Rail (625Wh) Trek Rail 5 suspension upgrade

[trekjohn]

I have a 2020 (Dec) Rail 5 625 XL which has Rockshox 35 Gold RL Debonair motion control forks (160 travel) and Rockshox Deluxe (RL) select + rear shock 230 x 57.5.

Looking for a more plush ride (better small bump compliance?) and to start, upgrade the rear shock. Bought a new Fox Float X at a really good price but can't yet tell if the air can will clear the frame at full compression. I suspect maybe not (jn which case will sell on). The fitted standard shock has no aircan. So my questions are: what would fit? No coils please, too expensive and what would improve my ride? Also, can I increase the stroke to 60, 62.5 or 65 to give me a bit more travel (currently 150).

Leaving the forks at the moment as thats a bigger investment.

Thanks!

 

[irie]

Could fit a Megneg on the shock, makes big improvement to ride.

Shock pressure

I've got a rs deluxe plus on my bike. I'm struggling with my shock pressure. I've yet found my pressure at 190psi wich makes the shock feel smooth and soft at 30%sag. When I ride some rougher stuff or practice on some small jumps my shock bottoms out. When I look at the rs suggested pressure I...

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If a Trutune fits the forks* that would also improve ride.

Trutune fork insert - first ride

Also posted here: https://www.emtbforums.com/threads/what-did-you-buy-your-ebike-this-week.8156/post-514010 Bought a TruTune MTB Air Fork Insert, Short for Rockshox/EMTB. Insert arrived early yesterday so put it in my Zeb A2 (2023) 160mm forks (no tokens). Previously had about 66 psi which...

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Edit * Trutune website says that it will.

 

[SP SUSPENSION]

Here at the shop we have a Deluxe and Float X with EVOL can on it. Max outside diameter is the same at around 52mm. The widest part of the Float X is about the mid point of the shock, whereas the Deluxe is widest at the eyelet. Looking at a picture of the bike- the widest portion on the Fox is going to be close to the belly on the seattube. I would definitly give it a try- much better shock. If you do not have the low speed comp adjuster on the Float-get one installed.

 

[Zed.]

I have a 2020 (Dec) Rail 5 625 XL which has Rockshox 35 Gold RL Debonair motion control forks (160 travel) and Rockshox Deluxe (RL) select + rear shock 230 x 57.5.

Looking for a more plush ride (better small bump compliance?) and to start, upgrade the rear shock. Bought a new Fox Float X at a really good price but can't yet tell if the air can will clear the frame at full compression. I suspect maybe not (jn which case will sell on). The fitted standard shock has no aircan. So my questions are: what would fit? No coils please, too expensive and what would improve my ride? Also, can I increase the stroke to 60, 62.5 or 65 to give me a bit more travel (currently 150).

Leaving the forks at the moment as thats a bigger investment.

Thanks!

Trek rail rear shock upgrade ideas please

Hi guys I'm riding a trek rail 9.8 large and was wondering has anyone swapped the rear shock , I have always loved the fox float x2 but not sure if it the piggy back will hit the frame , or any other suggestions would be great thanks

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as to overstroking, I run 65mm stroke on my Rail5 and the only issue is bb hight on compression being lower with the longer stroke (obvious I know )

depends on what version Fox Float X it is?

some dampers have external reservoirs and these can clash with the frame / downtube

Trek rail rear shock upgrade ideas please

I agree with comments already made that the piggyback on that Mara looks way too long to fit an aluminum Rail. Manitou make 2 lengths of piggyback thinggy with the longer on 'Rail sized dampers (although can be bought aftermarket and aparently easily swapped :unsure: Manitou are having a...

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and in it I posted trial-fit of an x2 in 230x62.5...

wasn't using full stroke before clashing - might give an idea



Rich.

 

[Paulquattro]

XL frames are a lot different to medium frames as far as shock clearance is concerned
Have a read through this thread below

Trek rail rear shock upgrade ideas please

Hi guys I'm riding a trek rail 9.8 large and was wondering has anyone swapped the rear shock , I have always loved the fox float x2 but not sure if it the piggy back will hit the frame , or any other suggestions would be great thanks

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