Just an update, the service center got back to me quicker than expected. They don't recommend the CC shocks to heavier riders. They said the bigger riders tend to destroy the air cans due to rider weight. They also don't recommend the DB Air for the Status 160. I might just return the shock and look at another option. I am crazy enough to run coil on the Status 160 though!

 

Seems like you made a decision, and a sound one at that. I bought a gen2 Air IL from Cane Creek with the blowout going on post gen3 release; I put it on a Norco Optic. The manual says 300 max PSI. I'm 230 lbs kitted and I'm at max to achieve the very upper end of recommended sag.

It's buttery in the driveway, feels way better than the stock SD, alhough my trails are still "winterized" so haven't tested trailside. With running max PSI to barely achieve sag, I'm concerned but hoping the 4-way tuning options and spacers will see me fine.

If you're not sold on the coil route, over the weekend I bolted up a ttx1 loaner for the fun of it. It's supposed to be decent for clydes and also max 300 PSI rating. At my weight, Ohlins recommended 245 PSI, but I ended up 10 under in the driveway for 28% sag and could drop some more pressure. It doesn't feel as smooth as the Air IL, but still better than the SD, so it has me thinking...

 

Thanks for the input! It's kind of funny. yesterday CC got back to the suspension shop and said the model I have is perfectly fine for heavier riders. It kind of contradicts what the suspension shop says. However the shop probably understands the shock better than CC seeing they've repaired them quite a few times for heavier riders.

CC told the shop this:

"Max PSI for the DBAir, AirCS, and Kitsuma is 300psi. For DBAir IL is 350psi.

We recommend 28-30% sag on these shocks so whatever pressure gets you there as long as its under the Max rating. Both shocks are great for larger riders too since you can reduce volume and keep that higher PSI rating and the larger air cans can allow heavier riders to need less PSI."

 

Got my CC yesterday. Installed it and rode around my street. Not bad! I used far less air to set sag. I'm rather surprised. I think I'll give this shock a try.

 

Just another heads up, Jenson USA knocked the price down (again) on the Cane Creek DB Air CS! It's now 60% off! If I waited a week, I could have saved another $100! I haven't taken my new bike build on the trail just yet so I'm curious to see how this shock will work for me. It does feel really smooth just pedaling/bunny hopping on the street though.

 

Last year I bought one of these stupid cheap - like $225 from Jenson. It's a steal at that price - impressive shock.

 

Man, I ran CCDBA's on my bikes for years when weighed over 300lbs. You might've read some of my posts about using them. Never had any issues I can remember, other than the expense of having to send in for service. I did have issues with Kitsuma airs, which were warrantied. CC customer service and warranty work was always top notch. And good call contacting CC direct.

(Tbh, I liked the CCDBA better than the Kitsumas I tried.)

 

I took my Status out for a test ride yesterday. Man I love this shock. It's so smooth! I didn't think shocks could be this smooth. I ended up locking out half the suspension just to run some jump lines and it still felt rather smooth.