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Old 03-14-2013, 03:39 PM   #6 (permalink)
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I'm not saying any of that stuff to whine at you about your reply, it's a fair reply - just explaining why I don't bother with LBS's or bike forums anymore. There's just no room in either of those places for people who want to spend medium dollars.
I apparently wasn't clear, the trip to the LBS was to see if they had cheap used parts after someone else spent the big bucks to upgrade. I understand having bad luck with LBS, I have been blessed with a great shop that has taken very good care of me for the last 30+ years.

The bounce you are currently experiencing is because the spring is not being dampened. If you mainly ride on the road converting to a fixed (rigid) rear end would be a cheap easy fix. Since it is a full suspension bike I assume you have 1.75" or wider tires, by adjusting air pressure you can regain some of the lost comfort the suspension gave you and gain greater peddling efficiency. You would have time to look for a better shock bargain, and better enjoy your bike.

Don't knock carbon fiber, and unicorn horn bikes... they are a hoot to ride It's all a matter of priorities, my bike is worth as much as my 2 cars combined, my choice and hopefully it doesn't sound like I'm bragging.

Dan
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