MR> newly paved RailTrails in the area. The roads are always cracks and 
 MR> Potholes. I been told that the estimated differece is about 1.5 lbs and 
 MR> about $250.00 more in price. Priced at $949.00 without. and somewhere 
 MR> between $1200.00 and $1300.00 for the Silk Road. Is 1.5 lbs much 
 MR> difference for a 200 lb rider?   Hmmmmmmmm    I don't know?????
A $250 shock isn't much good to a 200lb rider. Unless you've got a bargain 
and got an oil-dampened shock, which is probably what you need.
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