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Description:Not a product, but definitely a shock upgrade, Push Industries specializes in rebuilding customer forks and shocks.
Includes:
-Complete Disassembly/Reassembly
-Oil/Nitrogen Fill
-O-Ring Kit
-Push Vault Seal Housing
-Push PTFE Endless Piston Glyde Band
-R-Glyde Liner Eyelet Bearings
Prices vary depending on your shock model.
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Submitted by
Jesse Hill
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Northstar | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Push | | Strengths: | Small bump sensitivity, high speed rebound | | Weaknesses: | Other shocks can be Pushed better for small bump sensitivity but otherwise none. | | Similar Products Used: | stock DHX, 5th coil | | Bike Setup: | early 07 Heckler, 07 AM SL1, King everything, E13 DRS, XT/X9 | | Bottom Line: | sent it off (overnight there and overnight back) after doing weekend trip after weekend trips to northstar and could never quite get the high speed rebound in range it always wanted to buck after a G out or lip or related but I did think the compression was ok. Then when I got it back the rebound was so much better you didnt leave a lip or hit a g out wondering if your rear tire was going to go over your head and at the same time it never packed up over stutter sections. I also found there was a lot of room for improvement in the compression too as now my small bump sensitivity is much better and just better traction overall.
to the guy below I would say talk to them and they will probably revalve it and you too will love it. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Charles
a Cross Country Rider
from Pasadena,Ca
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Push | | Bottom Line: | I was excited to get this upgrade for my fox rear shock installed in a 2004 Specialized Enduro Pro. It's been a disappointment. I really wish Push did not remove the rear shock lock out as it bob's like hell. I really hate riding this bike now, as push has ruined the ride quality.
It's really sad, when they call they have no record of servicing your shock. I was even promised an official decal for my type of rear shock, not just the sticker. It came back looking like stock with out the lock out. But many months later, it still isn't here.
What a waste of money. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Si Blackwood
a Weekend Warrior
from Edinburgh, Scotland
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Anything techie and muddy :-D | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$380.00 | | Purchased At: | TFTuned Shox | | Strengths: | Plush, Fantastic pedal platform - VERY little pedal bob (bike is faster up and downhill), no loss of small bump sensitivity, custom tuned to my weight/bike/riding style, shock works BETTER than when new - END OF! | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Standard DHX5.0, Vanilla R, Vanilla RC Rockshox Deluxe-(VERY BAD), Manitou Swinger 4-way, 5th element - Nothing compares | | Bike Setup: | Ellsworth Joker 04, Fox (now PUSH) Vanilla RC with race system, Drop off 3 forks :-/, Mavic Deetraks wheelset, xt/lx groupset, Avid code brakes... | | Bottom Line: | the vanilla RC was not a bad shock to begin with but it has to be said i wanted to upgrade as it was a bit stiff and the compression knob basically just locked the shock up rather than properly adjust it, anyhoo - long story short, i had the compression "locked out" and forgot 2 turn it back down when i went off a 4ft 2 flat drop, basically it blew an o-ring, leaked its guts out and i had an Ellsworth pogo-stick - £195 and 5 days later, i had a new shock - the PUSH race systems vanilla RC- what a world of difference, the guys at TFTuned shox took my vanilla away, took out all the fox internals and fitted the race system tuned to my weight/style and the bikes leverage ratios, i got it back and it is a completely different machine, it eats up anything i throw at it (certainly shows up the drop off 3's for the budget mince they are) basically a new shock as good as a DHX (minus bottom resistance) and matches my style to a tee, the race system changes the blue compression adjustment from overall compression to low speed compression (pedal platform/propedal) which is a hell of a lot better!
Turnaround was less than a week!!
