Fair call, but if it's entirely the fault of the shock manufacturers, why does it not seem to be such an issue with other bikes? And why is it prevalent with both Fox and 5th equipped bikes? For the record, I have seen numerous 06 bikes (Elites, WCs and a single Team) with rear-end play, in person. I was wondering if I'd just seen the unlucky few or something, but it would appear otherwise (and knowing Cave Dweller, he doesn't normally talk smack in my experience).dw said:Iron Horse does not control its shock suppliers, but whatever. The 2007 bike (designed over 1 year ago) has completely different links and pivots, as well as a new 10mm shock hardware standard. If you so choose, you can tighten the shock hardware down tight enough to crush the shock bushing, but if the shock maker delivers defective DU bushings, its just going to mask any issues, not solve them. I agree with you though, you should take the word of some people on an internet chatroom instead of going and checking it out on your own to see whats up.
Dave
Is there any online site with specs on the 10mm hardware standard? Or an explanation on it?