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Originally Posted by SoulRebel
Seems like for RTW travel I might be able to get away with the newest gen (2019-21) bike with upgraded tires without having to order and install the ralley raid stuff. Maybe the suspension is not as high quality and the wheels aren't spoked but for RTW I think it should be fine - right? Seems like the cast wheels should be OK for most of the terrain I would encounter? Do folks agree?
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I have a 2019 with about 5000 miles on it. My plan was to leave the suspension alone, for various reasons. Partly because of cost, but also because I'm not a hard core rider. Mostly paved roads. Some gravel. And an occasional random track through the woods.
After putting luggage on it and taking it on a few bumpy tracks, I made the decision to upgrade the suspension. The bike just did not handle the weight and bumps very well. I purchased the Rally Raid Level 1 kit for the front and rear, which includes a new shock with a spring of your weight, plus new fork internals and fork springs. It does not change the suspension travel or stock height of the bike.
I have to admit, it's worth it.
Of course the stock suspension will take you wherever you want to go, but I'm very pleased with how much better the bike is now.
Jamie
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