uh, how so??A longer stoke will generally yield a more progressive suspension curve.
I've heard that for most popular riding position a strait shock is not the best option. They suggested I try one that is curved up. Too bad mine is more tap shaped so it forces me to ride with a more rearward weight bias.I've heard that girth is moar important than length. A fatter shock that is a really tight fit in the frame will yield greater riding pleasure.
Tap shaped shocks give an S shaped axle path dont they?I've heard that for most popular riding position a strait shock is not the best option. They suggested I try one that is curved up. Too bad mine is more tap shaped so it forces me to ride with a more rearward weight bias.
All 3.5" stoke bikes I've personally ridden (Devinci Wilson, Morewood Makulu, Intense m6) are on the progressive side of suspension curves. I'm going off of the popular 3.5" stroke bikes that are out there, not from an engineering standpoint.uh, how so??
edit: that would mean my Foes DHS i just sold would be super progressive with its 4.5" stroke shock, yet its not
its the bikes that are making it progressive, not the stroke of the shock.All 3.5" stoke bikes I've personally ridden (Devinci Wilson, Morewood Makulu, Intense m6) are on the progressive side of suspension curves. I'm going off of the popular 3.5" stroke bikes that are out there, not from an engineering standpoint.
If it can't fit just use some lube and a hammer.What OD is the best? A lot of shock holes have such a problem with the tight fit of a coke can that they just say no.
Depending on what bike design a 3,5'' stroke shock is mounted with what leverage ratio,dh bikes with a low leverage ratio with a long 10,5'' shock & less travel like the Ghost,Morewood run suspension with a low spring rate.I have a session with a 3,5'' stroke with a 250lbs Ti spring rate but for me beeing light it's hard to find lower rates below 250lbs.A 3.5" stroke shock will need a lighter weight spring... And if you are a light rider you may have big problems trying to find soft springs... Like 150-175 etc
I have a makulu I use a 200 pound spring and I weight 200 lbs
BOS makes steel springs in 187.5, 200, 225, 250.. and up to 375 lbs.Below 250 is still doable just more expensive (but it's hard to find deals on that size springs anyway). Try that with a makulu and you may be in more trouble.
I was looking for info on this... Couldn't find much. tons of stuff on the M9 though.All 3.5" stoke bikes I've personally ridden ( Intense m6) are on the progressive side of suspension curves.
Depending on what bike design a 3,5'' stroke shock is mounted with what leverage ratio,dh bikes with a low leverage ratio with a long 10,5'' shock & less travel like the Ghost,Morewood run suspension with a low spring rate.
Exactly. A general rule is the lower the total ratio the lower the spring rate needed.What I believe you are trying to say:
Depending on Suspension design, bikes with a low leverage ratio, long 10,5'' shock & less travel (like the Ghost,Morewood) run suspension with a low spring rate.