DownhillingKing Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 What is better for DH a air or coil rear shock really like that air shock on the mongoose khyber!
Capricorn Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 coil. Only say that cos I have yet to see a serious gravity bomber use an Air shock.?A few things spring to mind:?Coil for more linear travel vs the non-linear nature of an air shock.Air shock doesn't bottom out easily, but blows through it's travel a bit faster than a coilAir shock seals are under higher pressure. Maintenance?Air shock is lighter.Compression response easily tuned via external valves, and air pump. On a coil shock, you have to swap coils.cant think of others nowCapricorn2009-07-21 12:02:15
DownhillingKing Posted July 21, 2009 Author Posted July 21, 2009 sounds like the air is better but also sounds like it is less reliable than the coil!
louis0852 Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 A few things spring to mind: Oh my that is an awesome comment for this thread, how you been keeping capricorn?
Capricorn Posted July 21, 2009 Posted July 21, 2009 hey Louis been keeping better. damn cold. Again. 3rd time in 3 months. As I told DHK earlier: it's getting really old really quickly ? Really dont like the lameness having a cold sometimes creates. Could barely hold onto my bike today. And for the damn mech to give sh*t to the point i lose the bottom 3 gears and turn my pedals into glorified fans. Got a new chain and some jockey pullies. Hopefully that and a rear mech cable tension check will fix it. ?Wanna hit Tokai again this coming weekend, but the weather looks like it's gonna bail on me
Capricorn Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 klapperkop hey? lucky sod. looks a decent enough track that. U should make up a short clip of you ripping it up.renewed the jockey pulleys, changed the chain, shortened it abit as well, but the damn chain still jumped off that first pulley. I think my mech is stuffed. Have an X.9 on order for hopefully Friday.
DownhillingKing Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 X.9 should do the trick are you up for a ride tomorrow at tokai?
Capricorn Posted July 22, 2009 Posted July 22, 2009 not tomorrow. sat or sun rather. just hope it doesnt bloodywell storm. oh and if u go, take some extra thick padding with, and maybe a spare mech. It's really gnarly out there...
DownhillingKing Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 really can't wait ah I can't do sat nor sunday training the hole weekend for the lipton cup
DownhillingKing Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 YEEESSSS a hubber that knows what the Lipton cup is! Yes part of one of the youth teams we sailing on JML (Jewish Maritine League) so look out for it when the lipton is on.
DownhillingKing Posted July 22, 2009 Author Posted July 22, 2009 Yes is JML that well known as the bishops team?
Pappa Bear Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Coil for all the reasons mentioned above - and much smoother
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