Marzocchi Bomber CR Coil Shock
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https://www.ridefox.com/fox17/help.php?m=bike&id=869
You can find the different shim stacks on this page and just copy them. My shock came stock with the cm/rm valving.
You can find the different shim stacks on this page and just copy them. My shock came stock with the cm/rm valving.
I've got one on the way for my Process 153.
As I am sure you are aware, the Bomber is based on the Fox Van. The Van seems to be loved by many and hated by a few. I've got one on my VPP bike and love it there. The kinematics will obviously be different on a faux bar (Kona) or Horst Link (GG) but I'm hoping the Bomber works well for both of us!
As I am sure you are aware, the Bomber is based on the Fox Van. The Van seems to be loved by many and hated by a few. I've got one on my VPP bike and love it there. The kinematics will obviously be different on a faux bar (Kona) or Horst Link (GG) but I'm hoping the Bomber works well for both of us!
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A great shock to send to AVA for custom internals. I've had several VAN RC and DHX 5.0 with AVA internals over the years, and they are awesome.
Fox Van Rc and Bomber CR Speed sensitive Damper SSD mods
Fox Van Rc and Bomber CR Speed sensitive Damper SSD mods
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Been riding mine for a week, 450# spring is a touch light, waiting on a #500 and #550 to compare.
Pretty much a set it and forget it shock, 1/3 LSC and 1/3 rebound, tweaked the LSC +1 as it was hopping in rock piles while climbing, otherwise runs great.
It actually puts my Fix 36 to shame 🙄
Good product for a good price.
I’ll have it upgraded over the winter, maybe ....
Pretty much a set it and forget it shock, 1/3 LSC and 1/3 rebound, tweaked the LSC +1 as it was hopping in rock piles while climbing, otherwise runs great.
It actually puts my Fix 36 to shame 🙄
Good product for a good price.
I’ll have it upgraded over the winter, maybe ....
I ordered one yesterday for my Process 153 29 as well! Not as good of a deal in the EU as in the US, but still the most affordable coil shock that actually fits.
Now I just need to figure out what spring to buy (shock size is 205x60 trunnion mount, any input on what spring length I need?), and if I need any mounting hardware. Thinking 500 would be a good starting point for my 95kg fully kitted, maybe 550.
Now I just need to figure out what spring to buy (shock size is 205x60 trunnion mount, any input on what spring length I need?), and if I need any mounting hardware. Thinking 500 would be a good starting point for my 95kg fully kitted, maybe 550.
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Sorry to sideline a bit but I got a question and am a complete newb to coil suspension. Running a 2019 Smash (230x60 shock) with a SD Coil and 400# spring. Using the TFTuned calculator it says that for my style of riding I should be between a 433 and 459 spring rate (28% sag vs. 33%). So while I am in the "ballpark" I have noticed that on some trails with more rocks/roots/etc. in the trail I feel like the rear can get a bit "chattery" would this be the result of preload, LSC or rebound? Shock feels great on larger hits and very plush on the small jumps and drops I take (less than 4') but I do charge through rock gardens and whatnot, so a semi aggressive rider. Wondering if jumping up to a 425 or 450 MRP spring would smooth things out a bit?
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In my experience, excessive LSC can cause skipping when rock climbing, same with being overdamped, as well as running to high of a spring rate.
Coils are funny, they work great for some things (small bump compliance), but only if you run them on the soft side, cuz as soon as you try to stiffen up for the big hits you lose out on small bump compliance.
It's pretty much the same for air springs, but those are much easier to adjust on the fly.
I'm contemplating a coil for my 36, had an MRP Ribbon Coil and never found the love, so I'm thinking that a coil kit with the air cushion will hit that magic spot.
From Shockwiz:
https://shockwiz.zendesk.com/hc/en-...-Knowing-What-Adjustments-Your-Suspension-Has
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I have, but did it immediately to the shock so don't have a baseline on it before the mod/tune. I basically don't even realize the bike has a rear end. It soaks up everything I've thrown at it without issue and I've had 0 complaints.
It's sweet. Same piston they've used forever in the DHX RC4/VAN RC so responds to tuning well and doesn't have any faults
whats shaft diameter? how to charger ifp? Just please dont say needle... Any service manual out for public like for fox? Cant fond any.1 - 20 of 374 Posts
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