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flag Stoencha
Posted: Jun 13, 2018 at 4:58 Quote
About to get 4.2 and can’t decide coil or air shock. I have ridden only air shocks so far and think about going with air again, but I see that most of the meta build are with coil shocks. Shock will be RS Deluxe RCT.
flag Ploutre
Posted: Jun 13, 2018 at 5:12 Quote
If you're super lightweight, coil. Bellow something like 50-60kg, a coil shock might be "necessary" to have some small bump compliance. Above 90-95kg, forget about the coil spring and go air, with enough tokens in the air can. If you can find the right spring, chances are you'll spend all day long bottoming out (the V4.2 is not progressive enough in my opinion)

If you're in between, it mostly come down to preference ...
flag Stoencha
Posted: Jun 13, 2018 at 5:14 Quote
I’m right in between Big Grin Maximum 78-80kg with full equipment on me.
flag Cliff-Burton
Posted: Jun 13, 2018 at 5:43 Quote
I have a Meta AM V4.2 since last September and have both RS shocks, air and coil

61kg with kit

350lbs spring on the Superdeluxe coil, really great allround shock
flag jhilly
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Posted: Jun 13, 2018 at 7:45 Quote
Stoencha wrote:
About to get 4.2 and can’t decide coil or air shock. I have ridden only air shocks so far and think about going with air again, but I see that most of the meta build are with coil shocks. Shock will be RS Deluxe RCT.

I've had an air on all my bikes, until the Meta. If I was doing 'trail' esque riding I would likely stick to the air can, but the coil has been amazing for small bump and really solid overall, far better for my riding style (5-15 min descents for normal riding/ bike parks/ enduro racing). I wish i had a coil on some of my previous bikes its been so good
flag keaty1984
Posted: Jun 15, 2018 at 11:56 Quote
Does anyone know If a 2.5wt aggressor will fit the rear of a v4?
flag jhilly
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Posted: Jun 15, 2018 at 12:02 Quote
keaty1984 wrote:
Does anyone know If a 2.5wt aggressor will fit the rear of a v4?

absolutely. thats what I have on mine F (minion DHF) -R (Aggressor) 2.5WT and plenty of room
flag keaty1984
Posted: Jun 15, 2018 at 12:02 Quote
V4 non boost yeah?
flag keaty1984
Posted: Jun 15, 2018 at 12:03 Quote
Looking at dhf 2.6 upfront? What you reckon?
flag jhilly
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Posted: Jun 15, 2018 at 13:14 Quote
keaty1984 wrote:
V4 non boost yeah?
sorry this is a boost version- 18' model. guessing a 2.6 would fit in there easy also (boost of course)
flag joetindale1
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Posted: Jun 17, 2018 at 13:39 Quote
Hi, looking for some help.

I’m looking at buying a second hand 2017 meta TR (the 130mm travel one)

Can anyone tell me the shock size I need and if the frame is boost or non-boost?
flag teedubya
Posted: Jun 17, 2018 at 13:52 Quote
joetindale1 wrote:
Hi, looking for some help.

I’m looking at buying a second hand 2017 meta TR (the 130mm travel one)

Can anyone tell me the shock size I need and if the frame is boost or non-boost?

210 x 50, boost. Full spec here
https://www.commencal-store.co.uk/meta-trail-v42-essential-black-2017-c2x19921112
flag pasteldepapa
Posted: Jun 17, 2018 at 16:58 Quote
keaty1984 wrote:
Does anyone know If a 2.5wt aggressor will fit the rear of a v4?

I've a 2.4 dh tire on the back and there's still plenty of space left, I'm pretty sure you have enough space for 2.5, but maybe I'd go for the 2.4 WT just in case
flag Jarl666
Posted: Jun 24, 2018 at 3:35 Quote
i just replaced the guide brakes with saints. internal routing was a pain just as expected, but the stopping power is so awesome! exceeds my expectations Big Grin

 


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