I'd like to think that if they're testing prototype suspension frames they're using shocks with spring rates optimized for their linkage. While some bikes with work OK with a coil or air shock, I don't think they work as well as a bike that was designed for one or the other specifically.Looks like a normal DHX on a linkage driven single pivot and they don't say anything about the coil shock specifically. If you like coils and enduro bikes the Nomad's progressive rate works well with a coil and my friend's with a MRP coil feels great.
Yeah, no doubt you can still win on an air shock, I was just responding to your question if there were any documented issues with air shocks and pointing out that some pros racing at Whistler felt a coil shock performed better (I'm assuming this was based on testing). Good point on the climbing lock out, although there's no reason that they couldn't put that on a coil shock.I hear ya DJ, although I would say any shock will start to exhibit fade/compromised damping issues if you run it long and hard enough. And FWIW, I have no immediate intention of running an air shock on my DH bike (which could certainly use some serious liposuction), but that is mainly due to a higher service frequency for most air shocks.
And while I know some guys ran a coil at the Whis race, most of them didn't, including the guy who won
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/crankworx-2014-enduro-world-series-bike-checks.html
But if you're doing super long runs and not riding like me (i.e. a poon), I suppose it might be a reasonable option. However, I would also point out none of the coil shocks I know of have a climbing lock out, which I have found to be nice for long grinds up.
If your total rear suspension curve is fairly progressive then an air fork would match well. You also don't have the same heat issues you do with an air shock. There's still some increased seal friction, but recent forks seem to be dealing with this well.What about air forks and coil rears? Would that feel weird? Like a Pike and a Vivid?
I wouldn't mind more 180mm+ travel dh bikes that can climb on the market (proper seat height/seat tube angle/FD compatibility). But overall I'd just rather have a coil shock on any bike as I prefer their benefits over an air shock's benefits. I'd even rather have one on an XC bike.....so you're looking for a freeride bike?
I heard it through the grapevine that this is going to happen.When I clicked on this thread I was expecting to see a coil shock with a ProPedal style LSC lever. It would be easy for Cane Creek to make a coil version of the CCDBACS.
i think i already saw a custom db cs made by tftunedFrom a Cane Creek interview on Sicklines when the climb switch first came out:
Q: Could this CS switch work on a DB Coil Shock as well?
A: Yes it would (but no specific details on if this will happen or when)
I think if the EWS guys ask for it, it'll get made.
You mean like this?When I clicked on this thread I was expecting to see a coil shock with a ProPedal style LSC lever. It would be easy for Cane Creek to make a coil version of the CCDBACS.
C'mon Woo, really?On this same theme.....does anyone know anybody that still tunes the old fox vanilla RC dampers? I found two of them I forgot I owned in my garage. Those were about the lightest coil shocks ever. One of those with a ti spring would be fun on a trail bike if they actually got some controlled damping bits.
C'mon Woo, really?
If you send them a self portrait next to a yard stick maybe they will hook you up with the Oompa Loompa price!