Rear shock upgrade worth it?!

[Up north rider]

Does anyone have any input on a rear shock upgrade,and how much of a difference it makes? I have been running LSR standard a-arms and float 3 shocks up front. That made a huge difference! I currently have a stock rear shock. Between a Fox podium, Elka 3,4,5 , custom axis, or stock shock revalve? What’s the consensus? Thanks 

[kawa110]

Everyone will prolly tell you to purchase a fox, if you can afford it have axis build you a shock for your weight and riding style.

I had TCS here in California build me a stock shock with upgraded internals. I’m very happy with it. Todd was telling me parts are hard to come by for the stocker…


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[ClaudeMachining]

Does anyone have any input on a rear shock upgrade,and how much of a difference it makes? I have been running LSR standard a-arms and float 3 shocks up front. That made a huge difference! I currently have a stock rear shock. Between a Fox podium, Elka 3,4,5 , custom axis, or stock shock revalve? What’s the consensus? Thanks 

Everyone will prolly tell you to purchase a fox, if you can afford it have axis build you a shock for your weight and riding style.

I had TCS here in California build me a stock shock with upgraded internals. I’m very happy with it. Todd was telling me parts are hard to come by for the stocker…


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Nope, definitely not everyone will suggest you Fox.

The best combo for the rear on a Bansheee is the Elka LT setup with LT link.

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[Up north rider]

I know it’s hard quantify, but how much of a difference would you feel cruising down a bumpy trail at 40-50 mph? Can you maintain control a lot better? 

[ClaudeMachining]

I know it’s hard quantify, but how much of a difference would you feel cruising down a bumpy trail at 40-50 mph? Can you maintain control a lot better? 

When talking about suspension, i have only one advice: buy the best you can afford.

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[Up north rider]

1 hour ago, ClaudeMachining said:

When talking about suspension, i have only one advice: buy the best you can afford.

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I’ve seen your suspension setup on here before. Very nice! Would you mind posting a pic on here so I can show my brothers?

I could dig around and find it 

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[ClaudeMachining]

I’ve seen your suspension setup on here before. Very nice! Would you mind posting a pic on here so I can show my brothers?
I could dig around and find it 

Here:

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[locogato11283]

Fox Podium is the best shock you can get for under $1,000. It has a ton of adjustability. I have run the same shock on stock length bikes as well as my +14 arm bikes.

You don't need Elka LT or anything of the sort. The Fox is the way to go.

[Up north rider]

Thanks for the input

[kawa110]

Told you.
HMfer in charge recommended the fox shock.

The average rider that has to ask…. will not know the difference between the elka “long travel” setup vs a properly tuned stock shock let alone a fox


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[kawa110]

Nice pics Claude. Only thing better then your setup is a “no link”
Wish I could do it.


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[ClaudeMachining]

Told you.
HMfer in charge recommended the fox shock.

The average rider that has to ask…. will not know the difference between the elka “long travel” setup vs a properly tuned stock shock let alone a fox


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The Mfer in charge is riding drag and dune bikes, just saying.

I had the best trail setup you can buy.

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[kawa110]

Sold ur banshee? How much you get for it?


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[ClaudeMachining]

Sold ur banshee? How much you get for it?


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It cost me about 20 000CAD, sold it in 5 minutes for 10k

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[Up north rider]

So I decided to send my stock shock to get rebuilt and re-valved by Kevin Groff or Jogaca suspension works. He seemed like a nice guy over the phone. A lot of people say the factory shock reworked is quite good so why not try this first I think.