Anyone else notice that the upgrade for $400 has 1/2 shafts instead of 5/8 like MY15 models that had the free upgrade. I would have thought for the extra $400 they could have had the 5/8" shafts. Won't do that again.
WE Clicker Shafts
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I was surprised to see that as well.
Only the AXYS Assault RMK in the mountain line-up get the 5/8" shaft with the needle.
Even the "heavy duty" SKS model gets the 1/2" shaft this year... kind of disappointing to see.
A remote "clicker" shock needs to have fluid moving past the compression adjustment circuit. The more fluid moving the better the control of compression. A 1/2" shaft displaces less fluid (moves less fluid in the shock) than the 5/8" so the effect of the clicker will be less on a 1/2" shock shaft model.... as well as the 5/8 shaft holding up to abuse a bit better, though the fluid control with the remote resi is more significant factor IMO.
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Only the AXYS Assault RMK in the mountain line-up get the 5/8" shaft with the needle.
Even the "heavy duty" SKS model gets the 1/2" shaft this year... kind of disappointing to see.
A remote "clicker" shock needs to have fluid moving past the compression adjustment circuit. The more fluid moving the better the control of compression. A 1/2" shaft displaces less fluid (moves less fluid in the shock) than the 5/8" so the effect of the clicker will be less on a 1/2" shock shaft model.... as well as the 5/8 shaft holding up to abuse a bit better, though the fluid control with the remote resi is more significant factor IMO.
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Also did anyone notice that the springs are way shorter on the AXYS vs the Pro on the front shocks?! I was going to throw on my Raptor springs from my Pro onto the AXYS but saw the huge difference and held off. I guess they would be lighter?
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I called Raptor and they told me the springs they sell are the same for the Pro and the Axys.
Interesting observation that I didn't see. But how do you figure you got anything for free? Didn't the 2015 models with those shocks have to be Terrain Dominators (and more mula than the regular models)?
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They came with the standard, pro and terrain dominator for free if you snow checked.
15 snowchecks had a fee upgrade from the mono to the clickers.
Yeah I was really bummed too. I thought they were the needle shock... Actually it wasn't until I went to the snow show that I noticed they weren't. I think only the Assault gets the needle shock. I guess we'll see if they hold up...
It's fairly simple... the larger shaft takes up more volume as you push it into the shock and displaces more fluid for a given stroke.
This is the reason for the IFP.... It allows that displaced fluid go somewhere.
Hope that helps.
Plus it's a totally different valving concept. These shocks don't have the needle design to help bottoming. These are "more plush" for the less aggressive rider. I will ride them to compare before I get too disappointed though.
Well it it is anything like the REV 440X racer I had with 5/8" shafts I welcome the change to 1/2" That sled was so stiff if you weren't casing a tripple or dropping off a huge cornice the shocks would not move. The sled beat you to death. It took 2 valvings to finally soften it up.
