Well, after an entirely too long hiatus from riding, I'm trying to get the bike up and running again and do some riding. It's amazing how much has changed since ~2006, lots of sweet new technology and new rides out there!
Down to my questions. I have a beat up 2003 Bighit comp with the BigLink and romic twintube that I have recently discovered has a blown compression valve and feels like a pogo stick. I contacted a local shock overhaul company and they're unable to service the shock. They had a 9.0X2.75 DHX 5.0 that I could get a great deal on but I'm unsure about the clearance issues with shock and linkage/seat mast. I've searched and searched and never found a definitive answer, can anyone help?
Which brings me to my next question: If it will fit, is it a good idea? The Romic I had been running was also a 9.0X2.75, but the preferred shock size for the Bighit is 8.75X2.75. How much does that quarter inch affect my bb height and head angle? Granted I had always ridden that i2i but if I have to get a new one, might as well do it right.
Thanks!
Down to my questions. I have a beat up 2003 Bighit comp with the BigLink and romic twintube that I have recently discovered has a blown compression valve and feels like a pogo stick. I contacted a local shock overhaul company and they're unable to service the shock. They had a 9.0X2.75 DHX 5.0 that I could get a great deal on but I'm unsure about the clearance issues with shock and linkage/seat mast. I've searched and searched and never found a definitive answer, can anyone help?
Which brings me to my next question: If it will fit, is it a good idea? The Romic I had been running was also a 9.0X2.75, but the preferred shock size for the Bighit is 8.75X2.75. How much does that quarter inch affect my bb height and head angle? Granted I had always ridden that i2i but if I have to get a new one, might as well do it right.
Thanks!
