[pointfiveoh]

I have a Jekyll 1000 w/ a Fox float rear shock. I can't seem to keep it stiff enough for me. I'd like something that will carry my weight a little better but don't really know enough about gear to shop around yet. Any suggestions for me? I'm 6'5" about 230# and do mainly all mountain riding. I don't need it to take huge hits as I want to go to work after I ride my bike, not the hospital.

 

[Psycho Mike]

Depends on the leverage ratio...for higher ratio bikes, you may not be able to get an air shock up high enough. I've got a Manitou Swinger 3-way on my Cake and it has handled me fine (235+ gear now...down from 265-ish).

 

[pointfiveoh]

What is the leverage ratio? How would I find that for my bike?

 

[Psycho Mike]

Leverage ratio is the ratio between rear travel and shock travel (stroke)....i.e if you have a 6" travel bike with a 2" stroke :6:2 = 3:1 ratio

 

[tylerdurden119]

Get a coil shock:thumbsup: . OR, if you like your air shock send it to PUSH industries and they will tune it to your riding weight and conditions.:thumbsup:

 

[pointfiveoh]

I have 5.3 inches of travel in the back. I do not think I have ever seen a Jekyll w/ a coil shock in the back, I don't know if there is room for it there. Is it really worth the money to have a Fox Float Pushed? This is the bottom end shock in the line up and it is several years old. I'm not necesarily looking for a big upgrade, just want to know if pushing it would be a good choice.

 

[ImaKlyde]

Push is never a bad choice really, pricey but then so is a new shock.

Some coils may fit. It's the resevoir that can get in the way. There are Jekylls runnning around with coil. You are not super heavy so you can do an air shock and be just fine. The newer RP 23 shocks are light years beyond the Float. It's all just a matter of money at this point.

Brock...

 

[pointfiveoh]

I'm interested in the RP 23 shocks, but I just realized that from eye to eye i have 3 1/2 inches on my current set up. The overall length of my Fox float is about 6.5" but it mounts in the center. What options do I have in shocks that mount at the midpoint instead of each end?

 

[rzozaya1969]

I don't think that the Jekyl can take any shock. Probably your best bet is to have the shock pushed.