I know this isn't exactly DH-specific, but I'm desperate to know if I can safely fit a DHX shock (air or coil, but preferably coil) on a Reign frame (not Reign X). Thanks!
Will a piggy back shock fit on a Giant Reign frame?
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might wanna look on MTBR, I read of a bunch of guys swapping out the OEM shocks for longer stroke shocks, some of which had piggy backs.
Hmm thanks for the tips. Looks like they say a Vanilla R non-piggyback will fit, but that shock doesn't have bottom out resistance. Looks like the search continues for a light freeride bike for my gf...
you could try hunting for a remote reservoir DHX
i know they are rare but you could get lucky
i know they are rare but you could get lucky
Nay on the X - only have a grand to spend and have the option of a complete '05 Reign for less than that.
you can get remote 5.0s direct from fox
right, but the reign runs a much shorter eye to eye then a DHR...
well if you have a dhx around the house i think if you send it to push they can make it a remote resi. im not sure on this and what i said might be a total noob response, but when it comes to that part of the bike i am. if that doesnt work then i say try finding a remote resi dhx or there is always avy.
Unfortunately it sounds like it's going to take some experimentation. If it clears, it'll work, right? Just remove the spring and cycle it a few times to be sure.
There are still a few companies making remote reservoir shocks if clearance and performance are issues. Seems to me the best way to go would be to PUSH or work on tuning your air shock as best as possible until you can get a complete frame designed for DH or freeride.
There are still a few companies making remote reservoir shocks if clearance and performance are issues. Seems to me the best way to go would be to PUSH or work on tuning your air shock as best as possible until you can get a complete frame designed for DH or freeride.
Could always try Avy too, I know they make a remote resi shock
What year is your Reign?? I work at Giant and I'll be more than happy to help you get this all sorted out. The newer Reigns (non-pierced downtube versions, MY08 and forward) can accept a shock with a piggy back. I have been running one for the last few months, and they are in fact spec'd with a DHX Air on the Reign 0 models. The coil version should be no different as far as fit goes, I just haven't tried.
Hopefully that will help you.
(I'm sorry if the question has been answered already. I just went to the last page and posted a reply.)
Hopefully that will help you.
(I'm sorry if the question has been answered already. I just went to the last page and posted a reply.)
like Natedog said - the 08/09 Reign will indeed accept a coil shock. I'm currently running a Fox RC4 on mine and also have a Vivid 5.1 that fits perfectly on the bike.
Sell me your vivid. 
Thanks guys.
I don't have a reign yet, but i want to buy a 05/06 model. Like the one shown above, with the bigger "shock hole".
It's kind of an low budget project. I known, low budget don't go with dhx remote reservoir..... that why it's only a kind of low budget
The german giant support told some people that the whole linkage is designed for an air shock and would not work with an coil shock.
But linkage (http://kaesebrot-racing.de/misc/reign.jpg) tells me that it's slightly progressive... doesnt seems so bad for an coil shock or am i wrong?
So i guess the only way to fit an coil shock is to buy one without or with an remote piggybag? Gonna be hard to get the hand on a cheap 200mm dhx remote... well, waiting gonna be hard
Or do you know, if an regular dhx will fit? (only to the first generation)
I don't think so, but gonna try anyway as soon a have an reign frame
(will swap my dhx from my dh-bike to the reign just to see if it fits without coil)You might be wondering why i don't want a reign x... for my area its just a bit to much off a bike.
Benjamin
That bike actually rides pretty swell with an air shock. Does your girlfriend ride hard enough to notice the benefits of piggyback adjustment, or is this a case of you noticing for her? I personally would stick with the air shock on that frame.