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Going full sus for the first time, what are the thoughts on rear shocks? Thinking rp2 Vs rp23? Cheets, Alex
Same internals, just different adjusters, so you have more settings within the given range of the tune with the RP23.
What frame!?
That's the key question. On some frames it makes no difference whatsoever after the first 5 minutes imho. On others it might be nice to be able to tinker with the level.
#Edit - Its more important that the shock has a "tune" to match the frame (eg compression / rebound damping are stickered on rp2s/23s for L/M/H for both). So are you buying a new frame/bike, or thinking of secondhand etc).
Kona dawg.
slugrider - sorry - your response crossed my edit up there.
I've bought a new dawg frame with a rp2 fitted as it was a bargain but i've heard rp23 is the way to go? Being new to full sus but an experienced hardtailer, can I expect to use the adjustment well jyst yet and jystify the expence?
I've bought a new dawg frame with a rp2 fitted as it was a bargain but i've heard rp23 is the way to go? Being new to full sus but an experienced hardtailer, can I expect to use the adjustment well jyst yet and jystify the expence?
slugrider - I'd suggest a specific question for dawg owners!
My comments on rp2/23 are that a Commie frame with an rp23 cracked and I temporarily bought a Yeti frame (rp2) whilst that one was warrantied - same shock dimensions - there was no real difference between them (luckily they both had the same tune). Propedal on the yeti worked best on pos 2 on the rp23 - which was (to me) exactly the same as the rp2's only "on" position. If I'd spent a wad of cash changing from rp2 to rp23 I'd have been livid tbh!
Anyway - it's frame specific. Good luck with the dawg - and if it was me - I'd ride the thing ragged before I spent any more!
Think thats what i'm gonna do! Four hundred quid new, bargain.
Thanks for the advice mate.