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Kona Stinky 24 Suspension help

ininerider

Chimp
Jul 5, 2009
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Banner Elk NC
Bought my 10 yr old son a 2014 Kona Stinky 24 to ride downhill. The spring on the shock is a 300 x 2.0 and IMO way too much for a 70 lb rider. What spring do you think would be the best option for my 80 lb son? I was thinking a 150-200 x2.0? Who should I contact to buy a lighter rated spring? Thanks in advance!
 

denjen

Certified Lift Whore
Sep 16, 2001
1,691
36
Richmond VA
You are probably going to have a hard time finding that low of a spring rate. Have you tried talking to the shop where you bought it? You may be better off finding a used air shock where you can fine tune it to his weight.
 

denjen

Certified Lift Whore
Sep 16, 2001
1,691
36
Richmond VA
Hope it works out.

Enjoy riding with your son, I have had my son on a DH bike since he was 8. I always love our weekends together at Snowshoe.
 

ininerider

Chimp
Jul 5, 2009
62
0
Banner Elk NC
This is his second year. We both have a season pass at Beech Mtn and ride every weekend. I don't have many more years before he will be faster than me! So much fun!