Cartridges vs new springs/valves

[jamespz03]

Is there a huge difference between cartridges vs just upgrading springs and valves? I’m not sure which one I want to do and if I’d see a noticeable improvement if I went the more expensive route. 
 

I’m looking at doing a full k-tech upgrade, not sure if I should spring for cartridges or just get close enough by replacing springs/valves  

 

thanks for any insight. 

[betoney]

53 minutes ago, jamespz03 said:

Is there a huge difference between cartridges vs just upgrading springs and valves? I’m not sure which one I want to do and if I’d see a noticeable improvement if I went the more expensive route. 
 

I’m looking at doing a full k-tech upgrade, not sure if I should spring for cartridges or just get close enough by replacing springs/valves  

 

thanks for any insight. 

I have never done full fork cartridge replacements but have done springs and revalve on every bike I have owned for the past 30 years, every one was well worth the money, zero regrets.  One recommendation concerning the rear shock, a basic shock will be an improvement but a fully adjustable shock - like Razor Lite vs. Razor-R, takes the ride quality to a whole different level.