Looks like Ohlins and Penske are the 'go to' shocks around NHIS, haven't played with Penske but I do know Ohlins from both Ducs and minis. Great shock when you can afford them.
I've found one person selling a Fox 'Twin Clicker' used, I know Works makes a direct fit unit new for $400... Am I doing myself a disservice trying to find a used unit, or something other than the two NHIS favorites, or is there some other brand I should be looking for for the GS500? (It's been suggested to me that WP has a unit that'll fit, Ohlins might have a direct fit as well?)
Suspension is the one area that's going to make or break this rig, so while I want to keep my budget in check, I don't want to save a buck only to cost myself 5 later on when the cheap option doesn't do me any favors.
(And not directly shock related, but has anyone played with ProMecha Provalve fork cartridge emulators? They use a shim stack instead of a spring valve ala Racetech?)