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SCOTT Vs. GPR Steering Dampner?
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Posted by: LVDirtJunky
I was just curious what the 200$ difference is, Durability? I am in the market and all my buddys tell me to get a Scott but they never used the GPR and still rag on it. I would like to know from the users what is the biggest difference between the 2.
Thanks
Posted by: Dave.Smith
GPR - lifetime warranty, low speed damping is adjustable
Scotts - high speed damping is adjustable, low speed damping is adjustable, range (sweep) of damping is adjustable
Posted by: LVDirtJunky
so does that mean that at hight speeds the GPR dampner is ineffective? Or, just not adjustable.
Also, Would anyone say that having one would make you a better rider at the slightest? Just curious.
Posted by: rider3302
having one makes you more confident because your bike is more stable, in turn you'll become a better rider.
Posted by: darringer
My Scotts made me a better rider because of more stability: therefore, more confidence. For trail riding, I'm sorry I waited so long to buy. After getting used to it, and then riding another bike without a stabilizer, a new-found appreciation for how much better a bike will track with the stabilizer. They are especially helpful for controlling deflection from roots, rocks, and ruts on the trail. On the track, I turn the damping down a bit, but let it damp some to help keep the bike straight in rough sections.
Posted by: LVDirtJunky
Thanks for the input, im deff gonna get one.
Posted by: trsand
what about w.e.r. brand? and where are the best prices found? thanks
Posted by: DougRoost
They're all good but ask anyone who's had them all on any forum and the Scotts is the best. You pay more for a reason, and the reason is additional adjustability. I was going down a GPR path for the lifetime rebuilds but then talked to people who'd had both and bought a Scotts. Besides, it's a long term investment since you can move it from bike to bike. I think of it as safety equipment in the roots and rocks...even though it isn't cheap, it's probably cheaper than the deductible on an ER visit.
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