Trek Supercaliber Manual lockout for Isostrut
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I am considering a Trek Supercaliber.
What is involved in converting an Isostrut rear shock to a manual lockout? Is this possible with both the Fox and the Rockshox rear shock? Do I get parts from the shock manufacturer or from Trek for this?
What is involved in converting an Isostrut rear shock to a manual lockout? Is this possible with both the Fox and the Rockshox rear shock? Do I get parts from the shock manufacturer or from Trek for this?
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That was going to be my original plan, but after spending a week with my supercaliber on my local trails, I realized a front manual lockout was all I needed. When you sprint from a dead start, that rear shock opened, feels almost locked. Once on the trails up to speed, much better control with rear shock always opened. Doesnt climb or feel any faster with rear locked, but everyone is different.
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I would ask a trek dealer for parts, locking out both front and rear is still significantly faster up a fireroad climb than not doing it, but on the trails leaving the shocks open results in more traction
You might be able to find a store that has an unsold one on order with a shorter lead time.
I looked into it. Called Fox. Two options: replace the top cap, which requires disassembling the bike to remove the isostrut, sending in to Fox, roughly $300 conversion if you expedite it. You’re still out a bike for a few weeks, not including scheduling disassembly/reassembly with your LBS. you can do it yourself but it ain’t easy…you have to remove the whole rear triangle.
Other option is buy straight from Fox, over $600. Then replace, amd maybe sell the original.
For me, I don’t have the remote connected. Since default is open and the anti squat is so high I just ride it like that. The shock doesn’t move during smooth pedaling, so for me the only reason to lock out is sprinting, which just never happens.
Other option is buy straight from Fox, over $600. Then replace, amd maybe sell the original.
For me, I don’t have the remote connected. Since default is open and the anti squat is so high I just ride it like that. The shock doesn’t move during smooth pedaling, so for me the only reason to lock out is sprinting, which just never happens.
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