OHLINS #2's vs #3's
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From: Ca.
I have the 2-2a's which is a newer version. It's a Ohlin 12 1/8" shock but has a longer shock stroke, 3 1/4" as compared to the 2-2 which is about 1/2" less shock stroke. I've not ridden a bike with the 3's so I can't give you a comparison. I am quite satisfied with the 2-2a and if you are going to go with a #2 and want to keep the original height then go with the 2-2a.
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From: Fennario
The 3's can be really fine tuned by the rider - preload, compression and rebound.
The 2's are only adjustable by preload.
That being said, I am quite happy with the 2-2B and Progressive Monotubes.
The 2's are only adjustable by preload.
That being said, I am quite happy with the 2-2B and Progressive Monotubes.
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From: TEXAS
Maybe I'm in the boat alone here, but I didn't go with the #2 Ohlins because I was on a budget. What I'm trying to say is that I bought #2-#2A because that's what works for me. I could have gone 3's or 2's.
I have know doubt that the 3's are great, better, whatever? But the shorter shock worked with how I have the front set with 1" lowered gold valve emulators. They have a long stroke and I wiegh 230lbs and ride 2 up with great results.
Understanding how to set your shocks preload will work wonders. I have 3 settings for 1 up, 2up and 2 up loaded.
I will admit that I was after the ride and I was after a certain look and I was able to achieve both with #2-#2A.
I have know doubt that the 3's are great, better, whatever? But the shorter shock worked with how I have the front set with 1" lowered gold valve emulators. They have a long stroke and I wiegh 230lbs and ride 2 up with great results.
Understanding how to set your shocks preload will work wonders. I have 3 settings for 1 up, 2up and 2 up loaded.
I will admit that I was after the ride and I was after a certain look and I was able to achieve both with #2-#2A.
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Us arguing about which Ohlins model is best is like 2 fleas arguing about which one owns the dog!
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From: Ohio
I was just looking for someone that have rode on both and can say, yes the 3's are worth more money. Still up in the air about which one's to get... Part of me wants to get the 3's because of the adjustability and the other part wants to 2's kinda of a put them on set the Sag and forget about it 1up or 2up and only readjust if I'm fully loaded on a trip... Flip a coin I guess...
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I was just looking for someone that have rode on both and can say, yes the 3's are worth more money. Still up in the air about which one's to get... Part of me wants to get the 3's because of the adjustability and the other part wants to 2's kinda of a put them on set the Sag and forget about it 1up or 2up and only readjust if I'm fully loaded on a trip... Flip a coin I guess...