Step-by-Step How- To UPGRADE a Rear SHOCK - 4 Easy Steps

Step-by-Step How- To UPGRADE a Rear SHOCK - 4 Easy Steps - MTB Suspension How-To

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Easy how-to upgrade or replace your rear shock in 4 steps. Everything from form factor to shock tune and tips and tricks!
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00:00 Intro, shock upgrade
00: 30 Step 1 - Form Factor
01:33 Step 2 - Shock dimensions
03:14 Step 3 - Shock Mounting Hardware
05:33 Step 4 Shock Tune
07:10 Step 5 Tips & Tricks, conclusions
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@chrismontigny6697 Ай бұрын

Great vid, so helpful. Suspension upgrades, tuning etc can be very confusing for the average joe bike rider, as I am, so this helps bring clarity. I especially like your point of checking in with yourself and asking what are you really looking for in suspension. Bringing intention into the process is a key ingredient imho. Keep up the great work on your videos!! I look forward to seeing more. Thank you!

@noureddineelaroussi7680 Жыл бұрын

In other words...don't mess with whatever comes standard on your bike, you'll have to be as resourceful as Mr. LoveMTB to get it right!

@viniciovieirajr. Жыл бұрын

WoW!!! That's great!! A lot and rich information! Thanks a lot for sharing with us!

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@tonyhruzek4250 Жыл бұрын

To tune my suspension on the trail, my number one tool is my eye glasses! I can't tell you how many times I have screwed up my settings thinking I remember which way to turn my adjustment knobs and ended up way out of tune.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Haha good one! Always remember clockwise is slower!

@donnovicki9771 Жыл бұрын

Great presentation and visuals. Covered everything you need to know about shocks :mounting, hardware stroke etc.. Sad to say I don't make a lot of adjustments on my bike but I did change the rear token to Red and added 3 tokens to the 34 Rhythm. Rides way better now and I can get the sag I want. Cheers to you also.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks Don, love to share my knowledge and understanding 🤘

@PM-xr5lt 7 ай бұрын

Great video very simple and informative, thanks

@LoveMTB 7 ай бұрын

You’re welcome

@youtuck123 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the best explanation.

@juanhidalgo7043 Жыл бұрын

Very informative video kudos. For me I typically leave the rear and front suspension per manufacturer (unless I was racing and the rear and front needs fine tuning based on the course). What I notice between Rockshox and fox, rockshox tent to be more plush at the beginning of the stroke where as fox is after. Maybe it is just me. The biggest will be like you explained sag…rider weight, riding style play a big part on fine tuning the fork and rear shocks

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Noted, I'll see what I can do :)

@sebasvelag Жыл бұрын

@lovemtb awesome video!, I was waiting “patiently” for updates on this bike since you bought it! Did you order the shock directly from Fox? Did they send it tuned already or the shim service was aftermarket? I am waiting for a epic Evo myself and I want to order the fox shock with a remote. Looking forward on the AXS transmission videos.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Yes they did just have to order from their service department and you have all the details of the shock in this video. Enjoy your Epic!

@glennmorgan8691 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for shedding some light on this rather confusing subject!!! I book marked this vid for future use...I recently got an email from a lbs in my area on suspension service and tuning and for the 100hr service and custom tune it was like $800 to do my enduro e-bike does that sound about right?(holy expensive) and by the way I loved your t-shirt!!!

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Glenn! Check out Vorsprung Suspension in Whistler and S4 in Montreal for more quotes...

@mrnapptym1239 Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing. I’ve been pondering upgrading my bike’s suspension. All things being equal what would you say is the best bang for your buck, a fork or shock upgrade?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Good question. Why do you want to improve the suspension? What limitations do you run into? Answer that question and you have your answer😊

@silver_c1oud Жыл бұрын

I Hope to see an Upgrade update on that spez evo epic. looks sick or a Bike review?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Will be a bike review...soon!😊

@ranierotravaglini8382 Жыл бұрын

Nice info, thanks. Now I really understood that I know nothing about rear suspensions!!😂😂

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!😂

@Lee-ic2yn Жыл бұрын

I got a megneg on my rockshox deluxe, definately didn't fit it myself though 😂

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

They exist as a kit!😉

@guimev 7 ай бұрын

nice video, i juste buy the same bike to upgrade it. For the rear suspension, i want to buy a Rockshox SIDLuxe Ultimate 3P RL Solo Air but i don't know if i need some bushing or other stuff to swap it ? Do you have an idea ?

@LoveMTB 7 ай бұрын

Just use this guide and make notes of what you see, it eas just the top bushing that was needed.

