Recommend Me A Rear Shock?

[Chriss]

Hi, can anyone recommend me a rear shock at all?

Looking for an upgrade, obviously, I've heard about K-tech, Ohlins, WP etc, but looking for what people have used and any experiences.

Thanks in advance.
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[skida]

[FreshAL]

I know nothing about suspension, but I guess it might help if you said what bike it is.

Still got the SV Thou?

[Chriss]

Yeah, tis my SV thou.
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Depends how much money you have and what you use it for. If you use it mostly for commuting and road stuff then Hagons are better value for money than Ohlins.
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[MarJay]

Hagon for budget, Nitron for race.
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[Chriss]

Not too fussed budget wise, and 'value for money', tbh, I'd rather stay away from Ohlins, as they're like the GSXR of the suspension world, but by the same token, Hagon seem a bit.... "budget", for me.

Definately like the look of the Nitron Shock. One I'd forgot, and will call Monday, will be Maxton.

Cheers
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[bish777]

Hagon are NOT cheapo shocks. They are a reasonably quality item, but they are road shocks at heart.

Others to consider are WP(White power), Bitubo, EMC.
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[sickpup]

Have you considered having your shock serviced?

[Chriss]

Nope, I hadn't, can you upgrade the internals like you can with forks?
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TheShaggyDA: I've got 3 or 4 pairs that predate my wife, so at least 11.5 years old.

[sickpup]

To a degree yes but new oil and regassing makes a huge difference in itself. Its also possible to fit different rate springs to most shocks to better suit your weight and style.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

Techoflex also do some pretty decent shocks.
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