Deep Dive into Fox’s MOST unpopular Shock
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2024
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List of stuff I use to tune my shocks
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You’re the most no f’s given guy about it!
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I have a 2022 levo with a DHX. I am 180 lbs fully kitted and was running a 600lbs spring. That ended up being to low and I would blow through the travel. Went up to 650 and that killed the small bump sensitivity. Ended up adding a cascade link and now it rides like a dream.
I’m struggling really bad on that shock I can’t get it right
I've also had good luck with running cascade links on bikes that aren't progressive enough for a coil (2019 transition patrol) I'd highly suggest trying one if they make it for your bike @@OtterMTBtech
The WPS/J-Tech spring calculators are by far the best if you can get your leverage ratio at sag. Instead of using average leverage, it uses leverage at sag combined with your rear center and lets you choose between a few different shocks for their stock damping profiles.
I’ll check that one I am struggling super bad with this shock
I have a DHX on Turbo Levo with a 600lbs Fox SLS spring. Overall I like the small bump sensitivity but I have nothing to compare to except air shocks. So I take it you like the Suntour coil shock more than the DHX?
I like the sun tour better. Unfortunately, we can’t ride the dhx2 because it’s small shaft.
Good to hear you enjoy it. That’s all that matters.
I'm getting the 2024 Kenevo comp, I'm thinking on changing the original Fox with the float x2 factory. What do you think about it?
I like the bike better with a coil shock. The X2 works good, to be honest the best shock I have used on that motorcycle is the Suntour Voro
@OtterMTBtech the shock having bad low bump sensitivity is probaly from not having a low speed compretion dial. its prety easy to install one and should allow for beter ajustment and controll over the shock. Im pretty sure that fox has it in a medium setting from teh factory as thats what comes on the float x's. The kit is (Fox Float X & DHX Low Speed Compression Adjuster Assembly)
They’re sold out in USA. I have 2 shocks I tried to pull the knob off the other shock and couldn’t get it off. I’ll test the theory. Thank you. The last Float X I didn’t touch the knob left it wide open, 1 before was KSL take off was fine as well. This shock is YT Capra take off. Wonder what knob is turned on. The light damper oil was allot better
May be you can use a steerer extension for the short fork?
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Or get a new csu
If you want a really good, supple and tough shock for your Kenevo I can highly recommend you give a Marzocchi Bomber air shock a go. I switched to one from a RS superdeluxe ultimate coil and small bump and suppleness is just as good but there's extra ramp up and being an air it's obviously easier to alter the spring weight.
Have you tried a float x?
@@OtterMTBtech I haven't no, I know the Marzocchi is based off an X2 but it has different internals and tuning to the Fox.
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@@LaurentiusTriarius Lol I just threw that number as a joke
That’s good one about gold. Was a joke. I don’t even smoke. It’s just annoying when I see grams I’m like how many pounds is it
Solid info! Was that some gateway green? 👀
GG where you at?
The question is if you got it out of an 2024 kenevo or aftermarket. Specialized tunes their stuff to their specifications very well. So maybe it’s got more potential on Right tune ?
Definetly. Custom tuning a shock can get so much out of it. Most shocks are tuned for the average comfort riding dad and not a hard charging mountainbiker and tunind for a example a dpx2 which is dirt cheap will make it outperform most shocks. So yes right tune helps A LOT.
It was off YT Capra. The Specialized tunes are good, but they are like make up. They are covering up something bad or enhancing something good.
Example the Mantiou Marra excellent shock through and through
Float X excellent shock, tried both Kenevo SL tune and off the shelf both good. Slightly better compression on KSL shock.
DPX2 and Superdeluxe are rubbish without a tune or make up
@@OtterMTBtech yeah and that’s the point, thy yt linkage is way more progressive (I mean up to 30%) an the kenevo linkage is 20%. So the tune will be more on the lighter sight.
Overall you’re right the dpx is just garbage 😂
But I love and appreciate your tests ❤️
My complaint of no small bump seems pretty wide spread on DHX. I ordered a little knob thing and will give it another go
Rider weight 230? Oh yeah.. welcome to the club man. ps, maybe raise that seat when pedaling. Just a thought.
Dropper is broke 😂
Float x has numbers on the dial
Wow, I just noticed, you were using a DHX take off with no compression adjustment. Those shocks have to compression set to the middle or 5 clicks in out of 10. You could have pulled the black plastic cap off and set the compression damping with a screw driver......or just order a compression cap kit for $45 bucks....all the compression stuff is in the shock, you just need the knob kit. It would have been better to adjust the slow speed compression rather than changing the oil.
How to setup a Fox DHX Coil shock for Sucess
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where do you live, looks amazing!
Hood River, Oregon
Online calculator? Idk I put it on and if it hits it's no bueno if not it's fineee.
Can I use a dvo jade x
Why not? I like mine in 185x55. You can put a 700 lbs spring for that hardtail feel...
not with kenevo
You should send that thing to Avalanche and let them work their magic. You might just be impressed!
Releases one third of the internal preload pressure.
cavitation: "allow me to introduce myself 😏"
150 is high ifp pressure, dropped it to 100, didn’t fix it
@@OtterMTBtech without knowing the exact valve architecture you cant say that a certain ifp-pressure is high or not. you have to make sure theres not cavitation, so the ifp pressure has to always be higher than the maximum local pressure difference (at the valve!). unfortunately with a larger diameter rod theres going to be a smaller effective piston area which in turn leads to higher pressure differences needed to achieve the desired damping forces and thus higher ifp-pressure.
Just letting them fly!!!😂
LOL the kenevo keeps RIPPING APART? this problem has been going on for 5 years. great bike while it lasts (5 minutes)
its a great bike if you are not gonna surpass 10 Miles per hour in downhill trails. Dont even mention a rock garden
It’s got it issues for sure
@@OtterMTBtech They dont quit beause there is a bunch of people who use it soo lightly that somehow it does not brake apart. But any kind of proper usage will obliterate that rear LINKAGE. its been 5 years now. its literally a scam.
If I’m going for a coil I would rather it be beefy. Who cares how it rides on trails that could be ridden just fine on a hardtail
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Could you please highlight the weights in grams on the screen?😇 Im from Germany and unwilling to unsubscribe.
I will and did in next one, was a joke
@@OtterMTBtech Mine too ;-).
@@OtterMTBtech Same here, love the work you're doing
I had to get the hsc shim tuned on my dhx. Felt garbage before that
Less or more? HSC will kill small bump?
@@OtterMTBtech I'm only 75kg and it was really harsh small bump. Was an oem tune for a spectral but many people on forums complained about it too.