MRP Bike has been around for quite some time, making some of the best and most trusted chain retention systems in the game. More recently, however, MRP has started to dabble in the suspension game. Specifically, the MRP Hazzard coil shock and Ribbon fork. During our coil versus air comparison using the MRP Ribbon Forks, we found out just how well MRP suspension products perform. Now we are testing their Hazzard shock and their progressive coil springs that help add some ramp-up to what is normally a linear coil shock, a great thing for those with trail bikes looking to go coil. We mounted our Hazzard coil to a Yeti SB130 LR and set out to see how it compares to other coil shocks on the market.
The first thing that I noticed about the MRP Hazzard coil shock was the absolute toughness of it, in a very good way! It seemed like a shock that we could really “smash on” and not have to worry. The overall look of this shock is really what got me. From the trick, orange anodization on both the threads and lockout knob, to the very sweet looking adjustment dials, it really catches your eye. Every bit of the MRP Hazzard coil portrays its ability to take a beating, especially the larger shaft diameter that is 14mm in diameter, which is much larger than most other coils on the market. The eyelets have been reinforced as well and the fact that the shock mounting hardware is a bigger diameter than the typical 15mm (so make sure to get the MRP hardware for your bike). All of these make the MRP Hazzard much better suited to be used with a clevis.
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