Replacement Rear Shock for my Mantra

[npn]

I finally got to rebuilding my 1997 Klein Mantra viewtopic.php?f=1&t=385682 and I'm starting with the rear shock. So far, I have only Fox Float RP23 on my list (credit to Thias)

Currently I've got Fox Vanilla Coil 500 x 2.0. Eyelet to eyelet measures approximately 17cm or 6 3/4"

What does it mean 500 x 2.0?

 

[patersondj]

pretty confident that it needs 500 pounds <american > to compress 2 inches.... basically the spring rate.

 

[npn]

american?

 

[shamobius]

I have a new Risse shock that would be perfect for your Mantra...

 

[npn]

Pm me the specs and pics if you can. Thanks

 

[TownCycles]

Re: Klein Mantra rear shock

Any pointers for finding any more rear shocks for a Mantra? Seem to be rarer than hen's teeth?

 

[npn]

Sadly, I abandoned the project but I'd be curious to see what others say. My guess is ebay is our best bet