WTD.195-200mm rear shock

Grannygrinder · Feb 19, 2019

Im in need of either a Fox Vanilla R spring in the appropriate length for a 195 shock
A complete sprung shock, Fox ideally
Or an air shock that doesnt leak like a sieve or explode at the slightest provocation!!!
Thankyou

Tricky1977 · Feb 19, 2019

I might have a float RC, but I think it’s 190? Hard to tell when they compress - hmm

Grannygrinder · Feb 19, 2019

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Im sure that would do.

ishaw · Feb 19, 2019

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Got a few 190-200 air shocks. I've never had an issue with the fragility of any I've used. Did you have something in mind to avoid. I've probably got fox and rs options.

Grannygrinder · Feb 20, 2019

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These frame has a Fox RC32 with pro pedal fitted.
It was ok but seems to need rebuilding very regularly.
I'd prefer something less complicated.....worse if you like....but more reliable, hence considering a sprung shock as an ideal option.
Ta

Tricky1977 · Feb 21, 2019

Ah mine is air only

mattr · Feb 21, 2019

Couple of things, Fox don't make/haven't made an RC32, they have the RP23. RC32 is an X-Fusion shock.

And how often is it needing rebuilding, and is it failure that's causing it to need one, or just the service intervals?

(And i'd want to get exactly the right length and stroke unless i was *absolutely positive* that changing it wouldn't cause an issue.)

And from your earlier thread......

Grannygrinder":2e2yr0z1 said:
I have elected to do it myself.....how hard can it possibly be!!! lol

Think you may have answered your own question!

Grannygrinder · Feb 21, 2019

Unfortunately you can only do a partial rebuild without access to a Fox special tool to remove the centre shaft from the top cap....which i dont have...it transpires its the seals on the central tubes that are causing the leak from the pro pedal valve.
Yes sorry RP23.
I cant see 5mm+ on length or stroke being an issue.

mattr · Feb 21, 2019

Grannygrinder":bfbpt1eh said:
I cant see 5mm+ on length or stroke being an issue.

Depends on leverage ratio, current clearances and tyres sizes etc.
It *might* not be a problem. You could break your frame.

At the very least you need to mock it up at max and min stroke travel/length.

Grannygrinder · Feb 21, 2019

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If you say do

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