RWD vs. Ohlins ?
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Road Captain
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From: Western Washington
RWD vs. Ohlins ?
Folks,
Looking to upgrade the rear shocks on my 2019 RG. I do long distance solo touring. I've been doing tons of searching on here and have narrowed it down to Ohlins or RWD. I would like to hear from someone who has possibly tried each of them?
Thanks in advance....
Looking to upgrade the rear shocks on my 2019 RG. I do long distance solo touring. I've been doing tons of searching on here and have narrowed it down to Ohlins or RWD. I would like to hear from someone who has possibly tried each of them?
Thanks in advance....
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: MA
You're probably gonna just get whoever owns each saying they're the best.
Honestly, I doubt anyone but a professional racer would notice the difference between the two and they're both MUCH better than stock.
If it was me I'd get whichever is the best deal and who has the best customer service.
Honestly, I doubt anyone but a professional racer would notice the difference between the two and they're both MUCH better than stock.
If it was me I'd get whichever is the best deal and who has the best customer service.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Texas
The biggest difference is Ohlins has front and rear suspension products for your bike where RWD has rear shocks only. I am not bashing RWD as they may be great rear shocks; but what about the front?
I have used Ohlins front and rear suspension for several years on multiple bikes with excellent results; good system.
I have used Ohlins front and rear suspension for several years on multiple bikes with excellent results; good system.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2017
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From: Vermont
The biggest difference is Ohlins has front and rear suspension products for your bike where RWD has rear shocks only. I am not bashing RWD as they may be great rear shocks; but what about the front?
I have used Ohlins front and rear suspension for several years on multiple bikes with excellent results; good system.
I have used Ohlins front and rear suspension for several years on multiple bikes with excellent results; good system.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Providence Forge, VA
The biggest difference is Ohlins has front and rear suspension products for your bike where RWD has rear shocks only. I am not bashing RWD as they may be great rear shocks; but what about the front?
I have used Ohlins front and rear suspension for several years on multiple bikes with excellent results; good system.
I have used Ohlins front and rear suspension for several years on multiple bikes with excellent results; good system.
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Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2019
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From: So.Brooklyn
Ohlins has been around for years, they are the gold standard. all they do is suspension. The finest machines in the world come with their products
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Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Big Sky Country
RWD has cartridges for front forks for '14-later touring, but last I knew were fulfilling preorders as a sort of limited release a couple months back and nothing was posted on their website. Not sure how that has proceeded or whether they're actively selling/soliciting orders at this point, but anyone running their rear shocks wanting to match up front should give them a call.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Central Florida
Just call Howard. No one has ever said I wish I didnt buy Ohlins.
