Paladin 300: Cannot adjust rider sag due to manufacturers bad design

PhantomRider86 · 11-27-2024, 02:14 PM

I recently bought a 2024 Paladin 300 from X-Pro. During setting the bike up, specifically the shock, I was in the process of adjusting the rider sag and loosening the preload rings, when I noticed that there isn't enough of clearance between the threads/shock body & the piggyback oil reservoir!!
This is preventing me from accomplishing the proper rider sag.
I had contacted X-Pro and mentioned this (major) issue and from the sound of it they had know idea and said they'd pass the information I gave them to manufacturing and, in possible future iterations, fix this problem.

Has anyone else ran into this major issue?
I assume so considering all the Paladins should have the same components.

Also, is there an after market shock that will fit the Paladin?
Possibly KTM, although I am not sure what year would fit the Paladin.

Thumper · 11-27-2024, 03:56 PM

Maybe the assumption is that the shock is mounted on an enduro with high sprung preload for a reason. High sprung, stiff suspension... Mumen already mentioned it in his original thread on the Paladin. Yes, he already posted this.

It clearly won't back off past the obstruction. I was amazed with the stiffness of the frame and suspension. Personally, I like it, and I like the seat height as is. But if you want softer suspension, you will need to get a softer spring, or a different shock.

Maybe you like the stiffness, but want to lower it. So drill new lower mounting holes, or find a link.

For replacing the shock, take it off and measure the distance center to center on the mounting bushings, diameter and length of the bushing (probably 10mm bolt). The angle of the ballonet off the shock is also important (to fit in the frame).

No way around this. Welcome to the world of crate bikes. No support, and unheard of prices

mark hall · Yesterday, 09:54 AM

On a KPX250, Redrilling to mount shock lower on lever bracket an inch lower didn't drop the bike that far. I ended up putting it back into the stock holes and extending the length of the "Lever" on inch by cutting and welding in more steel.. that gave a 3+" drop in the back. The lever will bottom out on the frame unless you extend it. The KPX allows a 2" fork drop in the front, and with another 2" from 17" wheels is darn nice. I'll be able to comment on the Palladin arrriving this week.. I believe my 17" hoops/Rims will fit palladin as well. Same 36 hole spoke config.

11-27-2024, 02:14 PM	#1
PhantomRider86 Join Date: Oct 2024 Posts: 3	Paladin 300: Cannot adjust rider sag due to manufacturers bad design I recently bought a 2024 Paladin 300 from X-Pro. During setting the bike up, specifically the shock, I was in the process of adjusting the rider sag and loosening the preload rings, when I noticed that there isn't enough of clearance between the threads/shock body & the piggyback oil reservoir!! This is preventing me from accomplishing the proper rider sag. I had contacted X-Pro and mentioned this (major) issue and from the sound of it they had know idea and said they'd pass the information I gave them to manufacturing and, in possible future iterations, fix this problem. Has anyone else ran into this major issue? I assume so considering all the Paladins should have the same components. Also, is there an after market shock that will fit the Paladin? Possibly KTM, although I am not sure what year would fit the Paladin. Attached Thumbnails
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11-27-2024, 03:56 PM	#2
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,807	Maybe the assumption is that the shock is mounted on an enduro with high sprung preload for a reason. High sprung, stiff suspension... Mumen already mentioned it in his original thread on the Paladin. Yes, he already posted this. It clearly won't back off past the obstruction. I was amazed with the stiffness of the frame and suspension. Personally, I like it, and I like the seat height as is. But if you want softer suspension, you will need to get a softer spring, or a different shock. Maybe you like the stiffness, but want to lower it. So drill new lower mounting holes, or find a link. For replacing the shock, take it off and measure the distance center to center on the mounting bushings, diameter and length of the bushing (probably 10mm bolt). The angle of the ballonet off the shock is also important (to fit in the frame). No way around this. Welcome to the world of crate bikes. No support, and unheard of prices __________________ No matter where you go, there you are... "It's the environment, stupid" ("No planet, no jobs" ) Last edited by Thumper; 11-28-2024 at 05:23 PM.
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Yesterday, 09:54 AM	#3
mark hall Join Date: Sep 2024 Location: Annapolis Posts: 32	On a KPX250, Redrilling to mount shock lower on lever bracket an inch lower didn't drop the bike that far. I ended up putting it back into the stock holes and extending the length of the "Lever" on inch by cutting and welding in more steel.. that gave a 3+" drop in the back. The lever will bottom out on the frame unless you extend it. The KPX allows a 2" fork drop in the front, and with another 2" from 17" wheels is darn nice. I'll be able to comment on the Palladin arrriving this week.. I believe my 17" hoops/Rims will fit palladin as well. Same 36 hole spoke config.
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