Providing you with 4-way independent adjustment, this DBAir model gives you complete control over traction, shock-absorption and overall smoothness as you batter through a variety of terrains. With the double-barrel Twin Tube technology on hand to manage the damping of your compression and rebound strokes and the steel construction of the unit making it highly impact-resistant, no trail is too intimidating for this robust and innovative rear shock. Technologies: Twin-Tube Technology: Exclusive Twin Tube Technology circulates oil continuously through the damping valving to achieve highly controllable, independent damping for both compression and rebound strokes. This unique design moves oil through externally adjustable valving instead of the main piston, allowing for superior tunability and eliminating the need for internal valving changes to achieve proper shock setup. 4-Way Independent Adjustments: Low-Speed Compression (LSC): is used to manage traction and chassis stabilization. LSC adjustment eliminates pedal induced "bob", influences small bump sensitivity, reduces brake dive and determines how the bike will react to weight changes. The DBAir CS decouples LSC from HSC so the shock can address the aforementioned issues while still feeling plush and bottomless. High-Speed Compression (HSC): is critical to absorbing energy from high impact forces, such as square edge hits and harsh landings. It also aids in bottom-out resistance. The DBAir CS manages HSC through an adjustable poppet valve and full oil circuit flow path. The wide adjustment range allows for custom, rider-specific tuning. Low-Speed Rebound (LSR): works in concert with LSC to stabilize the chassis and manage traction. It is analogous to the single rebound adjuster on most other rear shocks. Rider-tuned LSR adjustment (combined with LSC) ensures maximum traction during technical climbs, high-speed chatter, off-camber corners and braking in stutter bumps. High-Speed Rebound (HSR): An adjustment unique to the DBAir CS, HSR control enables a bike to recover quickly from deep in suspension travel while allowing for controlled take-offs from jump faces. Independent control of HSR and LSR, eliminates bucking (a high shaft speed problem) while preventing the shock from packing up (a low shaft speed problem) by inducing quick recovery.
Introducing the DBAIR , an all new twin-tube inline shock with superior performance and reliability. The first shock to feature Cane Creek’s LinEair Spring, the DBAIR is the best of both worlds, an air shock that feels more supple, linear and seamlessly supportive throughout its travel.When developing the DBAIR , Cane Creek's engineering team brought forth great advancements in their design and manufacturing processes, all devised to make DB shocks more robust compared to the previous generations. The fully loaded functions of the DBAIR far outstrips other inline shocks and now offers even greater performance and reliability to unleash the full potential of trail and enduro bikes.The DBAIR IL is the first shock to feature Cane Creek’s LinEair Spring. Requiring a lower force to activate, the LinEair Spring provides the consistent feel of a coil shock from the initial stroke, full support during mid stroke and the added bonus of a progressive air spring curve when deep in the travel. The result is the best of both worlds, an air shock that feels more supple, linear and seamlessly supportive throughout its travel.FeaturesWeight: 335g (weight varies by size)Damping: Twin-tube independent compression and reboundAir Spring: LinEair Air SpringAdjustments: 4-way independent adjustment;High speed compression,Low speed compression,High speed rebound,Low speed rebound,Climb Switch on/off.Finish: Anodised and laser-etchedMounting Interface: High performance low friction IGUS bushing 1/2" Universal AxleNote - Pricing is for damper only. Hardware supplied separately.