Sugar+
Aqueous said:
I still have the Cane Creek AD-5 shock on my Sugar 3+, and thinking really hard about upgrading. I would love to get some advice from fellow Sugar+ owners that have upgraded, to hear what you all have done and how pleased you are with it. I guess I would love to hear the same thing about replacing the fork too.
Thanks!
I have a 2002 Sugar 3+
After 2-1/2 years I think I got it right. The first thing was the rear shock. The stock AD5 is not that bad and is really adjustable, but all the adjustable things are inside (that sucks). I was ready to chuck the damn thing. I then read a post about the setup that someone suggested. First thing, order the tuning kit (like $15 from cane creek) and a rebuild kit($20). This thing is really easy to take apart. Put the smallest rebound brass Jet that comes in the kit in it. The compresion shim is a trial thing, but I stayed with the stock after several tries. Next thing is important! The volume plate (aluminum) that is movable needs to go as deep into the body as it can (when looking at the open end) . This will make it compliant on small stuff, but not bottom on big hits.
The stock Black 80/100 was very soft and I replaced the spring with the heavy spring kit.
Then I found a 2003 Black Elite 100/120(disk only) at Greenfish Adventure sports for $199.00 and could not help myself. This was a great upgrade as the higher fork really slowed the steering and smoothed the trail.
I also upgraded to Avid Disks with levers and XT shifters and 317's with XT disk hubs.
Running a Motoraptor 2.4 on the front and an Enduro 2.2 on the rear. I hope this helps?