Heavy duty mount kit/bushings and spring supplied in the price, old fox internals and burst o-ring returned for my inspection (everything that came out)
BOTTOM LINE
Old Shock/Old tech to New Shock/New tech, Race ready in less than a week for less £$ than a new shock, which WONT need any spring replacement/adjustment as its tuned to ME :-D = HAPPY Si
Do it you absolutely will NOT regret it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Old Not Dead
a Weekend Warrior
from Johnson City TN USA
Date Reviewed: February 8, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Dupont State Forest | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Push | | Strengths: | Customer Service | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Stock shock, FloatR | | Bike Setup: | Giant Reign, Fox Float 140RLC Pushed, RP3 Pushed | | Bottom Line: | I had the fork done at the same time. The shock does work better than before. The platform is more pronounced, and it doesn't spend as much time settled into the mid stroke so the bike behaves differently. I'm still sorting out how much is perception and how much is real. The fork was obviously an improvement, the shock not so black and white. It is better but not as perceptible an improvement as the fork. The customer service is without equal. I'm a DIYer and have dealt with customer service with boats,cars, motorcycles, home products you name it, and I have never had a better experience than with Matt and Christine at Push.
If your shock needs servicing anyway, then do it you can't do any better. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Brett
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix
Date Reviewed: December 4, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Too Many To Count | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Better ride than the factory RP23 and PUSH Customer Service is excellent. | | Weaknesses: | None So Far. | | Similar Products Used: | First Factory Tuned Shock. | | Bike Setup: | 2007 Small Flux PUSHd, 2008 Talas RLC, XTR Crankset, XTR Pedals, XTR Shifters, XTR Chain, XTR Cassette, Formula K24 with Carbon Lever and Kevlar Hose 180mm, Formula K24 with Carbon Lever and Kevlar Hose 160mm, King Headset, Race Face Deus 100mm Stem, Race Face Deus Seatpost, Easton MonkeyLite MX Carbon Low Riser cut to 24.5", Specialized Avatar Saddle, Hope Seatpost Clamp, Hope Skewers
(Gravy Wheels) Hadley 108 Pt Hubs, XM819 Disc Rims, Maxxis Ignitor 2.35 UST, Maxxis Larsen 2.0 UST, Stans | | Bottom Line: | Ran into an issue with my shock, quick phone call and it was on the way back the same day. They turned the repair around as soon as it arrived. Problem came back... they sent me a new PUSHd 2008 RP23 in exchange for mine. Turns out the issue was most likely a Fox issue.
Awesome product and customer service. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
don
a Weekend Warrior
from cuyahoga falls, oh usa
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | west branch state park, or Sow Shoe Resort | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$177.00 | | Purchased At: | push | | Strengths: | I liked the bike but it pedaled about as well as a bowl of mashed potatos. partly because of a stuck down shock, but even after that was fixed it still soaked up the power. I called Push, answered some questions, told them I wasn't happy with the mushy pedalling, got the shock back and what a difference. Imediately it was like half the effort at the cranks and the bike is twice as fast. They increased the platform, but it's not harsh, I don't know how they do it, I ride along railroad tracks with those golf ball sized rocks and don't feel them, and it doesn't blow thru it's travel off two to four footers like it did , even with lower air pressure than I used to run, amazing. | | Weaknesses: | absolutely none. | | Similar Products Used: | stock fox float R | | Bike Setup: | 2005 enduro (classic 5 inch version) TALAS fork, Push float R, 8 speed setup, nevegal 1.95 dtc (awesome tires), etc. | | Bottom Line: | Don't just wait till your shock needs rebuilt, this is a performance upgrade that you will be glad you did every time you ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a Cross Country Rider
from Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
Date Reviewed: September 21, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Push Industries | | Strengths: | Very plush and efficient, they can set up the shock EXACTLY how you want it. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Bike Setup: | 04 Stumpjumper | | Bottom Line: | The best customer service I've experienced anywhere. I had a small issue with the shock after I had it rebuilt so I sent it back to Push. They fixed it and shipped it back in the same day they received it, no questions asked. I will definately be using them for all of my future shock needs and would recommend them to anyone. It's hard to find this kind of service anywhere these days. Plus, the factory tuning they do is awesome! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean
a
from Falls Church, VA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Push Industries | | Strengths: | Plushness is unreal. Much better than even new. Perfect match my weight, bike, and style. | | Weaknesses: | not free | | Similar Products Used: | stock DHX 5.0 | | Bike Setup: | Ellsworth Moment DHX 5.0 Coil and Rockshox Lyrik | | Bottom Line: | WOW WOW WOW. This thing transformed my bike. The custom tuning perfectly matches my riding and weight. I told them rocky and rooty East Coast riding and they delivered. Bike goes through the travel with butter smoothness.
