Is there an issue with running an air shock upside down?
reason I'm asking is because I'm after a new shock for a set of Girvin Crosslink forks which originally came with a Noleen NR-2 shock (coil/oil), approx 200mm eye-to-eye.
A replacement Noleen or Risse shock is quite expensive so I've been toying with the idea of fitting somethin aftermarket instead.
The unusual design of the Girvin forks means that the shock needs to be quite narrow at one end, most of the coil shocks won't fit as they are too wide for much of the shock body, but an air shock if fitted upside down should fit.
I'd be using a Lizard Skins shock cover to keep the crud out, but was wondering if I would have any problems running the shock like that?
btw I've been looking at the Manitou Radium, Swinger Air, Fox Float etc...
reason I'm asking is because I'm after a new shock for a set of Girvin Crosslink forks which originally came with a Noleen NR-2 shock (coil/oil), approx 200mm eye-to-eye.
A replacement Noleen or Risse shock is quite expensive so I've been toying with the idea of fitting somethin aftermarket instead.
The unusual design of the Girvin forks means that the shock needs to be quite narrow at one end, most of the coil shocks won't fit as they are too wide for much of the shock body, but an air shock if fitted upside down should fit.
I'd be using a Lizard Skins shock cover to keep the crud out, but was wondering if I would have any problems running the shock like that?
btw I've been looking at the Manitou Radium, Swinger Air, Fox Float etc...