RockShox Monarch R Rear Shock, 6.50x1.50" (165x38mm), C3

This shock works great for my needs, but I had to change the compression shim stack for my riding style and weight. I ride on the aggressive side and only weigh 153 lbs and the shim stack was too stiff. If you are comfortable pulling shocks apart, it is an easy process. It took me about an hour one afternoon. If you need to pay someone, you may be better off going through your local bike shop or buying it online with the tune you need. Once tuned, the shock kicks butt.

Had to buy high pressure pump.

It works as it should and the ride feels much better than my old coil spring shock.

Great shock

The Monarch R pictured for sale shows a shock with a lock out. The Monarch R does NOT come with lock out capability. I gave it one star because I had to give something to submit this review.

Great shock for the price. I am on a 20 yo Jamis and this works and fits the retro look of my frame. Great value for a solid product from a service oriented vendor!

Description needs to be updated the shock is a r not a rl so will be getting sent back

replaced a shok on a 1998 Canonndale V400

Noch zu früh für eine Rezension, erwarte aber dass mich das Markenprodukt nicht enttäuscht

After 12 years, my old RockShox Monarch R gave up the ghost. Bought this one to replace it. An excellent shock, this unit was an almost perfect replacement for the original. Things had changed a little in the last 12 years. The new shock didn't quite fit, so we had to remove the inserted bush from the lower fitting, or the original shock 'shaft' and caps wouldn't fit. Once we'd removed the bushing, it fitted just fine and pumped up nicely to restore my armchair ride. The new shock came with a kit of spare seals and lube too which was good value, especially given the overall cost of the new shock. No-one ever told me they need a service after 50 hours, so the original shock lasting over 11 years was great value. Be sure to service your shock to avoid any shocks ;-D

Falsches ProduktbildEs handelt sich hierbei nur um den R ohne Lockouthebel und kleinere Luftkammer unter 300PSiEbenso ne Frechheit, das keinerlei Buchsen dabei sind ,welche man mit viel Aufwand selber besorgen muss.Aber Dichtungen +ÖLE für die Wartung.( könnt ihr euch an den Hut schmieren! )Ein paar Buchsen und Schrauben in ein paar gängigen größen mit beizulegen war zuviel 👍🏻

Ich habe den Dämpfer bestellt und mir wurde ein Monarch R geliefert, der Kein Lockout hat!Eine Beschwerde und ein neuer Dämpfer war unterwegs.Leider wieder ein Monarch R OHNE Lockout. Dann eben nicht.Ich habe wo anders bestellt.

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