low progression of spring rate
10% more travel with same built-in length
maintenance free negative spring
easy operation and optizmized ergonomics
low air pressure due to uncompromising design
ball joints increase the life span
world-wide servicing guarantees support
100 % swiss made
OEM only
Submitted by
ed Lowenstein
a Weekend Warrior
from Germany Date Reviewed: August 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
QBP
Strengths:
One of the lightest on the market,Quality finishings,rebound control is the most ergonomic on the market.Swiss made.It has joints.Low pressure work
Weaknesses:
Expensive,but it worth any coin you pay for.
Similar Products Used:
Fox float,rock shox
Bike Setup:
Gt idrive with marzocchi,full xt,C.king,some easton parts,disc brakes avid,shimano 575 rims converted to tubless
Bottom Line:
Works terrific on hard trails.It is soft,stiff and I believe it adjust itself according to the road. ADVICE: If you get this beauty,but one lizzard skin protector for this one.It will long last more!.
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Submitted by
Gordon
a
from San Jose CA USA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Smooth action, no stiction that was found on older mt bikes (My last Suspension bike was over ten years ago, I've been waiting for technology to catch up.)
Weaknesses:
Short valve stem limits number of pumps that will work.
Similar Products Used:
I have nothing to relate this product to as I'm coming from a dirt motorcycle to a full suspension MT. Bike
Bike Setup:
GT XC2.0
Bottom Line:
If I can't find a pump for this shock, the rating will be Zero. I’m visiting the web site hoping to find a recommended pump. The pump the shop sold me will not seat onto the valve, letting out the air and ending a ride. The pump is designed for a shock with a longer Shrader valve.
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Submitted by
jess tuason
a Downhiller
from switzerland Date Reviewed: July 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
freeride,singletrail,downhill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
easy to adjust,unique bushings,exact rebound adjustment.
Weaknesses:
none at the moment
Similar Products Used:
fox float r, rockshox pro deluxe,cloudnine
Bike Setup:
Specialized enduro 2003,Z1 Drop Off,Mavic 321d,DT hubs,xt-xtr,Hope m4,Hot S 2.2,Christking HS.
Bottom Line:
I have tried a lot of rear shocks but these one is the best regarding of qualities,super plushness and do very little bob during hard stiff climbing here in the beautiful valley of Frauenfeld,Switzerland.Get your DT shocks freeriders and aggresive cc racers you will love these shocks so i am giving 5 chilis.Go for it youll not be disappointed.
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