I never before understood what people described as spikiness in suspensions. After getting the DHX 5.0 coil back from Push now I REALLY understand. The transitions from compression to rebound and back are absolutely smooth. Even entering travel is smooth. I can distinctly remember how it rode before and it was spiky before. Not now. The rear end of my bike is glued to the trail now.
The recommended settings they provided for compression and rebound were pretty much spot on. I did add one more click of positive rebound, but that was due to taste. I might speed it back up on some other local trails when I get back to them.
My shock was 2 years old and was getting a bit of stiction so I decided to do the rebuild. This was not just a rebuild. This was like buying a whole new frame. It rides THAT much better now.
I can't wait until they start to work on Rockshox Lyriks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Larsupial
a Cross Country Rider
from Atlanta
Date Reviewed: August 28, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Monarch Trail - Colorado | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Push Industries | | Strengths: | WOW - Transformed an already great bike into a stellar bike! How do they do it? | | Weaknesses: | Maybe Price, but I gotta say, it was totally worth every penny! | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Fox & Rock Shox Stuff | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Turner 5 Spot, Full XTR, Kovachi Wheels, Fox DHX 5.0 Coil & Fox Talas 130, Magura Marta's, WTB Prowler XT 2.3 | | Bottom Line: | I purchased my 5 Spot last summer and honestly did not ride it very much. Spent most of my time on the road bike. This past summer after my annual mtn bike trip to Colorado, I found that my stock DHX Air 5.0 was completely blown. Had to send it back to Fox for warranty rebuild. Down time was to be over 6 weeks which I found to be unacceptable. I contacted Turner and asked them what they would recommend in lieu of the DHX Air 5.0 and it was suggested to me that I contact PUSH Industries. I contacted Push and they recommended either the Fox RP23 or the DXH Coil 5.0 for the 5 spot and told me the Coil was bit heavier but was a great shock. I went that route and had a new DHX Coil 5.0 ordered from Fox which then went directly to PUSH for their service upgrade and rebuild. During that time period, I also removed my Talas 130 and sent it to PUSH for upgrade and rebuild. 4 weeks later I received both shocks back and installed them on my Spot.
All I can say is WOW! What a difference! The bike is completely different and performs exceptionally well! As for the Fox Coil that was "Pushed" it has zero pedal bob and yet is super supple to the trail during climbing. On the downhill, at speed the suspension comes alive and really provides increased control and plushness. I never thought that my $800 investment would have a return so noticable. And, my Talas 130 is much more plush and stable then it was when brand new.
These guys at PUSH know their Shiznizzle! If your looking for a rebuild or better ride from your bike, gives these guys a ring and see if they can upgrade your shock. They don't work on everything (Like the DHX AIR) so give them a call or check out their web page.
On another note, I weigh in at around 195lbs and have found the DXH coil to be the way to go. PUSH also recommend the RP23 but said that due to my weight the coil was a better choice. I would have to agree! Yeah, you save a little weight witht he RP23 but the Coil is much more robust for a 5" Travel All Mtn bike.
The DHX AIR 5.0 that came on my bike did not impress me and actually failed after only 1 year of LIGHT riding. That should not happen! I have yet to see if Fox will stand behind it in regards to warranty. I contacted FOX last week and have yet to hear back from them! Typical! From what I can tell, the DXH Coil is light years ahead of the DHX AIR with only a slight weight penalty.
From here on out, my shocks will go back to PUSH yearly for service! And in regards to service, their response was second to none! I highly recommend PUSH Industries. My $800.00 price tag was only because I purchased a new rear shock as well. Prices are much lower if all you are doing is a rebuild/upgrade.
To the Guys at Push, thanks for providing great service as well as a great product. That is unusual in today's market place!
