The xCountry shock bolts directly to the swing arm. No linages involved.
In theory you could use any shock with a rose/heim joint that is a similar length and with the same diameter eyelets but the trial and error would be more costly and more time consuming than just getting a proper one for the bike. Other than those twin shocks for cheap Chinese bikes, the shops don't have any laying around to test with.
I've had some help from Chilean in Santiago who's been phoning round, but the conclusion was the only option was to import.
Seems the Wilbers distributor can get one within two weeks for a reasonable price, so that's the best option. I'll know more tomorrow.
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