I am in the market for some new racing shocks. I checked out CT's website ans saw their new shocks. They look really cool. They are said to have a "Sag Control System". Is this similar to the PEP Zero-Preload shocks. I am somewhat partial to the Pep shocks due to their reputation, but these new TCS shocks look good and are about $200 cheaper than the Pep Zero-Preload Shocks. If anyone has had these new shocks, give me some feedback. How they perform compared to the PEP shocks, etc. Thanks!

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Jayson Blough '99 Banshee, '97 Warrior, '96 Blaster Yes I like Yamaha

 

Jayson,
I've recently installed TCS's on my 97 Warrior & I'm totally happy with the improvement they have made. I'm taking the harder hits and erosion berms in the woods much faster & most importantly, much more in control. I'm able to take the corners much deeper & faster than previously and get thru them in a far flatter attitude. Many riders tend to think only in terms of jumping benefits when considering suspension up-grades. But I was really surprised at the difference these shocks made in handling the smaller stutter bumps & turns. Being in Az., it is still too hot to do any serious desert riding, but I think I'll be happy with my shocks there as well. Depending on your riding style you may want to play with the compression settings somewhat. They have a 20 click adj to cover just about any situation. As a desert & woods rider, as opposed to mx, I am currently using 2 clicks up from the lowest setting & have increased the rear dampening a couple of clicks from where I had it before.
One good thing about C T, if the valving isn't to your liking they offer a 30 day free re-valving.
Having no experience with PEP shocks, I can't make any comparison there, other than deliver time.. about 2 weeks for TCS.

THE AZ HARDPACKER,
calmiller@kachina.net

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[This message has been edited by hot_shoe_cv (edited 09-07-1999).]