Struts or shocks?
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Struts or shocks?
I am considering struts instead of lowering shocks.I ride about 40 miles round trip to work daily and just around town the rest of the time.I just want to know how rough a ride it really is with struts.
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RE: Struts or shocks?
It will be very rough. Put your shocks on their stiffest setting, then ride a bit. Then multiply that pain by 7. Most hardtails now have very large tires that have some cushion to them. Stock tires won't.
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RE: Struts or shocks?
Try 'em.....Everyone will tell you how bad they suck ,but how many have actually tried them?I ride mine everyday,leave my zipcode regularly,and have done a few hundred miles on them with no spring seat.I love the way the bike handles and takes off from a light.RR tracks,speed bumps,potholes can be rough but thats what mid controls are for.You can find a set on eBay for $40.00.There's a guy who'll make 'em to order(any length or color)If you hate 'em put the shocks back on
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RE: Struts or shocks?
Thanks for the info.I've seen the guy on Ebay selling the custom ones.I'll be \\;putting them on an 05 883 xl if I decide to try them out.I've lowered the front an inch so far.What length would anyone recommend?
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RE: Struts or shocks?
Go for it. Just remember, you can't sell your teeth on eBay and you're too old for the Tooth Fairy. Maybe you could make them into a bracelet.
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