I'm still happy with the frame 3.5 years later. Because:
9point8 nowadays make an angle headset (Slack-R) that is compatible with the frame. With the angle headset and 150mm fork the geometry still holds up imo (unless you absolutely must have a super steep seat tube angle for some reason).
Personally I wouldn't want to run my frame without the angle headset again.

Purely anecdotal. I've had a DNM air shock, albeit on a recumbent bike, that was terribly unsensitive. Dunno if the seals had such high friction or what, but you basically had to ride off a curb to get it going. And then it just blew through all of its travel. I wouldn't want that on such a nice frame, especially with the high anti squat you need a sensitive shock.

Regarding the trunnion mount: I've put locktite on mine when building the bike and after over 3 months they haven't come loose. However, I have to retighten the top shock mounting bolt regularly despite locktite and will try stronger locktite soon.

Quote from: michaeldepeza on April 20, 2021, 04:24:42 PM
Hey Guys advice on parts for my build especially Budget Rear shock and fittings.....?

any links...please look at my attachments and links....

Stem
https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/DABOMB-Bike-Components-Downhill-Enduro-31_60718923151.html?spm=a2700.details.0.0.239a2b63eGHgxd
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Stems-Aluminium-Alloy-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Handlebar-Riser-Stem-31-8-35mm/284106783252?var=585598090942

pedals
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ROCKBROS-MTB-Road-Bike-Bicycle-Bearing-Widen-Pedals-Nylon-Pedals-a-Pair-6-Styles/173363170487?var=472366867443

Handlebar
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WAKE-31-8-x-780-mm-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Bicycle-Aluminum-Alloy-Riser-Handlebar/352599726448?var=621939880556

Fork
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bicycle-Air-Fork-MTB-Mountain-Bike-Suspension-Fork-140mm-Travel-Axle-15-110mm/353235923491?var=622435005202

Cranks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IXF-MTB-Bike-Crankset-170-175mm-Al-Alloy-Crank-arm-Chainwheel-GXP-32-34-36-38T/373319133242?var=642294466511

Cassette
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BOLANY-Bike-MTB-Cassette-10-Speed-11-50T-Freewheel-Sprocket-Gear-Ratio-Flywheel-/352830811333

Rear shock?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DNM-Mountain-Bike-Air-Rear-Shock-Suspension-With-Lockout-190x50mm-XC-Trail/202680088760?var=502776742489

If you go with these forks, make sure to report back how they hold up. Afaik there's not much info on here about chiner suspension forks. But be aware that it's one of the more risky parts to cheap out on.
As for the shock I'd avoid DNM and buy a used fox or something if you can. If you're lucky it will cost about the same.
The other stuff seems fine.

Quote from: rubybear on January 12, 2021, 05:45:33 PM
Dude same! I weight 210 and I'm pushing like 330psi on my super deluxe ultimate too! I'm still at about 25% sag. I was eating through the travel so quickly before I realized that the LSC setting on my shock was the culprit. I recently bought a gnar dog token to see if I can use it to ramp up the spring curve and maybe I can run lower pressures. I'm a bit afraid it might turn my shock into a pogo stick due to the low travel. Another option might be a Megneg air can upgrade for our shocks, I haven't tried it but it could be worth a look.

Dunno about the volume spacer. The progression rate is kinda where I want it rn.
And afaik the smallest megneg is for 185x47.5 unfortunately. I've never looked into custom shock tunes, idk if that helps with this particular problem?

Question about suspension setup for the 958:
I find I have to run very high pressure in my RS Deluxe Ultimate 165x45 to get proper sag.
Is it normal with this frame or am I missing something? With 250psi for my 85kg/190lbs I am still at around 30-35% sag.
I never had to run such high pressure on previous bikes...?