[Jups]

I am looking at changing out my air shock on my Klein Mantra to a coil spring shock. I am having difficulty finding one with the correct stroke length. Does anyone know if going to a slightly shorter stroke length would be a problem, major or minor? Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Kronk]

What is the eye-to-eye length?
I have a 6.5" on mine. Just replaced the FOX Vanilla coil with a Manitou Swinger 3 way from the Santa Cruz website.
The slightly shorter stroke hasn't reared it's head yet. 1/4 inch shy on stroke for both lengths for the current standard of 1.5" and 2.5" strokes.
So far with a street ride it is a world of difference. Adding a platform and rebound damping is a vast improvement.
From the website:http://www.kleinbikes.com/us/support/questions/mantra_shock_replacement.html

 

[noslogan]

coils

I am looking at changing out my air shock on my Klein Mantra to a coil spring shock. I am having difficulty finding one with the correct stroke length. Does anyone know if going to a slightly shorter stroke length would be a problem, major or minor? Any thoughts appreciated.
Thanks

The lower end Mantras came standard with coil springs. The Pro model had air. and some of the Races did as well.depending on the year it was made.

Any particular . reason why you want to go (backwards) back to coil springs? And what year/model is your Mantra?

 

[donboyfisher]

Curious as to why you consider a coil spring a backwards step?

 

[noslogan]

because

Curious as to why you consider a coil spring a backwards step?

It is going to be installed on a Klein Mantra.

Give me a spring loaded ball point pen any day of the week. Or a Highline or DHR. But, NOT a spring loaded Mantra.

 

[donboyfisher]

yeah, but if its damped, then whats the issue?

or are you comparing air shocks which have a flood gate setup where they need a set force before they start to work and that on a mantra, that would be a much better type oc suspension action.

Never ridden a mantra, so cant really comment on whether one would be better or not. I do half fancy one though for a try.