I just bought a used 2003 Epic frame, and the Brain shock can wiggle 1/4" at the vertical blowoff valve. I haven't ridden it yet, but it looks like the vertical part of the shock will knock against the left seatstay.
Is this "play" normal for the brain shock?
I dismantled the rear end to check it out, and the the asymmetrical link there are 3 thin washers. From left-to-right, here are the order of components:
Top shock mount -- washer -- asymmetrical link -- washer -- frame -- washer -- asymmetrical link.
Is this sequence correct? I don't feel like this end of the shock is the culprit.
The bottom end of the shock is attached with a 4mm allen fitting that I can't for the life of me figure out how to undo; the allen wrench can pass all the way through and it looks like it's made out of one piece. If I had to guess, I'd say that this end of the shock is where all of the looseness is based.
So, Epic owners: Is it normal to be able to grab the brain and shake it 1/4" from side to side? Does this create noise on the trails? Does anyone put some form of padded in between the Brain and the left seatstay?
Thanks!
Is this "play" normal for the brain shock?
I dismantled the rear end to check it out, and the the asymmetrical link there are 3 thin washers. From left-to-right, here are the order of components:
Top shock mount -- washer -- asymmetrical link -- washer -- frame -- washer -- asymmetrical link.
Is this sequence correct? I don't feel like this end of the shock is the culprit.
The bottom end of the shock is attached with a 4mm allen fitting that I can't for the life of me figure out how to undo; the allen wrench can pass all the way through and it looks like it's made out of one piece. If I had to guess, I'd say that this end of the shock is where all of the looseness is based.
So, Epic owners: Is it normal to be able to grab the brain and shake it 1/4" from side to side? Does this create noise on the trails? Does anyone put some form of padded in between the Brain and the left seatstay?
Thanks!