PUSH IT BABY!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kbw
a Cross Country Rider
from sj,ca
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$275.00 | | Purchased At: | Push | | Strengths: | completely different bike | | Weaknesses: | waiting to find some | | Bike Setup: | 99 stumpy fsr xc comp, x-link, bombers, lots of goodies | | Bottom Line: | I had rebuilt the seals on original float r, played with oil but was never happy with the feel (no adjustability in that model). Called Push and talked with them a bit. For a bit more $$ I decided that I would go with a rp3 that was push valved to my big butt. After decades on hardtails the stumpy was my first full sprung. While I liked the plushness, I was not getting comfortable with the spongy feeling when pedaling. My god what a difference the Push shock made. Climbing, descending, small bumps all over it was like a completely different bike. The customer service was absolutely some of the best I have ever received. I was not up sold to a new shock, it felt more like a discussion with a friend who said for your riding style and, um, physics this is something you should consider that will make a big difference. Best money I have invested in a long time!!!! Did I mention VERY good customer service? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Cruz, Ca.
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | 220 | | Strengths: | super plush, platform pedal works great, outstanding customer service. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Bike Setup: | C-dale gemini 1000 w/ Vanilla RC | | Bottom Line: | First thought was: holy cow pie! VERY plush, then I got up and hammered away on the pedals and I was in disbelief at the acceleration with the new platform pedal. ZERO pedal bob seated or standing. I notice no important loss in small bump compliance, any bump that you would feel, it responds to. At the advice of push I got the new bottom out bumper, it definitely feels bottomless. And it rails turns like a hardtail (I think due to the platform).
So my 2002 vanilla RC was 6 years old, well used and abused, never rebuilt and it blew out mid ride. Sent it to push and got back a new and greatly better performing shock, custom tuned to my weight, riding and bike's swingarm leverage ratio. Beautiful. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Pancho Villa
a
from Mtz, CA USA
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | OUTSTANDING customer service! Rejuvinates old tired equipment, true custom tuning. | | Weaknesses: | Nada | | Similar Products Used: | Fox factory rebuilds | | Bottom Line: | I've got a GT Ruckus i-drive w/ a Fox RC. I had it paired w/ a RockShox Pike up front, and had been pretty happy balance-wise. Then I upgraded to a Lyrik coil a few months back, and suddenly the rear of the bike just felt weak; if I cranked up enough rebound to keep it from kicking back, it'd get rough and pack up. If I dialed in enough compression to keep it from wallowing, it felt harsh and spikey - there was no happy middle ground to make it match the front of the bike. I'd been looking at maybe picking up a DHX or Double Barrel, but the frame's getting old anyway and I was having a tough time justifying the upgrade.
About a week before I was supposed to leave for the Fruita Fat Tire Festival, I decided something had to be done (great timing). I had done some factory rebuilds through Fox in the past, so I figured I'd look into sending my shock in for some service. First issue, can't touch it for 3 weeks (to be fair, it was the week after Sea Otter). Second, although I knew from past experience that the shock would feel better (no more sucking/cavitating noise, new bushings, etc), I'd still be left w/ a stock Vanilla RC in a best case. I contacted PUSH to see if the turnaround was even feasable, and what they might be able to do for me. I spoke w/ Jimmy in Sales. He got asked all the right questions, including weight, riding style, and bike. I told him I wasn't really looking for any 'platform' type stuff, just some plush tuning. He set me up w/ the 'factory tuning package', and told me that their expedited service would get it back to me in time. A bit skeptical, I packed up the shock and overnighted it. I was notified immediately (by Christina - thank you!) when it arrived the next day, and to my bewilderment, was emailed again the following morning and told that the shock was on its way back!
I bolted it up and gave it the driveway test w/ the PUSH settings intact - whoa. Just like everyone says, it felt like an extra inch of travel right away. Then it was off to the local climb/descent for a quick shakedown, and sure enough, night and day difference. Suddenly the bike feels balanced again, like the front and rear are back to the same technology level. Super plush without feeling bouncy or mushy, and at the same time it just seems to devour big hits.
Four hard days of Moab, Fruita, and Grand Junction's finest trails later, and I couldn't be happier. It handles big square edge hits and drops w/ out harsh bottoming or feeling overworked, still feels super smooth over ripples and small chop, and doesn't bob or bounce at all while climbing. And this is an old RC - I can imagine what they must be able to do w/ a DHX.
