Where does the rear shock go on a mountain bike?
The rear shock sits under the rider usually somewhere between the front and rear triangles. The shock is contained within a pivot system, which uses linkages to allow the shock to move within the frame.
What kind of shocks does a Harley Davidson use?
Progressive Suspension’s specialty is making Harley-Davidsons handle better, but Progressive also has rear (and front) solutions for certain metric bikes and a few dual-sports. Going back to Harley’s though, check out Progressive’s Air Dragger shocks for all late model touring bikes (above).
Which is better air suspension or shock suspension?
I was a little bit skeptical about how air suspension would ride vs traditional shock. The bleed and feed system is not only more comfortable of a ride but makes the bike look very nice with the height adjustment. I recommend Platinum air suspension to anyone looking into air ride for their motorcycle. Solid product, very informative staff!
How big is the Max air shock absorber?
The Max-Air® shock absorber is. Designed to maintain level vehicle height, they can be inflated or deflated as needed…from 20 psi to 150 psi with the vehicle loaded. Capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner’s manual for details.
How does an air shock work on a bike?
They rely on an air spring created by an airtight chamber in the shock. This chamber is filled using a shock pump. It is easy to change the spring rate of an air shock to suit different bikes, terrain, and rider weights. You can even do so mid-ride.
How big is the rear shock on a mountain bike?
Mountain bike rear shocks come in an array of different sizes and recently made the switch from the older “traditional” sizing measured in inches (8.5 x 2.5) to the newer modern sizing that is measured in millimeters (210mm x 55mm), AKA metric. Now let’s break this down.
The Max-Air® shock absorber is. Designed to maintain level vehicle height, they can be inflated or deflated as needed…from 20 psi to 150 psi with the vehicle loaded. Capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner’s manual for details.
What do you need to know when upgrading your rear shock?
Please try again later. What Do You Need To Know When Upgrading Your Rear Shock? Upgrading the suspension on your mountain bike is one of the best things you can do to breathe new life into your bike.