Orbea Rallon owners

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flag bainbridge
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Posted: Mar 6, 2024 at 3:21 Quote
Up to 2023 models used the 230x60mm shock ti get 160mm travel. The 2024 went with a longer shock 230x62.5 to get 167mm of travel. It states in the manual that all models are compatible with the longer shock. Check out pages 20 & 38 in the Bluepaper technical manual.



Frogballs1 wrote:
Hey—apologies in advance if I’m rehashing here, but does anyone know the maximum stroke length on the float x2 on a 2022 rallon? I sent my shock into Fox as a 230x60 and got a 230x62.5 in return. Can the frame take the bump up in travel? Will it violate the warranty if I don’t add a spacer? Thanks!
flag jzdyrko
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Posted: Mar 6, 2024 at 4:23 Quote
Frogballs1 wrote:
Hey—apologies in advance if I’m rehashing here, but does anyone know the maximum stroke length on the float x2 on a 2022 rallon? I sent my shock into Fox as a 230x60 and got a 230x62.5 in return. Can the frame take the bump up in travel? Will it violate the warranty if I don’t add a spacer? Thanks!

I've been running 230x65 since 2018 on my R5
flag Frogballs1
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Posted: Mar 6, 2024 at 15:31 Quote
bainbridge wrote:
Up to 2023 models used the 230x60mm shock ti get 160mm travel. The 2024 went with a longer shock 230x62.5 to get 167mm of travel. It states in the manual that all models are compatible with the longer shock. Check out pages 20 & 38 in the Bluepaper technical manual.



Frogballs1 wrote:
Hey—apologies in advance if I’m rehashing here, but does anyone know the maximum stroke length on the float x2 on a 2022 rallon? I sent my shock into Fox as a 230x60 and got a 230x62.5 in return. Can the frame take the bump up in travel? Will it violate the warranty if I don’t add a spacer? Thanks!

Ok thanks. I assume it's an updated manual for 2024 to which you are referring? I've got the version for my 2022 and on page 20 it says the shock for both 29 and mullet are 230x60 and by page 38 it's transitioned to the Spanish version lol. I'll look up the newer one on the Orbea site.
flag gkawamura2000
Posted: Mar 16, 2024 at 18:06 Quote
I have a 2023 rallon. I got a new sdu coil shock(latest model). It makes a buncj of creaking at the front shoxk mount/hardware. Ive swapped hardware and it fixes the sound for 1 descent then comes back. Weird thing is if I put on my float x2 shock theres no issue. Any idea what the problem is?
flag mooreoutdoors
Posted: Mar 18, 2024 at 1:07 Quote
Slightly the wrong size bushings maybe?.... they only have to be out by a fraction of a mm.
flag gkawamura2000
Posted: Mar 18, 2024 at 14:57 Quote
mooreoutdoors wrote:
Slightly the wrong size bushings maybe?.... they only have to be out by a fraction of a mm.

The same bushings are quiet on the x2. I think it has to do with the shock, just not sure the exact cause. Going to try and mrp hazzard.
flag spilky
Posted: Apr 16, 2024 at 2:11 Quote
Hi,

i am the new owner of Oreba Rallon R5. I built bike from new components, but frame is second-hand (with new linkage to 160mm).

I read some comments here, but i wonder which shock suit better on Rallon R5. I have DVO Topaz Air on bike, but i feel its not plush as i expected (mainly on small bumps, rocks etc.)

So i wonder if i should go for X2 air shock or spring shock with progressive spring (550lbs)? I have like 230lbs with my gear and i ride mainly bikeparks etc.
flag Gdosiu
Posted: Apr 16, 2024 at 12:52 Quote
Hi,

Fox DHX2 snapped in my Rallon. It's a well-known issue with bikes using this suspension system, something I unfortunately learned after the fact. Orbea in Rallon 2022-24 exceeded max allowed by fox strut length. Orbea rejected the warranty claim and refused to replace the damaged frame. I detailed the entire situation in another thread, including Orbea's full assessment and technical analysis.

LINK: https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=248057&pagenum=1#commentid7230377

Orbea Rallon snapped shock strut-mount issue refused warranty Orbea technical expertise
flag jzdyrko
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Posted: Apr 16, 2024 at 14:03 Quote
Gdosiu wrote:
Hi,

Fox DHX2 snapped in my Rallon. It's a well-known issue with bikes using this suspension system, something I unfortunately learned after the fact. Orbea in Rallon 2022-24 exceeded max allowed by fox strut length. Orbea rejected the warranty claim and refused to replace the damaged frame. I detailed the entire situation in another thread, including Orbea's full assessment and technical analysis.

LINK: https://www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=248057&pagenum=1#commentid7230377

Orbea Rallon snapped shock strut-mount issue refused warranty Orbea technical expertise

That Sux! The R5 was within range for the DHX2 so I've been lucky enough to not have had that experience. Sorry that happened to you.

 


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