ohlins or k-tech

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  1. sps170373

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    Have got an option of a second hand k-tech 35 dds rear shock or a new ohlins ttx mk2 fir similar costs, what would you go for?
     
    #1 sps170373, Apr 28, 2014
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    ttx new would be my choice.

    but both 2nd hand similar money / condition. k-tech
     
    #2 Jimbo Vills, Apr 28, 2014
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    New is always good but that ktech is meant to be the daddy
     
    #3 Souleh, Apr 28, 2014
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    Ohlins for bling factor but I do like ktec too, new Ohlins would come set to your weight ktec would need new spring and prob a service which pushes the prices up
     
    #4 martinowen, Apr 28, 2014
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    The k-tech fortunately is sprung for my weight already (15st)
     
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    But would still need a service no doubt?
     
    #6 Jimbo Vills, Apr 28, 2014
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    Possibly jimbo
     
    #7 sps170373, Apr 28, 2014
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    K_tech
    British company that is going forward in it's suspension.
     
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    Performance wise nowt in it really.

    Kudos wise the Ohlins still takes it on the World Stage so if same money then go Ohlins! ;)
     
    #9 sinewave, Apr 28, 2014
  10. Scott

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    Think ohlins cuts it but us lot prob wouldn't notice. Be nice to see a English company do as well as ohlins
     
    #10 Scott, Apr 28, 2014

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