Rear shock upgrade on aging Trance

[lechatnoir]

Hi all, 

I have a 2006/7 Trance 2 and am looking to breathe new life into my steed. It has a Fox Float R and it's quite 'bobby' and was wondering is there was a newer shock that I could replace it with along the lines of a CTD one? It's 6.5x1.5 IIRC, but the newer ones don't seem to come in that sizing? Am I out of luck and barking up the wrong tree?

[RichieT]

Just service your existing one. Easy to do, Linden Cycles or other LBS carry the kit and You Tube will tell how. I think cost was about R350 - 375

[ALLMTB]

Like RichieT said, give it a service, the air can service is super easy to do. 

However, it might need a damper service too, which I believe is not something one can do at home. 

But if you are more concerned about the way it rides, "quite bobby" as you said, then look at something like this:

 

http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/components/mtb-en/shocks-rear/rockshox-en-2-3-4-5-6-7/rockshox-monarch-rl-rear-shock.html

[droo]

The Float R has a permanent propedal setting that should keep it reasonably stable. If the bobbing is a new thing, then a damper service should sort it out. This isn't a service that you'll be able to do at home though, you'll have to send it in.

 

If you're set on getting a new one, 6.5 x 1.5" is about the most common size there is, and there's plenty to choose from. For my money, a Rockshox Monarch RT3 would be your best option.

[the nerd]

I see the OP is in the western cape, send it to droo as above...

[Capricorn]

I second Droo's suggestion wrt going with the Monarch RT3. Its quite a better than the stock Fox. If you can, get the Monarch Debonair.

[lechatnoir]

Thanks all. Will take my time about this. Regardless, a service can't hurt