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Tony Ratcliffe
a Weekend Warrior
from Aylesbury, EnglandDate Reviewed: July 19, 2001
Strengths: Dead simple but has proved very reliable (4 years no service yet,fair weather use only). Dealer swapped spring for me as original was to soft.
Weaknesses: No damping adjustment. With 650Lb spring could do with a bit more damping.Bottom Line: Can't complain at all! But am concidering either a service or a Fox/Stratos adjustable replacement.
Favorite Trail: The South Downs
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: ATX 990 with bombers front and long travel plates rear.
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Duncan Brabbin
a Weekend Warrior
from Leeds, EnglandDate Reviewed: January 11, 2001
Strengths: Simple and cheapWeaknesses: Simple and Weak.Bottom Line: This shock is indeed simple, idiot proof adustment being preload only. The only thing is, it is definately cross country only. I've blown the seals in mine about three or four times, it's getting quite expensive and yes I run it with a really stiff spring.
Favorite Trail: Chevin Forest
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Bike Setup: Shimano LX, BIG riser bars, tough wheels.
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Bruce Bell
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, AustraliaDate Reviewed: July 11, 2000
Strengths: Simple and lightWeaknesses: Support in AustraliaBottom Line: Bought second hand and has lasted well with minimal maintaience. Now has gone bendy in the middle??!! Not sure rebuilding is worth it. What else can I use to replace it, apart from a Stratos on a Proflex 856?
Favorite Trail: Engadine/Loftus
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: Proflex 856, Shimano XT, Maguras on Mavic
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Pat G
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus OHDate Reviewed: November 1, 1999
Strengths:
simplicity, durabilityWeaknesses:
rebound adjustment isn't great, and it hisses at ya.Bottom Line: Ya know this isn't a bad shock. Not very complicated, but also not all that adjustable. I bough my bike used. The previous owner had it two years, and this shock still has not been rebuilt, and has not needed to be rebuilt. I'm 225, and it needs a heavier spring. It's not as nice as a Risse shock, but it's reliable and cheap. I've got an NR4 on now, that has been rebuilt once (nice shock by the way). I use the NR1 has my backup.
Favorite Trail:
Paint Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Fox Vanilla Coil, Noleen NR4
Bike Setup:
Proflex 856
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Ryan
a Racer
from UsaDate Reviewed: August 10, 1999
Strengths:
plush, doesn't leak any oil, no bob what so ever.Weaknesses:
too stiff on downhillBottom Line: this is one of the best shocks out there for xc, unless you are a weight weenie
Favorite Trail:
burke mountain
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
nr-4, nr-2, fox air vanilla
Bike Setup:
K2 1000, smart fork, 100% pure shimano gutz
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Nick Fenton
a Racer
from Clinton CTDate Reviewed: July 23, 1999
Strengths:
This is a great shock, I love it! It's so smooth!Better than a NR-2 in a lot of waysWeaknesses:
No rebound clicker, but it doesn't need one!!! Weight, but ah, who cares!Bottom Line: Nothing better in my opinion exept the NR-4, but I didn't really like the NR-4. I rode a bike with one once i=and it felt like I was f=riding a XC bike with a Dh shock, I don't no just didn't feel right.
Favorite Trail:
The little one in my back yard
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Similar Products Used:
Nothing else. But demode a NR-2 and a R.S. Deluxe
Bike Setup:
K2 1000 with all XT parts
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Ryan
a Racer
from British ColumbiaDate Reviewed: March 24, 1999
Bottom Line: I have an NR-1 on my K2 1000. I have only have had this bike for 3 months and I love this shock. It is smooth and is easy to maintain. Anyone who reads this, buy this shock!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
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Jay Farbowich
a cross-country rider
from Jerusalem IsraelDate Reviewed: February 3, 1999
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This shock absorbs just about anything and on my bike there are no weird noises. If I have one caveat that is there are no instructions on how to maintain and service the shock. The key to rear shocks is getting the proper spring for your body weight and bike specs.
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LeeChun
a cross-country rider
from CaliDate Reviewed: September 8, 1998
Bottom Line:
The Noleen NR1 doesn't have all the adjustments as the Noleen NR4, but I never had any problems with the shock. I now have the NR4, but it seems to be leaking, and sticking and clicking, after the first ride!The Noleen NR1 is simple, and I really liked it. It was easy to adjust (only preload), and provided lots of fun.
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Jeff
a cross-country rider
from SeattleDate Reviewed: August 27, 1998
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I Bought the ProFlex 1000 not to long ago and have put about 50 miles on it so far. It uses the Indy S and NR-1 which are both entry level but seem to work well for the money if you aren't jumping off cliffs. I've heard alot of bad things about Noleen and their shocks (NR-2) and so this is really a note to say that the NR-1 works better (in that it works at all) than its follower. Will keep you all updated. 3 chilies for average performance so far.
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HTmaniac
a cross-country rider
from TaiwanDate Reviewed: April 12, 1998
Bottom Line:
Got one on my ATX 990 since the start, 3000 km of muddy wet ride still performing like new, just some creaking noise are anoying from time to time...
Will give it a 4 just beacuse it is heavy (steel shaft) and dampening cannot be tuned. Ah since I was missing 6 words...
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booty
a weekend warrior
from LouisianaDate Reviewed: October 10, 1997
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Jeff Russo
a cross-country rider
from ChicagoDate Reviewed: October 8, 1997
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Simple and smooth. Satisfying for all conditions.
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Cris Collier
a weekend warrior
from Mundaring,PerthDate Reviewed: August 28, 1997
Bottom Line:
I've only recently started riding after I was getting bored with my horse, I spose it's just not a big thrill to ride it that awkward way any more. I tried the Noleen NR-1's and the soft ride is good for my sore arse.
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David
a weekend warrior
from SavannahDate Reviewed: July 18, 1997
Bottom Line:
Take this review for what it's worth. I have NR-1's on the front the front and rear of my Pro-Flex 756, and I have been extremely pleased with their performance! I can only compare these with the Pro-Flex GDT/MCU shocks (on a 856), Rock Shox Indy's (on a Trek 930SHX, 6500SHX, Caloi, and GT), and a Manitou (on a Joshua XO), and I would have to say that the NR-1s beat them all out. All the other shocks had good attributes for certain types of hits (i.e., small, medium, and big bumps), but the NR-1's ate all of them up with great comfort, feel, and control. There was never any bottoming-out or po-go'ing, and they always remained consistent. Adjusting the NR-1's was simple and their need for maintainence was non-existant. Great Shock, Great Performance, and so far, great durability. I recommend them to anyone, who can find them. They are hard to find because they are a great product. Check them out at Mud, Sweat, & Gears! www.bikeusa.com
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