@jamble7k Жыл бұрын

pro tip for fox shocks with a lower roller bearing mount, if your bike creaks on suspension compression it's probably that 😂

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Mine is still ok...

@tinshield Жыл бұрын

Fox nylon bushings work fine with Rock Shox as well in my experience

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

They do and I would use them 10 times out of 10 vs the RS DU bushing. Just for ease of service.

@tinshield Жыл бұрын

@@LoveMTB definitely

@WorldOfFacts0.1 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I just ordered the same shock for the same epic evo. Do I also need to order the mounting hardware or is this already in the box of the shock?

@LoveMTB 3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately nothing is in the box. It is bike specific as you see in the video

@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын

I was just looking for a replacement for my Epic Evo as well. Could we install 190x45?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Probably mot, 42.5 is all inwound go for with 130 fork

@SimoneBonechi71 9 ай бұрын

Hi, can you help me that to upgrade the old Brain Rock Shox installed on Spec Epic Expert 2012, with a new rear shox ad example Rockshox model RockShox Monarch RT3 Rear Shock, 7.25x1.75" (184x44mm), D1 can you support where i found a drawing? because in the website of Sram i dont found anything

@mtnbf 3 ай бұрын

How do you get one eyelet to be 90 degreee from the other eyelet for mounting on an Epic evo?

@LoveMTB 3 ай бұрын

remove all air will be easy to twist afterwards

@angelm5m11 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@GiovaniUrrutia Жыл бұрын

Curious on the status of your Woodsprite!

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Not mine unfortunately...

@johnsun2416 Жыл бұрын

Is there a proper directional that must be fallow? or can you install in any direction?

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

It will only fit one way most of the time if not 100% of the time, frame designer decides that.

@jleau89 6 ай бұрын

ever heard of M10x54mm bushing? cant seem to find them

@LoveMTB 6 ай бұрын

Take a look at this list, all that FOX mades is in there - shop.ridefox.ca/products/mounting-hardware?variant=40477314089039

@phenofinder9145 Жыл бұрын

✅

@JasperCarroll Жыл бұрын

My eyelet has to be at 90° but i want to put a coil shock but can i twist it as well??😊

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Should be able to

@Thephonkgod 18 күн бұрын

To be honest, you make it seem so straightforward yet i understood nothing lol.

@LoveMTB 18 күн бұрын

Ask away if you have questions 😊

@user-sw8zc8uw9c 6 ай бұрын

I have a m8 by 20 but Fox does not have that exact size what size should I get

@LoveMTB 6 ай бұрын

They definitely have a 8x20 it’s lower in the list - shop.ridefox.ca/products/mounting-hardware?variant=40477314089039

@waldowsxxghostxx8577 3 ай бұрын

I’m curious between RockShox Deluxe Ultimate C1 vs Fox Float DPS performance elite are they comparable or is the deluxe ultimate noticeably better? As far as Performance reliability and durability?

@LoveMTB 3 ай бұрын

I would go for FOX...

@waldowsxxghostxx8577 3 ай бұрын

@@LoveMTB I did a bunch of research on RockShox and fox racing suspension and from the reviews I hear differences are personal preference which I believe I understand but the main thing that sold me was foxes service ability compared to rock shocks Fox suspension resale value much better, and their service life is also longer whereas SRAM doesn’t support their shocks for the amount of time Fox would for example, sram is more innovative to where they don’t support the products as long compared to Fox from what I read.

@waldowsxxghostxx8577 3 ай бұрын

@@LoveMTB and thanks for the recommendation I’m going to get a fox 36 performance elite 27.5” 44mm offset last on my bike upgrade list since my marzocchi bomber z2 is working fine

@davejoseph5615 8 ай бұрын

So all mtb shocks have 12.7mm (1/2inch) eyelets ID?

@LoveMTB 8 ай бұрын

For the ones that we use these days yes.

@josereneducharme142 Жыл бұрын

This is pro league production now.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@chubscoi Жыл бұрын

Shocking.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

😮

@pietrorizzo4683 Жыл бұрын

I own a 2020 Canyon LUX and the system used by Rockshox with DU bushings is the worst ever and less performing. In fact, this system damaged my frame because the total absence of rotation of the spacer meant that the carbon frame wore out, fortunately replaced under warranty. Now I mount the RS shock absorber with the FOX bushing system. The FOX system, even if it lasts less, safeguards the components and therefore the life of the bicycle. Now Canyon uses all FOX components and you can explain yourself why.

@LoveMTB Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of SRAM's either...