DVO Jade coil 210x55

[hainman]

Just picked up a DVO jade for my whyte E160 and not sure whether I need to put a 55 or 65 stroke spring on
I know the stroke is 55 but someone said ye can run 65 but nog sure what this would achieve or feel like on the bike
Any info would be greatly appreciated

 

[steve_sordy]

I see that you posted on Saturday and it is now Thursday with no response from anyone, so I'll give it a shot!
Please note that I have never run a coil shock, so feel free to discount what I say.
Some simple observations:
# Fitting a coil designed for a shorter stroke would compress it by 10mm more right from the start. Therefore, it would feel harder. Bigger bumps would be required to get it to move at all.
# Because I have fitted one, I know that the stroke of a DVO air spring shock is adjustable within a range, I guess that maybe it is also true of a DVO coil spring shock. Would be worth checking.
# Irrespective of whether the DVO Jade is capable of safely being fitted with a larger stroke spring, you are well advised to check if the bike geometry can cope with it.

Why not go ahead and try it! Report back and let us all know how it went. Best of luck.

 

[hainman]

Hey Steve
Thanks for the Reply
So my Q was more in regards to if the spring rate of 65 would fit as the spring rate should be 55
Been told 55/65 is much the same as in travel but wondering if the spring would be awkward to fit with it being 10mm long maybe

 

[Tone461]

If you use a Fox spring (They fit DVO) here's some info on Tftuned pages See product description.

Steel Spring - 2.3' - 2.55'

Ebay is also a good source of cheap springs if your not sure of the weight.

 

[nickf]

Hey Steve
Thanks for the Reply
So my Q was more in regards to if the spring rate of 65 would fit as the spring rate should be 55
Been told 55/65 is much the same as in travel but wondering if the spring would be awkward to fit with it being 10mm long maybe

Why not just email them at DVO suspension and ask the people who know? They are very responsive and happy to answer questions in my experience.

 

[steve_sordy]

For DVO contact: [email protected]

For one of their tech guys who was very helpful to me contact: [email protected]
Let's hope he is still there.

 

[hainman]

Awesome Steve cheers

 

[hainman]

Eventually went with a Springdex for a bit of progression and some adjustment