If you're looking to upgade shocks, give PUSH a call first - well worth the $ IMO. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
P
a Cross Country Rider
from ATL
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$168.00 | | Purchased At: | PUSH | | Strengths: | full travel of shock used without bottoming out. small bumps dont exist anymore. seems to hook up far better than my un-PUSHED Float R. Bike feels better all around. | | Weaknesses: | be nice if the offered a fork and shock combo package but it is still worth the $. | | Bike Setup: | 07 Xtra Large Saltamontes | | Bottom Line: | these guys work magic on these shocks. shock was a 2002 non-propedal Float R before going to PUSH. It was basicly useless to me because it would bob and slip like crazy. Sent it to PUSH because I wanted a back-up and was curious what these guys could do. Upon return, it feels way better than the 07 Float R (with propedal) that came on the frame. Now getting full travel, small bump compliance, big hits are great and it hooks up way better on the climbs, especially when out of the saddle. Will be sending my fork very soon. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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s r
a Cross Country Rider
from Highlands Ranch CO usa
Date Reviewed: April 20, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | the one less traveled | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$168.00 | | Purchased At: | direct services from push | | Strengths: | Great service and most likely better parts than fox uses. Custom tuning to a person's bike, riding style and weight are the keys. Pretty decent value vs. upgrading to newer models. Customer service was great. Everyone seems to know their stuff and are very helpful with questions/concerns. | | Weaknesses: | I hope it lasts! Wait time was a downer...Unfortunately, I sent mine to Push Ind. after a 5-star rating was given to PUSH by Mountain Bike Action. I had to wait 14 business days (almost three full weeks) for completion (but this is the 'pre-season' after all). Hopefully push can hire more techs to get the work done faster while retaining quality measures. Higher priced than Fox for fork work with the same 3 month warranty. I think the upgraded inner parts are probably worth it. I would also like to see a combo discount for those who need both fork and shock maintained or for repeat customers (hey that's an idea!). | | Similar Products Used: | Fox Float RL, RP3, RP23 | | Bike Setup: | Kona King Kikapu XC with full XTR, Talas RLC (90-130mm) | | Bottom Line: | I noticed a difference in the first ride and now the word is out...Since the review appeared in Mtn Bike Action, I am sure their workload has increased 10 fold. I hope the quality stays true despite the amount of work they have to do. I also hope Push can offer more new factory tuned products straight up. In my case, I hope the new 'guts' of my shock hold up beyond the three month warranty period. This is a great service for peeps with Float R, RL and other versions who dont want to upgrade just yet. I would recommend Push Industries even with the lengthy turnaround time. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Martin Carrington
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego CA USA
Date Reviewed: April 12, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Direct | | Strengths: | Amazing rebuild of Fox Float RL. Std (non pro-pedal) shock on my Superlight gave bob under normal pedalling. After the rebuild, no percievable bob, plus normal shock performance is FAR improved. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Standard Fox Float | | Bike Setup: | Superlight, Marzocci Bomber etc | | Bottom Line: | I would recommned this rebuild to anyone with a single pivot frame and an older gereration shock. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from cupertino, ca USA
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | any singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Strengths: | Bought a Fox RP3 on the Push website for 250 on sale.After using this shock on my Titus switchblade I'm selling my Specialized Epic.Feels bottomless handles everything better than the oem float rl climbs great in stiffest position while still remaining active and is still very firm in lall positions, much better than the 04 Epic brainless shock. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | fox r fox rl brainshock cane creek cloud 9 | | Bike Setup: | Titus switchblade still best all around model shame they replaced them talus rlc fork race face cranks xtr ders. mavic rims | | Bottom Line: | next time you service your fork or shock send it to Push. I'm at the upper weight limit for an air shock and Ive toasted several rl's have push take off the lockout and put in their platform rebuild | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Michael Fogelquist
a Cross Country Rider
from Mesa, AZ, US
Date Reviewed: January 17, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | Hawes Loop | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Push Industries | | Strengths: | Excellent (and noticeable the first ride) upgrade and their customer service is excellent. The person who answers the phone (Christina I think) knows her stuff. Answered all my dumb questions and never judged or got annoyed. Even gave advice. | | Weaknesses: | None. Everything got better after the upgrade. Expensive, but worth every penny. I would have paid double. | | Similar Products Used: | Non Push'd Fox RP3, Fox RL | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Blur XC, SRAM XO/XTR, Chris King/819 wheels | | Bottom Line: | Best upgrades I've done, ever! My shock needed a rebuild so I thought I would go through PUSH and do their upgrade. Figured I wouldn't be able to tell the difference but I'd get some cool stickers. Totally wrong. Right away on the first ride I could feel there was more rear tire contact with the ground. Cornering without any side slip was so nice. Then I got to the bigger hits. It was like the rear wheel was being gently set back on the ground after the drop. Smooth and uniform response to impacts. Climbing is even better than descending. I'm riding on a worn out Kenda Navagal that I was ready to replace. Used to slip all over on the climbs. Now it hooks up like it's new. I've been completely shocked by how much better across the board the shock performs. I'm faster on every type of terrain I've ridden. My fork is next. My only regret is not doing this upgrade sooner. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Manny
a Weekend Warrior
from Florida
Date Reviewed: December 11, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$110.00 | | Strengths: | Triad shock blew a seal after being 13 months old. Sent it to push and it cam back in a week. WOW!
