Does changing the rear shock with a longer stroke length alter the bike?

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Does changing the rear shock with a longer stroke length alter the bike?
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flag jclaremt
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Posted: Jul 25, 2014 at 8:58 Quote
I'm looking at upgrading my rear shock (Fox Float) to a better DHX and found one. the overall length is the same but the stroke length is .25" longer, will this affect my ride much?
flag brianl
Posted: Jul 25, 2014 at 11:40 Quote
If the i2i is the same, but with longer stroke than the stock shock, its compressed length is shorter, which means your suspension may bind/contact at full compression (maybe not but maybe).
flag sean117
Posted: Jul 25, 2014 at 16:12 Quote
just unmount your current shock and compress your frame .25" past the total travel of the current shock to see if there is any binding. It shouldn't effect ride much, you will just get more travel and could possibly make larger hits.
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