Carbonda fm936 Thoughts

[QuentinLL]

Another option would be the rockshox Nude 165x40mm : https://www.starbike.com/fr/rockshox-deluxe-nude-rlc3-rear-shock-mreb-mcomp-430lb-lockout-trunnion-standard/
3 pos, it should work as a 2 pos if the total cable pull is around 10mm. But I can't find the information.

[carbonazza]

Anyone tried already to remove the bushing of a SidLuxe to put a bearing instead ?
It looks to be very hard to get out. More force ?

[Pharaohollie]

Anyone tried already to remove the bushing of a SidLuxe to put a bearing instead ?
It looks to be very hard to get out. More force ?

Not a SidLuxe, but the Deluxe RLR I bought had an incredibly tight bushing, which I removed to fit a RWC needle bearing kit.

[Denis]

Anyone tried already to remove the bushing of a SidLuxe to put a bearing instead ?
It looks to be very hard to get out. More force ?

https://www.bike-components.de/de/RockShox/Rear-Shock-Bushing-Tool-Montagewerkzeug-fuer-Gleitbuchsen-p30649/
Nice tool for this work.

[carbonazza]

https://www.bike-components.de/de/RockShox/Rear-Shock-Bushing-Tool-Montagewerkzeug-fuer-Gleitbuchsen-p30649/
Nice tool for this work.

Thanks Pharaollie & Denis, yes I saw the tool.
As well as a guy who shows on YouTube how to get it it out with a vice, and a 10mm socket and a bigger one.
Or with the same sockets and a bearing press.
So I guess, yes more force is needed.

[adroitrider]

Thanks Pharaollie & Denis, yes I saw the tool.
As well as a guy who shows on YouTube how to get it it out with a vice, and a 10mm socket and a bigger one.
Or with the same sockets and a bearing press.
So I guess, yes more force is needed.

I tried the vice and ended up ordering the tool. To get the RWC bearing installed I used the vice method.

[Zipper85]

I would also be interested in this frame, do you have a photo where the shock is to see how you have arranged the remote cable? Thanks

[jimmyD]

Is the Shock hardware needed 22.2x8mm of 22.2x6mm? have tried searching this thread but didnt see it.

Cheers guys

[QuentinLL]

Is the Shock hardware needed 22.2x8mm of 22.2x6mm? have tried searching this thread but didnt see it.

Cheers guys

Search for "22.2" and you'll find it. Post #956 ===> 22.2x8.

For FOX : https://www.bike-components.de/de/Fox-Racing-Shox/Aluminium-Einbaubuchsenset-8-mm-5-teilig-p32318/

For RS: https://www.bike-components.de/de/RockShox/Einbaubuchsen-fuer-Federbeine-8-mm-fuer-Monarch-Kage-Vivid-Ario-ab-2010-p24675/

You need 22.2 mm width. Also you can use fox bushing in rockshox, just need to remove standart DU bushing in eyelet, in my opininon fox bushing works better with this style suspension.

Also there is enduro needle bearings, fits all shocks. https://www.bike24.com/p2223514.html?q=enduro%20needle
I've bought it as a spare bushing for fox, but ride all season with standart fox, works great.

[wfl3]

Is the Shock hardware needed 22.2x8mm of 22.2x6mm? have tried searching this thread but didnt see it.

Cheers guys

22.2x8mm

[jimmyD]

22.2x8mm

Thank you sir!

[jimmyD]

I’ve found a remote shock solution if any one is interested. It might be too expensive for some people but it’s an option non the less and it took a lot of searching to find it so thought I’d share it here.

I’ve just ordered a modified Fox Factory Float DPS 165x40 Trunnion mount shock from Aiden at https://cyclinic.com.au/ in Australia. He will mod a non remote 165x40 shock to have a remote that works in unison with a Sid ultimate shock (normally the fox shock would open/lock with opposite remote lever movements). So this will let me operate front and rear with the Rockshox Twostloc remote.

[Zipper85]

sorry but i'm a bit ignorant about this frame. Is it not possible to mount a normal 2-position remote control shock absorber on the handlebar? Thanks

[RobertRinAustin]

sorry but i'm a bit ignorant about this frame. Is it not possible to mount a normal 2-position remote control shock absorber on the handlebar? Thanks

Yes, this is not the problem. The problem is finding a remote shock in the correct size. Rockshox only offers the right size to OEMs and the Fox shocks normally operate opposite of the way RS shocks twist so you couldn't use the same controller for both front and rear shocks if you have a Sid and a Fox. JimmyD's solution allows you mix the Sid and Fox with a single remote.

[albar]

I think the easiest way is to make an axle for a standard shock 165x38 shock to pair it with Fox fork. For an experienced turner, this is a task of a few minutes. In any case, I will make such an axle when my frame arrives. I'll write about the results.
By the way. I replaced stock Fox remote with DT Swiss. It is a product of the different leve of quality.