Rear track Shock length confirmation?

[JayM]

Hi, I had bought a Elka Stage 5 from a suspension shop, used but rebuilt, intended for a 129".

I have a 129" as well.

When I went to install it I noticed it was ~10mm longer than my stock shock (14.5" eye to eye) .... I asked the shop and they said it came from a 129" so I installed it. Rode 1200km and took it out, noticed it got damaged while riding. Not catastrophic obviously but still.

I'm thinking, would this be the length for a 137"? Is this why I had an issue? I'm going to be selling and I want to be triple sure I list it correctly.

Thanks!

 

[race24x]

My Stage 5 Elka came with the parts to make it for a 129 or 137. I have the bag of parts for a 129. Let me know what you need or if you need me to measure something. There is a difference

 

[JayM]

My Stage 5 Elka came with the parts to make it for a 129 or 137. I have the bag of parts for a 129. Let me know what you need or if you need me to measure something. There is a difference

I'm curious what that difference is? Meaning, what are the parts and what could it do?

 

[sgauthier]

I'd call elka directly and talk to them. they should be able to answer your questions

 

[race24x]

My Stage 5 Elkas came with parts for longer shock and shorter shock. I used the 137 parts, but as you can see it will go 144 and 129. Obviously one part is the shock body the other is the shaft. Not sure what the needle is for. If you need them make me an offer, I dont need them.

 

[cannondale27]

Hi, I had bought a Elka Stage 5 from a suspension shop, used but rebuilt, intended for a 129".

I have a 129" as well.

When I went to install it I noticed it was ~10mm longer than my stock shock (14.5" eye to eye) .... I asked the shop and they said it came from a 129" so I installed it. Rode 1200km and took it out, noticed it got damaged while riding. Not catastrophic obviously but still.

I'm thinking, would this be the length for a 137"? Is this why I had an issue? I'm going to be selling and I want to be triple sure I list it correctly.

Thanks!

Yup Elka is 137” length

 

[race24x]

Are mine the only Elkas that came with the extra parts?

 

[cannondale27]

Are mine the only Elkas that came with the extra parts?

Lol it’s not normal.

 

[JayM]

Yup Elka is 137” length

Son of a............ Thanks, at least now I can try and sell it for proper application.

 

[cannondale27]

My Stage 5 Elkas came with parts for longer shock and shorter shock. I used the 137 parts, but as you can see it will go 144 and 129. Obviously one part is the shock body the other is the shaft. Not sure what the needle is for. If you need them make me an offer, I dont need them.

The needle goes inside the shaft its what adjusts the rebound by contacting the knob.

 

[sgauthier]

Sucks but lesson learned when you buy something used or second hand. always check with the manufacturer for your application before buying it if you're not sure.

 

[race24x]

JayM I have the right parts to make it fit a 129 if you need them

 

[JayM]

Sucks but lesson learned when you buy something used or second hand. always check with the manufacturer for your application before buying it if you're not sure.

I know, I bought it from a suspension shop though.....so I thought I was doing the right thing.

JayM I have the right parts to make it fit a 129 if you need them

It's ok, I'm trading the sled in after this season I just wanted to confirm so I could advertise the shock properly.