Are bike shocks universal?
Currently, there is no universal fork that fits all bikes or riders perfectly. However, you can find a matching set of MTB forks to match your bike or upgrade them to a better version if you choose to invest more money.
How do I know what size rear shock I need?
The eye-to-eye measurement is the length of the shock from the centre of one mounting eye to the centre of the other. Also remember to measure the size of the connecting hardware, including the width of the end bushings and the size of the bolts used to attach shock to frame (normally 5mm or 7mm).
How much travel should a shock absorber have?
On straight axle suspension systems, there is a 1 to 1 ratio between the movement of your shock and your wheel. That means if your wheel moves one inch, your shock extends or compresses one inch. In these applications 2.5 inches of shock travel in both directions (compression and extension) should generally be enough.
What is metric shock sizing?
“Metric,” as it’s referred to here, is actually a new set of sizes for rear shocks that have been agreed upon by several suspension and frame manufacturers. That means new eye-to-eye and stroke measurements in conveniently chosen increments of millimeters.
How do I choose rear shocks?
If you are looking to replace or upgrade your rear shock your choice will largely be determined by two things – sizing (i.e. the stroke and eye-to-eye length of the shock, in order to fit your particular frame) and spring type (air-sprung or coil-sprung).
How much travel is 230×65?
All dependent on the leverage ratio of the bike. My slayer for example runs a 230×65 rear shock and is 165mm Rear travel.
How do you measure the stroke length of a rear shock?
Stroke length refers to the total distance the shock can compress. You can measure the stroke length by subtracting the eye to eye length when the shock is fully compressed, from the eye to eye length when the shock is fully extended – you should get relatively close to the shock’s stroke length.
Do you make rear shock upgrades for Proflex models?
The following is a list of the Proflex models that we make rear shock upgrades for. If your bike is not on this list, we do not make a replacement shock for it.
Do you make a replacement shock for my bike?
If your bike is not on this list, we do not make a replacement shock for it. The Genesis, Astro-5 and Terminator models are available for each frame on this list.Please click on the Proflex model links to view a picture of the frame with a Risse shock on it.
What models of Risse shock frames are available?
The Genesis, Astro-5 and Terminator models are available for each frame on this list.Please click on the Proflex model links to view a picture of the frame with a Risse shock on it.