cabby Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 What are the benefits other than more adjustment ? Like would an average clubman rider know or even notice the difference ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legaleagle Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Depends on the condition/state of the shock fitted. If it's completely knacked then anything would make an improvement. Bloody expensive though!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatabeta Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 Agreed. Would obviously depend on the shock you have and the age/condition it is in. However, Generally I'd say yes you'd definitely notice a good shock. As an example when I moved from a standard Gas Gas to the Raga rep I could not believe the difference that the Ohlins made it was SO much better than the standard shock. Before the Ohlins I thought the standard GG shock was fine but upon riding the Ohlins I realised how much difference a, good shock can make. If you have the money I'd definitely recommend an Ohlins, they are a lot more tuneable/serviceable than a standard shock plus you can swap it over for standard when you sell bike and swap onto new bike etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted August 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 I dont particularly think my shock is knackered, but can't help but think it's not the best, though it's not an old bike, it just doesn't feel great IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telecat Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 The Ohlins tends to be "compliant" allowing the back end to move in a smoother manner. As such the Sachs tends to feel a bit "digital" moving in a series of movements rather than one. As a suspension guy said ir means the power you put though the back wheel is more usable as the wheel hugs the ground better. I'd expect the Reiger to be similar to an Ohlins but in a smaller lighter package, hence the extra expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inchhigh Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 depends on your weight aswell you can get an aftermarket shock set up to your wieght.because all standard shocks are setup for joe average.so if ur lighter or heavier you can get the shock with lighter or heavier spring and valved different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 It will be the single biggest improvement you can make to the bike! You will get better "feel" of the ground below you and, you will get better traction (if it is properly set up - so don't bosh one on and think that is the end), the bike could ride a little higher because it is not blowing through it's travel. People have been raving on about the traction the new Ossa gets......... it is the Ohlins TTX shock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyboxer Posted August 11, 2011 Report Share Posted August 11, 2011 Agreed 1st thing I do is change the suspension on both my road bikes, one runs full Ohlins - Front and Rear and the other has Front and Rear Wilbers Best part of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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