Description:The Glyde RPV is equipped with the new PowerValve technology. This technology is for the advanced rider who prefers a pre-set performance setting for all riding conditions. The Glyde RPV also has externally adjustable rebound, a feature desirable for the end user who understands the basics of suspension tuning and appreciates the ability to fine tune their ride.
This shock delivers smooth damping and absorbing performances...after breaking-in. I haven't broken-in completely mine, but I have noticed a great amount of change. When you just have bought the shock it will be STIFF so be careful. It somehow bottoms out but soon it disappears. This is a pretty big drawback. But all the other things work. The rebound adjuster in an ingenious design: you can change it when the shock is being compressed. The nitrogen cartridge does not leak whatsoever so it delivers superb damping. Add another chili if you're ready to break-in this product.
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Tanner
a Cross Country Rider
from Kincardine, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
brant tract
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
Cheap Worked for longer than I expected
Weaknesses:
Broke after 6 months Horrible Adjustment
Bike Setup:
Haro Extreme X2 with Marazochi Bombers
Bottom Line:
The shock worked for me for about a year until the metal shaft started popping so I took it apart to see there was stuff jiggling around in it. I expected that from a cheap shock anyways
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Jake Balthazor
a Downhiller
from Boulder, Colorado Date Reviewed: July 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Mosquitos Coast
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike-got bike at performance bicycle
Strengths:
fills up empty space in my frame, and work for small jumps and street riding.
Weaknesses:
bottoms out all over the place on little drops and medium to large jumps, not much travel. adjustment is pretty horrible
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Yakuza Aniki (pretty sweet)
Bottom Line:
ya i guess if you don't do heavy riding or dowhilling, or if you weigh 60 lbs. you would be fine, but otherwise you will kill yourself. i hit like a 5-6 foot drop and almost broke my cranks because i bottomed out so hard. i also bottom on average sized jumps. i weight 100 lbs! i would upgrade it.
3 flaming turds fo dis ting
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Joel
a Racer
from Phoenixville, pa Date Reviewed: May 2, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
came on bike good adjustment for a cheap shock not much maint req'd customer service
Weaknesses:
considering the riding conditions....none
Similar Products Used:
various types
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
the shock took a real beating for about a year before the seals blew, not too uncommon for an abused shock. The cool thing is the support you get from these guys. They replaced the seals without question and sent me an extra set no charge. So for a cheap shock that does what it is supposed to and the customer service that comes with it, you can't go wrong.
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bryce
a Downhiller
from alberta Date Reviewed: April 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
mill creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
-cheap -smooth -good rebound
Weaknesses:
-strength
Similar Products Used:
fox vanilla
Bike Setup:
06 iron horse yakuza aniki
Bottom Line:
it broke on my second day with it. but it was defective. my freind has had one for a year and its still working good.
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matt reid
a Downhiller
from uk Date Reviewed: March 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
fort william dh
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
come with bike
Strengths:
it takes small bumpson single track 'quite' well and genaral cross couontry is fine.rebound adjuster works great
Weaknesses:
bottoms out very easy on jumps.also on small 6 ft drops.the spring that comes as standard is far to soft advise purchasing new one imeadiatley
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi roco
Bike Setup:
iron horse yakuza aniki: marzocchi roco marzocchi jnr t shimano saints f&r
Bottom Line:
this shock is great for small jumps and cross country/single track trails as it absorbs all the small stuff well and is smooth.however dont buy this shock if youv got more money lying around or if your into the big stuff an donwhill.good value for money if your on a tight budjet.
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Jack Davis
a Downhiller
from Kent,England Date Reviewed: August 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Come With The Bike
Strengths:
Can withstand a lot of heavy riding. Goin over Bumps you will not evan feel it you mess about with the tension on the spring! Rebound can really work in the right situations!
Weaknesses:
spring not very strong! not a lot of travel!
Bike Setup:
Standard
Bottom Line:
Can be improved greatly, if on a bigger budget go for it bigger brother (Glyde PVA), bottoms out on big hills!! If you will use it for jumping get a better spring as the one on it will not withhold! Great component if on a small budget!
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Quebec City Date Reviewed: June 13, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mont St-Anne
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
With my bike
Strengths:
Cheap and simple design
Weaknesses:
Seals and rebound function
Similar Products Used:
Fox vanilla R
Bike Setup:
Haro X1 04
Bottom Line:
This product is acceptable but not recommendable if you have a bigger budget.
On my second or 3rd year on it, the wear and tear takes its toll fast. Its squeeking, the rebound is not working correctly and sand gets in to the shock. But remember that this shock is getting old.
So, if its a short term solution, go for it, but if its a permenent shock, I suggest you get something better.
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Joe Sanguinetti
a Downhiller
from Pearl River NY, USA Date Reviewed: January 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Bansheeboy11@msn.com
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
OEM on bike
Strengths:
This came with my Specialized Big hit and i love the bike so much. Its really smooth and looks cool on the bike. Very reliable.
Weaknesses:
Afet a year of beating the living crap out of the bike ( im talking 6-8" drop offs and lots of high speed bumps that rattle your teeth) the only problem i had with the shock was the rebound dial broke. BUT, i fixed this preety well by putting heavy oil and stiff spring.
Similar Products Used:
-5th element Coil -FOX Vanilla R (currently in bike) -Rock shox Coil (cant rember name)
Bike Setup:
2003 Specialized Big Hit SPEC w/ -Vanilla R shock -Marzocchi Jr.T fork -ODI Lock on grips -And Intense DH 2.5 tires -8 inch rotors front and rear
Bottom Line:
Very good shock just dont do downhill stuff with a freeride shock. I only gave it 4 chilis cause i felt it should have lasted more than a year, but, then again i did beat the crap out of it. If you dont ride as hard as me, id give it 5 chilix.
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