FSR fat kid upgrade

drtbikrrlives · 02-08-2004, 09:36 PM

Hey, I blew my air shock on my fsr and was wondering if anyone knew if it would be possible to get a longer travel coil shock to replace it. Any and all advice is welcome.
Nick :unitedsta

BiKe4EvEr9489 · 02-08-2004, 09:39 PM

Well, if there is a shock with the same i2i length but with more stroke, you would in theory have more travel. however, there are problems with this. because the linkage is designed for x amount of travel, y amount of travel might blow the shock (yes, the new one) because of too much force applied etc. maybe somebody can get into detail, but it CAN SOMETIMES damage your new shock

crashnscar · 02-08-2004, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BiKe4EvEr9489

it CAN SOMETIMES damage your new shock

I dono about that but definitely it could damage your frame if it allows the rear wheel to move more because your frame could end up hitting your seatube (not sure on that bike though but maybe).

Also, if you get a longer shock i2i, then your geometry will be super ****ed

So, get the same length shock, or dont get one... just save up for a good bike :147:

BiKe4EvEr9489 · 02-08-2004, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by crashnscar

So, get the same length shock, or dont get one... just save up for a good bike :147:

that is your best bet. maybe just a new HT frame for right now, then slowly upgrade parts etc till you have a pimp ride

svfreerider87 · 02-10-2004, 09:48 PM

found this on the mrp site thought you might be interested http://www.mrpbike.com/fsr/

Darren · 02-10-2004, 10:13 PM

I wouldn't do it Nick. My advice to you - sell that frame, and get a cheap hardtail. Possibly one that's built with DH parts already, and in that case, sell your entire bike. That bike may be strong enough for you, but the components are becomin crap, and them air shocks probably won't hold up to your weight for long either. You're also going to have to save a hell of a lot for a FS, because you're that big of a guy. Stop wasting money on the enduro and start saving. Fix what needs to be fixed. I'd seriously just find a strong, built hardtail and then use that until you can afford a full on DH rig.