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Patrol with Coil?

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#1 ·
Anyone running a coil shock on their Patrol?

Right now I am using the stock Debonair and I'm really liking it so far. I do switch between the open and medium compression settings on the Monarch depending how much climbing or descending I am expecting. And I notice that with the compression open the shock feels very plush but maybe moves through the mid-stroke a little quick. No harsh bottoming though.

I have an opportunity to upgrade to a DHX2 and wanted to see if anyone has some feedback or comparison regarding air vs coil on the Patrol.
 
#48 ·
I have just starting riding with my 11-6. I'm still using the suggested settings to see how things work out.
The DH settings is really nice. Don't really notice anything in the rear, which for me means things are running really well. The only thing that I think I'm missing in that setting is a little more support when coming out of corners when I start to pedal, I wish there was a little less diving of the rear. This would probably help for when I need to pop off or over something as well.
When I'm in the climb mode and forget to make the switch when I am going downhill, the bike is crazy fast but I would prefer a little more traction.
A few more rides on the stock settings and then I'll start to turn some knobs.
Eric
 
#53 ·
I called fox and asked them to sell metric shocks please. They asked for what bike and I told them.

I'd suggest doing the same. They're already making the size for some oem kits.