If you can get your hands on an 08-12 shock easily, go for it!! It's a cheap way to improve the suspension a little bit.
ha, well the calories from the sugar and carbs only give you those issues if you don't burn them off. I bike and run a lot. I don't over-eat, and I only eat when I'm hungry. I only carb load when I know I'll be exercising, so I think I'll be fine.