[Pat Tellier]

Please don't see this thread as a shameless plug but rather as a way to provide reliable information to as many riders as possible.

We have just launched our new website at: www.elkasuspension.com

There's been several requests from riders asking on which bike models our products are compatible and I have posted that information in the MTB section of the site: http://www.elkasuspension.com/?q=mtbstage5

Here's a direct link to our current application list:
http://www.elkasuspension.com/downloads/applications/ELKA-MTB-ApplicationList.pdf

Please note that this list is being updated daily as new bike models are added.

Also, feel free to post your questions below and I will come as often as possible to answer (if the admins and moderators allow it!).

Thanks!

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Looks great Patrick!!! Thanks!!!!

 

[Dox]

Maybe you should have your own forum in the Team & Manufacturer Forums like e13.

 

[Routier07]

Site looks really good Pat!!

Absolutely loved my shock this season!! Cant wait to order another one up for the new bike!

Louis R.

 

[Trekrules]

Very detailed in every way,it's great to see how many bike models are on that list that you can have a elka shock for.

awesome website btw

 

[dhrookie]

Love the updated site. Should have my Stage 5 in the next couple days!

 

[KillerSloth]

It says the site is down... Will an Elka fit a 2006 Rotec RL9? There are clearance issues with the DHX I believe, but a Roco WC (what I have now) fits. They made changes to the rear to allow room for different shocks in 2007.

 

[Pat Tellier]

@KillerSloth: I will check tomorrow and get back to you here or by email if you can provide me an email address (maybe as PM?).

 

[ianjenn]

Looks slick, and as stated before a good amount of information!

 

[northernstyle]

Interesting that they chose to sell there shocks directly from there website. Kinda cuts out distributers and the local bike shops.

 

[ZUMBI]

good job! keep it up!

 

[Uncle Cliffy]

Interesting that they chose to sell there shocks directly from there website. Kinda cuts out distributers and the local bike shops.

They still offer discounts to bike shops. I just wish my boss would go for it!

 

[UiUiUiUi]

Please don't see this thread as a shameless plug but rather as a way to provide reliable information to as many riders as possible.

honestly it IS a shameless plug but oh well it's not my website and personally i don't care...

your website looks nice though and very good information about the products

 

[Raingauge]

Nice work on the website. I wish more manufacturers would have useful info on there websites.

This is not a shameless plug. This is one of the ways to do business in the 21st century and get information to existing and potential customers.

 

[1soulrider]

Interesting that they chose to sell there shocks directly from there website. Kinda cuts out distributers and the local bike shops.

They sell through your LBS as well. Nice that they offer either option IMO.
If you don't have access to a shop that sells their shocks, you can go direct.

 

[Trekrules]

Why do you need spacers to run a stock spring on some bikes that are listed for the elka shocks?

 

[Pat Tellier]

The spacer is needed on some bikes if the rider wants to use their stock spring with our shock. It is mostly bikes using a stock Revox shock as the Manitou spring diameter is slightly large than ours.

The spacer prevents the spring from moving sideways, which could cause it to rub against the body and/or reservoir.

 

[AngryBeaver]

Hi Pat

Will you have a distributor in the UK?

Cheers

Greg

 

[Pat Tellier]

We are still in discussions with a major UK distributors to finalize details. This distributor will cover shops. We can always accept direct orders until then and either process or relay to the nearest partner.

 

[goodgrief]

your application list has quite a few errors, maybe we'll see a 763mm stroke shock in the future but not quite yet..

 

[zahgurim]

Welcome to Ridemonkey.

I have a Stage 5 coming for my next frame, and am looking forward to it.

 

[rocketmatt17]

I noticed that there were no Scott Bike listed in the application chart. I have a Scott Gambler. Is there any chance you have a shock that will work?

 

[michar]

hey, i am ridin a elka stage 5 shock in my bike since this summer, very glad to have one! i received my shock vom zumbi in poland..but i live in germany! i think after the next season it's time for to service the shock..should is send it to canada or is there in europa a possibility to get it done? send it to canada is very expensive from here...

 

[Pat Tellier]

your application list has quite a few errors, maybe we'll see a 763mm stroke shock in the future but not quite yet..

Thanks for noticing, we are working on a revised version today, will be posted soon.

I noticed that there were no Scott Bike listed in the application chart. I have a Scott Gambler. Is there any chance you have a shock that will work?

We have a few units out for those but are still awaiting feedback to ensure the tuning is perfect before we release those to the public. They should become available in a few days/weeks.

 

[will d]

do they fit later model turner dhr ??

 

[1soulrider]

do they fit later model turner dhr ??

I have been playing with a Stage 5 on my 08 DHR for most of the summer. There is slight contact between the frame and hi & low speed compression adjust knobs.
Elka is working on a solution to this for Turner owners who want to run the Stage 5 shock.

They have a DHR tune already developed and it offers a large improvement in performance over the stock Fox DHX.

 

[will d]

I have been playing with a Stage 5 on my 08 DHR for most of the summer. There is slight contact between the frame and hi & low speed compression adjust knobs.
Elka is working on a solution to this for Turner owners who want to run the Stage 5 shock.

They have a DHR tune already developed and it offers a large improvement in performance over the stock Fox DHX.

Ok cool, sounds good, could you run it the other way round and remove a small amount of material from the link?? i know this is what a few people have done to fit a BOS. Got any pics ??

 

[Pat Tellier]

As 1soulrider mentioned above, we are working on a special knobs kit that would allow the fitment on the DHR without requiring any modifications to the bike. For obvious reasons, we wouldn't want to sell any product that requires removing material from the frame or linkage.

 

[Muttely]

Will the Elkas fit 2009 Sunday WC frames?

 

[Pat Tellier]

Unfortunately, no.

There is interference between the knobs and the x-braced linkage. Some riders have cut the brace to fit a shock but we don't advise to do so and will not sell shocks for that bike model.

 

[michar]

i trie it again...is it possible to get my elka stage 5 serviced and updatet in europa? or is it only possible in kanada! i bought my shock at zumbi in poland..actually i live in germany..

 

[Pat Tellier]

Hello michar, we do have service centers in Europe:

XMS RACING IMPORTS (SPAIN): www.xmsracingimports.com
FREE-RIDE (ITALY): www.free-ride.it
FAST SUSPENSION (FRANCE): www.fast-suspension.com

 

[goodgrief]

pat
what info do you need to build a shock for a bike you have not tested?
i'm interested in getting one for my orange patriot and i see you have a 224 on your list