FOX quote was over month and more $$$.
Have used it 3 times so far and it feels better than before.
Great service from Puch industries even calling me back on my cell while they worked on my shock. | | Bottom Line: | Strongly recommend using their service. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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George
a Weekend Warrior
from maryland
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | relatively inexpensive upgrade | | Weaknesses: | none, so far | | Similar Products Used: | variety of fox shox | | Bike Setup: | 2001 giant AC 1 | | Bottom Line: | i bought a used PUSHed vanilla RC and replaced my vanilla RC w/ propedal. on my AC, i'm now able to ride in the 6" rear travel setting and get just as great of platform as with the old vanilla in the 4" travel setting. definitely a worthwhile upgrade. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Steve Marshall
a Weekend Warrior
from Steamboat Springs
Date Reviewed: October 15, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | I have not found one I don't like! | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$490.00 | | Purchased At: | PUSH Industries | | Strengths: | Since I frequently buy and sell bikes and components, I have had several Fox Float R's, an RP3, and an RP23 upgraded by PUSH - all customized to my weight, riding style and leverage ratio of the specific bike I am riding - it is all good; especially the customer service | | Weaknesses: | In a word - none. In two words - absolutely none. | | Similar Products Used: | 5th Element - worst piece of garbage I have ever used - I had to buy two to keep my bike running since one was always at Progressive being repaired. I am glad to see that they are moving away from mtb. shocks and focusing where they think their strength is - motorcycle suspension. | | Bike Setup: | 2005 Turner 5 Spot, XTR and XT mix of components, Mavic 819 rims with XTR disc hubs, Thomson seat post and stem, FSA DH Carbon Riser Bars, 2007 RP23 rear shock - PUSH'ed - PUSH custom rockers, Goodridge braided steel brake lines, Maxxis 2.5 UST High Rollers F&R, Wipperman 909 brass plated chain, Crank Bros. Candy SL pedals. | | Bottom Line: | This is absolutely the best thing you can do for your rear shock when you (a) buy a new one, or (b) need it rebuilt.
To me, buying this upgrade from PUSH is a no-brainer; the turnaround time is very quick compared to Fox - 5 days max. for PUSH (less if you live in CO), 2-3 weeks for Fox and what's more, the customer service is absolutely freaking fantastic from PUSH.
Try showing up at the Fox factory in CA and see if you get a tour of the facility from the CEO or if you need something really fast, try and see if Fox will do it while you wait!
Even more than all that, there is no way that Fox is going to build a shock around your weight, riding style,and leverage ratio of your particular bike - they can't but PUSH can/does and they also use their own proprietary parts - like their Vx pistons - that are more durable than the OEM Fox parts.
