Spectral:ON coil shock?

[Timochka69]

Anyone done it?
Which models could fit?
I know 230x60mm metric is the shock size, but seems a tight fit between shock and the battery if there is external reservoir in shock. Most likely shock would need a progressive rate spring too.
Opinions?

 

[Richt20000]

Yea someone has, I definitely recall seeing a fox dhx2 fitted. And I think 230x65mm works too.

But yeas, a progressive spring is a must, this bike blows through the travel quick. I swapped my standard dps out for a dpx2 with a lot of volume spacers and it was a lot more poppy.

The other thing to watch is this bike sits low in its travel when pedaling. Unless I use the climb switch on long climbs my knees hurt from the super slack seat angle. Having a coil means no lockout.

 

[Justchillin]

Yes the dhx2 fits perfect and gone 230x65 once you get it set up there’s no bob peddling and loads of grip/plush,win win all the way

 

[Rouckie]

I'm trying to install a DVO jade coil on my size medium.

 

[Rouckie]

And it worked out pretty good!

 

[davemcc1248]

I fitted marzocchi bomber cr 260mmx62.5mm big improvement over the air shock also fitted the coil conversion kit to the fox36 rythem forks can just blast throught anything now. Only problem i had was the water bottle rubbing on the spring so removed cage and soaked it in boiling water and bent it back refitted and bottle clears the spring.

 

[Eddy Current]

On the new one they don’t recommend

CAN I PUT A COIL SHOCK ON THIS THING?

No. We designed the Spectral:ON’s kinematics with the spring curve of an air shock in mind. Moreover, coil shocks are not ideal in designs that use clevis mount shock extensions and rockers. The forces transferred (in such a design) to the smaller-diameter damper shafts used in coil shocks is quite high and can lead to shock failures. Air-sprung shocks are better suited to this design because they utilize larger-diameter damper shafts that better withstand those forces and thereby increase shock life.

Canyon Launches 2020 Spectral:ON

CANYON BIKES 2020 SPECTRAL:ON IT’S LIGHTER & EVEN MORE CAPABLE THAN BEFORE Today, Canyon introduces the next generation of Spectral:ON, a bike that’s lighter and just as nimble as its predecessor, yet even more capable on the most challenging climbs and descents. The first-generation

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[Rouckie]

On the new one they don’t recommend

Canyon Launches 2020 Spectral:ON

CANYON BIKES 2020 SPECTRAL:ON IT’S LIGHTER & EVEN MORE CAPABLE THAN BEFORE Today, Canyon introduces the next generation of Spectral:ON, a bike that’s lighter and just as nimble as its predecessor, yet even more capable on the most challenging climbs and descents. The first-generation

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Still, it feels very good. In regards of the clevis mount: commencal, specialized... They all sell bikes with coil shocks and the same type of mounting...

 

[The voz]

fox DHX2

 

[The voz]

fox DHX2 230x65 loving the coil

 

[Jayhay]

And it worked out pretty good! View attachment 33591

Thinking about DVO jade. Any new thoughts about the setup? Have you liked it compared to air?

Few questions: What size, 230x? What kind of a spring are you using? What mounting hardware is needed if any? Any issues with mounting/fitting?

 

[The voz]

Thinking about DVO jade. Any new thoughts about the setup? Have you liked it compared to air?

Few questions: What size, 230x? What kind of a spring are you using? What mounting hardware is needed if any? Any issues with mounting/fitting?

You need a 230 x65 I fitted a fox dhx2 I had a 500 spring and weigh 74 kg fitting wad straight swap that with 170 mm forks up front makes it a different beast cracking to ride

 

[Jayhay]

You need a 230 x65 I fitted a fox dhx2 I had a 500 spring and weigh 74 kg fitting wad straight swap that with 170 mm forks up front makes it a different beast cracking to ride

Ok good to know, thanks for the info.. going 170 in the front as well.. thinking about cane creek 450-550 progressive spring for the shock.. im about same weight as you. Bomber cr (fox van rc), dvo jade are top of the (budget) list right now.

 

[The voz]

The bomber shaft is alloy might not stand up to ebike jd suspension do a spring calculation for £5 they said 475 for me but I’ve had 500 and 550 the 500 is quite soft (springy ) ?compress really well for jumps

 

[DecoyD]

What size fox hardware would I need for the front shock mount. I found out it’s a M8 bolt, but, no details on hardware spacer size.

 

[The voz]

Anyone done it?
Which models could fit?
I know 230x60mm metric is the shock size, but seems a tight fit between shock and the battery if there is external reservoir in shock. Most likely shock would need a progressive rate spring too.
Opinions?

yes mate fitted a fox dhx2 230x 65 to my al spectral on pics on this thread black bike you’ll love it just used 450spring I weigh 73 kg

 

[davemcc1248]

What size fox hardware would I need for the front shock mount. I found out it’s a M8 bolt, but, no details on hardware spacer size.

20mmx8mm bush for top don't need one for the bottom of shock.

 

[The voz]

yes mate fitted a fox dhx2 230x 65 to my al spectral on pics on this thread black bike you’ll love it just used 450spring I weigh 73 kg

500 spring I meant

 

[The voz]

The hardware from my air shock swapped straight over

 

[NichlasLindHolgersen]

Im going to test my dhx2 tomorrow, need space for the 630wh next month

 

[The voz]

Get some 170 on front makes it a beast

 

[NichlasLindHolgersen]

Get some 170 on front makes it a beast

Im thinking of the marzocchi coil for my 36 rhythm, all in on coil now ?

 

[Timochka69]

Im thinking of the marzocchi coil for my 36 rhythm, all in on coil now ?

I have coil parts on the way for my fork

 

[The voz]

????

 

[NichlasLindHolgersen]

I have coil parts on the way for my fork

Nice love to hear your feed back after some testing. ??

 

[NichlasLindHolgersen]

Are you guys running a progressive spring ?
right now im on a 550 spring and about 28% sag, But im blowing thrug all travel on soft trails.

 

[The voz]

I had a 500 on mine but I’m 73 kg I’ve got a 550 on mine kenevo you may have to up spring rate

 

[gofrank]

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Domani proverò il mio dhx2, ho bisogno di spazio per il 630wh il mese prossimo
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ciao , volevo chiederti come sei riuscito ha montare il fox al contrario , io nella mia non riesco poichè l'attacco della forchetta del carro non coincide con l'anello del mono.Ti sei servito di qualche modifica o adattatore?

 

[Timochka69]

Nice love to hear your feed back after some testing. ??

So, I upgraded my FOX 36 Rhythm to coil, using Marzocchi parts. Went up to 170 mm travel too, which may be a bit too much, really.

The fork is surprisingly progressive, the design traps air into lowers that act as an air spring, giving some progressivity. I have yet to bottom out the fork, but then again I do not get much air, I pretty much only ride natural trails. Small drops.

The upgrade is easy to do and parts are cheap. I can recommend it if you want the fork to feel more supple in chattery terrain. I have positive experiences on rooty trails. If you mainly ride bike parks and other places with man made jumps, your mileage may vary.

 

[maurocif]

Im going to test my dhx2 tomorrow, need space for the 630wh next month

Hi, in the hope to increase the performance of the rear end I'm very tempted to replace the standard air shock with a dhx2 as you did. Are you satisfied with this variation? Does dhx2 works flawless with the 630 wh battery? Did you use some spacer/tool to install dhx2 as you did? Thanks a lot! ?