Trek rail rear shock upgrade ideas please

[alexhalliow]

Great- this is the shock I have taken off- I can use the same hardware?

 

[Ushtang]

Yes ??

 

[Stray cat]

Hi there. Is it possible to fit a regular Rock Shox Superdeluxe 230x60 on a L size frame? If so,is the stock hardware the same?
Thanks

 

[alexhalliow]

Hi there. Is it possible to fit a regular Rock Shox Superdeluxe 230x60 on a L size frame? If so,is the stock hardware the same?
Thanks

I think so judging by what others have done. Not sure if the stroke length would be an issue here though...

 

[alexhalliow]

I wanted to fit a Super Deluxe, so I made this yoke to lenghten 205 trunnion to 230. Works good.

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Nice yoke- presume you machined this yourself? Would you do another? Are you able to finish in black?

 

[zdenny55]

Hi there. Is it possible to fit a regular Rock Shox Superdeluxe 230x60 on a L size frame? If so,is the stock hardware the same?
Thanks

I haven't tried it, but I think not enough clearance for a piggyback. With my converted trunnion 205x60, there is around 5 mm clearance.

 

[magic82]

Hello guys, I'm a new member and I have a question for you. I have a Trek Rail 9 alloy 2020 size L and I want to change the rear shock. To do this I see that is necessary the adapter to mount a rear shock with standard mount. Now my original rear shock have trunnion mount.
Could you tell me which adapter I need to mount an Ohlins rear shox with standard mount please? I have also difficult to find a rear shock with these dimension 230x57,5, I see somebody use 230x60, which problems can I found? if there are problems the warranty is valid?

 

[GlassKnee]

Large

I’m on a JadeX now. Was able toget a good deal on a 230x65. The rear triangle just touches at full compression, no issues with the reservoir. Going to drop in a 2.5mm DVO travel reducer for added g-out security.

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did you reuse the stock mounting hardware to install the Jade X?

 

[Slapbassmunky]

This is exactly what I'm after and would open up a lot more shock choices. Do you have any intention of making any more?

I wanted to fit a Super Deluxe, so I made this yoke to lenghten 205 trunnion to 230. Works good.

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[Stray cat]

Exactly. Today I rode the bike and works nicely, but still have to fine tune it.

Hi there
What about that Fox DPX2? I am about to pull the trigger on it but doubting if it is worth,compared to Rock Shox Deluxe.
Thanks

 

[Slapbassmunky]

MRP Hazzard, 230x60, progressive spring. Was going to go with the DVO though i was told they're B/O until October. So far so good, shock feels great.

How are you getting on with the shock so far, any issues to report? According to the MRP website the hazzard uses bigger diameter shock hardware, were there any issues mounting it up with the standard trek hardware?

 

[AME]

Hi. Read theough the thread but maybe i misses it. Anyone ries the Dvo Topaz on a Rail 5/7 large frame?

thank you

 

[Iggy_BBR]

Hi. Read theough the thread but maybe i misses it. Anyone ries the Dvo Topaz on a Rail 5/7 large frame?

thank you

On a medium- sized Rail, when I tried the Topaz 3, the piggyback was hitting the frame at about 50-60% of the travel.

 

[Bike Gorilla]

Hi, I have the new 2021 RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RT3, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x57.5 mm for sale. This has come off my Trek Rail 9 as I wanted to run a coil. Only has 15 hours on it.
Message me if you're interested.

 

[Doug Stampfer]

Is the 230x 57.5 a rare size? I'm looking in the second hand sites locally for a X2 or RS super deluxe or coil & it seems there's everything but that size. Or is it a very common size & they get snapped up as soon as they come on the market???

 

[zaykay]

Is the 230x 57.5 a rare size? I'm looking in the second hand sites locally for a X2 or RS super deluxe or coil & it seems there's everything but that size. Or is it a very common size & they get snapped up as soon as they come on the market???

Fox shocks are all the same 230x57,5-65, their stroke is limited by internal spacers which you can buy from Fox. Rail linkage works perfect also with 230x60 shock without any modifications. RS uses different piston rod/lower eyelet for different stroke lengths. They can be also swapped. Both shock travel change requires full rebuild/bleed.

 

[gfunkmc]

Fox shocks are all the same 230x57,5-65, their stroke is limited by internal spacers which you can buy from Fox. Rail linkage works perfect also with 230x60 shock without any modifications. RS uses different piston rod/lower eyelet which can be also changed. Both shock travel change requires full rebuild/bleed.

Also the rockshox air can will foul on the frame

 

[Doomanic]

DVO Jade X uses different offset spring cups to change stroke. No rebuild required. It also has an offset reservoir so has plenty of frame clearance on full compression.

 

[Hob Nob]

You can limit travel fair more easily than a full rebuild - just do what Ohlins/PUSH/Ext do & put a plastic travel spacer under the bump stop.

You can buy nylon washers with the ride ID/OD on eBay/Amazon in various thicknesses - just pick what you want to run whatever travel you like.

FWIW I run a Push shock on mine. A 65mm stroke has clearance & takes it to ~170mm rear travel.

 

[dedodeoro]

You can limit travel fair more easily than a full rebuild - just do what Ohlins/PUSH/Ext do & put a plastic travel spacer under the bump stop.

You can buy nylon washers

its possible to change this bumper space travel on a rail 7 with stock super deluxe ?

 

[Doomanic]

No. Spacers under the bump stop only work on coil shocks.

 

[bluewater87]

On a medium- sized Rail, when I tried the Topaz 3, the piggyback was hitting the frame at about 50-60% of the travel.

Any idea if it would fit the XL rail?

 

[Iggy_BBR]

Any idea if it would fit the XL rail?

No idea, but from my limited research, it seems like the Large & XLarge have more clearance.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Hi, I have the new 2021 RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RT3, DebonAir spring, Thru Shaft 3-position damper, 230x57.5 mm for sale. This has come off my Trek Rail 9 as I wanted to run a coil. Only has 15 hours on it.
Message me if you're interested.

Still for sale?

 

[zerofunds]

Still for sale?

Mine will also be for sale as soon as my DVO turns up.

 

[AME]

Mine will also be for sale as soon as my DVO turns up.

Please pm me when your dvo shows up?

 

[JMD]

Still for sale?

I have got this shock on my 2021 bike it's the best air shock I've used.
But the shock I really want & the one you want is the shock fitted to the 2021 Slash (I believe it will fit)
With your 170mm Zeb?

Edit. I'm talking about the top end Slash with the same shock as the Rail 9 & 9.8 but with a 62.5mm stroke.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I have got this shock on my 2021 bike it's the best air shock I've used.
But the shock I really want & the one you want is the shock fitted to the 2021 Slash (I believe it will fit)
With your 170mm Zeb?

Edit. I'm talking about the top end Slash with the same shock as the Rail 9 & 9.8 but with a 62.5mm stroke.

Isn’t it the same shock just with more stroke?

 

[JMD]

Isn’t it the same shock just with more stroke?

Yea,
just turns it into a Slash ebike

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Yea,
just turns it into a Slash ebike

This one I guess..

ZyroFisher