Sure it is more expensive than stock, but the reliability and the customization of my front and rear suspension makes it worthwhile for me since mountain biking is my only sport. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from Nelson, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Strengths: | I was amazed at the difference the rebuild made to the point that I no longer want a new bike. I have a jeckyl, which are known to have a lot of bob, and this eliminated it. I am now climbing the same rough rocky terrain, that used to make me feel sketchy, with half the effort. It is just so much more responsive with a lot less power loss. Prior to the rebuild, it was hard to go slow on steep rocky terrain because when I pedaled, a lot of the power went into the shock. Now I move predictably forward. | | Weaknesses: | Would be nice if PUSH sent some literature with the rebuilt shock because it leaves you guessing as to what pressure etc... | | Bottom Line: | A fairly inexpensive upgrade that makes your ride 100% better. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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mrpink donttip
a Weekend Warrior
from arcata, ca usa
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | push | | Strengths: | Does exactly what they said it would do, changed my ride completely. No bob and don't miss the lockout at all | | Weaknesses: | pricey? seems to be for something that probably takes them less than an hour - BUT for the slight price increase what it would cost to pay fox to just do a standard rebuild it puts it in perspective | | Similar Products Used: | my fox float propedal before it was pushed | | Bike Setup: | 2004 cannondale jekyll | | Bottom Line: | Fast turnaound and good customer service when I emailed questions. Great upgrade, especially for jekyll owners who have more cushion for the push'in. Have been on quite a few rides with it and no leaking or any other problems. Will review again if my opinion changes later but wanted to give push some love while i'm feelin it. One of the best upgrades I've done, if not the best. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc Peot
a Cross Country Rider
from Golden
Date Reviewed: August 25, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Buffalo Creek | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | WheatRidge Cyclery | | Strengths: | Truly amazing -- actually lived up to it's biling.
No-Bob climbing, yet fully active and plush descending | | Weaknesses: | PUSH is unable to duplicate a build -- they keep NO RECORDS!
| | Similar Products Used: | Fox Float R, Fox RP3 | | Bike Setup: | Titus Racer X | | Bottom Line: | Enjoy your 'Pushed' shock or fork -- while it lasts.
When it comes time, roll the dice on the rebuild and pray for luck.
I rolled 'Snake Eyes' and 'Box Cars' on the next three attempts -- in 2 months.
I was very fortunate in that WRC gave me a loaner, every time, so I could keep riding.
Keep that in mind -- do you have a backup plan for when it fails?
I was so fed up, I almost drove to Ft.Collins to see if they could get it right with me standing over them.....
Or to just throw it through their window.
I decided to save the time and gas and aggravation.
They keep NO RECORDS -- can you imagine?
Their attitude was blase, at best.
I did what I wanted to do in the first place -- I bought an RP3 and have been loving it, ever since.
I sincerely hope you have better luck than I.
But, you can't say someone didn't warn you........
Happy Trails
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Dennis Romano
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Vegas, NV
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Rainbow Rim Trail, AZ | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | PUSH Industries | | Strengths: | Changed my bike from a sloppy climber to a snappy efficient climber. | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Fox RL Rear Shock | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Rocky Mountain Slayer, Marzocchi Z1 Freeride SL, Race Face cranks, bottom bracket,and handlebar, King headset, Thompson stem and seatpost, Sram X9 Twist shifters, cassette, chain and rear deraileur, SUN SUV wheelset and Kenda Nevegals. | | Bottom Line: | The Rocky Mountain Slayer is labeled as an All Mountain bike. With that being said, it climbs very well but somewhat slowly. In the rough technical sections the 4.75 inches of rear travel gets you up the hill very well. The problem was when the trail was smooth the suspension still was very active and sucked up most of the riders energy. Standing would result is serious pedal induced bobbing. Since I had the shock "Pushed" it rides differently. I still can climb the technical sections but now I can fly up the smoother sections. When you send in your shock, they ask some questions to help customize the shocks performance for you. In my case, they got it spot on. The remarkable thing to me is that the downhill performance has also drastically been improved. Smooth with no bottoming out. In the past, I ran my shock at 30% SAG for aggressive XC riding but occassionally bottomed out the shock on just 2' drops. Now, the ride is more plush without bottoming out. In my opinion, this is a great upgrade for someone wanting a pro-pedal type feature without the cost of purchasing a new shock. I like this so much, I am sending out my XC race bike for the same modification.
On another note, I had apparently cracked my shock's shaft. PUSH worked with FOX and found me a replacement part and repaired my shock at no additional cost. There was a delay waiting for the parts from Fox but that is to be expected.
I consider my experience with PUSH to be positive. I received great customer service and delivery of a quality product that performs as advertised. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Michael Schoenly
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Collins, CO
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | any technical decent | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$180.00 | | Purchased At: | Push | | Strengths: | I am fortunate enough to live 5 minutes from Push's facility, so I dropped off my shock on a Monday and they had it ready for me on that Thursday afternoon so I could hit the trails for the weekend. Thanks guys!
