start saving - the swedes are coming ...

[ilfreerider]

seems like ohlins are getting into the mtb world with shocks and a possible fork ???
any one has more info ? interesting to see what will happen to cane creek's DB.

http://happymtb.org/2012/10/26/ohlins-satsar-pa-mtb/

[NAYR]

Maybe my eyes are fooling me, but that looks a lot like a double barrel with a thicker shock shaft and Ohlins stickers on it.

[tuumbaq]

Maybe my eyes are fooling me, but that looks a lot like a double barrel with a thicker shock shaft and Ohlins stickers on it.

Well maybe that's because the DB is made by Olhins ?

This is very interesting , the DB maybe a great shock but it hasn't been updated for a while now and would be super curious to see what/how/if they could make an even better shock !

[MrPlow]

Interesting. One thing that turned me off CCDB is no matching fork. BOS has that. Makes sense if Ohlins does the same.

[Deano]

the article says there are rumours of prototypes out already around in sweden.

Also that Öhlins already had classified ads in job sections for MTB minded tecs.

And the last rumour they said are in the works is a fork to match.

If this is true, hells bells, theres a big player in town with the rep from the DB already under their belt.

im sure they will be able to make something high end and expensive happen that works great

[NAYR]

If Ohlins decides to reproduce their version of the double barrel, I really just hope they can make a shock that does not snap in half. Then I'd probably buy one.

[gemini2k]

If Ohlins decides to reproduce their version of the double barrel, I really just hope they can make a shock that does not snap in half. Then I'd probably buy one.

What on earth could you be referring to?

[norbar]

If Ohlins decides to reproduce their version of the double barrel, I really just hope they can make a shock that does not snap in half. Then I'd probably buy one.

By snap do you mean perform very well while having a wide range of adjustments without any known issues?

['size]

cork (Oct 17, 2012 at 7:59)
Do you guys plan to ever produce a fork or fork cartridge based off of the Double Barrel damper? And could that technology even be applied to a fork?

CaneCreekCyclingComponents (Oct 17, 2012 at 8:06)
Yes. Our long-term strategy is to fill out our product line to include forks. It is our intent to incorporate Double Barrel technology in all of our suspension products.

moar...http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Cane-Cr...-Anything.html

[fred.r]

If Ohlins decides to reproduce their version of the double barrel, I really just hope they can make a shock that does not snap in half. Then I'd probably buy one.

What on earth could you be referring to?

Wasn't there issues on last years Demo with the CCDB shafts snapping?

[OBB]

Wasn't there issues on last years Demo with the CCDB shafts snapping?

The issue was with the Demo, not the CCDB. That little swing link that attaches to the shock puts tremendous load on the shock shaft. Issues were not limited to CCDB, but also all other brands.

To be a bit fairer, the issues really only popped up on frames with worn, notchy, sticky bearings in that link, increasing the friction and limiting movement on the link under compression. I haven't heard of issues on new or maintained frames.

[fred.r]

The issue was with the Demo, not the CCDB. That little swing link that attaches to the shock puts tremendous load on the shock shaft. Issues were not limited to CCDB, but also all other brands.

To be a bit fairer, the issues really only popped up on frames with worn, notchy, sticky bearings in that link, increasing the friction and limiting movement on the link under compression. I haven't heard of issues on new or maintained frames.

That was implied, that the issue was with the Demo and not the shock. Otherwise I would have just said "CCDB are snapping on frames" with no mention of the Demo.

[dilzy]

I just ruined my keyboard. Seriously, they better make a fork ASAP!!! TAKE ALL OF MY MONEY!!!!

[norbar]

That was implied, that the issue was with the Demo and not the shock. Otherwise I would have just said "CCDB are snapping on frames" with no mention of the Demo.

It's obvious it's easier to snap a smaller shaft so on a frame that puts too much stress on it a shock line ccdb will snap more often than one with a wide shaft like an rc4.

[mtg]

That's most likely the version of the DB made for Formula SAE, which is a collegiate competition for engineering schools where they build & race small open cockpit cars. Due to the size of those cars, DH mtb dampers end up working well and running revalved versions have been the hot setup since about 2002 or so.
FSAE was very successful at taking 100% of my free time when I was in school. This is an FSAE car (from my alma mater):