Hi Memo,
All other things being equal, I think the Thru-Shaft shock is worth the extra money. As I said, I wish it were available for other bikes.
Rude quality is great and (Fox or RockShox) they should prove to be much more resilient than other air shocks (both seals and damper fluid).
I hope that helps!
Check out my review on the Line Comp wheels (+ upgrade as well). A Fuel EX with Line Comps, Thru Shaft shock and an XT/SLX or XT drivetrain would certainly be on my shortlist for a new bike in terms of value:
Max performance for minimum maintenance, upgrades, and cost.
May 7, 2018, 2:10 p.m. - Andrew Major
Hi Memo, All other things being equal, I think the Thru-Shaft shock is worth the extra money. As I said, I wish it were available for other bikes. Rude quality is great and (Fox or RockShox) they should prove to be much more resilient than other air shocks (both seals and damper fluid). I hope that helps! Check out my review on the Line Comp wheels (+ upgrade as well). A Fuel EX with Line Comps, Thru Shaft shock and an XT/SLX or XT drivetrain would certainly be on my shortlist for a new bike in terms of value: Max performance for minimum maintenance, upgrades, and cost.