[andyromeo]

Hi,

I am 5'7 hight and weight only 110 lbs and riding a Gemini DH with 6 ways rear shock (250 lbs spring rate, 50 psi SPV) but still feeling it's too stiff and not enough sag for me. I know that 250 lbs spring is lowest rate, can I replace a non SPV shock like Romic or custom made a spring for getting proper sag, thanks for help!

 

[vitox]

i know ive seen a 225 lbs spring on a gemini, look for it.

i also know there are springs for dh wheelchairs of under 200lbs, maybe call romic about it.

 

[lanman]

You should be able to get something custom wound, check your yellow pages or online. There are a lot of engineering companies and manafacturing companies that custom make springs for whatever application. also....start suckin down those protein shakes and hitting the gym!

 

[binary visions]

I would call Romic if you're not into the custom-wound spring option. Someone told me they weren't doing custom valving anymore but they might be able to help you out anyway with a custom tuned shock.

 

[sanjuro]

Have you considered switching to an air shock? This is strictly speculation, but I figure you have a little more tunability without a spring as well as being less sprung. I check the docs and the shock length is 200mm by 50mm, which they make a swinger air.

You lose the reliablity of a spring and the high and low speed tuning, but if cannot ride this bike as is, it might be your solution.