O.G. TS Riot LE to Riot S...

[G-Force]

Anyone made the transition from the original Riot LE kit to the lowered S Premium? Bought my LE when it first came out in '20.
Really love almost everything about it, except I have a pretty squat 29.5" inseam, so the 3" lower S kit holds some appeal for sure.
Just wondering if anyone has made the switch, and found any drawbacks to the lowered kit? I'm an old geezer, just like bombing around off the sides of trails, some mild tree riding etc, I'm
not bombing big drops, or tree carving etc. More than anything I use it when the wife rides, as she isn't as speed demon, so we can keep close to same pace.

 

[AllHatNoCattle]

I had a buddy that converted his kit. He took his shocks to a suspension guy and had him put spacers in his shocks to make them shorter, and bought the Timbersled S spindle.

Pros: Handles better in the trees/tight stuff. Easier to get on and off.

Cons: Biggest one was that his toes dragged in the snow and made his feet cold. Also you have less travel so the suspension doesn't work as good on hits.

I am going to snowcheck a Riot 3 next year and I can't decide between an S and a regular. I will probably go regular, but I am extremely tempted by the S.

 

[00Tundra]

I converted my Aro3 to the "s" and enjoy it a lot. I am 51 and we ride the steep and deep . No jumping but lots of trees and Mtns.

 

[G-Force]

Thanks for the replies guys ! Is that the only difference? Shorter shocks and spindle? Much simpler to just convert mine over then it sounds like..?

 

[00Tundra]

Read this thread lots of good info.

Shortening Aro Shocks to match Aro S Seat Height

In the Timbersled ads it states that the shocks are shorter on the Aro S and Riot S kits to accommodate a 3" lower seat height. I have a 2018 Aro 120 kit. Is it possible to have the shocks rebuilt to the shorter S kit shocks lengths? Or would one need to purchase replacement shocks from a 2021...

www.snowest.com

 

[teal_210]

Thanks for the replies guys ! Is that the only difference? Shorter shocks and spindle? Much simpler to just convert mine over then it sounds like..?

You will want stiffer springs as well to help with the reduced suspension travel. But still a pretty simple conversion.

 

[everytime5.9]

I just did this conversion for my girlfriends 20 Riot LE setup.

S Spindle - 1824944-458
7" Rear Spring - 7045477-458
7" Front Spring - 7045476-458

Send your shocks to Carls Cycle in Boise. They will install the spacer to shorten the travel but they also adjust the valve stack shims.

The lower profile is great. Your feet drag more but something like a Obie snow guard might help. Feels very sporty in the trees and for less aggresive riders it makes everything easier.