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[Closed] Shock stroke length query.

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I have a 165 mm rock show which apparently has a stroke of 38.5 mm

Had  a look at Fox and their 165 can come with 40 or 42 mm stroke.
Is there any reason I can’t go with the 42mm shock? Why wouldn’t any shock manufacturer just make the shock with the longest stroke possible.?

Surely more is better?


 
Posted : 04/07/2020 9:24 am
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Depends if tyre (or something else) fouls on anything on the additional 4mm shock travel that the bike hasn't been designed for.


 
Posted : 04/07/2020 9:29 am
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Hadn’t thought of that. Best stick with stock.


 
Posted : 04/07/2020 9:41 am