ausy300pro Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Has anyone any opinion on which is best shocks, Rockshocks or Falcons, I have made an enquiry about some alloy bodied Rockshocks, I know there have been reports of poor service from Falcon shocks, are the Falcons any better than the Rockshocks and worth the wait or should I just go ahead with the Rockshocks. (new to twin shock bikes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feetupfun Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 I have bought three sets of Falcons over the last few years and never had a problem getting them, or parts for them, and their action is better than the other trials twinshocks I have tried - but I haven't tried Rockshocks. I did have a problem with the Falcon bump rubbers disintegrating on the first set I bought (in about 2003). The later Falcons and the replacement bump rubbers have been fine. If Rockshocks are the ones with the ball ends, then that is a good feature that Falcons don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helm Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 High lots of people here and in spain use BPS ormore recently Magicals you can get both from Stuart at BPS on france(0033) 687383530 I've recently fitted BPS alloy body shocksto my 247 which are a lot better than betors you can feel the back end following the ground over rocks instead of hopping from rock to rock; they now supply these fitted with ball end swivel mounts you see lots of these fitted to hondas cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 I've had a set of falcons for years and are good. However, I've also got two bikes with Rocks on, and On loads of levels Rock shocks are better. My Rocks work better for trials than the Falcons Rocks are not gas charged and so you can rebiuld them yourself, with basic machanical knowledge. Falcons are gas the same as their pre 65 mx shocks, not needed for trials, John Bull of Rock shocks is really helpfull, will set your bike up for you when you buy them, supply you parts should you want to maintain them yourself or build them for you, John is a very good trials rider himself and so knows how they should be set up, On top of all this Rocks are about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Just based on the crap service alone from Falcon i'd go for Rock shocks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmt320 Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Don't know how they both compare but I ordered Falcons early May .... never got them yet ... but finally got a return cheque this week .... Maybe I'll try Rockshocks next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted July 12, 2009 Report Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hi Ian Any explanation why they failed to deliver ? Ross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausy300pro Posted July 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 I mailed John bull at rockshocks and got a very informative and helpful reply in double quick time, it appears to me he has a great attitude to customer service so looks like it will be rockshocks for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Yes its called good customer service something that Falcon shocks no nothing about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmt320 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hi Ross ... he said they lost the job card .. but still took time in refunding the cash ... Won't be going back again...iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausy300pro Posted August 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 My new rockshocks arrived today, they look really good quality, don't know how they perform as yet but if they ride as good as they look I will be very happy, can't praise the service enough either, John even sent them out to me before cheque had cleared, I would recommend rockshocks to anyone needing new shocks for their twinshock bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedronicman Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 ausy300pro -My new rockshocks arrived today, they look really good quality, don't know how they perform as yet but if they ride as good as they look I will be very happy, can't praise the service enough either, John even sent them out to me before cheque had cleared, I would recommend rockshocks to anyone needing new shocks for their twinshock bike. Just out of intrest, how much were they and which bike/model are they for? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausy300pro Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 They were for my 175 Majesty and were Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedronicman Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Have had my Falcons on for about 5-6 months , riding 2 or 3 times a month. Atfer waiting 6-7 weeks for them to originally arrive i was getting p@@@@d off but after they finally came and riding with them they were very good. BUT last weekend the seals went , oil everywhere - so not impressed!! after only having them for 5-6 months! I emailed Falcon at the beggining of the week - still no reply! I emailed John Bull for a set of Rockshocks and he rang me back the same day to check what i needed and he would sort out some shocks whenever i am ready Good service - not like Falcon! Have to now wait until i can get the dosh to be able to afford another pair of shocks that i shouldn't be having to pay for!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedronicman Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Nearly 3 weeks now and still no email reply from Falcon! So was on to John Bull yesterday and shocks coming today. Top bloke and top service!! He even asked me to give him feed back after i ride this weekend to see if my shock will need tweaking. Have thought about posting the Falcons back for repair but my mate sent some 3 years ago and has never had them back! Great ! No more Falcon's for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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