What springs for 180lbs rider?

Old Mar 4, 2020 | 04:47 AM
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Probably just under 200lbs with gear. Cogent offers 0.45kg/mm. Race Tech says I need 0.46kg/mm. Cogent suggests 6.2kg/mm shock spring. Race Tech says I need a 6.8kg/mm!
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Old Mar 4, 2020 | 05:42 AM
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I am thinking of going for .45 and I am 155lb plus gear. So interested to hear recommendations for you. From what I have picked up (and I could be wrong), but the later model bikes take a slightly heavier spring. Don't know why though.
 
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 05:58 AM
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Yeah, this is a 2019 model.
 
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 11:14 AM
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Is a decimal out of place or labeling incorrect? going from 0.46 kg/mm to 6.2 and 6.8 kg/mm? That would indicate the latter to be about fourteen (14) times as strong. What am I missing? Should the 0.46 be kg/cm?
 
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Kinda depends on if your going to leave the earth or not too!
 
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 05:05 PM
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Boiiiiiiiing!
 
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 09:19 PM
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Pretty obvious what he meant.
 
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 10:20 PM
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I'am 180 and i went with the 6.3 and backed off on the preload. ride is night and day difference. Highly recommend it
 
Old Mar 5, 2020 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by AussieCheech
Pretty obvious what he meant.
If it is my question, I asked a legitimate question. Is a decimal off or is the labeling incorrect? Not being testy about it, just wondering.
 
Old Mar 5, 2020 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by klx678
If it is my question, I asked a legitimate question. Is a decimal off or is the labeling incorrect? Not being testy about it, just wondering.
I think the different figures may be for shock "and" fork spring weights.
 

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