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Ty175 shock length


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John Cane from Trail & Trials recommends the longer 360mm and dropping the forks. I needed new shocks and bought these but I have no basis for comparison. My 175 is just a fun bike to tool around on and great for putting with the kids. I will try a few trials events this year in No. Cal.

http://www.tytrials.co.uk/trailandtrialsuk/prod_516388--23-Pair-of-Betor-Classic-Trials-Shocks-360mm-TY125-amp-TY175.html

What is the best rear shock length for a nTY 175 think stock is 12.5 but thought I read here that a longer shock is better

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I recommend 340mm and leaving the fork tubes 20mm above the top clamp. Dropping the tubes down makes the steering feel terrible even with 360mm shocks (the 360mm shocks and tubes dropped to level with top clamp means that the standard steering angle is retained but the trail is different to original). It also increases the flexing of the forks.

It's personal though and I do know people who reckon that the increased ground clearance is worth the loss in steering quality.

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