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Sorry, Nate. I didn't realize that the shock was so "special". Cannondale make some interesting design choices on your bike. It does sound like a new bike is your best bet. As Brent said, the bike blowout sales start soon and there are a lot of new, exciting trail bike models. Good luck in finding an appropriate replacement bike. My upgrade was around $600, just about what the bike is worth these days. I viewed it more as an opportunity to learn a lot about bike maintenance. The upgrade does fix the two big issues I had, those being a 3x drive train and the lack of a dropper post.

The NX Eagle is the best shifting drive train I've ever ridden. Reviews say that all levels of Eagle shift pretty much the same so it's mostly a consideration of weight vs. cost when choosing a level. Of course the NX runs on a Shimano free hub unlike the other levels. @Nate, can't you find someone to overhaul your shock or, even better, do it yourself? Yes, but the weight penalty is incredible.

Finally finished upgrading my 2014 Trek Fuel Ex 5. Upgrades include new Sram NX Eagle drive train, Brand-X Ascend II dropper post, Ergon GA3 grips and cheapo Sunlite platform pedals. I'm very pleased with how it turned out.

Glad to see that they are getting along well, Todd.

Happy Birthday, Marc! Have a great day.

Rode Romero Canyon trail today with 4 other e-bikers. Trailforks

Happy Birthday, Peter! Hope it's been a great one.

Happy Birthday, Iain! Bang the drums. Loudly!

Happy Birthday, Peter! Hope it's been nice.

Happy Birthday, Carl! Hope you've had a great day.

RIP Ara Güler

Under $60 @ local Costco.

Congratulations, Özgür! I hope things go smoothly.

Sorry Jacob.

My condolences, Craig. RIP Sue.

Sound like you need a new fork and shock, preferable mounted on a new frame. Me, I had a 3mph over the bars fall last Wednesday. Landed hard, but fortunately nothing broken. However, my right shoulder is so sore and painful to use that I'll be off my bike for a week or two minimum.

Belated Happy Birthday Wayne! Have a wonderful time in Illinois.

Belated Happy Birthday, Steve! Hope the day and steak were wonderful.

Happy Birthday Jim! Have a great day.

Swapped out the kitchen faucet. God I hate plumbing.

I thought summer only lasted 3 weeks where you live. ?

Happy Birthday, Andrew. Cheers!

Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day.

Great job, Nate!

Whenever a watch tempts me, I buy a bicycle tool and feel all better.