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ROCO,DHX 5.0 or Swinger 6way??

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TBC

Chimp
Oct 18, 2005
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Alright thanks to those who helped me in my other thread ive decided which bike to get!

Its going to be a Gran Mal with an 888RC2X!!
Its going to be used as for DH racing about 60% of the time and FR the other 40%.
Also im 6' 211lbs.
So what im wondering is should i get the ROCO,DHX or Swinger 6way?

Thank You,
TBC
 
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teaguers

Chimp
Jul 21, 2005
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Roco if you want it to be plush as possible, and if you tend to blow shocks cuz you can rebuild it yourself without sending it off for a month. DHX if your going to actually pedal it a good deal of the time. Swinger..... don't get the Swinger.


Teague
 
bikenweed

bikenweed

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Oct 21, 2004
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Uh, you want the DHX. It's very adjustable, Fox goes to way more races than Marzocchi so getting a free rebuild is a lot easier, and it's lighter. You can tune the Propedal in and out. You will not notice any differences in plushness, nor would I, it's all just internet hype. Go for the DHX, it's also not a young product, it's been out for a while now, and most of the bugs are worked out.
 
Jm_

Jm_

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bikenweed said:
You will not notice any differences in plushness, nor would I, it's all just internet hype.
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The DHX is not the end all of mtb shocks. There are definite improvements to be had.
 
jackalope

jackalope

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Jan 9, 2004
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^^

I didn't think he was saying the DHX is the best shock in the universe...Just mainly saying it's better than the other 2, in his opinion...

Besides, everybody knows the best shock in the universe is an custom painted Rootbeer Avy with a carbon spring that has speed holes drilled in it... :rolleyes:
 
evilbob

evilbob

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Mar 17, 2002
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I must side with Teaguers on the ROCO especialy if your running the 888 in the front. Ive tried all three and the ROCO will be staying on my Demo 9. Super easy to set up, easy to maintain. Feels like a well tuned 888 on the back of your bike. Super active on the small stuff, progressive, jumps better than the other two, takes big hits better. About the pedaling part, while it doesn't pedal like a platform shock it does pedal way better than the old Fox RC and in my experience pedals better over rocks and roots at speed better than any of the platform shocks. I use both platform and clipless pedals and the ROCO feels fine with either pedal type.
 
Bicyclist

Bicyclist

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Apr 4, 2004
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Go for the DHX. I was blown away when I just replaced my Swinger on my Demo 8. Do it. Plush, good pedaling, super adjustable, really light, and just better in every other way. Plus I got a brand new 4.0 for $220. Thanks blue! ;)

Or if you don't want to be able to pedal get a ROCO. Not my style though.
 
evilbob

evilbob

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Bicyclist said:
Go for the DHX. I was blown away when I just replaced my Swinger on my Demo 8. Do it. Plush, good pedaling, super adjustable, really light, and just better in every other way. Plus I got a brand new 4.0 for $220. Thanks blue! ;)

Or if you don't want to be able to pedal get a ROCO. Not my style though.
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With the correct spring and setup the ROCO pedals fine on Demo8s and 9s. :thumb: :evil:
 
mandown

mandown

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Bicyclist said:
Or if you don't want to be able to pedal get a ROCO.
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wait a sec G. the shock is only part of the equation in your ability to pedal. frame linkage plays a part here too. agreed that a roco on a low-single-pivot will probably bob like my neighbor's mom. however, a clever linkage design that accomodates for pedal forces removes the burden of a pedal platform forom the shoulders of the shock. now, this is all theory as i have not ridden any of the items discussed above.
 
Zark

Zark

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Bicyclist said:
Or if you don't want to be able to pedal get a ROCO. Not my style though.
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Come on Mark, have you tried a Roco? Didn't think so:rofl:
 
offtheedge

offtheedge

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if you want big hit plush get the roco. don't listen to this next generation crap. it's a freakin shock not a quantum physics calculator......from a company who knows a thing or two about suspension. It's not full of "new technology" and proprietary suspension monkeys. it's some oil some seals and some air. i think Marz has it covered.
 
Radarr

Radarr

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Feb 25, 2004
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I've ridden all three. The Roco feels like you have better suspension. You CAN feel a difference in plushness, no e-hype. And it pedals just fine.

The DHX with the Propedal all the way up pedals a lot better, but you lose a lot of small-bump sensitivity and performance from the rear end. That being said, nobody I know runs their DHX with the Propedal all the way up.

My advice? Go ride them both. If you can't decide, get the DHX. Why? It costs more, so you'll be able to resell it easier and buy the Roco.

I don't know why everyone hates the Swingers, I personally like them. They're plush compared to a 5th, but still pedal great and are super progressive. And Manitou's CS is top-knotch.
 
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ghandi

Chimp
Mar 28, 2006
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go with the dhx ive got a dhx with a ti coil and its super plush and adjustable. My friend has a rocco on his gran mal and it feels like crap. Whatever you do, dont get a manitou or progessive
 
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TBC

Chimp
Oct 18, 2005
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Thanks everyone!
It seems alot of people dislike the swinger so ill count that but it looks like a tie for the DHX and ROCO!

Hmmm... what to do.
 
Bicyclist

Bicyclist

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Get the DHX. Way more versatile. Dial up the ProPedal for climbing (but it's still not harsh) and then get rid of it if you want plush for DH. The adjustments all work well, and it's a lot lighter due to the aluminum shaft.
 
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TBC

Chimp
Oct 18, 2005
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Bicyclist said:
Get the DHX. Way more versatile. Dial up the ProPedal for climbing (but it's still not harsh) and then get rid of it if you want plush for DH. The adjustments all work well, and it's a lot lighter due to the aluminum shaft.
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Good point!
Thanks that sold me!
Because this bike will be my FR bike to and i may have to do some uphill pedaling i didnt realize the ROCO was a non platfrom shock(right)!
 
Jm_

Jm_

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Bicyclist said:
Get the DHX. Way more versatile. Dial up the ProPedal for climbing (but it's still not harsh)
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No, it's definitely harsh when you up the propedal "for climbing".
 
Bicyclist

Bicyclist

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Jm_ said:
No, it's definitely harsh when you up the propedal "for climbing".
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Um, I'm gonna have to say it's nothing compared to SPV (even at min. platform), which is what I came from.
 
rodrigodh

rodrigodh

Chimp
Mar 12, 2005
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if your going DH get the rocco , i try one out last month and its the best choise for me, i only rode it on dh so can't tell how would it pedal uphill, but on speed flats it pedals good.
 
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