Description:The Vector PVA offers a wide range of adjustment features for the most experienced of riders. This shock is equipped with the new PowerValveAdj technology. This feature is the external adjustment of the PowerValve system. By adjusting the damp threshold of the PowerValve, the rider has the ability to fine tune this feature to optimize the peformance for specific conditions. This tuning feature is a definite advantage for the competitive rider. The Vector PVA also has externally adjustable rebound damping, a feature desirable for the end user who understands the basics of suspension tuning and appreciates the ability to fine tune their ride.
Submitted by
Gary
a Weekend Warrior
from Westchester, NY Date Reviewed: July 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Blue Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
X-fusion
Strengths:
Super plush, great pedal performance. Set it once and forget it, no more checking and adjusting air pressure.
Weaknesses:
For some people I guess the small increase in weight over air, but not me.
Similar Products Used:
Swinger 4-way air
Bike Setup:
Intense 5.5, Fox Van RLC, ZTR wheelset, Shimano
Bottom Line:
I read other reviews about the PVA and decided to try it. I couldn't be happier. My ride is more supple and it is consistent every time in the saddle. The shock has performed flawlessly no matter what I've thrown at it, from small stutter bumps to 3-4 foot drops (the biggest I'm willing to do). Also, the company itself could not have been easier to deal with. Their customer service is up there with the best IMHO.
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s Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from NZ Date Reviewed: June 1, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Looks nice.
Weaknesses:
Its only 1.5 years old. Oil Leaks verywhere. Small leaks from the main seal. Leaks out of compression adjust knob. THE SHAFT HAS PARTIALLY UNSCREWED ITSELF. This could have been disasterous.
Bike Setup:
Cherry bomb
Bottom Line:
It came with the bike. Some Big name brand of bikes use X-fusion on the cheaper model bikes.It is rebuildable but will not be worth the money to have it fixed. The main shaft should NEVER have unscrewed itself.
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