Submitted by
Barry S
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from Moddiin, Israel Date Reviewed: March 18, 2008
Favoriate Trail:
Ya'ar Ben Shemen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$209.00
Strengths:
Simplicity. EASY EASY to set up. Most important - SAG markings on the shock!!!!!!! No lockout needed. feels great on the trail and on the road. Zero pedal bob compared to other shocks.
Weaknesses:
Little to NO adjustability. No lockout.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou S type srl
Bike Setup:
2007 Gary Fisher Supercaliber 29er. Ergon Grips. Tubeless.
Bottom Line:
i was looking for a replacement shock for the stock shock that came on the bike (the manitou s type srl) which was awful + kept leaking air at an alarming rate. I wanted to order the Monarch 3.1 or 3.3, but i guess i was misheard on the phone while ordering. If i didn't live in Israel, i would return the product, and get the 3.1 or 3.3 - but i wanted to ride already.... i am VERY happy with this shock. Great value for the money, and although at first i was upset about the lack of settings, im really really happy with this. the sag markings on the shock...why didn't any other company think to put this on there shocks???????? This shock is ready to go, i never have to fiddle with it, im certainly not sorry i didn't pay more for a 'more adjustable' shock. set this thing once, and forget about it. gives a VERY smooth ride whether on the trail or on the street. keeping it simple is sometimes like breath of fresh air.
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