Fwiw, I have a piggyback Ohlins on mine after the OEM's dismal performance spoiled an otherwise great ride a few years ago. Never looked back. It has compression and rebound settings, though not separate hi/lo compression adjusters.

This business of building shocks with less than standard travel is weird imo. I can set the Ohlins up tight for on-road, or plusher for off-road. As far as I know, the piggyback version offers close to standard wheel travel, judging by its comparable length of exposed shaft at full extension.

Expensive, but the best thing I've done to my bike. Disgraceful that it's necessary to do so on a comparatively expensive ride.

I have asked about Nitrons and was told they have reduced travel.

Pretty much decided to go for the ohlins, do the job right. spent long enough investigating this. its frustrating to not have choice but at least there is a much better than standard option.

I think ill be doing the same Bonzo. Theyre considerably cheaper if bought from off the road. In. Germany, if paid by paypal the exchange rate works out at �645 + postage. Cheaper than anywhere ive found in the uk.
Thanks for everyones responses.

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