I seem to recall the 2020 fuel ex having a relatively linear leverage ratio. Am I remembering correctly? If so, a coil unfortunately may not be your best option on this bike given it’s travel numbers and linear leverage curve. On bikes with more travel and linear leverage ratio curves it can be a little bit easier to get away with this and make it work, but generally speaking coil shocks are more suited to a progressive leverage ratio.

 

I can't find any leverage curve for the 2020. I've read both that it's progressive and that it's linear. The old FEX was regressive at the very end so probably a bad candidate for a coil shock.

 

Look at an ext or latest push with hydraulic bottom out control.

That said. If you have truely gnarly terrain, get yourself a real Enduro bike. 130mm and steep head angle does not cut it for the gnar.

 

It works fine, particularly with a progressive coil. I have a 2020 FEX with a 160 Lyrik and an MRP Hazzard. My daily rides are black diamond trails in Phoenix. Fun bike.

 

Depends, if the rate does not support a coil, I would not recommend it. Despite all the gizmos to try and overcome this, some bikes LRs are just too optimized for air to attempt it.

But if it does, once you go coil, you won't go back.

 

I'm seeing a fork/frame mismatch. Will that Lyrik at 150mm be replacing a Pike at 130mm? I went through something similar by putting a 160mm Lyrik on a 140mm travel Trek Remedy 9.8, which is already more robust than the Fuel EX. It didn't feel right (imbalanced, steered all wonky) and I eventually ended up returning the Remedy to stock form with the Pike then put the Lyrik on an Evil Wreckoning LB for more appropriate balance. I'm not sure that adding a 130mm coil shock will get you the mini-enduro bike you want.

 

A coil shock isn't going to turn it into an enduro bike. I'm not saying don't put a coil on but keep your expectations in check.

 

OP is certainly getting valid and useful info. However, it’s clear most haven’t actually ridden this particular bike.

 

OP is certainly getting valid and useful info. However, it's clear most haven't actually ridden this particular bike.

Guilty as charged.

 

I have a 2020 EX. If I was not happy with the stock shock, I would go with a DPX2 as that is was most seem to upgrade to. Unfortunately I don't have any input to offer on a coil for this bike.