The search function doesn't work for me. And I apologize in advance for the length of this post. I am, however, looking for serious input from those with more experience in this regard
My DH/shuttle bike is a Morewood Izimu, running a RS Vivid with a 400 pound steel spring. At roughly 205 pounds in gear, I'm getting 35-ish % sag and the bike rides very nicely.
I liked the geo of the Izimu so much that I sold my El Guapo and bought a Shova LT as my pedal bike. I understand it's a single pivot and I'm prepared to deal with that. Even as a "pedal" bike, I'm not out looking for 3-hour climbs. Most of the climbing I do here in Arizona is short, punchy, steep and technical (step-ups, rocks, chutes, etc.).
My first setup with the Shova was a "short-stroke" with an 8.5x2.5 Fox RP23. This setup felt a little harsh and the RP23 felt undergunned. This was running a 170mm Lyric solo air up front.
I've since swapped to a full-travel setup (8.75x2.75) with a 66 RC3 up front and put on a used Fox DHX 4.0 with a 500-pound coil (giving me roughly 25 to 30% sag). I'm still not happy with the quality of the rear suspension. To be clear, I'm not talking about the pedalling quality of the single pivot. I'm talking about how the suspension feels.
Just pedaling along, it feels a little harsh on small trail litter. At higher speeds, it feels choppy and not plush. I have not bottomed it, though. 150 psi in the air chamber, couple clicks of propedal, rebound several clicks back from full fast.
I'm clearly not a suspension expert. I want a shock that complements the 66 (which I really like), that rides relatively high in its travel, that has some form of "platform" for pedaling, is decently plush and complements the simple suspension and geometry that I love on this frame.
I'm a set-and-forget person. I'd be happy to consider air over coil.
I'm truly interested in hearing some input and specific shock suggestions for this frame and how I use it. I've heard the Manitou Evolver or Vivid Air suggested. Thoughts? Thanks for reading this opus.
My DH/shuttle bike is a Morewood Izimu, running a RS Vivid with a 400 pound steel spring. At roughly 205 pounds in gear, I'm getting 35-ish % sag and the bike rides very nicely.
I liked the geo of the Izimu so much that I sold my El Guapo and bought a Shova LT as my pedal bike. I understand it's a single pivot and I'm prepared to deal with that. Even as a "pedal" bike, I'm not out looking for 3-hour climbs. Most of the climbing I do here in Arizona is short, punchy, steep and technical (step-ups, rocks, chutes, etc.).
My first setup with the Shova was a "short-stroke" with an 8.5x2.5 Fox RP23. This setup felt a little harsh and the RP23 felt undergunned. This was running a 170mm Lyric solo air up front.
I've since swapped to a full-travel setup (8.75x2.75) with a 66 RC3 up front and put on a used Fox DHX 4.0 with a 500-pound coil (giving me roughly 25 to 30% sag). I'm still not happy with the quality of the rear suspension. To be clear, I'm not talking about the pedalling quality of the single pivot. I'm talking about how the suspension feels.
Just pedaling along, it feels a little harsh on small trail litter. At higher speeds, it feels choppy and not plush. I have not bottomed it, though. 150 psi in the air chamber, couple clicks of propedal, rebound several clicks back from full fast.
I'm clearly not a suspension expert. I want a shock that complements the 66 (which I really like), that rides relatively high in its travel, that has some form of "platform" for pedaling, is decently plush and complements the simple suspension and geometry that I love on this frame.
I'm a set-and-forget person. I'd be happy to consider air over coil.
I'm truly interested in hearing some input and specific shock suggestions for this frame and how I use it. I've heard the Manitou Evolver or Vivid Air suggested. Thoughts? Thanks for reading this opus.