Well... basically, the RP23 is an RP3 with increased adjustability, but the shock arrangement of the Blade works best for a non-adjustable shock or something mounted on the handlebar and a remote, because you can't access any control... hell, even the rebound knob is hard to reach.EndoBikr said:I've been holding off on buying a shock for the 5.7 linkage I picked up earlier this year for my 04 SB, to see what other shock may be coming out that will fit. Unfortunately the TALAS shock I'm running appears to be having some issues, and rather than go rideless for 4-6 weeks while Fox mucks with it, I was looking at picking up something new.
The RP23 looks like a great upgrade from the RP3 in that the adjustment from on to off ProPedal is so much easier. Thought this was the perfect fit for the SB with it's limited access to the adjustment lever... Comments?
Otherwise, Anyone in the 215+lb range riding a pushed Float?
You can buy new Pushed shocks from Push. Please visit their website because they have a lot of information there that you'll find useful. You can even contact them and ask them questions about their product.myitch said:Yeah, I hear good things about the PUSHéd shocks. But I'm just reluctant to put money into an old shock. I'd rather buy a whole new shock for that money.
I'm having a hard time picturing why this is a problem. What's the deal with the 5.7 linkage? The TALAS linkage has plenty of room for the TALAS reservior, so what happend to that room with the 5.7 linkage??Warp said:hell, even the rebound knob is hard to reach.
I have a 5" rockers, '04 Blade.EndoBikr said:I'm having a hard time picturing why this is a problem. What's the deal with the 5.7 linkage? The TALAS linkage has plenty of room for the TALAS reservior, so what happend to that room with the 5.7 linkage??
Anyone had any luck finding a shock eye2eye that would fit the TALAS links if full travel mode?
Warp, Thanks for getting back to me on this.Warp said:I have a 5" rockers, '04 Blade.
The rebound knob sits between the gussets of the seatmast, which extend towards the rear, effectively covering the rebound knob.
Wasn't the TALAS reservoir offset to one side? Just aside the mast?
I guess I'd be happy if I could just change the travel while sitting on the bike, not necessarily while rolling... Like I said the CO climbs are brutal enough for a 220# rider without having to fight pedal bob as well.Warp said:Off course, maybe mounting the shock reversed (canister facing to rear wheel) would work... but on a bumpy trail the lever would be constantly moving and it may be hard to activate, that's not to mention the location is actually hard to reach. Try touching one of the bearing's bolts on the swingarm side of the rockers while riding.
At normal position, the lever (as aforementioned) sits below the seatmast and you have to either find your way around your tigh or between it and the seatmast. Easier, but not like trail friendly.
It can be done, but I wouldn't call it "on the fly".
Yeah, the Pearl's canister may be too big. Anyone wants to try?
However, all I've read about the Pearl is that it leaks or the negative spring bumper eats some travel making it to be a few mm shorter in eye-to-eye.
Copy ya on that one... we also spend some time well above 8000 ft of elevation around here (Mexico City is at 7600', and all the surroundings are mountains above that, expect the NE). Any help is welcome climbing in these kinds of environments and I'm sure you can reach the lever while on the bike, but not while riding.EndoBikr said:I've heard/read similar problems with the Pearl Shock. It seems the 1st generation RS Shocks have great potential but are having some issues.
