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spdr
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Hey Guys,
A few years ago I bought an Avanti Hammer (2002 Model) and rode and
rode it all around the palce and had a great time, over the course of a
few years everything has been replaced and now the only original parts
on it are the front shocks and the front wheel. Yes even the frame was
replaced when it developed cracks, the supplier replaed it with a
Specialised Stumpjumper (hardtail).
So my question is, now I have an 05 Stumpjumper and some old Rock Shox
Judy XC forks and looking to upgrade them. When specialised make their
bikes, is the frame designed around a specific shock? Would I not be
getting the best out of the bike if I went for another brand? The
retail version comes with 90mm Fox forks, would it make much difference
if I put a pair of 80mm Rock Shox SID's on there?
I have had a search through this groups of past postings, and I came up
with all these responses about the advantages of shocks and whether
they are actually worth it! I never thought the discussion was so
current and there are still people out there who ride fully rigid biks
on trails!! But then the date on the postings was 93/94.
Any advice would be greaqtly appreciated
Thanks
A few years ago I bought an Avanti Hammer (2002 Model) and rode and
rode it all around the palce and had a great time, over the course of a
few years everything has been replaced and now the only original parts
on it are the front shocks and the front wheel. Yes even the frame was
replaced when it developed cracks, the supplier replaed it with a
Specialised Stumpjumper (hardtail).
So my question is, now I have an 05 Stumpjumper and some old Rock Shox
Judy XC forks and looking to upgrade them. When specialised make their
bikes, is the frame designed around a specific shock? Would I not be
getting the best out of the bike if I went for another brand? The
retail version comes with 90mm Fox forks, would it make much difference
if I put a pair of 80mm Rock Shox SID's on there?
I have had a search through this groups of past postings, and I came up
with all these responses about the advantages of shocks and whether
they are actually worth it! I never thought the discussion was so
current and there are still people out there who ride fully rigid biks
on trails!! But then the date on the postings was 93/94.
Any advice would be greaqtly appreciated
Thanks