wesley_r Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 Hey all you tech savvy hubbers, I have a question... I recently bought a 2nd hand 2007 Commencal Meta 5.5. After some digging on the web, I have discovered that the shock length for the rear shock is 200mmx50mm. However, when measuring the shock currently on the bike, I discovered that its length is 190mm - it's a Rock Shox Monarch (where AFAIK the Meta originally came with a Fox RP23). What are the effects of running a shorter shock? Can I get away with it or do I need to cough up for a new shock? Any and all advice will be appreciated...
Pappa Bear Posted August 23, 2011 Posted August 23, 2011 You will loose some travel..... your head angle will slacken and your BB will drop a bit. Don't think it is a train smash.....
wesley_r Posted August 23, 2011 Author Posted August 23, 2011 You will loose some travel..... your head angle will slacken and your BB will drop a bit. Don't think it is a train smash..... Yeah the BB part's what worries me - this bike already has a low BB. Good to know it's not a train smash though - can save up and replace when the time is right rather than fork out now when I can ill afford it...
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