Quantcast

Trek 88 with Woodie anyone?

aenim

Chimp
Apr 15, 2010
16
0
Poland
Has anyone tried a Woodie with a Trek 88?
I might have a chance to get it cheap and replace RC4 but I can't find any reviews or comments. I've got the latest 2011 frame but I don't think it really matters.
 

Huck Banzai

Turbo Monkey
May 8, 2005
2,523
23
Transitory
Order it valved for you/your bike and you will be full of smiles.

Get it generic, second hand, and you will possibly get the wrong impression.
 

marshalolson

Turbo Monkey
May 25, 2006
1,770
519
avy is always happy to rebuild/revalve a used shock for the new needs.

would strongy recommend that.

really so stocked on my avy rear shock once it was valved for the bike. so money.
 

aenim

Chimp
Apr 15, 2010
16
0
Poland
Thanks!
Thing is, it's not even a second but a third hand with unknown history. I guess I'll pass this time and get a proper valved Woodie. Seems like it's better to spend a little more to get much more.
 

marshalolson

Turbo Monkey
May 25, 2006
1,770
519
buy that thing cheap, send it to avalanche, have him rebuild it with a fresh valve+seals+oil for you, and shred it for basically ever. it will be good as new once it comes to you...
 

bballe336

Turbo Monkey
Mar 3, 2005
1,757
0
MA
You can't go wrong as long as the price is decent (aka: you save money buying it used even after the cost of a rebuild/revalve). It's a fully custom setup shock, so as long as you're honest with your description of your own riding, it'll come back tailored to you.