13" or13.5"
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12-09-2018, 10:54 PM
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12-09-2018, 11:17 PM
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12-10-2018, 01:43 AM
#4
12-10-2018, 06:25 AM
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Not sure about the wobble you mention w/ 13.5
For comfort, FWIW I would do the 13.5 over the 13.
The 13.5 would decrease rack/ trail under braking and perhaps load the front tire more.
Acceleration, I don't really see an issue in regards to wobbles with longer rear shocks as they would compress.
IMO most wobbles occur from front end issues, noting swing arm stability is usually good and frame head and tree bearing are good..
Wobble while corning? Could be rear shock dampening or good old frame or fork tube flex?
So maybe increase the fork spring rate, make sure tires are good add a fork brace?
Other co-members may have better/ direct experience with your question.
Good luck with your decision.
For comfort, FWIW I would do the 13.5 over the 13.
The 13.5 would decrease rack/ trail under braking and perhaps load the front tire more.
Acceleration, I don't really see an issue in regards to wobbles with longer rear shocks as they would compress.
IMO most wobbles occur from front end issues, noting swing arm stability is usually good and frame head and tree bearing are good..
Wobble while corning? Could be rear shock dampening or good old frame or fork tube flex?
So maybe increase the fork spring rate, make sure tires are good add a fork brace?
Other co-members may have better/ direct experience with your question.
Good luck with your decision.
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12-10-2018, 06:52 AM
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A good pair of 13" will be more stable, and will give more (and better) travel than the 13.5" 412's. See chart below (412's did not even make it onto the chart, but the better 444 & 490's did, and still just mediocre)-
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12-10-2018, 09:36 AM
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12-10-2018, 10:29 AM
I understand there are better shocks out there, seemsthere always is. My issues are travel and cost. If I decided to put some of those on, it might not ever happen. It's hard, on fixed income, to justify that kind of cash outlay fora bike that gets ridden just a couple times a week. I am not one to go hard in the corners and not sure I would notice the difference in rebound adjustments, to be truthful. I just don't like hitting a pressure ridge in the road and sending it up my backside because the shocks bottomed out.
Not lookiing to make this a canyon carver, just a bit more comfortable to ride.
I do appreciate the informed responses, as they help me understand when I am or am not getting top of the line stuff.
Not lookiing to make this a canyon carver, just a bit more comfortable to ride.
I do appreciate the informed responses, as they help me understand when I am or am not getting top of the line stuff.
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12-10-2018, 01:42 PM
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I understand there are better shocks out there, seemsthere always is. My issues are travel and cost. If I decided to put some of those on, it might not ever happen. It's hard, on fixed income, to justify that kind of cash outlay fora bike that gets ridden just a couple times a week. I am not one to go hard in the corners and not sure I would notice the difference in rebound adjustments, to be truthful. I just don't like hitting a pressure ridge in the road and sending it up my backside because the shocks bottomed out.
Not lookiing to make this a canyon carver, just a bit more comfortable to ride.
I do appreciate the informed responses, as they help me understand when I am or am not getting top of the line stuff.
Not lookiing to make this a canyon carver, just a bit more comfortable to ride.
I do appreciate the informed responses, as they help me understand when I am or am not getting top of the line stuff.
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12-10-2018, 01:57 PM
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12-10-2018, 01:59 PM