Yes I agree with you, the new manitou shocks with their SFS shim valving is night and day between their SPV damped shocks. But neither of those damping systems are bad, they both work great for different rider/racers with different riding styles and different terrains. We just want to offer services and upgrades to people who want to have their suspension maintained and in good working order, and or custom tuned to their spec.
Anyone on a "devolved" swinger?
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What does the upgrade cost?
MX re-tune pricing depends on what you need. If your on a 250F and not 150-170 pounds, you'll need springs. That adds to the cost. If your on a bike that the valve body is replaced, more cash. Replace a floating piston with a bladder, more cash.
So your correct, if you have Showa suspension and your the idea sized rider, it's $300. If your 200 pounds and it's a KTM, buck up. That said, I just changed the springs and dialed in the clickers and it's better than many other bikes with "professionaly tuned" suspension. I would easily buck up if I had confidence that my money would buy speed.
Now if you want really nice suspension on you MX bike, buy Pro Circuit Showa suspension with the Showa works kit installed. Or if your on a KTM, buy the STS suspension. Major bucks.
Just got an email. Swinger Platinum Shock Service and SPV to shim upgrade is gonna run about $150.
We just got this article in today! It comes from a suspension engineer at SHOWA USA who also races Pro MX. He knows his stuff, check it out.
HERE
That is a very good article.
One question though for the Showa guy, why would you set the sag with the rider seated? Typically, the race sag is set with the rider in the attack position.
Ah and how do you measure sag by measuring something "vertically above the rear axle"? The rear axle doesn't move when you sit on the bike... duh. Do it by measuring the shock eye to eye!
Axle to rear fender on a MX bike in a vertical line.
On a DH bike, typically you would measure rear axle to the seat.
this may have asked before but is the website down? i really want to check it out
How much? that looks sooooo cool and i could go for a breath of new life into my 5th
also anyone can explain how it differs from the control valve? i dont care much about the tech as i have a pretty good idea how it works, but more in riding characteristics?thanks
Yes the site is not finished yet, so i removed the link. The main difference is that you get more small bump sensitivity and mid-stroke control. Also the valving can be custom tuned for different riders and for the type of riding they do. It also takes the "dead" feeling away giving you a more controlled feel.