What constitutes overly impressed?
I'd be happy to test ride one over the next two weeks in the
crucible. I'll start here in CO with primary objective Mojave
Trail. The trip is pretty good at weeding out fluff. Be happy to
stop along the way and swap out on the way back...unless I really
like it, of course.
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Doug Pippin
wrote:
>
> da Vermonster
>
> Can't say that I've ridden both shocks on the same terrain.
> I can say that people that I've talked to with a Progressive shock
> are not overly impressed with them.
> They are definitely an improvement over the stock KLR emulsion
shock.
> And the Progressive 420 is actually not an emulsion shock.
> It has a gas bladder inside so the nitrogen and the shock oil are
separate.
> They do have problems with the bladders breaking and then it
becomes
> an emulsion shock.
>
> The list cost of a Progressive 420 is $450 and you can find them on
> sale in the $385 range.
> It has an anodized shock body which is better than the stock shock
> that is just plain aluminum.
> It has a five setting rebound adjustment and the only spring it
comes
> with is a 500/560. No optional springs are available.
> I'll guarantee you that a 120 lb rider would need a different
spring
> rate than a 300 lb rider if the shock is to perform properly.
> The only way to have a 420 serviced is to return it to Progressive.
> Their rebuild prices start at $100. After opening the shock if it
> needs extensive work over the $100 start price they'll call you
with
> a cost estimate.
>
> The price for the Cogent Moab shock is $525
> I has a steel body that has a Nikasil type coating making it very
> durable on the inside and rust resistant on the outside.
> It has 14 rebound settings and an easy to use spring pre-load
adjuster.
> There are optional spring weights available for various weight
riders
> and for a few extra dollars you can have a spring customized just
for you.
> Cogent recommends that the Moab shock be serviced every 2 years
> depending of course on your use.
> You can service the shock yourself if you wish or send it to Cogent
> to be serviced for $70. All parts are lifetime guaranteed for the
> original owner so there is never any part cost over the $70 service
price.
>
> I've seen both of these shocks disassembled and believe me there is
a
> huge difference in quality not only in parts but design.
> If you're going to spend the money for an after-market shock you
> might as well have a quality shock that will make your riding
pleasurable.
>
> Doug
>
> ----------
> At 12:47 PM 8/25/2008, you wrote:
> >Doug,
> >
> >Have you actually ridden on both shocks in the same terrain? Just
> >curious. I have known others in the past who weren't overly
> >impressed with the Progressive shock but I haven't known anyone who
> >has personal knowledge of the performance of more than one brand of
> >aftermarket shocks. Obviously, any shock can be set up with a
> >specific spring for riding style/weight, so what is better about
the
> >Cogent?
> >
> >da Vermonster
>
>
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