Avalanche on a DHi?
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I think they work for those bikes, you might wanna email Craig and ask his opinion, also I believe they are only sold now with the compression adjuster.
Narlus had one on his DHi...check with him
I've talked to a few guys who liked it.
I wasn't keen on the nut-busting location of the reservoir though...
I wasn't keen on the nut-busting location of the reservoir though...
I'm not bothered by the weight, but in all honesty I doubt they weigh much more than a 5th with the same spring on. Maybe half a pound. What's half a pound eh
And I feel no need to have a squidge on yours - I don't need convincing they work!
I doubt I'll be at the Busas, no point for me since I can't race. And Hopton this weekend is sold out.
I think an Avalanche shock will be extra good on the DHI. From what I know it uses a 2.5" stroke (stock) on 9"!!! of rear wheel travel. Thats an amazingly high ratio!
On the Ava.com fit list, a 2.75" shock on the same o-o is installed. This should make a lot of durable travel.
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On the Ava.com fit list, a 2.75" shock on the same o-o is installed. This should make a lot of durable travel.
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It uses a 2.75 to get 8" of travel.
On GT's specs, 2.5/9 is listed.
I know the Norwegian importer and we have been talking alot of this.
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I had a DHi and it had a 2.75' stroke shock. The GT site also said they where adjustable from 8-9", But the only adjustment was for BB height and head angle
That has to be a miss print. Like I said I had one for two years. The shock is a 9x2.75
I am not sure, just reading the spec. I think it sound stange too.
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Avalanche specs a 9x2.75
Go for the adjuster!
Finetuning can bee good!
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Finetuning can bee good!
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I had this exact same set up a couple of years ago. I was unhappy with how the Avi performed on the DHi, so I switched to a Progressive. There was a TON of discussion on this board when I posted that I had done so, so it may be worth you doing a search to see what everyone was saying. I won't rehash my reasoning for switching here (the post was about two years ago me thinks), but in a nutshell I didn't like the Avi for the type of riding I do - more race oriented. The Avi most definitely outperformed the RC, but the switch to the Progressive was amazing. Any pedal bob was completely eliminated, and the rear end stuck to ground like glue. I never really felt that the bike had the "dead" feeling that folks sometime complain about with the Progressive.Originally posted by Brian HCM#1
Avalanche specs a 9x2.75
Last season I took the same shock and had it fitted to a DH Team, and again had another great season on it. This year I'm having it fitted to a V10. To say that's it's probably the best money I've ever spent on a mountain bike part is an understatement. OK, there is my plug for Progressive......oh, did I mention that their customer service is as good as it gets?.....
I'm in no way bashing the Avi, I just felt it didn't suit my riding style. If I were going to be hucking off of tall buildings in a single bound I would reconsider it. It is constructed very well, and Craig is a stand-up guy. It's definitely heavier than the Progressive, but that doesn't sound like an issue to you. Also, I had to do some grinding on the top shock eyelet on the frame so that the top casting would not rub throughout the travel. Nothing too dramatic however.
If you're going to spend the $$, definitely do not overlook the Progressive for the DHi, you won't be disappointed.
I remember the discussion.
Some poeple like 5'th for racing.
Some people like Avalanche for racing.
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Some poeple like 5'th for racing.
Some people like Avalanche for racing.
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hey seb, the avy is definitely a big improvement on the DHi, at least over the fox. i agree w/ mmike about the appearance that the reservoir mount not being ideal, but i never had a problem hitting it. the shock is definitely 9" i2i, 2.75" stroke. i've got the same shock now on my giant. i say go for it.
Well yes the fox is light, but I'm on a budget so it's also more accessible. Plus with the fox if I blow it at a race or it breaks it'll be easy for me to get it sorted - not so with an Avy.Originally posted by VooDoo
aw come on that's the weight weenie in you trying to talk again..
And I do remember people raving on here about the new fox valving.
seb how about the push upgrade?
Dave Reilly have that bike now?
Nope it is in my garage broken.
Just to clear this up now that I think I understand it. It's a 9" x 2.75" shock, but GT found that dogbones were getting bent so they added a 0.25" rigid spacer onto the shaft making it effectively a 9" x 2.5" shock. I spoke to Tim Flooks the other day and he confirmed this.denjen said:
Mine's still screwed though, since I have a 9.25"x3" (9.25"x2.75" with spacer) so my shock's definately been extended somehow over its life.