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Interesting stuff.

At the risk of widening the discussion too much, has anyone any experience with any of the Touratech shocks? I had an Ohlins shock on an old bike, and I’d agree with Grant’s comment above. I don’t disagree with higher end shocks being overkill for some, but I like the idea of being able to get a rebuild and the way an after market shock will cope better loaded.
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Just to get another opinion: let's say you have two shocks, both rebuildable, eg Hyperpro/Wilbers and Hagon. Let's take these as examples, not necessarily a named brand comparison (although, I'm interested if anyone's had experiences of both)

The first two are top tier, the Hagon in the middle-ground.

What I'm trying to get a feel for is whether the additional 50-70% in cost for the top tier ones translates as a tangible difference in performance and/or a measurable difference in longevity/resilience etc.

In a nutshell, beyond the fuzzy feeling of having top grade kit, are they worth that extra cost.

Quotes so far from Wilbers: €1398 for two shocks and two sets of springs. The Hagons come in at €750 for the same equipment. Admittedly the rear shock may have less adjustment, but still: that is not a difference in price to ignore.

And if I can already get the tyres rimmed on corners on the standard shocks, where will I feel the improved performance? Braking? Uneven surfaces?
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And if I can already get the tyres rimmed on corners on the standard shocks, where will I feel the improved performance? Braking? Uneven surfaces?
There will be a marked improvement on bumpy corners especially if unexpected. The bike will feel as though it's looking after you. You will also feel a lot less tired after a long day.
I wanted to add that if pressed, the shock manufacturers will admit that a remote reservoir / adjuster is the weak link if you are really going to put the shock to work. you wouldn't want the flexible pipe or connections to fail in the middle of nowhere. I have unwillingly ended up with a remote adjuster but only because access to the shock to adjust it is nearly impossible.
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