I'm running a 170mm fork and it's fine, it may be slightly better with 160mm but it's not a huge issue honestly. You could always compensate with lower rise bars and less spacers if you wanted
thanks! when you change the shock/stroke length in the back - i guess on this bike or any bike - does that change the geometry at all?
thanks for the help! cheers Longer shock usually makes the middle of the bike (BB) sit higher: steeper HTA, STA, feels more "on top of bike", etc.
Only changes the sag geometry if you run less pressure...
The bike is exactly the same except for the fact that where the suspension used to stop, now it keeps going. What you do with that freedom of setup is up to you.
I'm going to increase my shock stroke when I next service my shock but I'm not going to reduce my pressures. I have my sag and damping set up to how I want my bike geometry to be and how I want my early-to-mid-stroke to feel. I want to increase the stroke so that I can remove a volume spacer so that my end-stroke is a bit more linear and more compliant. Not because I want my bike to be softer.
If it's same eye-to-eye, then they're right. Always best to go for the largest stroke length for a given shock size: you get more sensitivity for adjustments and a bit lower heat/pressure.
I think I read here that someone was able to run a 29 rear wheel on the 160. Anyone doing this with success? I’m 6’2” and kind of miss the full 29. I know, not what the bike was intended for but whatever.
I think I read here that someone was able to run a 29 rear wheel on the 160. Anyone doing this with success? I’m 6’2” and kind of miss the full 29. I know, not what the bike was intended for but whatever.
I have. Fairly tight fit with a 29x2.3 Specie Ground Control on a 30mm ID rim but it works. I’d be reluctant to try it with a 65mm stroke shock for fear of tire hitting seat tube, though. Just FYI for any of you long shockers out there.
Thanks man. Just picked up a Marzocchi CR coil for it, but it’s the standard 60mm stroke.
So this shock will just have a 5mm (or 2x 2.5 mm ones) spacer inside it. With a 60mm stroke shock you're only getting approximately 153mm travel out back. With stroke at 62.5mm travel is 160mm and with all spacers removed rear travel will be 166mm.
I think I read here that someone was able to run a 29 rear wheel on the 160. Anyone doing this with success? I’m 6’2” and kind of miss the full 29. I know, not what the bike was intended for but whatever.
I have. Fairly tight fit with a 29x2.3 Specie Ground Control on a 30mm ID rim but it works. I’d be reluctant to try it with a 65mm stroke shock for fear of tire hitting seat tube, though. Just FYI for any of you long shockers out there.
You can do it with a skinny xc type tire but still may hit the frame while cornering, I tried it and would definitely not recommend it.
Thanks man. Just picked up a Marzocchi CR coil for it, but it’s the standard 60mm stroke.
So this shock will just have a 5mm (or 2x 2.5 mm ones) spacer inside it. With a 60mm stroke shock you're only getting approximately 153mm travel out back. With stroke at 62.5mm travel is 160mm and with all spacers removed rear travel will be 166mm.
Oh wow. Didn’t know that. Thanks. Is it the same with the stock DPX2?
Thanks man. Just picked up a Marzocchi CR coil for it, but it’s the standard 60mm stroke.
So this shock will just have a 5mm (or 2x 2.5 mm ones) spacer inside it. With a 60mm stroke shock you're only getting approximately 153mm travel out back. With stroke at 62.5mm travel is 160mm and with all spacers removed rear travel will be 166mm.
Oh wow. Didn’t know that. Thanks. Is it the same with the stock DPX2?
I believe the stock shock length is 230mmx60mm, so I find that hard to believe! But maybe he is right.
Could be wrong on the original shock stroke but you can definitely modify the stroke length (and travel) between 60/62.5/65 by adding and removing spacers. Obviously check you rear wheel doesn't hit your seat at full compression if you do this.