Road test of a reasonably priced shock
Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 5:44 pm
I have had my issues with shock absorbers in the last few years but, even so, I still find it hard to lash out £200 on a bgm one. So, I bought a Scootopia one for £70. I kind of think that a lot of people go through the same thought process as me and there is little real world experience of these shocks, it seems to me. That's the reason for this thread.
I would say that it appears very similar to a Stratos I have had previously but which retail for a fair bit more than £70.
I have only fitted it today but just thought I'd share my experiences with it over the next few months. It is fitted to a GP TS1225 with MB progressive front springs and Scootopia front dampers.
Initial impressions are that it is well made, nice and solid with, what appear, sturdy bushes. The shock next to it in one of the pics is a standard Escort. It weighs significantly more than the Escort and you can see the spring is thicker.
Anyway, here's a few pics and I'll report back over the months ahead, both with and without serious rally going gear on the back.
I would say that it appears very similar to a Stratos I have had previously but which retail for a fair bit more than £70.
I have only fitted it today but just thought I'd share my experiences with it over the next few months. It is fitted to a GP TS1225 with MB progressive front springs and Scootopia front dampers.
Initial impressions are that it is well made, nice and solid with, what appear, sturdy bushes. The shock next to it in one of the pics is a standard Escort. It weighs significantly more than the Escort and you can see the spring is thicker.
Anyway, here's a few pics and I'll report back over the months ahead, both with and without serious rally going gear on the back.