Shocks?
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David Lahey
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Re: Shocks?
There is a very wide range in performance and price for twinshocks for trials use.
Which is the right one for you depends on what value you put on performance.
I've found that price is a reasonable guide to the performance of twinshock trials shockies.
For competition trials use I prefer Falcon classic trial shocks.
For trail riding and mucking around I prefer - anything that works OK and came with a bike I bought (Marzocchi, Koni, IKON, Boge-Mullholland, Betor.....)
Which is the right one for you depends on what value you put on performance.
I've found that price is a reasonable guide to the performance of twinshock trials shockies.
For competition trials use I prefer Falcon classic trial shocks.
For trail riding and mucking around I prefer - anything that works OK and came with a bike I bought (Marzocchi, Koni, IKON, Boge-Mullholland, Betor.....)
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Re: Shocks?
How about NJB Shocks? Reasonable priced, but ---?
http://www.njbshocks.co.uk
http://www.njbshocks.co.uk
Re: Shocks?
What level of riding do want to do? how much do you weigh? Is your shock mount standard? Do you have the ability to adjust and condition your shocks?
I would agree with David in the Falcon department, They are miles ahead of the rest when it comes to off the shelf use.
But They are expensive They bend just as easy as the rest and are no lighter?
Badly performing Falcons will be just as dissapointing as the rest, so NJb or BETOR shocks can be tuned and conditioned to work just as well as Falcons, I have played with a few Betors and found that when reworked they improve dramatically.
I suggest look at what your money gets you and then look at what your personal requirements are, also not sure if NJB are rebuildable or if anyone has info or spares in OZ?
I am a Member of Denman Twinshock club and I would say that Betor shocks dominate our club in the shocks department, this is purely based on price and value for your buck.
Hope this HELPS.
Cheers
I would agree with David in the Falcon department, They are miles ahead of the rest when it comes to off the shelf use.
But They are expensive They bend just as easy as the rest and are no lighter?
Badly performing Falcons will be just as dissapointing as the rest, so NJb or BETOR shocks can be tuned and conditioned to work just as well as Falcons, I have played with a few Betors and found that when reworked they improve dramatically.
I suggest look at what your money gets you and then look at what your personal requirements are, also not sure if NJB are rebuildable or if anyone has info or spares in OZ?
I am a Member of Denman Twinshock club and I would say that Betor shocks dominate our club in the shocks department, this is purely based on price and value for your buck.
Hope this HELPS.
Cheers
Re: Shocks?
Only last week I spoke to Norman at NJB and his shocks sounded great. I needed some for my KT but he told me they were not rebuildable so I went with Ikons. Ikon built them longer for me and supplied the springs I wanted and they work great. The can be rebuilt and were around $450.00. They came with 5 weight oil and I'II probably go to 2.5 but that's only for my preferance otherwise their a great locally made (Albury NSW) shock that I'm very happy with. I have no doubt the Falcons and Betors are also good but have used Konis (Ikons) for many years so decided to stick with them.