[MCtigre]

I have a Cane Creek Double Barrel with ti spring. This thing weighs a ton. I had a Fox DHX5 with a Ti spring and I swear the Double Barrel feels like it is 2lbs heavier. I like the way this shock rides and my Dhx5 ride. Yeh the DB is way more adjustable. I just want to get my bike down to 32 or 33lbs. Right now she is 35even. Just too much for me right now. Any Suggestions on weight reduction?
Thanks,
Mctigre

 

[glitz]

Then get the DHX5, an air shock. Or an XC bike. Enjoy.

 

[dropadrop]

Why don't you put the ti spring on the ccdb? Seriously, are you saying you can feel the weight difference between the dhx 5 and ccdb? Wanting to save more weight would mean looking at air shocks which will rarely work even as well as the dhx 5 (for a 1lb weight saving, yay!).

 

[glitz]

He has a ti spring on the ccdb already, as indicated by the first sentence.

I think the OP might need a Cane Creek Cloud 9 shock. I believe it's the lightest available. I think the op should be looking for better options, such as a 26 pound bike. It might be a bit heavy still, but I think it leave margins for weight weenie tendencies that are being exhibited here.

 

[pergamonx]

It`s hard to find something comparable to CCDB + TI-spring if you want same functionality AND weight. There are some coil shocks performing as well - BOS Stoy, Elka Stage 5 and some Avalance models - but all those have to build specilly for exact frame. CCDB with huge adjustment ranges allows usage with different leverages - only adjustment is needed. And all those options are about in same weight or even bit heavier.

Cloud Nine would be an option, but surely it`s not the lightest air-shock. DT Swiss shocks are generally lighter, at least those carbon models (when comparing same eye-to-eye lenght and stroke lenght) and more used Fox RP`s are in same weight. Surely there are more other light options.

 

[Warp]

Something comparable to CCDB without weight???

Nothing. No air shock will ride as a coil over, much less one of the top coil overs and going to a lighter coil over will only save a few grams (not worthy).

Your best bet is Pushing a RP23 and you'll have an air shock dialed for you and your bike.
It won't ride better than one of the best coilovers available but it'll make the trick.

 

[MCtigre]

Thanks for the replies.
I might think about an air shock.
Mctigre

 

[wormvine]

Thanks for the replies.
I might think about an air shock.
Mctigre

It's not a light air shock but the Marz ROCO WC air is an option. But you won't save a huge amount.

 

[frdfandc]

The Double Barrel only weighs around a pound by itself. So you are not going to loose 3-4 lbs off the bike. The only way to do that is to

1. Buy a lighter bike
2. Start the weight weenie process - starting with wheels.

I found some weights on SickLines.com

http://www.sicklines.com/weights/rearshocks/

Double Barrel (8.5 x 2.5) 458.5 g
Double Barrel (9.5 x 3.0) 476 g
Double Barrel (9.5 x 3.0) 478 g
Double Barrel (10.5 x 3.5) 513 g

 

[Bryguy17]

I say suck it up and stick with the CCDB. shocks are located in a rather central position in the bike (relative to where your weight will be distributed while riding). because of this, reducing the weight of your shock doesn't have as much effect on the ability to throw the bike around (as opposed to, say, your fork, which is FAR from the center of gravity of the bike). in essence, it's kinda dead weight in that regard. you're far less likely to notice a handling difference with 1/2lb lost in the middle of the bike (cranks, shock, seatpost, etc), than 1/2lb located at the ends (fork, wheels, tires; not taking into account rotating weight)

personally, I think that there would be very little, if any, appreciable benefit from reducing weight at the shock. yeah, it may climb a BIT easier, HABs with your bike on your shoulder wont be as bad, but those are not the majority of riding.

If you want a bike that handles well, I think a better performing suspension may be worth the added weight. just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt. good luck finding what you need :thumbsup: