[.thumper.]

I just recently got a v-10 size medium with a DHX 5.0 which shipped with a 400lb spring. I weigh between 210 and 220 geared up. I knew the stock spring wouldn't be up to the duty, so I ordered a 500lb spring and I really don't notice much difference. I have a friend telling me I need a 700 and have just ordered it. Is anyone else out there running such a heavy spring?

 

[singletrack]

I think you'll need at least 1000lb, maybe more. I've got some springs off my car you can try.

 

[.thumper.]

I think you'll need at least 1000lb, maybe more. I've got some springs off my car you can try.

Ok, Joel, I'm bigger than you, but not THAT much. Ok. maybe I am. If you're not nice to me, I'll sit on you and crush your lungs!

 

[singletrack]

Ok, Joel, I'm bigger than you, but not THAT much.

Well, I was thinking of payload capacity for hauling around all those sandbags.

 

[.thumper.]

Well, I was thinking of payload capacity for hauling around all those sandbags.

ouch. No sandbaggin' for me this year, I just renewed my license with the upgrade. Now I should be a happy moderate, middle-packer. My goal is three podiums next year, but that is a tall order. It will be very difficult for me to attain.

 

[singletrack]

Now I should be a happy moderate, middle-packer.

Tis better to be a poor man in a nice neighborhood than a king in the ghetto!

Ok, you can have your thread back now.

 

[Godzilla]

Ok, you can have your thread back now.

Speaking of having your thread back, I've got a project I'll have to show you sometime, Grant.

 

[.thumper.]

Speaking of having your thread back, I've got a project I'll have to show you sometime, Grant.

Hmmm..... .............. ........Interest successfully piqued!

Let me know. We need to ride again sometime soon.

 

[MVRIDER]

600-650 sounds about right. I'm about 195 with everything on and I just moved up from a 450 to a 500 on my large, the difference is pretty noticeable, its a huge improvement. A friend of mine weighs about 200-210 and he uses a 600 pound for racing, I'm pretty sure his is a large too.

 

[.thumper.]

600-650 sounds about right. I'm about 195 with everything on and I just moved up from a 450 to a 500 on my large, the difference is pretty noticeable, its a huge improvement. A friend of mine weighs about 200-210 and he uses a 600 pound for racing, I'm pretty sure his is a large too.

That's good to hear that the difference was noticeable for you. Hopefully getting the correct weight spring will do the trick. I'm lovin' the ride, but honestly, I couldn't tell any difference between the 400 and 500. Thanks for the info, mvrider!

 

[MVRIDER]

That's good to hear that the difference was noticeable for you. Hopefully getting the correct weight spring will do the trick. I'm lovin' the ride, but honestly, I couldn't tell any difference between the 400 and 500. Thanks for the info, mvrider!

No problem, glad to help a v10 brother out!

 

[su_root]

Hey Grant, i'm 195 with gear and i run a 500, its great over the samll bumps but its a little to soft for bigger hits

 

[hardcore newbie]

very nice bike

 

[flatulentfox]

beautiful frame, any pics of it built up?

 

[.thumper.]

Yeah, just a couple though, and not very good, either. I'm still waiting for the money to get the 2006 Boxxer WC ordered for it, the Super-T is only on there 'til I get the new one. Other than that, the build will remain about the same for next race season except for the perishables (tires, derailleur, etc).

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

600-650 sounds about right. I'm about 195 with everything on and I just moved up from a 450 to a 500 on my large, the difference is pretty noticeable, its a huge improvement. A friend of mine weighs about 200-210 and he uses a 600 pound for racing, I'm pretty sure his is a large too.

spend anywhere from 150 to 220 and get a TI spring...weight savings and a better feel

 

[.thumper.]

spend anywhere from 150 to 220 and get a TI spring...weight savings and a better feel

I really am planning on getting a Ti spring for it at some time before race season next year, but I need to find the correct spring weight using steel before I drop that kind of money. I have heard it can be difficult to get a Ti spring for the DHX's, though.

 

[flatulentfox]

Yeah, just a couple though, and not very good, either. I'm still waiting for the money to get the 2006 Boxxer WC ordered for it, the Super-T is only on there 'til I get the new one. Other than that, the build will remain about the same for next race season except for the perishables (tires, derailleur, etc).

good looking bike, i like the blue

 

[SHIVER ME TIMBERS]

I really am planning on getting a Ti spring for it at some time before race season next year, but I need to find the correct spring weight using steel before I drop that kind of money. I have heard it can be difficult to get a Ti spring for the DHX's, though.

you should be able to switch your 500 pound spring for a heavier spring for free...if not the company you bought the upgrade sucks...unless you have had it for a while

check out push...they might have Ti springs for your shock........you will save about 1/2 to 1 pound of weight

 

[.thumper.]

you should be able to switch your 500 pound spring for a heavier spring for free...if not the company you bought the upgrade sucks...unless you have had it for a while

check out push...they might have Ti springs for your shock........you will save about 1/2 to 1 pound of weight

I bought the frame new from SC through the bike shop I am sponsored by. SC was supposed to ship the bike with a 500 lb spring installed on the DHX, but they were out, so I had them ship it anyway. It would take a lot longer for me to go through Santa Cruz to get the heavier springs, so I ordered them from a different source. No real issue, they aren't very much money at cost.