Elka Stage 5

[Murse]

Any updated reports? I'm thinking about Elka Stage 2 for my Apex next season.

 

[Soldier'spapa]

Any updated reports? I'm thinking about Elka Stage 2 for my Apex next season.

I have ridden a couple times since my initial review. Here are my current thoughts: High quality product that is not quite dialed in yet to the Apex front end. There is a wide range of clicker adjustment with all 3 knobs. I have found that with compression "full soft" I still do not bottom out these things. That tells me that either the springs are too stiff or the compression valving needs to be softened. I will likely re-install my float 2's for the time it will take to send the Elka's back in for re-valving/springing. I would like to see compression knobs about mid way in for the majority of riding and trail conditions I am in and still have adjustability in each direction as needed.

I have not encountered any fade even while running trail 3 at the end of the day Saturday 40 miles into Houghton at 60 mph.

I still like these shocks alot but they need to be "dialed in".

 

[ghost rider]

Ran elkays for one year.... Had to rebuild them twice due to the cheap ( not in price) parts made in China
Switched to axis same great ride just more durable.
I hope you have better luck.....when they worked they were great.

 

[super_rash]

the seals where changed in 2014 because of failures, don't know yet if the newer ones hold up better, but at that price, it's a little ridiculus..

 

[ghost rider]

the seals where changed in 2014 because of failures, don't know yet if the newer ones hold up better, but at that price, it's a little ridiculus..

Agreed... they do look amazing though.

 

[Soldier'spapa]

I have ridden a couple times since my initial review. Here are my current thoughts: High quality product that is not quite dialed in yet to the Apex front end. There is a wide range of clicker adjustment with all 3 knobs. I have found that with compression "full soft" I still do not bottom out these things. That tells me that either the springs are too stiff or the compression valving needs to be softened. I will likely re-install my float 2's for the time it will take to send the Elka's back in for re-valving/springing. I would like to see compression knobs about mid way in for the majority of riding and trail conditions I am in and still have adjustability in each direction as needed.

I have not encountered any fade even while running trail 3 at the end of the day Saturday 40 miles into Houghton at 60 mph.

I still like these shocks alot but they need to be "dialed in".

Update: After consulting with my suplier of these shocks we decided to go with a softer main spring prior to revalving. Elka promptly sent me a pair of springs. Problem is.... work and life schedules have prohibited me from getting back north to give them a try. Now the temps are warming which will make it even busier at work. I may not have additional feedback on these until next season...

 

[ghost rider]

Keep us posted.... Hope you get another ride in this year... We still have five feet and sub zero temps.

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

Believe my dad has 40lb secondary springs with 150lb main springs on his if that helps