because they are so good.
There's a Process 153 tune on here which would probably be fine...
https://blue.canecreek.com/products/suspension/db-air/base-tunes
Thanks for the offer & advice @chakaping .
I think I will try getting hold of a fox (like @kimbers!), as the cane creek looks too fussy for me.