Coil Shock on Sam²??

[Samrider]

I have a 2018 Sam² and really want to put a coil shock on it. One guy I know suggested offset hardware as well to bring the bike a little bit into it's travel and give clearance for the spring. Does anyone know of a suspension oriented store in the States that could help me with this? Or has anyone been through this process to get a coil on their Sam² with room for the tec pack as well? Thank you!

 

[scott2655]

I have a 2018 Sam² and really want to put a coil shock on it. One guy I know suggested offset hardware as well to bring the bike a little bit into it's travel and give clearance for the spring. Does anyone know of a suspension oriented store in the States that could help me with this? Or has anyone been through this process to get a coil on their Sam² with room for the tec pack as well? Thank you!

Hi Samrider

I'm running a Fox DHX2 which is fantastic, only issue is that the TEC pack no longer fits. I got mine set up out of the box from a great company in Brisbane Oz. sorry I can't be of more help but at least you can take the DHX2 off the list.

 

[Samrider]

Hi Samrider

I'm running a Fox DHX2 which is fantastic, only issue is that the TEC pack no longer fits. I got mine set up out of the box from a great company in Brisbane Oz. sorry I can't be of more help but at least you can take the DHX2 off the list.

I've just yesterday seen a picture of a Sam with a dhx2. Beautiful setup

 

[Samrider]

Hi Samrider

I'm running a Fox DHX2 which is fantastic, only issue is that the TEC pack no longer fits. I got mine set up out of the box from a great company in Brisbane Oz. sorry I can't be of more help but at least you can take the DHX2 off the list.

How do you like your e wilds?

 

[scott2655]

Sorry e wilds? Not sure what you mean.

 

[Samrider]

Sorry e wilds? Not sure what you mean.

Sorry I think I got you mixed up with another rider that has the same rear shock on his Sam² he has Michelin E Wild tires on his bike.

 

[Samrider]

Sorry e wilds? Not sure what you mean.

 

[valex_1974]

this is my sam2 with a dnm rcp3 with a tuning air valve:

 

[Samrider]

this is my sam2 with a dnm rcp3 with a tuning air valve:

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That’s sweet. Does you Tec pack still fit?

 

[steve_sordy]

That’s sweet. Does you Tec pack still fit?

Maybe if the shock was mounted upside down?

 

[valex_1974]

That’s sweet. Does you Tec pack still fit?

Sorry but i don't know because i don't have the tec pack.

 

[steve_sordy]

@valex_1974 might know, he has a Sam2 and has a piggy back shock.

 

[Samrider]

@valex_1974 might know, he has a Sam2 and has a piggy back shock.

Thanks for responding. Tough to find one that works

 

[Samrider]

Sorry but i don't know because i don't have the tec pack.

I see. Well thanks anyways.

 

[valex_1974]

i have rotate (flip)of 180° the bottle cage bracket, because the piggy in the normal position to catch che bottle cage, ;-)

 

[scott2655]

The Tec pack won't fit as the shock hits the Tec Pac, I have poured over this on my bike for ages and I'll just get another bike like the Jam or Orbea for longer days.
It's a real shame and the shock can't be mounted upside down as the same issue with the can hitting the frame this time.

 

[scott2655]

 

[steve_sordy]

@scott2655 I'm assuming that you can fully compress the suspension without the shock fouling the Tec pack. I know that as the suspension compresses, the shock does not just move forwards, but downwards and forwards in a shallow curve.

For anyone with a Focus Jam2 with a similar problem, see here:

Anyone fitted a DVO Topaz shock to a Jam2?

I have a size large Focus Jam2 9.6 NINE with a Rockshox Deluxe Debonair 210x55 shock. I am looking at replacing it with the DVO Topaz T3 shock. The problem is the piggyback oil reservoir in that it may hit the TEC pac battery. There are no dimensions of the Topaz to be had anywhere that I can...

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[Samrider]

The Tec pack won't fit as the shock hits the Tec Pac, I have poured over this on my bike for ages and I'll just get another bike like the Jam or Orbea for longer days.
It's a real shame and the shock can't be mounted upside down as the same issue with the can hitting the frame this time.

Yeah man that is what I was worried about. It’s a shame

 

[scott2655]

@scott2655 I'm assuming that you can fully compress the suspension without the shock fouling the Tec pack. I know that as the suspension compresses, the shock does not just move forwards, but downwards and forwards in a shallow curve.

For anyone with a Focus Jam2 with a similar problem, see here:

Anyone fitted a DVO Topaz shock to a Jam2?

I have a size large Focus Jam2 9.6 NINE with a Rockshox Deluxe Debonair 210x55 shock. I am looking at replacing it with the DVO Topaz T3 shock. The problem is the piggyback oil reservoir in that it may hit the TEC pac battery. There are no dimensions of the Topaz to be had anywhere that I can...

www.emtbforums.com

Unfortunately the can hits the Tec pack, your right in the way the assembly moves which was my hope when I got the coil but alas it wasn't to be and just the sag take up is enough to hit the battery.
That said the improvement the coil brings even for a hack like me over rides the lack of battery, I'm just using Eco a lot more and Trail.