[def]

Can anyone tell me what works or recommend anything? I'd like to trim down some weight.

thanks

-d

 

[gticlay]

Any spring made for the DHX will fit. You can buy them anywhere... universal cycles, etc??? Do you know what rate you need?

 

[def]

I believe I need a 2.5 x 400. Universal appears to be out.

 

[gticlay]

This would work. A few of us have run them without problem.
http://www.bikewagon.com/Forks-Head...rts/Manitou-Titanium-Suspension-p7982158.html

 

[portnoy]

Keep in mind the weight difference is nominal, but they sure look good and some would argue they compress differently than steel.

Enjoy!

 

[def]

It was my understanding you'd save nearly a pound switching to the Ti spring.

 

[gticlay]

More like 100 to 125 grams.

 

[def]

Hmm. Not really worth the coin then. Thanks for the info peeps.

 

[bigb73]

Gti is right. I ordered a Ti spring thinking I was going to shave a pound off my bike. Nothing close to that. But, you still have the cool factor of a Ti spring.

 

[def]

I hear the performance bump is noticeable as well. Might be worth it after all.

 

[bigb73]

I had a 550 lb steel spring so I went with a 550lb Ti spring. Seems a little on the stiff side. I would like to try a Ti, 500 lb spring. Does the Ti run a little on the stiff side?

 

[macming]

I had a 550 lb steel spring so I went with a 550lb Ti spring. Seems a little on the stiff side. I would like to try a Ti, 500 lb spring. Does the Ti run a little on the stiff side?

I went from a 450 steel spring to a 500 RCS Ti spring on my DHX 5. When I sent the shock to PUSH, they did a spring test, and my Ti spring is rated at 515 pounds.

I think every spring could be slightly different, but maybe it'll loosen up in time?

 

[mullet dew]

I had a 550 lb steel spring so I went with a 550lb Ti spring. Seems a little on the stiff side. I would like to try a Ti, 500 lb spring. Does the Ti run a little on the stiff side?

Most steel springs are made to 10-15% tolerances, on a 500 lbs spring that could be plus or minus 50 lbs. The Ti spring was probably closer to its listed rating, which is why it feels different.

A 550 lbs spring takes 550 lbs to compress it 1 inch regardless of what it is made of, unless it was made with loose tolerances and is not actually a 550 lbs spring.

I had my springs tested, the 300 fox steel was 285, the 350 fox steel was 370 and my 300 (don't remember brand) Ti spring was 290. Almost a 30% difference in spring weight between the fox steel springs, its no wonder i thought one was too soft, and one too hard. I ended up buying a 325 Ti spring, which is actually a 326.

 

[client_9]

Manitou springs ???

Not sure if these will fit, but they are "cheap" for a Ti spring.
http://www.bikewagon.com/Forks-Headsets-Suspension/Rear-Shocks/Rear-Shock-Parts/tc311069/

 

[DarkDaze]

How do you determine what spring rate you need for the DHX? I am picking up a nomad c with rp23 on Friday and was thinking about getting an additional DHX RC 4. I am about 90kg/200lbs.

 

[bigb73]

Santa Cruz says a 400/450 for a 200lb rider. I have a 09 DHX and a buddy let me borrow a 500lb steel spring. It feels ok jamming around the parking lot. Also, it's not that much heavier than my 550 Ti spring. I might have a Ti spring for sale.......cheap??