|   Blur Rear SHock?? | BigC
Nov 26, 2003 10:52 AM | | Looking at the Blur and need feedback on rear shock options. Specifically would like to know the differences between the Fox AVA and the Progressive 5th element air shocks. Which is better, more durable, all around better choice? Also, saw some blurs with the Progressive 5th coil over rear shock on them. Aside from weight is there any negatives from running the coil over on the blur? Does the VPP suspension still work well with the 5th coil? Thanks in advance.... |
| re: Blur Rear SHock?? | laffeaux
Nov 26, 2003 11:46 AM | | I have ridden on the 5th Air and on the Fox AVA. I prefer the 5th. Both feel nice while downhilling, they are very comparable. The 5th eliminates any movement in the rear suspension, while there is some movement using the AVA. The bike feels more like a hardtail in smooth sections of trail compared to the AVA.
I've had a bit of trouble with my 5th (it's headed back to Progressive), and none with my AVA. Hopefully this is an unusual situation, and the 5th will prove to be as reliable as the AVA was/is. Assuming the 5th proves to be reliable, I'd definitely recommend it over the Fox. |
| on my third 5th Element | imjps
Nov 26, 2003 12:22 PM | | for my new Blur. Less than 30 day's old and had to replace two 5th Elements. If this one dies, then I'm going w/ the Fox. I haven't had a chance to ride the bike with a working rear shock. Looking foward to doing so this weekend.
jps |
| re: Blur Rear SHock?? | blury
Nov 26, 2003 6:31 PM | | Im on my 2nd Element they just don't hold air. |
| re: Blur Rear SHock?? | DanT
Nov 26, 2003 10:04 PM | | Damn! I just brought my Blur in because my 5th element is leaky...It worked well before it started to leak, though. Excellent sensitive to big and small bumps. I have no experience with the AVA. |
| re: Blur Rear SHock?? | bkmartin
Nov 27, 2003 8:03 AM | | My first 5th element leaked air, but once I sent it back to Progressive and they rebuilt it, everything has been ok. I hope it stays that way.
Brian |
| 5th | zzyxzz
Nov 27, 2003 5:57 PM | | I have rode both shocks for about 3 months each. The 5th is a better way to go by far. I have had no problems with it and find the ride to be worth the cost of upgrading. Since I switched the 5th has allowed me to perform lunge moves ofer rocks and logs that were... 'squishy' at best with the Fox. It also performs much better in the area of pedal effeciency. Plus its lighter, and suffers less side loading than the Fox bushing reducers.
Thats my 2 cents. |
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