That is really helpful, thanks. If the real stroke on this one is 38mm, do you think you could have got away with a 165x45 one? Also, do you have any idea if the 165x40 one you have can be extended later to 165x42.5 (like other shocks) or if something about the nude set up means that is not possible? I like the idea of the nude shock but don't want to give up too much travel for it.
Also, let us know how you get one once you get to ride the bike with the new shock!
nude is a deluxe with a redesigned head that has a second airbag attached to it. The course is changed as on other shock absorbers with plastic spacers (red spacer in the photo). Using 45mm would probably be too much, on my frame the 42.5mm chainstay fox was grabbing the frame.
I rode three times. I confirm, works on a linear schedule, very sensitive at the beginning, more grip, softer through hard / sharp bumps, softer and more confident landing from jumps.
traction mode when driving works exactly as it should - reduces buildup and continues to handle bumps
the only thing that discouraged me was the whistle of the sealing ring of the damper cover on the rod, the shock absorber sings))
At the moment I am completely satisfied with the update. Got exactly what I wanted
