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Manitou Radium RL Reviews

Description:
The all-new Radium line of air shocks is designed with performance, durability, weight, and cost in mind. Based on the same overall structure as our high end Swinger air shocks, The Radium, and Radium R introduce Platform Plus Damping, a more cost effective alternative to SPV that offers platform damping for improved efficiency and bump control. The Radium RL comes

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by 2leftfeet   on December 22, 2008   Pros Holds air very well, keeps adjustment, low maint, lockout really works Cons Sometimes I bump the lockout lever and it flips to locked out Verdict I have had this shock for 2 seasons and it has held up well, like the other reviewer I run mine softer than recommended. The lockout works great but sometimes I bump it and it flips to locked out - no big deal just a little annoying. reviewed by RowdyREBEL   on December 9, 2008   Pros Very easy to adjust the air pressure to your riding style and comfort, great feeling shock with a lockout that works perfect...feels like a hardtail when climbing. Smooth and stable over rough terrain. Not too bad of a price either. Cons N/A Verdict Depends on your riding style, but I set mine about 5 psi lower than recommended by the manual for my body weight.