EMTB shocks - does it really matter?

[PeterP]

Hi folks!

Hoping some of you can help me out.
My suntour 190x50 died of the lady's EMTB.

I am looking for an replacement, I had a hard time finding a shock which would also be compatible for an emtb, but does it matter??

It's an older bike, but should do for a while ...https://archiv.cube.eu/nl/2019/236110

I checked rockshox they mention the following.

At Fox I can't really tell. Would a fox float just do? Any tips I should look at? It should be a solid shock, but she's not in to real jumps or whatsoever. Thanks champs!

 

[Darren66]

Hi folks!

Hoping some of you can help me out.
My suntour 190x50 died of the lady's EMTB.

I am looking for an replacement, I had a hard time finding a shock which would also be compatible for an emtb, but does it matter??

It's an older bike, but should do for a while ...https://archiv.cube.eu/nl/2019/236110

I checked rockshox they mention the following.






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At Fox I can't really tell. Would a fox float just do? Any tips I should look at? It should be a solid shock, but she's not in to real jumps or whatsoever. Thanks champs!

Something like this would do the job and considerably cheaper.

 

[PeterP]

Quite a bit shorter isn't it?

But does it matter for an emtb or actually not?

 

[D3xt3rMTB]

Don't worry about the whole emtb thing. A shock is a shock. Some have an ebike tune on them and maybe some more robust internals but none of my forks or shocks are ebike specific. It's not an issue; you might get a better ride offroad with an ebike specific tune but shouldn't be a major concern.
Important stuff is shock length (eye to eye), stroke length and the mount type. After that it's all just features you want for adjustability e.g. piggy back chamber (if the bike can fit it), lockout; hsc/lsc, rebound etc......

 

[Darren66]

Quite a bit shorter isn't it?

But does it matter for an emtb or actually not?

5mm shorter stroke

 

[irie]

Don't worry about the whole emtb thing. A shock is a shock.
Important stuff is shock length (eye to eye), stroke length and the mount type.

This ^^^

 

[PeterP]

Alright thanks all, That helps a lot.

Would this be a good option?
RockShox RockShox Monarch RL 190x51

https://www.bike24.nl/producten/135295

 

[Weeksy]

Alright thanks all, That helps a lot.

Would this be a good option?
RockShox RockShox Monarch RL 190x51

https://www.bike24.nl/producten/135295

Monarchs are quite old and may be tricky to get serviced/spares for.

 

[PeterP]

Monarchs are quite old and may be tricky to get serviced/spares for.

Ouch..

I am running out of options if I want to keep with sort of the dimensions.

If I go for. 190x45 would you notice? Geometry wise or whatsoever?

 

[Weeksy]

well a 5mm stroke will equate to about 10mm less travel. Will Mrs P notice that, i don't know... will she care... i really don't know

 

[Ridgydidge]

You could consider a fox float dps - great shock - it comes in that size (is on my SC Tallboy) - they also come up secondhand…

Eg at my local bike shop:

Fox Float DPS Factory 190.5x50.5mm Evolv LV (7.5x2") Remote Shock 2022 Black/Orange

Buy Fox Float DPS Factory 190.5x50.5mm Evolv LV (7.5x2") Remote Shock 2022 Black/Orange Now at Pushys. Lowest Price, Secure Shopping and Fast Delivery from Australia's Best Online Bike Store

www.pushys.com.au

 

[steve_sordy]

That Rockshox from Merlin looks like a great deal.
But also the Rockshox Monarch is a good option.

Two points:

• Monarch shocks may be old design, but they are still on sale brand new and even old ones can be serviced. My grandson's 10-year old Monarch Plus RC3 was recently serviced and had the stanchion replaced, all by TF Tuned.
• I am fairly sure that the 45mm stroke can be altered to 50mm stroke by swapping or altering a spacer inside the shock. Contact TF Tuned and they will tell you if it can be done and how easy it is to do. They may even sell you the spacer. Instructions on YouTube.

TF Tuned contacts:
Call +44 (0) 1373 826800

Book a Suspension Service Forks, Shocks and Seatposts - TF Tuned

Service and repair of all mountain bike and cycle suspension. We offer a mail order service where your suspension forks and can be picked up and delivered.

www.tftuned.com

PS: I would not worry about whether the shock is designated for emtb or not. Suspension has to deal with light guys on a heavy bike as well as heavy guys on a light bike, or any other combination.

 

[YZDude]

For sure use the right length x stroke for the bike. Any Rockshox or Fox should do same or better than the Suntour.

 

[PeterP]

Thanks champs! Currently looking into these 2 shocks, both close with 190x51.

Monarch rt3

RockShox Monarch RT3 schokdemper, Zwart | Bikeinn

Krijg RockShox Monarch RT3 in Zwart voor 312.99 €. Perfect voor fiets met snelle levering. Koop Schokdempers op Bikeinn!

www.tradeinn.com

Monarch plus RC3

RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir Shock

Specifications: Application: MTB Suspension Type: DebonAir Technical Information: Adjustment Options: air pressure via Schrader valve, external rebound adjustment, 3-position compression (open, pedal, closed) Shaft Material: Aluminium 7075 Body Mater

www.bike-components.de

Bikes still in maintainance, so still have some time to decide

 

[steve_sordy]

Thanks champs! Currently looking into these 2 shocks, both close with 190x51.

Monarch rt3

RockShox Monarch RT3 schokdemper, Zwart | Bikeinn

Krijg RockShox Monarch RT3 in Zwart voor 312.99 €. Perfect voor fiets met snelle levering. Koop Schokdempers op Bikeinn!

www.tradeinn.com

Monarch plus RC3

RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 DebonAir Shock

Specifications: Application: MTB Suspension Type: DebonAir Technical Information: Adjustment Options: air pressure via Schrader valve, external rebound adjustment, 3-position compression (open, pedal, closed) Shaft Material: Aluminium 7075 Body Mater

www.bike-components.de

Bikes still in maintainance, so still have some time to decide

The Monarch RT3 is a good shock, the Monarch Plus RC3 is a very good shock.
My burly 17-years old grandson rides the Plus RC3 on his Orange Five and he loves it!