//steve\\

Not so sure. It's been forever since I've been on the Clubsports but I still really like my ASTs

tcjensen

I was very close to doing AST 4150's, but it seemed KW's would last longer between rebuilds, and of course I liked the idea of control over both compression and rebound. I also couldn't get a straight answer from AST on what spring rate the non-adjustable compression was IDEAL for. Sure, you can run the same compression with a variety of springs, but there is still an ideal rate for the setting. Compression force helps keep unnecessary energy out of the spring.

For me it came down to: I can pay much more for a single adjustable shock that will also require frequent rebuilds, or I can pay less for a durable double adjustable shock. Furthermore, the piggyback reservoirs on KW's allow for a shorter shock body and more bump travel, which is always nice when lowered. All reasons I eventually got over my monotube/twin-tube hang up & just went KWV3's. I felt like the biggest negative was the lower spring rate compared the Clubsports, so I fixed that. Was tempted to add extended top hats with spherical bearings and still might if the underbody go-pro reveals too much time on the bumpstops. But if that's happening with KW's, I imagine it would be worse with AST's, which don't have the piggyback reservoir.

//steve\\

I've owned both and the ASTs shock body in the rear (which is where the travel always seems to be the biggest issue) is only 1/8" longer than the KW. That's still something but not much.

Both are good though.