Help . Blown rear shock on the road.

[nicolasr]

hi. I am heading back to Colombia after riding through Peru and Chile and I am actually in Quito, Ecuador.
I blew my rear shock and I am considering on upgrading. I have an appointment with a race tech technician on Friday to try to fix the shock and get back toColombia.

What shock would you recommend to me? Wilber's, ohlins, touratech, stoltec (Penske), nitrox (unknown).

Thanks


Nicolas

 

[MChappy]

I have a Cogent shock on mine, it's not as expensive as some of the others but works very well.
http://www.motocd.com/

 

[Checkswrecks]

That's almost as bad as asking what oil is best. Everybody has an opinion. As you go through the suggestions, watch for the ones with a beefier shaft, as you probably do more rough dirt than most. Rebuildable would be preferred too.

 

[Buelligan]

I love my Ohlins rear shock.
It is well worth the money

 

[Ramseybella]

I have a Cogent shock on mine, it's not as expensive as some of the others but works very well.
http://www.motocd.com/

What shock did you buy from them?

 

[kurt1305]

I love my Ohlins rear shock.
It is well worth the money

+1

 

[MChappy]

What shock did you buy from them?

I think it a version of the Mojave. It was the first Super Tenere suspension he had done.

 

[EricV]

What ever you can get. Wilbers is on par with Cogent, if I recall correctly. Penski is a bit more upscale, Ohlins, if set up correctly, pretty darn good, but perhaps the most expensive. Touratech is supposed to be good too, but $$$. I've had Wilbers and had no issues with the shock in over 100k of use.

 

[echo_four_romeo]

I think it a version of the Mojave. It was the first Super Tenere suspension he had done.

What shock did you buy from them?

I just sent off my forks to Cogent and having them build a rear shock for me. I am excited to see what a custom suspension setup will do for me. Was a reasonable price too...at least in my opinion.