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Originally Posted by Adam Ef
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I just couldn't justify the expensive shocks available. I'm sure I 'd be better off spending the difference learning to ride it better : )
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Agreed. That applies to me too. I'm a very average rider: I make progress but happy to confess that my wife can usually outrun me on her SK5 (17k-ish, on standard shock although I have done emulators/springs at front)
I'm content enough being "ordinary" in riding skill terms. I don't get my kicks from trying to be a racer on the road. Having ridden several other bikes in my time, I am able to notice the improvement from better equipment but it isn't the difference between me now and becoming a TT or GP winner! In the past I've witnessed friends far more skilful than me riding old, stock bikes make fools of others on fancy bikes, too.