rear shock question

[GTECH]

I have a 7.875 x 2.25 rock shox ario on my bike and have a 7.875 x2.00 fox rp23 to replace it with. Is 1/4 of an inch cause any problems other than less travel. thanks.

 

[GrizzRider]

there shouldnt be a problem as long as your frame is compatible

 

[Johnny Utah]

I have a 7.875 x 2.25 rock shox ario on my bike and have a 7.875 x2.00 fox rp23 to replace it with. Is 1/4 of an inch cause any problems other than less travel. thanks.

May change the geometry a bit, as you lose 13% of stroke, which takes away a good bit of your sag height. Usually aren't too many shortcuts with this kind of thing, the size is the size.

 

[Aresab310]

If the shock is in good shape, it may be worth it to sell the RP23 and put the money towards the correct size. I don't think it would hurt the bike, but it may handle odd, especially near bottom out.