Hcor.net Forum Index -> Iron Horse Product Line -> Spring rate for SGS Team Freeride       View previous topic :: View next topic  Spring rate for SGS Team Freeride Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:02 am JustScott Toy   Joined: Jun 20, 2004 Posts: 4 My girlfriend just bought a new SGS Team Freeride which she is really psyched about. I think the shock that is currently on it is probably too heavy for her. She's 5'10, 132 lbs, riding a medium frame. The current shock is 425#. I read another thread that suggested a formula of travel/stroke*weight which would yield: 7/2.5*132=369. And then probably a little lighter than that for the 5th Element, right? So maybe a 350# shock for her? Any suggestions/guidance is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Scott

Re: Spring rate for SGS Team Freeride

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:53 am

ska todd Ironhorse   Joined: Sep 8, 2002 Posts: 519 Location: Rocky Point, Lawnguyland, New Yawk JustScott wrote: My girlfriend just bought a new SGS Team Freeride which she is really psyched about. I think the shock that is currently on it is probably too heavy for her. She's 5'10, 132 lbs, riding a medium frame. The current shock is 425#. I read another thread that suggested a formula of travel/stroke*weight which would yield: 7/2.5*132=369. And then probably a little lighter than that for the 5th Element, right? So maybe a 350# shock for her? Scott, The SGS bikes are all roughly sprung for guys in the 180-200lb range. A 325lb will probably be right in her wheelhouse and give her some nice sag. I posted some set-up tips for the bikes over on mtbr Iron Horse forum a couple months back that might help you out. Also make sure you set up that Sherman pretty soft for her. -ska todd _________________ "ABC, NBC, CBS: Bullshit. They give us fact or fiction? I guess an even split. And each new act of war is tonight's entertainment."Bright Eyes - "Lets Not Shit Ourselves"

Re: Spring rate for SGS Team Freeride

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:58 am

JustScott Toy   Joined: Jun 20, 2004 Posts: 4 Thanks a lot for the info! One more thing - do you happen to know who should be responsible for swapping out that shop? Is it something that IronHorse does, or should the LBS do it, or does the bike just come with that weight shock and if you want a new one you're on your own? Thanks again, Scott

Re: Spring rate for SGS Team Freeride

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 11:18 am

FormatX All-City   Joined: Aug 4, 2003 Posts: 544 Location: Richmond va JustScott wrote: Thanks a lot for the info! One more thing - do you happen to know who should be responsible for swapping out that shop? Is it something that IronHorse does, or should the LBS do it, or does the bike just come with that weight shock and if you want a new one you're on your own? Thanks again, Scott Scott. Thats basicly the deal. Check with your LBS they might be willing to help you out. Or give Progresive a call and see what they can do for you. And truly a spring is not that much money. _________________ Shut up and ride your bike!

Spring rate for SGS Team Freeride

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