If you have a Coil shock and we offer other stroke lengths in that same shock eye to eye size, then
odds are you can achieve those other stroke lengths by adding (to decrease stroke) or removing (to increase stoke) stroke reduction clips that install under our bottom out bumper
.
Will a coil shock fit on my bike?
Are MTB shocks interchangeable?
Each manufacturer and frame may use a different size shock
and your bike is not guaranteed to function properly without using the correct size. To find out what size shock is correct for your mountain bike, either check the brand’s website for your model or call us at the shop and we will be more than happy to help!
What is a coil shock MTB?
Coil shocks are generally more sensitive (easier for it to compress and rebound) than their respective air shocks because there are fewer seals in the system, therefore there is less force required to get the shock moving. Because of this, coil shocks tend to provide more traction and a unique feel.
What spring rate do I need MTB?
You should use
no more than 6 turns and no less than 1 turn of preload
. If you need more than 6 turns to achieve Sag, you need to go up 50lbs in Spring Rate. If you need less than 1 turn, you need to go down 50lbs in Spring Rate.
How do I change the rear shock on my mountain bike?
How do you remove the rear shock on a mountain bike?
How do you choose a rear shock on a mountain bike?
Do you need shocks on a mountain bike?
Most mountain bikes have suspension to keep you in control over rough ground
, but not all mountain bikers need the same amount and type of suspension. Hardtail mountain bikes do not feature a rear shock, whereas full suspension bikes feature front and rear shocks.
Do I need front suspension on a mountain bike?
Convention now says that mountain bikes should have front suspension forks
. They are now considered an essential feature, by nearly all mountain bikers and mountain bike manufacturers.
Are air forks better than coil?
Air forks provide better bottom-out resistance
Near the end of the range, it takes a huge amount of force to further compress the air inside. The total amount of force required to compress an air fork and bottom it out is greater than a coil fork. This is assuming that both are set for the same rider weight.
Do coil springs wear out MTB?
Yes coil springs sag over time
Springs loose tension over time and start to get shorter once that starts to happen its time to replace it. This would sound like a Material failure because the Springs on a MTB are not that stressed, and should last a long time.
How do I make my mountain bike suspension softer?
How do you measure shock size on a mountain bike?
Do I need a coil shock?
There’s more traction in the situations where you need it, and the bike feels smoother, rides quieter, and sticks to the trail better.
If you like sensitivity, a plush ride, and that feeling of being planted, a coil-over shock is probably more your speed.
Do you need to service a coil shock?
Is air spring better than coil spring?
Air springs become harder to compress as they sink into their travel, giving the shock a progressive feel and more support as you push the bike harder.
Coil springs provide a linear spring rate and a consistent feel from the top to the bottom of your bike’s travel
.
How do I choose a shock spring?
For example,
if your shock stroke is 2′′, your max spring free length is 130mm and your spring rate is 450lbs, you need a spring that is 2.25′′ x 450Lbs x 125mm
(if you don’t see a spring that has the exact stroke of your shock you can use a spring with a longer stroke, as long as the free length will fit).
How do you check for shock stroke?
- Measure the eye to eye length.
- Attach a shock pump and slowly remove all the air from the shock.
- Compress the shock fully and measure the eye to eye length again.
- Subtract this measurement from the initial eye to eye length to find the usable stroke. (ie. 185 – 132.5 = 52.5)
How do you adjust a coil shock?
Can you put a bigger shock on a MTB?
How do I upgrade my mountain bike suspension?
Can you add rear suspension to a bike?
Certainly it can be done
. Rather silly from a financial standpoint, however, since a new bike would almost certainly be cheaper. For the fork see: bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/7472/… Adding a suspension fork, even if all clears, could change the geometry and handling.
