200lbs dressed to ride.
450# spring. 150psi (or as accurate as my shock pump reads) BO full open, rebound, high/low to taste.
450# spring. 150psi (or as accurate as my shock pump reads) BO full open, rebound, high/low to taste.
'13 Turner DHR sizing/ reviews?
- Thread starter TrumbullHucker
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Geared up, ~225lbs or ~100kgs, I run a 500# spring on the fat-shaft (snicker) RC4 (non-kashima). It works juuuuust fine for me. I would be very curious to comparatively test the new stuff to see if the difference in displacement and new design make for a significantly different feel.
i too am getting very curious
im seeing vivid coils for +/- 300usd on classifieds and very tempted to try.. when i sell my rc4 itll prob be like $50 or so out of my pocket
Just don't get one with a low compression damping tune. I did, had to run it maxxed, and then got the tune moarified.
That mid stroke loosiness gets a little more prevalent with the vivids. I've been cool with the medium base tune.
That mid stroke loosiness gets a little more prevalent with the vivids. I've been cool with the medium base tune.
so..
brand new in box '14 vivid rc2 or used double barrel for the same price
selling the rc4
brand new in box '14 vivid rc2 or used double barrel for the same price
selling the rc4
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a) what R/C tune is the Vivid?
2) I borrowed a CCDB coil for a while and loved it. Would run that vs my RC4.
a) M M
2) the CCDB was on a DHR?
2) the CCDB was on a DHR?
I'd PM Udi if you wanted expert opinion on each shock's suitability for the frame.
My non-expert opinion is that a properly tuned Vivid (M/M according to Woo) and a CCDB are both capable of making your bike ride silky smooth. However, the CCDB is a fiddly bugger with tons of adjustments while the Vivid has just 3 knobs. If you're a fiddler and you know how to properly tune a shock, go CCDB. If you're a suspension numpty and/or you prefer riding over knob touching, get the Vivid. Other things to keep in mind: Vivid is a little lighter and for new shocks, I believe the Vivid MSRP is less. If it were me, I'd go Vivid.
my '11 boxxer r2c2 confused the shit out of me; once i dropped the charger damper in it, i have loved the simplicity... so yeah; i dont like fiddling
you can order the rebuild kit from Turner, if you want to make it easy.
thanks guys, but being from spain ordering them on turner website its one of my lat options.
if someone knows the size of the bearings would be perfect¡
thanks again
The bearings are probably some sort of standard size, without the dust shields. Take one out and bring it to a bearing shop to have them spec it.
Have you taken the dust caps off to look at the bearings? You can pack a lot of grease into them, so I'm surprised that they would become squeaky, unless they ran dry.
any reach headsets that will fit the 1.5" headtube and 1.125 straight steerer i have?
I want to try out a longer reach before i deem her "too small" then selling her
I want to try out a longer reach before i deem her "too small" then selling her
Works components makes one. I just put one on my v10. For what they cost and how much they actually change, I'd just get a bigger bike.
But only after making absolutely sure I'm not just caught up in internet biking where every retard is just spouting 'get ALL the length!!'
I don't care what the roadie dorks at bike shops say, 6mm is not a different bike.
But only after making absolutely sure I'm not just caught up in internet biking where every retard is just spouting 'get ALL the length!!'
I don't care what the roadie dorks at bike shops say, 6mm is not a different bike.
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what kind of new-rad shit should i get for my DHR?
new boingers? was looking at x2 floats for the rear
new boingers? was looking at x2 floats for the rear
I didn't think the bigger air cans fit the rear of the DHR without some dremel work?
Schwalbe rubber?
Probably change out your Zee brakes for XT 4-piston, sell all of your tires and get the new Minion "+" size or something made for wider rims, and while you are at it, make sure you have wider rims, else you are doing that wrong too. If you aren't hanging a bunch of carbon off of it, that is definitely wrong. You definitely need new shocks, every 2 or so years something comes out that is advertised as way way better than what existed before, so you need that at least every couple years.
If I had one though, I'd just make it a reliable coil sprung smasher with custom tunes front and rear. Custom tune=way better than most any other crabon/non-functional upgrade.
The only two things I'm thinking of are tad higher front end ( I have easton havoc 35mm Al 9°, 5° UPSWEEP / 20mm RISE paired with nukeproof direct stem Rise: 30 degrees Length: 45mm ).. not sure where to go from there..
and my rear shock.
the vivid coil is stupid smooth on the DHR in the fast and rough (from what i can remember.....fuck winter by the way) but I bottom quite alot on drops, shit cases.. (this is compression clicked almost all the way with a new vivid spring +50pounds)
I am leaning towards air rear. The only reason why I am leaning towards that is because I really hated my Boxxer coil until I dropped in the air cartridge in there. The adjustability with air just makes sense to me
x2 air? CCDB air?
or am i just winter itching hardcore
@TrumbullHucker
I'd go up 50lbs on the rear spring rate, you might still just be too soft by the sounds. What's your body weight and current rate? If you can get a spring cheap-ish it'd be worth trying first, wouldn't be a huge loss if you end up going air later anyway and it might solve your problem.
To answer your question though, if you end up going air, I'd definitely take the X2 air over the CCDB air. The Fox feels way better. It'd probably be my current pick if I had to run an air shock in my DH bike.
I've been loving higher rise bars lately too, currently on 35mm rise sixc but preferred my old 38mm rise nukeproof. I find 20mm too low with ~63 head angles.
I'd go up 50lbs on the rear spring rate, you might still just be too soft by the sounds. What's your body weight and current rate? If you can get a spring cheap-ish it'd be worth trying first, wouldn't be a huge loss if you end up going air later anyway and it might solve your problem.
To answer your question though, if you end up going air, I'd definitely take the X2 air over the CCDB air. The Fox feels way better. It'd probably be my current pick if I had to run an air shock in my DH bike.
I've been loving higher rise bars lately too, currently on 35mm rise sixc but preferred my old 38mm rise nukeproof. I find 20mm too low with ~63 head angles.
wouldn't getting an X2 on his DHR involve a bit of swearing and angle grinder action?
I Push'd my DHX2 coil last year and I think I could wheelie drop off a overpass to flat and land on a rhino and not feel harsh bottoming.
Who is the go-to for tuning Vivids?
I Push'd my DHX2 coil last year and I think I could wheelie drop off a overpass to flat and land on a rhino and not feel harsh bottoming.
Who is the go-to for tuning Vivids?
Good point. Definitely worth trying the firmer spring first in that case.
There were photos floating around of the areas that needed to be modified - maybe @kidwoo posted them. I think that was for the CCDB though? Not sure about the Float X2.
RE: tuning, I'd hit up Steve @ Vorsprung to see if he'd do it, can't think of anyone I'd pick over him, but I'd just try the spring first.
There were photos floating around of the areas that needed to be modified - maybe @kidwoo posted them. I think that was for the CCDB though? Not sure about the Float X2.
RE: tuning, I'd hit up Steve @ Vorsprung to see if he'd do it, can't think of anyone I'd pick over him, but I'd just try the spring first.
Eek.
There is a good thread on emptybeer on this topic.
I've got a ground link for a vivid you can have. Don't think you need it for an dhx2 though. And I say dhx2 because you shouldn't use an air shock on that frame.
How heavy do you need? I have some spares in my drawers.
I think I'm running a 475# on my RC4. I'm around 200-210 dressed to schraalp.
I had my shop friend get me a Fox SLS as they come in 25# increments.
there is a repainted, large, used DHR on the PBR classifieds...hmmm
What colour?
black
no bearings, axle or derailleur hanger