advantages of a Ti spring?

[TRANSITION-MJR]

looking to pull the trigger on upgrading my Fox DHX 5.0 coil shock from the stock steel spring to a Ti spring. besides weight what are the advantages of having a Ti spring? is it an upgrade in ride quality/feel? let me know what your thought are, it would be much appreciated. thanks

[sittingduck]

It will lighten your wallet considerably. :D

[gonefirefightin]

it has a different color than regular springs

[woodsguy]

I'm thinking of upgrading the spring in my Lefty Max to a titanium spring. I hear it feels a little smoother and saves a little more than two ounces bringing the weight down close to 4lbs.

[BlackAthlete]

Weight is the primary consideration

[Lelandjt]

I don't think there's any difference besides weight. When people say they feel different that's probably because it and the steel spring probably aren't the exact same rate. There's some variation among mass produced springs of any material.

[El Diablo]

I just got back from my LBS and the owner was telling me about some custom made Ti coils for Fox DHX 5.0. He said they were only available to sponsored riders for the World cup and were not RCS coils.
Anyone know about this?

[greenblinker104]

if your not a WC rider, then does it matter?

WC riders get lots of special parts, custom valving, custom cranks, custom bikes...you cant get them, you cant beat them, done and done

i have a ti coil, really it just saves weight

[DH biker]

Saves Weight.

Uniform feel. Over time, a steel spring will become more "worn out" and feel different than when initially set-up. A Ti-spring won't, it will always feel the same as the day you bought it.

[demo8razor]

weight is about it, some people with ccdb which is way different than a dhx said the steel spring felt better to them than the titanium they also used

[rfx_turner]

Sure, it's less weight - but I'm sure most people (like myself) get it cause it looks way cooler with it on. I have it on my Avalanche (best rear shock) and it looks pimp. So if you have to money to spend, get it - u won't be disappointed - just envied

[binary visions]

:huh:

A can of spray paint will accomplish the same "look" and you can Paypal me the rest of the money for the idea, thanks.

[manhattanprjkt83]

so where are folks getting ti springs these days? Particularly a 2.75 x 500 hundo?

[Broken_Spoke]

Saves Weight.

Uniform feel. Over time, a steel spring will become more "worn out" and feel different than when initially set-up. A Ti-spring won't, it will always feel the same as the day you bought it.

This is partially correct the steel wears out faster than a ti spring.

[haromtnbiker]

Another advantage- bling factor. You can't look factory without the ti spring! :)

[stinky6]

Weight and less unsprung weight which in theory allows your suspension to preform better.