Im looking to upgrade my stock RP2 to a coil or DHX but i cant seem to find what size is stock in my search i have read people adding a shock 1in longer but i still cant find the size i need anyone have specifics so i can start my search :beer:
zman did you try the Giant website? I got my info from there. Go to owners manuals at bottom of front page then click on Maestro Suspension Set Up all the info you need is there. I have a 2008 Reign O and Shock: eye to eye length is 7.875"(200mm) and Shock Travel of 2.00"(51mm).
2011 7.875" x 2.00" http://service.foxracingshox.com/consumers/Content/Resources/spreadsheets/Reducer_Specs_2011.xls
It will definitely change the geometry, but it won't necessarily mess it up. Many bikes are way more fun when "short shocked". If you're switching air shocks, try to be careful removing the bushings from your old shock and putting them in the new one. The metal is pretty soft and it's pretty easy to mark them. If you're switching to a coil... Well, I'm not quite sure if they mount the same, so good luck haha.
That's like a women wanting a breast reduction why why why !!!!!!! don't mess with a good thing ha ha ha ha
I use 7.785X2.25 with good results on my 05 & 08 reign, adds a little more rear travel. I likem softer in the rear...
hes trying to make a 6" travel bike into the 6.7" reignX or SX. ive also heard all it is is a different shock. the frame is the same between the 2 models. i also have a reign1 and would love to switch to a 36 talas upfront over the 32 float and also switch to a dhx5.0 out back. let me know what you figure out. id take .7 more inches of travel anyday if it doesnt affect the bike. i assume its just find the length of the reignX or SX shock and use that.
im gonna put a Coil shock on it as of now also was looking at a RP23 XV if i keep it more hill friendly and yeah im gonna go with a 7.785X2.25 thanks guys
I would say the triangles may be the same but the links are going to be different so it's not just out a new shock on a reign to make it a reign x.
+1 Also I believe the rear triangle has a bit more clearance... not completely sure though. For sure the upper Rockers are Not the same!
been looking at them side by side and they appear to be different. i think you guys are onto something. so the only difference between the 2 models is the fork/shock and pivot link?
and now the wheelset Atomlab has some good looking ones but dont know if they fit Easton does also nlbut they have 2 size for the rear and im clueless on what size it is Vuelta AM have good reviews anyone use or hear about Novatec?
