Progressive 970 Vs Ohlins S36PL ?
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Good point. What I found with my SuperLow is that when new the forks sagged to less than half the total fork travel, which is frankly disgraceful. I used 13" shocks and simply restored the sag at the front, which raised both ends. I actually replaced the stock springs with Race Tech single-rate ones, also added Emulators, although I won't do that again, I might try Intiminators instead. Anyway, my bike is now a Super-not-so-Low, with more suspension travel at both ends!
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Good point. What I found with my SuperLow is that when new the forks sagged to less than half the total fork travel, which is frankly disgraceful. I used 13" shocks and simply restored the sag at the front, which raised both ends. I actually replaced the stock springs with Race Tech single-rate ones, also added Emulators, although I won't do that again, I might try Intiminators instead. Anyway, my bike is now a Super-not-so-Low, with more suspension travel at both ends!
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The Race Tech 25mm cartridges are essentially custom-built, from what I read. I'm not impressed with their Emulators, so hope their cartridges are substantially better.
The K-Tech Tracker cartridges are aimed at us Sportie owners and have external adjustment, which sounds almost too good to be true! Limited model coverage at present, but they promise more fitments soon.
The Progressive cartridges are cheap and sound interesting. I personally wouldn't be too bothered about having no adjustment, as long as they provide good damping. I have Ohlins for my Glide (haven't ridden it yet) which also are not adjustable, but they come from a firm with kudos!
The K-Tech Tracker cartridges are aimed at us Sportie owners and have external adjustment, which sounds almost too good to be true! Limited model coverage at present, but they promise more fitments soon.
The Progressive cartridges are cheap and sound interesting. I personally wouldn't be too bothered about having no adjustment, as long as they provide good damping. I have Ohlins for my Glide (haven't ridden it yet) which also are not adjustable, but they come from a firm with kudos!
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The Race Tech 25mm cartridges are essentially custom-built, from what I read. I'm not impressed with their Emulators, so hope their cartridges are substantially better.
The K-Tech Tracker cartridges are aimed at us Sportie owners and have external adjustment, which sounds almost too good to be true! Limited model coverage at present, but they promise more fitments soon.
The Progressive cartridges are cheap and sound interesting. I personally wouldn't be too bothered about having no adjustment, as long as they provide good damping. I have Ohlins for my Glide (haven't ridden it yet) which also are not adjustable, but they come from a firm with kudos!
The K-Tech Tracker cartridges are aimed at us Sportie owners and have external adjustment, which sounds almost too good to be true! Limited model coverage at present, but they promise more fitments soon.
The Progressive cartridges are cheap and sound interesting. I personally wouldn't be too bothered about having no adjustment, as long as they provide good damping. I have Ohlins for my Glide (haven't ridden it yet) which also are not adjustable, but they come from a firm with kudos!
Ohlins are the Cadillac of suspension, price wise too. The Race Tech are also adjustable. Here in Germany you should have ABE/TUV papers which currently limits you to Ohlins or progressive however K-Tech may also obtain certification in the next 6 months. I am wondering which is the best path between adjustable Ohlins with Andreani cartridges or progressive or K-Tech. Progressive and K-tech are certainly more affordable.
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Undoubtedly adjustable rear shocks are essential, if only to adjust for spring pre-load. My Ohlins also have adjustable damping, just a single adjuster, not two-way. Up front I'm convinced it isn't essential to have cartridge adjustment, as long as the manufacturer has done their homework properly. Frankly I would buy European suspension (and tyres for European conditions), hence my Ohlins.
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