Difference between the rear shocks (Buying a new bike) HELP PLZ

[Rigardt@Scott]

Any suggestions? Link? This saddle does not suit me at the moment lol

Syncros saddles are known to be a bit uncomfortable, but any and all saddles are when you start riding. Just spend a few hours in the saddle before you buy anything new.

 

If you go go for something new I'd suggest Specialized - they have an assometer haha (measures your sit bones and gives you the width of saddle that will work for you). Spaz are pricey, but for me the most comfy saddles around. You will get many responses here - saddles are a very personal thing.

[DieselnDust]

Any suggestions? Link? This saddle does not suit me at the moment lol 

 

 

fabric.cc

 

I'd recommend the Scoop model and any one of them that meets your comfort requirements. Sit bone width is only one aspect of saddle fit.

I can also highly recommend PRO saddles as well as Selle SMP

[dasilvarsa]

Without breaking the bank and it's very comfortable.

 

https://www.rapide.co.za/product/rapide-tf-147-saddle/

[droo]

Anyway, bike is extremely comfortable and rides like a dream.

 

However, this thing causes some pain[emoji23]

 

WTB Volt or Silverado are also good options.

 

Syncros are generally pretty plank-like.

[V18]

Based on this I'd go for the merida. It's about a kilo lighter, nimble and doesn't come with the added maintenance of a dropper

Lol wut? ????

[V18]

Best catchup thread I've read in a while. Quite the community here with different opinions but same obsession. Re the saddle. Go for the wtb volt. I'm chunky. I ride the 155mm. Super comfy. Another saddle I've been eyeballing is the specialised power saddle. Apparently great for your special nerves.

[Starvin' Marvin]

outdated NOT obsolete 

 

same way A 2.5L engine in A hatch is NOT obsolete but IS outdated ( it works but ain't the best solution there is available right now ..... to dumb it down )

I think Audi RS3 drivers would disagree with you.

[Dexter-morgan]

Anyway, bike is extremely comfortable and rides like a dream.

 

However, this thing causes some pain[emoji23]

you and your back side will get used to it, I got the same one on my Genius and by now I prefer it.

[thebob]

Syncross saddles are nether region destroyers! Changed mine out for a Fizik

[Dicky DQ]

Another question guys. Is it save to ship with Bike addict? Shipping a 30k bike to me is kinda concerning. 

 

I also cant seem to find the weight of the new Scott Spark 960 2019 model... 

OK so here is a spanner in the work, I had the same budget and looked at both bikes new and second hand. The Merida is lighter. BUT, the components are very entry level and I believe the Merida is better value.

 

Secondhand was way better components and apparently much better bang for you buck, but all the good deals fly. Also you do not know how much ware and tear the components have. Especially if you go 1 x .

 

So here is what I did:

1. found a new Ali hard tail with top of the range components (I got a Momson ali hardtail with XTR.

2. I am going to bring in a chinese dulal susser frame (cheap as chips, I think you could get away with R 6 to 8K)

3. Get a recon shock for about 3k

 

Then for about R 35k you get s propper dual susser with the top end components. If you were to try and buy this as a bike in a competing weight class it would be in the R 100k range.

 

Well that is what my plan is and what I have done. Still need to get the frame but have the bike so long.

 

Think about it?

 

Edit: I see you already have the bike. Enjoy.

[droo]

OK so here is a spanner in the work, I had the same budget and looked at both bikes new and second hand. The Merida is lighter. BUT, the components are very entry level and I believe the Merida is better value.

 

Secondhand was way better components and apparently much better bang for you buck, but all the good deals fly. Also you do not know how much ware and tear the components have. Especially if you go 1 x .

 

So here is what I did:

1. found a new Ali hard tail with top of the range components (I got a Momson ali hardtail with XTR.

2. I am going to bring in a chinese dulal susser frame (cheap as chips, I think you could get away with R 6 to 8K)

3. Get a recon shock for about 3k

 

Then for about R 35k you get s propper dual susser with the top end components. If you were to try and buy this as a bike in a competing weight class it would be in the R 100k range.

 

Well that is what my plan is and what I have done. Still need to get the frame but have the bike so long.

 

Think about it?

 

Edit: I see you already have the bike. Enjoy.

 

There's a reason those Chinese DS frames are cheap - cos they're ***. Putting XTR on one of those things is like putting expensive lingerie on your inflatable girlfriend.

 

Rather spend the money where it counts - frame, fork and wheels. The rest is incidental.

[Transformer09]

Hi all, me again lol. So when I collected my bike from my local store after they did my wheels ect they pumped air into my shocks and tested it with me sitting on the bike I guess specifically for my weight and resistance. Now I've done a few rides but it feels like they've become less stiff than what they were 2 weeks ago. Do I need to pump them up again over time? Maybe Im just used to them now. How does it work? 

 

Do I need a special pump? 

[Jehosefat]

They shouldn't leak but you should check them occasionally (best way to do this is by doing a sag test). Personally I like 25-30% sag at the back and 15-20% at the front (which ties in to the recommended sag for most bikes as far as I know).

 

And yes, you need a shock pump. It needs to be able to go to pretty high pressure on the shock and usually has a special connector to prevent losing any pressure when you remove to pump from the shock.

[Transformer09]

Yeah I dont there is leak as the bike is brand new, think Im just getting used to the bike though... 

[DieselnDust]

Yeah I dont there is leak as the bike is brand new, think Im just getting used to the bike though... 

 

 

Brand new bikes also can have leaking shocks.

there was a bloke at Gravel and grape on a brand new Scalpel and as chatting to the okes from Worcster (Manic Cyles) about a leaking rear shock . It was losing 40psi during the ride.

 

Bumped into the guy at the Mugg&Bean in Kalk Bay and asked him if the problem ever got sorted and he mentioned that the shock had a missing seal so it was rebuilt by the agents under warranty.

Get it checked out.

However that Fox Nude shock is a notoriously difficult to set up unit. Charging the negative chamber requires you to move the shock all the way through its stroke as you inflate it 20psi at a time.

Either that way or you will re inflating it after every ride for a few weeks if you only ride on the weekends. Once he negative chamber is properly charged it holds pressure in the positive chamber

[Transformer09]

Brand new bikes also can have leaking shocks.

there was a bloke at Gravel and grape on a brand new Scalpel and as chatting to the okes from Worcster (Manic Cyles) about a leaking rear shock . It was losing 40psi during the ride.

 

Bumped into the guy at the Mugg&Bean in Kalk Bay and asked him if the problem ever got sorted and he mentioned that the shock had a missing seal so it was rebuilt by the agents under warranty.

Get it checked out.

However that Fox Nude shock is a notoriously difficult to set up unit. Charging the negative chamber requires you to move the shock all the way through its stroke as you inflate it 20psi at a time.

Either that way or you will re inflating it after every ride for a few weeks if you only ride on the weekends. Once he negative chamber is properly charged it holds pressure in the positive chamber

 

Sag for front shock is around 20% and rear shock is 30%. This in on the first option of the lock out mechanism, the 2nd one I think is where the shocks are a little bit more stiff and the 3rd one is where they are completely locked. 

 

Sag meaning the distance the shock is travelling when I simply climb on the bike with my total weight and get off again? I used a sag tool. Will post pics