An oversized air can enables Evolver ISX shock to perform shockingly well on the most demanding of trails, plus it is light and turnable down to the smallest of air pressure changes. Choose between 4 or 6 levels of adjustment in either shim-based or SPV based damping systems.
Submitted by
rod
a Cross Country Rider
from squaw valley, ca,usa Date Reviewed: July 27, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Bottom Line:
I have an Evolver isx-6 and I set it up with 35% sag on a 6 inch bike. Coming from a coil Romic shock.
1. I use 1.65" of travel out of 2"
2. When I go over a log (12" or so). lift the front wheel and if I slam the rear wheel into the log, It hits pretty hard, harder than the Romic. I have the compressions wide open, rebound 1 click form fully closed.
Ans ideas?
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
cxfahrer
a Weekend Warrior
from Leipzig Eastgermany Date Reviewed: July 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
It is sooo plush and so easy to set up...
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Pearl, Swinger, Vanilla
Bike Setup:
light freeride bike with Lyrik, Formula The One
Bottom Line:
The best damper I ever had. It does everything I want it to and I couldnßt imagine better.
Setup is:
150/100psi for 200lbs rider, red knob on 3, hi and low set to about half (adjusting for more highspeed when going to the bike park and for more lowspeed when doing extended uphills).
No troubles so far. Just great!
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
jiro
a
from canada Date Reviewed: May 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anywhere in golden
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Strengths:
this is a review for 6way version. this is my first air shock and i must say i love it. all the adjustments are so easy to set up and works great. with air pressure, you can make the shock as stiff as you want or as plush as you want. im 6ft, 175 pounds and have 180psi to get 20% sag which i understand is much lower pressure required compared to fox dhx 5. have not yet to test hight speed and low speed compression adjustments much, but bottom out control and rebound adjuster works like a charm.
Weaknesses:
none so far. it just needs to last.
Similar Products Used:
dhx 5 coil, roco rc, no previous air shock use
Bike Setup:
06 brodie nemesis,evolver 6way, 05 66rc, code brakeset,deity bar,stem and seat,e13, xt, and so on
Bottom Line:
i love the shock. though because of the other components that are heavy, i cant really notice the difference in weight at the moment, i do love the way this shock looks and feels. i almost bought dhx 5 instead of this one and im so glad i didnt. its just too bad its not widely avaliable. when you get a chance, i hope you will get it.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
Submitted by
Dean W
a Weekend Warrior
from Maple Ridge, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: February 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Snakes and Ladders
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
Maple Ridge Cycle
Strengths:
Review for an Evolver ISX-6 (7.875" i to i, 2.25" stroke) Weight: 496 grams light weight, easily adjusted, well labeled adjusters, excellent compression adjustments both high and low speed, bottom out control works really well, ability to adjust the progressiveness of the bottom out, smooth active mid-stroke, no spiking, feels like a coil shock, excellent rebound control and it looks cool in all black.
Weaknesses:
Needs a better manual, needs a set-up guide.
Similar Products Used:
Swinger 6 way (coil), 5th Element (coil), DHX Air, Fox Van R(coil)
Bike Setup:
Shock came on my 2008 Banshee Rune.
Complete set-up: 2008 Small Rune Frame (team colors: black and polished), Manitou ISX-6 Evolver shock, 2006 Fox 36Van RC2 fork, FSA Orbit Extreme Pro reducer headset, Easton EA70 bars, Easton Vice stem, XO shifters, Juicy 7 brakes with carbon lever ti bolts. 8" front / 7" rear, ODI ruffian grips, WTB Rocket ti saddle, Praxxis post, XT front mech, XO mid cage rear mech, XT 175mm cranks 32/22 Envy bash, Axiom road gap pedals, SRAM PC99 chain, XT rear cassette 12-34, DT 5.1 King 20mm front, DT5.1 King HD axle funbolt rear, Minion DHF Kevlar front and rear 2.35 Total weight is 33.5lbs
Bottom Line:
The Evolver ISX-6 feels fabulous. It is highly tunable and adjustable for any riding style or needs. The beginning stroke is very tunable and can be made firm or supple with ease. The mid stroke where you spend most of your time riding is very active and controlled. No spiking in the mid stroke.
The end stoke or bottom out is very tunable and feels bottomless.
All the adjustments are noticeable and do what you expect them to do.
I used info gathered on MTBR to get my initial set-up and tuned my bike until I had it perfect which took 3 rides. A better set-up guide for this shock from Manitou would be nice.
If you are looking for an air shock for your ride that you want to be able to tune and take some abuse (AM/FR/DH) then this is the shock for you. Simply and amazing product.
Value Rating:Overall Rating:
What's New
»
BEST OF MTBR - Check out the highest rated bikes, parts, & gear!
»
LED BIKE LIGHT SHOOTOUT 3 - We test all the newest products and latest light and battery technology in this comprehensive guide»
$
Overall Rating:
Overall Rating:
