[SSINGA]

Is everyone running their DHX with the air valve pointing down? While I had the shock off to replace the 400lb stock spring (who uses a 400lb spring?) I decided to try mounting it "upside down". It makes the air valve much easier to get to but put the PP adj at the bottom. Not a big deal for me as previously I set the PP once and didn't change it but usually check the air every couple of rides. Everything cleared the frame fine in this orientation.

Is there a reason I shouldn't run the shock like this?

 

[gogge]

Did you cycle the shock through it's travel, when you checked for clearence? I think the shock rotates a little bit forward when the linkage is compressed.

If it clears, it's probably better to have the reservoir at the bottom. (Less unsprung weight?)

Btw, my frame will also have a 400lbs spring...
How heavy are you, and what spring will you get?

I'm about 70-75Kg (155-165Lbs) Do you think I will need a firmer spring?
(For general freeriding stuff... I plan to ride everything from trailriding to DH runs.)

 

[Lucky7]

Which frame are you mounting it in? This will determine the leverage ratio and what spring will be necessary for your weight. I know that for the RFX (leverage ratio of 3:1), that a 500lb spring is what is rated for a 155lb rider (so I'm told). Hope this helps

Bryan

 

[Renegade]

it will look strange, and all your peeps will make fun of you. The social stigma may be traumatizing. But no one should tell you how to build up your bike!

 

[The Squeaky Wheel]

Gogge,

I'm assumming you're referring to a DHX on a 6-Pack.
I weigh 160# and the 500lb spring works well. 400# will definitely be too light on the Pack.

 

[SSINGA]

Did you cycle the shock through it's travel, when you checked for clearence? I think the shock rotates a little bit forward when the linkage is compressed.

If it clears, it's probably better to have the reservoir at the bottom. (Less unsprung weight?)

I did check the clearance - on the 6 pack the shock rotates forward only very slightly and has atleast 1/4" of clearance when compressed to the bumper.

 

[SSINGA]

it will look strange, and all your peeps will make fun of you. The social stigma may be traumatizing. But no one should tell you how to build up your bike!

Most likely If I run it like that I will have to find a new location to hang my nuts!

 

[gogge]

Yes, I'm getting a 6-pack!
Can't wait! Hopefully in a week!

Guess I'll have to score a 500lbs spring.

I was kind of expecting it, though. I had a 6" Bullit a couple years ago, with a 450lbs. Was not sure if the same applied to the 'pack, since it has linkages and possibly (hopefully)rising rates...

 

[tscheezy]

Snagging the cables on the seat binder is an issue. A Gravity Dropper post lets you run a low profile bolt-clamp with no snaggy parts sticking out. Otherwise do what Mani_Utah did and zip tie the cables to the seat tube. That looked pretty clean and he said they didn't kink too badly at full squish.

 

[Renegade]

SSINGA, you DID order a gravity dropper seatpost and an E13 chainguide, didn't you?

 

[SSINGA]

SSINGA, you DID order a gravity dropper seatpost and an E13 chainguide, didn't you?

Uhhhh no....I thought you would get me one of each and one of those Hopey thingies TS has on his as a Welcome to the "Turner club" gift!!

 

[Renegade]

a Welcome to the "Turner club" gift!!

Boy, did I miss out. My "welcome to the turner club gift" was a firm handshake, a hearty pat on the back, and a swift kick to the ass! Maybe folks are trying to tell me something.