09-24-2014, 02:38 AM
I'm sure there is damping in both directions, just not enough or the right amount. However, it is not the rebound damping that I'm complaining about. It's the high speed damping (compression ) when hitting small, sharp bumps like when the road has frozen & lifted the asphalt. Dave Gardner at IKON & Ted Porter at Wilbers explained that high-speed damping is what the original shocks on most bikes is lacking and the cause of the "jolt " we feel. Otherwise, my bike rides pretty smoothly.
In defense of manufacturers'' shocks, they must select shocks at a price point that will satisfy 75% of the riders. Consider what our bikes would cost if they installed Wilbers at $1,000.; OHLINS at $1200., or even IKONS at $460. Rocket
** I'm sure grover meant that the damping was not "adjustable" **
In defense of manufacturers'' shocks, they must select shocks at a price point that will satisfy 75% of the riders. Consider what our bikes would cost if they installed Wilbers at $1,000.; OHLINS at $1200., or even IKONS at $460. Rocket
** I'm sure grover meant that the damping was not "adjustable" **