I just recently installed the Ti spring from manitou for my swinger 4-way. I was running a 500# steel spring and had it dialed pretty well. With the 500# Ti spring it feels like it's very undersprung. What's the deal? i'm 225lbs and it's running about 50% sag with the ti spring,opposed to about 40-45% sag with the steel. the ti spring is a bit shorter but i have plenty of thread available to preload it.
also, how much do manitou Ti Springs cost brand new (mine came as rebate w/ my '05 demo8 frame)? i've seen a few in the buy/sell forum for over $150! i'm just debating on whether the weight savings is worth it. perhaps i'll run the steel spring for my usual trail rides/freeride/dj type stuff and put the ti spring on for DH.
oh yeah, it's on a demo8.
also, how much do manitou Ti Springs cost brand new (mine came as rebate w/ my '05 demo8 frame)? i've seen a few in the buy/sell forum for over $150! i'm just debating on whether the weight savings is worth it. perhaps i'll run the steel spring for my usual trail rides/freeride/dj type stuff and put the ti spring on for DH.
oh yeah, it's on a demo8.