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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 07:23 PM
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Legend suspension makes rear shock that have heavy duty spring options for heavy riders, or people who carry passengers a lot.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2023 | 06:46 AM
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You get what you pay for with Ohlins.
 
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Whatever you do or whoever you get to supply the shocks unless they ask for your weight to actually match the shock to the bike and you then you will still have a compromised suspension, IMO.
 
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