Thank you Dave,
I should have been clear re. damper serviceability of the Deluxe and Super Deluxe shocks not requiring nitrogen. Thanks for the heads up re. special pump.
I do mention that the shock does indeed have an IFP but that it doesn't affect dynamic performance:
_"It also took some reflection to get over the fact that technically the Thru Shaft shock does have an IFP. It's housed in the tiny reservoir and is backed by a 250psi charge via a discrete Schrader valve. Jose explained that the reservoir has no influence on dynamic shock performance."_
I like to think that most riders who care enough to read a piece like this know how to calibrate a shock pump for loss during backfill of the hose and gauge. My reservoir was underinflated when Jeff and I tore down the shock.
Take care,
Feb. 5, 2018, 12:59 p.m. - Andrew Major
Thank you Dave, I should have been clear re. damper serviceability of the Deluxe and Super Deluxe shocks not requiring nitrogen. Thanks for the heads up re. special pump. I do mention that the shock does indeed have an IFP but that it doesn't affect dynamic performance: _"It also took some reflection to get over the fact that technically the Thru Shaft shock does have an IFP. It's housed in the tiny reservoir and is backed by a 250psi charge via a discrete Schrader valve. Jose explained that the reservoir has no influence on dynamic shock performance."_ I like to think that most riders who care enough to read a piece like this know how to calibrate a shock pump for loss during backfill of the hose and gauge. My reservoir was underinflated when Jeff and I tore down the shock. Take care,