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Review on 🔧 Bilstein 24-186025 5100 Series Shock Absorber by Tim Bunker

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Worthy stock replacement

Not a bad shock absorber, but overhyped. I ride about 4 km every day on a gravel road. Serial shocks were ruined and didn't work. It didn't really change the normal ride, but it did help on the big bumps. The instructions were general and a bit confusing so search the internet for the correct torque specs. The dust cover is attached with a zipper. Do not pinch the tie rod, but lubricate the damper with some grease and slide the boot into position after installation.

Pros
  • Nice design
Cons
  • I don't remember, but there was something