PUSH upgrade?

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07-01-2006, 10:27 PM
El Chupacabra

PUSH upgrade?

I picked up a Manitou Swinger 3-way air shock for an upgrade over a stock Fox Float RL -- I wanted to get the rear suspension more balanced with the front, because the fork is a platform fork (Manitou SPV), and the rear isn't. Result: bike feels like the rear end bobs on climbs when the front end doesn't move.

Reading up on the Manitou some more, it looks like it's got a pretty sucky reputation... should I send it back and get the Fox Float upgraded by PUSH instead? Apparently their upgrade includes a Pro-Pedal platform valving.

Cost on both is close... got the Swinger for $180; PUSH's treatment is about $150; I'll need to track down some other shock hardware to use the Swinger so a few more $ there.
07-01-2006, 10:33 PM
Big Blue

I have the swinger 3-way and i'm pretty sure it has platform valving. The red valve cover at the bottom end of the shock adjusts this.
07-02-2006, 07:41 AM
El Chupacabra

The Swinger 3-way does have SPV platform valving. Guess my question wasn't very clear...

Which would be better? Stock Swinger 3-way w/ SPV, or PUSHed Fox Float RL?
07-02-2006, 08:27 AM
marshalolson

if you already have the float, then upgrade that.
07-02-2006, 08:42 AM
El Chupacabra

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshalolson

if you already have the float, then upgrade that.

I have both shocks right now, sitting in the workshop. I will need different hardware to be able to install the Manitou Swinger; the Float came with the bike, so I have all the hardware needed.

Price-wise it's not much different -- maybe $20-30 total if I keep the Swinger vs. PUSH the Float. Also, I could offset the cost of the Swinger by selling the Float, which probably makes the Swinger the cheaper option in the end.
07-02-2006, 03:44 PM
Particle

PUSH the Fox, use that, and keep the Swinger as a backup :)
07-02-2006, 04:03 PM
Son1cdeth

Another vote for PUSH here. Just got my F100x back from them, and it feels awesome. Also have had a Float R done last summer, completely happy!
07-02-2006, 05:32 PM
p-tex

get PUSHED!!
07-03-2006, 01:01 PM
Dromond

I got my Vanilla RC revalved by PUSH at the beggining of this season. It rides very very well. The upgrade pretty much makes my 5 year old DH ride like it was new!
07-03-2006, 01:59 PM
El Chupacabra

I think I'm going to ship the Swinger back and get the Float PUSH'ed. Easier in terms of mounting hardware, and all reviews of PUSH's work have been very positive.