[thax]

I'm looking to switch out my vanilla coil rear shock for something lighter with less bob. I really notice the bobbing when the rear is set at 5 inches (my other bike is a hardtail stumpjumper so maybe it's just to be expected)..

it's a k2 lithium, not a true four bar as the rear pivot is on the seatstay...

I ride agressively and weigh about 190 lbs.

I've narrowed it down to a Cane Creek cloud nine, Fox float R pro pedal and something along the lines of the new rock shox MC/Pearl line.,.

any suggestionss?

I tried to search but couldnt find anything specific to my bike. thanks

 

[Call_me_Clyde]

Another option

Send the shock to PUSH and have them do the Factory Tuning. It won't lighten up the shock, but it will add the platform damping, and customize the shock to your riding style and the bike's suspension design. I did this with my Vanilla R and it was money well spent. Here's a link:

http://www.pushindustries.com/services.php?serv_page=fox coil shocks&title=Fox Coil Shocks

Just trying to give you another option.

Bob

 

[kveldssanger]

I would check out progressive’s line as just another option. I've got a 5th Element coil 5 way and will never go back to fox. They can be really light if you get the ti spring.

 

[AndrewTO]

I'm looking to switch out my vanilla coil rear shock for something lighter with less bob. I really notice the bobbing when the rear is set at 5 inches (my other bike is a hardtail stumpjumper so maybe it's just to be expected)..

it's a k2 lithium, not a true four bar as the rear pivot is on the seatstay...

I ride agressively and weigh about 190 lbs.

I've narrowed it down to a Cane Creek cloud nine, Fox float R pro pedal and something along the lines of the new rock shox MC/Pearl line.,.

any suggestionss?

I tried to search but couldnt find anything specific to my bike. thanks

I'd strongly recommend NOT using a C9. You have a high leverage ratio, so trying to control the air in that shock will be a chore. I found out the hard way with my San Andreas. Also, if you're looking for something "with less bob" the C9 doesn't really have any provision for helping you here, either.

Since you're trying to stay away from a coil shock, i'd say an air/oil unit (not all air!), with some form of low speed compression damping adjustment. The Fox would suit your needs nicely, maybe with a trip to Push, if not right away, then upon first rebuild.

Just not a C9. :nono:

 

[rekibtm]

what about a RS pearl? air shock with adjustable platform.

 

[AndrewTO]

what about a RS pearl? air shock with adjustable platform.

If you're still talking about the K2 Lithium, then yes, it would be a step in the better direction, when wanting similar attributes as what the OP requested.

 

[pkbristol]

Rochshox Pearl 3.1,easy to set up,fully adjustable platform on the fly with no tools,i've put one on my Prophet and it improved the bike loads.