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Submitted by
Tony Ratcliffe
a Weekend Warrior
from Aylesbury, England
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | The South Downs | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | 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. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | ATX 990 with bombers front and long travel plates rear. | | Bottom Line: | Can't complain at all! But am concidering either a service or a Fox/Stratos adjustable replacement. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Duncan Brabbin
a Weekend Warrior
from Leeds, England
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Chevin Forest | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Simple and cheap | | Weaknesses: | Simple and Weak. | | Bike Setup: | Shimano LX, BIG riser bars, tough wheels. | | 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. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bruce Bell
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Engadine/Loftus | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Simple and light | | Weaknesses: | Support in Australia | | Bike Setup: | Proflex 856, Shimano XT, Maguras on Mavic | | Bottom 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? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat G
a Weekend Warrior
from Columbus OH
Date Reviewed: November 1, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Paint Creek | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
simplicity, durability | | Weaknesses: |
rebound adjustment isn't great, and it hisses at ya. | | Similar Products Used: |
Fox Vanilla Coil, Noleen NR4 | | Bike Setup: |
Proflex 856 | | 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Racer
from Usa
Date Reviewed: August 10, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
burke mountain | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
plush, doesn't leak any oil, no bob what so ever. | | Weaknesses: |
too stiff on downhill | | Similar Products Used: |
nr-4, nr-2, fox air vanilla | | Bike Setup: |
K2 1000, smart fork, 100% pure shimano gutz | | Bottom Line: | this is one of the best shocks out there for xc, unless you are a weight weenie | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Fenton
a Racer
from Clinton CT
Date Reviewed: July 23, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
The little one in my back yard | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
This is a great shock, I love it! It's so smooth!Better than a NR-2 in a lot of ways | | Weaknesses: |
No rebound clicker, but it doesn't need one!!! Weight, but ah, who cares! | | Similar Products Used: |
Nothing else. But demode a NR-2 and a R.S. Deluxe | | Bike Setup: |
K2 1000 with all XT parts | | 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a Racer
from British Columbia
Date Reviewed: March 24, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | 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! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jay Farbowich
a cross-country rider
from Jerusalem Israel
Date Reviewed: February 3, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
LeeChun
a cross-country rider
from Cali
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff
a cross-country rider
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
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. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
HTmaniac
a cross-country rider
from Taiwan
Date 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... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
booty
a weekend warrior
from Louisiana
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
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Submitted by
Jeff Russo
a cross-country rider
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: October 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Simple and smooth. Satisfying for all conditions. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cris Collier
a weekend warrior
from Mundaring,Perth
Date 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. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a weekend warrior
from Savannah
Date 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 | | Overall Rating: |
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