Should I trade??? Pike 409 for 454

huh??? · 10-11-2006, 12:32 AM

Hello
I have a 2007 Pike 409 with Coil spring and rebound, compression and Floodgate adjustment. I have been offered a trade for a 2006 Pike 454 with Dual Air. Well with the 409 I need to buy a stiffer spring. With the 454 I just have to pump it up. What I am worried about is the Strength? Is the dual Air weaker? Also I am 200 lbs, and ride aggressive. Small drops, nothing big but still, also DJ.

Do u think I should trade? How much extra money should I throw in for the trade since the dual air is worth more?

smoochy · 10-11-2006, 12:38 AM

trade straight or add cash up the value of the replacement springs.

454 is probably the same strength, it has a hollow crown but that shouldn't matter too much if you aren't a thrasher. the dual air is just the guts, it won't affect strength.

Jay T. · 10-11-2006, 12:44 AM

i would trade straight across is you trade, dont ad any cash, but then again imo stick with the fork you have

VancouverIslguy · 10-11-2006, 01:00 AM

take a look at the steerer material, if I'm right than the 409 has a steel spring whereas the 454 has an aluminum, for a heavier guy like you the 409 is probably a better bet

smoochy · 10-11-2006, 01:44 AM

^^ oh yeah ^^

Straw · 10-11-2006, 02:19 AM

stick with the spring. If you thrash a fork, the dual air has more things that can go wrong.

Springs can theoretically take more pounding than an air fork IMO.

Are both forks new? How used is the 06? I'd stick the the newer fork.

NV73 · 10-11-2006, 05:01 AM

heads up. some OEM 454's are not dual air.

10-11-2006, 12:32 AM	#1
huh??? Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Van Isl Posts: 53 Rep Power: 0	Should I trade??? Pike 409 for 454 Hello I have a 2007 Pike 409 with Coil spring and rebound, compression and Floodgate adjustment. I have been offered a trade for a 2006 Pike 454 with Dual Air. Well with the 409 I need to buy a stiffer spring. With the 454 I just have to pump it up. What I am worried about is the Strength? Is the dual Air weaker? Also I am 200 lbs, and ride aggressive. Small drops, nothing big but still, also DJ. Do u think I should trade? How much extra money should I throw in for the trade since the dual air is worth more?

10-11-2006, 12:44 AM	#3
Jay T. Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abbotsford/Chilliwack Posts: 1,762 Rep Power: 586	i would trade straight across is you trade, dont ad any cash, but then again imo stick with the fork you have __________________ Pickem-up Truck

10-11-2006, 02:19 AM	#6
Straw Jon Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: near Dollar Surprise Posts: 8,280 Rep Power: 2469338	stick with the spring. If you thrash a fork, the dual air has more things that can go wrong. Springs can theoretically take more pounding than an air fork IMO. Are both forks new? How used is the 06? I'd stick the the newer fork. __________________ ><> 1-1-2-3-5-8-13-21-34

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10-11-2006, 12:38 AM	#2
smoochy Maximiliano Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 1/3 UBC, 1/3 west end, 1/3 Nanaimo Posts: 989 Rep Power: 1031	trade straight or add cash up the value of the replacement springs. 454 is probably the same strength, it has a hollow crown but that shouldn't matter too much if you aren't a thrasher. the dual air is just the guts, it won't affect strength.

10-11-2006, 01:44 AM	#5
smoochy Maximiliano Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 1/3 UBC, 1/3 west end, 1/3 Nanaimo Posts: 989 Rep Power: 1031	^^ oh yeah ^^

10-11-2006, 05:01 AM	#7
NV73 . Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Back of the net. Posts: 535 Rep Power: 39385	heads up. some OEM 454's are not dual air.