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TLS Suspension options
I’m putting this together to aid TLS riders and their rear suspension options. This is not a complete list, but should reflect what is available.
Ohlins: Shock body is precision-drawn steel with aluminum shock reservoir; race shocks feature lightweight, high strength aluminum shock body.
- The benefit of the Ohlins unit is that it keeps the original design of the TLS’s suspension (progressive link shock / linier damper). Another benefit is in the Ohlins name. It does not replace the spring on the TLS unit as it does on the TLR.
$650.00 at cyclemall.net
Bitubo: Unfortunately Bitubo doesn’t have the shock defined on the site. The following is taken from Posts on TLPlanet.
- This is a complete unit that replaces the shock and damper unit. It’s mounted in the stock spring location. It’s adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. One of the main advantages is the weight savings from not needing a separate damper.
(Under) ~$500.00 Herman at Herdan Corp. (Herdan.com) 610-562-3155
Penske: Unfortunately Penske can’t develop a web site worth looking at. I’ve taken the following information from Lindemann Engineering.
- Lindemann Engineering has worked with Penske to come up with a TLS application which includes: LE Spec PENSKE double adjustable damper unit, LE damper mount, LE frame support and (optional) LE heavier strut spring #750 or #800. Optional rear springs to improve the stock TLR and TLS suspension - $100
$995 to $1095
Hyperpro: Hyperpro offers two different units for the TLS. Like the Ohlins and Penske units, these replace just the damper. An optional replacement spring for the stock shock unit is available. Unlike the others though their damper also includes a second spring.
- Type 40. Our “EM”, stands for emulsion, Rear Shocks has adjustable rebound damping and infinite spring preload without the need of an external reservoir. Complete with the advantage of a Hyperpro Spring, it gives you a high performance combined with great value for money:
Some Specifications:
* Lightweight 7075 aircraft alloy CNC machined Body
* Integrated heat compensation
* Infinite spring preload adjuster
* Exclusive rising rate spring standard, linear option available
* 50 clicks on rebound adjustment
Type 41. Our “GP” Rear Shocks has fully adjustable high and low speed compression and rebound dampening. Designed as a full grand prix racing shock, it has all the advantages of low stiction, CNC machined 7075 aircraft alloy body and infinite spring preload. This shock type is available with the remote reservoir connected with a fully turn able connectors at the end of the hose. Reservoir is attached with special high pressure hose for application where space is limited or accessibility to reservoir is enhanced. Our GP shock is one of the highest specification production bike shocks available in the world today.
Some Specifications:
* Nitrogen reservoir
* High and low speed adjustable compression damping each with 30 clicks
* 50 clicks on rebound adjustment
* Lightweight 7075 aircraft alloy CNC machined Body
* Integrated heat compensation
* Infinite spring preload adjuster
* Exclusive rising rate spring standard, linear option available
$699.99 Type 40
$749.99 Type 41
Ohlins: Shock body is precision-drawn steel with aluminum shock reservoir; race shocks feature lightweight, high strength aluminum shock body.
- The benefit of the Ohlins unit is that it keeps the original design of the TLS’s suspension (progressive link shock / linier damper). Another benefit is in the Ohlins name. It does not replace the spring on the TLS unit as it does on the TLR.
$650.00 at cyclemall.net
Bitubo: Unfortunately Bitubo doesn’t have the shock defined on the site. The following is taken from Posts on TLPlanet.
- This is a complete unit that replaces the shock and damper unit. It’s mounted in the stock spring location. It’s adjustable for preload, compression and rebound damping. One of the main advantages is the weight savings from not needing a separate damper.
(Under) ~$500.00 Herman at Herdan Corp. (Herdan.com) 610-562-3155
Penske: Unfortunately Penske can’t develop a web site worth looking at. I’ve taken the following information from Lindemann Engineering.
- Lindemann Engineering has worked with Penske to come up with a TLS application which includes: LE Spec PENSKE double adjustable damper unit, LE damper mount, LE frame support and (optional) LE heavier strut spring #750 or #800. Optional rear springs to improve the stock TLR and TLS suspension - $100
$995 to $1095
Hyperpro: Hyperpro offers two different units for the TLS. Like the Ohlins and Penske units, these replace just the damper. An optional replacement spring for the stock shock unit is available. Unlike the others though their damper also includes a second spring.
- Type 40. Our “EM”, stands for emulsion, Rear Shocks has adjustable rebound damping and infinite spring preload without the need of an external reservoir. Complete with the advantage of a Hyperpro Spring, it gives you a high performance combined with great value for money:
Some Specifications:
* Lightweight 7075 aircraft alloy CNC machined Body
* Integrated heat compensation
* Infinite spring preload adjuster
* Exclusive rising rate spring standard, linear option available
* 50 clicks on rebound adjustment
Type 41. Our “GP” Rear Shocks has fully adjustable high and low speed compression and rebound dampening. Designed as a full grand prix racing shock, it has all the advantages of low stiction, CNC machined 7075 aircraft alloy body and infinite spring preload. This shock type is available with the remote reservoir connected with a fully turn able connectors at the end of the hose. Reservoir is attached with special high pressure hose for application where space is limited or accessibility to reservoir is enhanced. Our GP shock is one of the highest specification production bike shocks available in the world today.
Some Specifications:
* Nitrogen reservoir
* High and low speed adjustable compression damping each with 30 clicks
* 50 clicks on rebound adjustment
* Lightweight 7075 aircraft alloy CNC machined Body
* Integrated heat compensation
* Infinite spring preload adjuster
* Exclusive rising rate spring standard, linear option available
$699.99 Type 40
$749.99 Type 41
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