Super shox
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Road Warrior
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From: Minden LA
Ok, I got the shox and set them up at 3 for me and did a short putt. Not too bad at all. I set them at five and took mama to lunch, too stiff. I went down to 4 on the way home and mama liked it much better. They are not perfect but way better than stock, and I only have about 50 miles so a comprehensive analysis is out of the question at this time. As I play with the setting 1 & 2 up, I'll get a much better feel for the riding quality. I did some little twisties while alone, and the bike feels much better thru the corners. It felt totally stuck to the road in the turns, but then again, I didn' want to get too rad on the first time out on something new, time will tell, but pretty good so far!
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Road Warrior
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From: Minden LA
I just put some on today and didn't really notice a ride height change. I didn't have to re-adjust the mirrors-- go figure! I did however feel the front suspension a bit more than before. You feel the road more through the bars, but with only about 50 miles, I can't give a definitive opinion yet.
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Sherwood Park AB Canada
I can't speak to the Super Shox because I have never tried them. I have had the Progressives, JRI's and now the Ohlins #6. Both the JRI's and Ohlins were from Howard. The Progressives were marginally better than stock, but that's not hard to do, the JRIs were a definite improvement over the Progressives and the Ohlins are just flat out heads above the JRI's. So take it from someone who has spent way too much on shocks. Get the Ohlins straight off and be done with it.
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From: Lake, Ms
I can't speak to the Super Shox because I have never tried them. I have had the Progressives, JRI's and now the Ohlins #6. Both the JRI's and Ohlins were from Howard. The Progressives were marginally better than stock, but that's not hard to do, the JRIs were a definite improvement over the Progressives and the Ohlins are just flat out heads above the JRI's. So take it from someone who has spent way too much on shocks. Get the Ohlins straight off and be done with it.
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Joined: Dec 2005
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From: South Jersey
I just put some on today and didn't really notice a ride height change. I didn't have to re-adjust the mirrors-- go figure! I did however feel the front suspension a bit more than before. You feel the road more through the bars, but with only about 50 miles, I can't give a definitive opinion yet.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Burleson, TX
I'm interested in SS and like hearing other perspectives. Why would I not want to shop/consider other brands?
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Albany, OR
Because there's enough threads about the other brands, use the search. This thread appears to be about experiences and opinions on Super Shox from those that have purchased them and want to share. Posts like (paraphrasing) "I've tried everything but Super Shox, save your money and buy X brand" really don't add any value here. There's lots of threads already for everyone to circle jerk about Ohlins and Howard.
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Burleson, TX
Because there's enough threads about the other brands, use the search. This thread appears to be about experiences and opinions on Super Shox from those that have purchased them and want to share. Posts like (paraphrasing) "I've tried everything but Super Shox, save your money and buy X brand" really don't add any value here. There's lots of threads already for everyone to circle jerk about Ohlins and Howard.
Seems logical to me that we talk about other brands that offer competing products.
Sorry for the off topic replies OP, I hope the Super Shoxs serve you well!
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Texas
I have a pair of 13" Super Shox on my 13 RGU. After the first 10 miles I didn't know what to expect and had exaggerated expectations. After several hundred miles on riding every bad road I can find in South Texas I am very satisfied with these shocks.
I like the subtle responsiveness of the shock and ease of adjustment of the Super Shox whereas I could never get the Ohlins adjusted at this level of satisfaction. For me, the recommended settings graph is amazingly accurate.
While no shock is absolutely perfect the Super Shox is an excellent shock.
Brian is absolutely great to work with.
I like the subtle responsiveness of the shock and ease of adjustment of the Super Shox whereas I could never get the Ohlins adjusted at this level of satisfaction. For me, the recommended settings graph is amazingly accurate.
While no shock is absolutely perfect the Super Shox is an excellent shock.
Brian is absolutely great to work with.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2005
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From: Minden LA
I have a pair of 13" Super Shox on my 13 RGU. After the first 10 miles I didn't know what to expect and had exaggerated expectations. After several hundred miles on riding every bad road I can find in South Texas I am very satisfied with these shocks.
I like the subtle responsiveness of the shock and ease of adjustment of the Super Shox whereas I could never get the Ohlins adjusted at this level of satisfaction. For me, the recommended settings graph is amazingly accurate.
While no shock is absolutely perfect the Super Shox is an excellent shock.
Brian is absolutely great to work with.
I like the subtle responsiveness of the shock and ease of adjustment of the Super Shox whereas I could never get the Ohlins adjusted at this level of satisfaction. For me, the recommended settings graph is amazingly accurate.
While no shock is absolutely perfect the Super Shox is an excellent shock.
Brian is absolutely great to work with.