HOW DO SHOCK BRANDS DIFFER?
Virtually everyone who manufactures shock absorbers claims to use the best materials and have the best design. However not all of these “bests” are equal. There are very real differences in the materials, tolerances, and actual internal designs of different manufacturers. Keep in mind that quality has an effect on how long the shock will last and how even or consistent the performance will be. Design has a major effect on how the shock actually works. Good quality and sophisticated designs tend to be more expensive to manufacture than poor quality outdated designs. Controlling both excess body motion and the tires and wheels properly requires sophisticated oil flow management. Inexpensive shocks simply cannot do both jobs correctly.