After I originally had my shock pushed, I noticed the shock was compressing a lot more than the pre-pushed shock did under pedal strokes, but I decided I’d give it a try for a while with their recommended settings. After 3 weeks I felt I wanted a little higher pro pedal threshold. I called Push to ask about adjustments and talked to Jimmy, he said drop by and I'll have it adjusted in 30 minutes. So I did (it was more like 20 minutes while I waited), now it is EXACTLY what I wanted. A little more pro pedal than Push recommends for my bike/weight, but I can climb without robbing my energy. After the adjustment I noticed NO difference on the downhills. It is awesome!
Great customer service (if you can get them on the phone - they are really busy)
| | Weaknesses: | it's not free? other than that none | | Similar Products Used: | original Float R high volume that came on my bike | | Bike Setup: | 2004 Stumpjumper FSR, almost 100% upgraded | | Bottom Line: | Smooth, smooth, travel, the original Float R was choppy and felt like a hard tail half the time, now I have a REAL rear suspension. I can’t imagine riding my FSR without this upgrade, and I’ve only had it for 3 weeks.
Stock shocks are made for a small range of riders weight/riding style, get yours Pushed so it suits you and your riding style. The "factory tuning" cost is a one time extra cost ($55) so subsequent rebuilds are at the standard rebuild rate (currenly $95). My rebuild was more than most cause my stanction was a goner ($25)
A good suspension design is only as good as the shock allowing it to move. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Trey Humphreys
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairplay, Colorado
Date Reviewed: May 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$160.00 | | Purchased At: | pushindustries.com | | Strengths: | Tuned for me and my riding! Customer service is second to none! Christina is awesome to work with! | | Weaknesses: | None so far! | | Similar Products Used: | Float ava, Float RP3... Lots of factory Fox products. Blur, Superlight, Racer X, FSR S-Works... | | Bike Setup: | Yeti ASR-SL / Fox RP3 "Pushed" | | Bottom Line: | I did not think it was possible to improve the ride of the worlds best bike paired with the RP3 shock but Push has done it! This thing is absolutely amazing! It climbs like crazy and lets you drop like a rock! You know something is going on under you because you are not picking lines and the bike is taking full compression hits but it stayes planted on the ground and feels sooooo stable! Get your RP3 Pushed ASAP! You will be happy you did! This is without a doubt the best upgrade I have made in years!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Grba
a Weekend Warrior
from Yukon, OK
Date Reviewed: May 2, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Corral Pass, WA | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | Push | | Strengths: | Very smooth, progressive travel
Wide range damping adjustment - from almost locked out to very plush
Eliminates bobbing while increasing plushness (an oxymoron?)
Great customer service | | Weaknesses: | None noticed | | Similar Products Used: | Stock Fox Float RL | | Bike Setup: | 03' C'dale Jekyll | | Bottom Line: | Wow! I'm completely impressed with the work Push did on my shock. It transformed my ride completely! The stock Fox Float shock would be either be too soft (bobbing and wasting power) or be overly dampened, feeling harsh. I ended up using the lockout quite a bit on smoother trails. But the Push'ed shock works so well I don't miss the lockout feature at all (they take out the lockout when they install their own internals). The Push'ed Float resists bobbing very well and gives a much smoother, more progressive feel. The dampimg adjuster now allows me to dial in the ride to almost completely locked out (for running errands around town) to mega plush for nasty rock drops. Excellent!
If you want to improve the rear suspension on your Jekyll, this is a very worthy modification. (I don't lust after the '06 Prophets anymore - I love how mines rides now!) Instead of buying a new platform shock, spend $150 to transform yours.
The Push crew had by shock back to me in 2 weeks, too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from currently in S Korea
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | PUSH Industries | | Strengths: | Tuned for rider style/weight. Turn-around time is pretty quick. Pedal-bob is gone!! Feels much more balanced. Its like I've gone from a Ford Mustang to a BMW M3. They even throw in a bunch of cool stickers:) | | Weaknesses: | Relatively speaking there arent any wea |
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