Where can I order a titanium spring?
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Obtanium is good. Nuke Proof is good. An old Progressive will work.
I got mine from X-Fusion, and couldn't be happier.
Call them up and talk to John Valera.
http://www.x-fusion-shox.com/
(408)-866-0188
I got mine from X-Fusion, and couldn't be happier.
Call them up and talk to John Valera.
http://www.x-fusion-shox.com/
(408)-866-0188
I'm trying to find the correct spring from their site for a romic, but can't seem to find a spec for it? This is for a Romic rear shock that came stock with a 2004 Turner 5-spot. I believe the current spec on the stock steel spring on my romic is a 500x2.25
Dont think you are going to find that ^^^^.
The romic requires a 1.5" ID spring. The vivid and the avalanche are the only two shocks that currently use that size. You are also looking for a fairly short spring (the spot uses a 2.0" spring stroke). The shorter the spring, the less material and the less weight savings via Ti. For most, it is not really a worthwhile $/weight savings on such a small shock.
Avalanche lists the short springs as discontinued, Obtainium and diverse (the only companys to currently make a vivid sized ti spring) do not make them that short....
The romic requires a 1.5" ID spring. The vivid and the avalanche are the only two shocks that currently use that size. You are also looking for a fairly short spring (the spot uses a 2.0" spring stroke). The shorter the spring, the less material and the less weight savings via Ti. For most, it is not really a worthwhile $/weight savings on such a small shock.
Avalanche lists the short springs as discontinued, Obtainium and diverse (the only companys to currently make a vivid sized ti spring) do not make them that short....
Would these springs from go-ride work?
http://www.go-ride.com/SPD/rcs-ti-springs--127D0000-1107370103.jsp
http://www.go-ride.com/SPD/rcs-ti-springs--127D0000-1107370103.jsp
If you want Ti for a Romic, Your going to end up going with an Avy shock. Lists right on there sight they fit Avy and romic shocks only.
http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/tisprings.html
There ya go
http://www.avalanchedownhillracing.com/tisprings.html
There ya go
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Thanks davep
Sorry to offend you Dave, Just thought I would actually add the link which reads that it fits the Romic.
Aside from the weight savings (or lack therefore of, as mentioned by you dave) wouldn't the performance advantages (ti vs steel spring) be worth considering?
If not, what are the performance differences between a DHX 5.0 with /ti spring compared to the romic (steel spring) I'm running on my 5 spot currently? Has anybody any insight to this?
If not, what are the performance differences between a DHX 5.0 with /ti spring compared to the romic (steel spring) I'm running on my 5 spot currently? Has anybody any insight to this?
The performance increases on a Ti spring are less than negligable<sp> In other words, you will never have your suspension Oscilating enough to see it. Its pretty much for weight savings and Longevity in the Mtn bike world. Now if your talking hi speed hotrod and race application you will start to see a difference, but not with Mtn bikes.
Sorry, I forgot the stupid "I am a smart a$$" avitar. Be assured that i am not offended in any way what so ever...this is the www!!
I was just giving you crap because i mentioned two posts up that Ava is no longer selling that size spring (as per the link you posted...)
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Great, thanks for the info guys, much appreciated. Now the question is...how would a dhx compare to a romic?
It has been a while since I ran a romic so comparing it directly to the several DHXs that I have owned (all on different bikes and years later) becomes a bit difficult. The romic certainly has fewer adjustments (could be a better thing), and I dont remember the LSC adjuster doing a whole lot.....it worked, but it was not as agressive as some of the current 'propedal/anti-bob designs out now). Your frame however is a pretty good pedaler and IMO you would not be helped (maybe hurt) by more 'pro-pedal).
There were certainly some QC issues with some of the Romics (leaking rebound knobs) but I am pretty sure that Roger @ Romic is still servicing/tuning them for a very reasonable price.
If it were me, and my bike, I would contact romic and ask them about getting the shock tuned. Be honest with them about your riding style/terrain/speed/aggressiveness/etc and see what they can do.
A custom tuned 'older' shock IMO would be a better investment in performance vs a newer stock shock....
The ONLY difference you will notice with a ti spring on either shock for that bike is ~75g loss in bike weight........and $200 loss in your wallet.
There were certainly some QC issues with some of the Romics (leaking rebound knobs) but I am pretty sure that Roger @ Romic is still servicing/tuning them for a very reasonable price.
If it were me, and my bike, I would contact romic and ask them about getting the shock tuned. Be honest with them about your riding style/terrain/speed/aggressiveness/etc and see what they can do.
A custom tuned 'older' shock IMO would be a better investment in performance vs a newer stock shock....
The ONLY difference you will notice with a ti spring on either shock for that bike is ~75g loss in bike weight........and $200 loss in your wallet.
haha, well put Dave, thanks again for the plethora of info. I'll get in contact with Roger.
Take a look at this company for Ti springs. They are size specific for each manufacture so you don't have to mess around with spacers and stuff.
www.dsp-racing.com
service@dsp-racing.com
661-618-2644
www.dsp-racing.com
service@dsp-racing.com
661-618-2644
My Antivirus program blocked a trojan when I opened up that link. Beware!
davep,
So recent update, I've decided to go with a 09 DHX 5.0 for my 04' Turner 5-Spot.
Is there any place that sells a 400 or 450 x 2.0 Ti Spring that will fit this shock?
So recent update, I've decided to go with a 09 DHX 5.0 for my 04' Turner 5-Spot.
Is there any place that sells a 400 or 450 x 2.0 Ti Spring that will fit this shock?