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I am thinking of buying a new heckler frame to run with my pikes. just wondered wether it was viable to fit a slightly shorter shock (eye to eye) to slacken the head angle a smidge. I realise I would have to make the swap following purchase etc.
Just wondered whether anyone had done this already??
also interested if any one has gone for a shorter stroke to reduce the travel and make the bike more trail like than all mountain like.??
Yes. I had a 5th Element that was 1/2 inch shorter than the air shock that cam with it. Whic hin turn on the 04 model I've got is I think 1/4 inch shorter than the coil shock that was the other shock option.
It was alarmingly stable at speed (slacker head angle) plusher (coil v air - no surprise) and clattered the pedals/ crank arms off anything bigger then a pebble - which ran contrary to the 'go fast downhill' feel of the thing.
For me - I got bored of pedal strikes. If you can find a cheap shock on here give it a go - or if you're in Manchester we can try a shock swap for a bit and see how you get on. I won't be doinbg it again.
Cheers
Paul
Thanks a lot for the offer Paul, but unfortunately i'm down South.
Any one else with experience of this?