My Manitou Swinger 3-way is a couple of years overdue a service (2004 model). TFtuned will do job for £89 +postage no doubt. CRC have a new Fox Float RP2 for £100 (190x50, i think thats what I need). I guess its a 2006/7 model although typically CRC dont say.
Is it likely to be an upgrade worth doing on a 2004 Orange 5? Any thoughts advice, or random asides welcome. Just dont suggest thinks that cost an arm and a kidney!
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Remember you will have to buy a bushing kit for a new shock. Not that its the end of the world but will be about £20.
Bought my 5 frame of similar age without a Manitou shock specifically so I could run an RP3, don't think there's much contest between servicing a 4yr old shock and buying a new one for a few quid more. I know mine's a slightly different shock, but it's been excellent in terms of performance and reliability.
I had a similar issue when I bought a 2004 Enduro frame recently. I bought it knowing the shock was playing up but stuck one of the CRC 190x50 RP2's on as it was just as cheap as getting it serviced. I reckon on a bike like that pro-pedal is better than the brain anyway, plus it's also a bit lighter.
The RP2 is probably a better shock than your old Swinger anyway, so sounds like a no-brainer to me.
I'll get my flexible friend on it, CRC don't seem to do the bushings though. I guess mojo unless any better ideas offered?
would the new shock be set up for you're bikes suspension type? Dont fox air shocks have specific rebound tunes and propedal tunes too?
you may find you end upsending it off for a set up at TFT anyway
ebay the old shock.