Are DNM rear shocks any good?
Are DNM rear shocks any good?
After a bit of tuning on the rebound damper, the shock felt smooth and plush. Better than the aged CC shock which, in fairness, had lost all compression and rebound adjustments. This DNM shock feels bulletproof. If I experience any problems, I’ll be sure to update this review, as I continue to put miles on it.
Is air suspension good for MTB?
Air forks are best suited to cross country and all mountain disciplines of mountain biking, where maximum travel is not required, unlike in downhill mountain biking. Air forks work on a progressive spring rate, which translates to a stiffer suspension fork with less travel, the more pressure is applied to it.
What should my rear shock air pressure be for my MTB?
For the rear shock, start at about half of your rider weight for air pressure. You will have to adjust from here, but you will want to achieve the proper SAG for your frame, as recommended by your frame manufacturer. Typically this is somewhere between 30-40% of overall travel.
What is rear shock lockout?
No, the rear “lockout” just changes the low-speed compression, so it takes more low speed force to dive through the travel. It will never fully be locked out, but depending on the suspension design and shock setup, it can pretty much be for the most part.
Which is better coil or air shock?
If we were to evaluate both only on performance, a coil shock is superior. That’s because an air-spring shock requires tight seals to capture pressurized air. A coil, however, operates without seals because it doesn’t have to hold air under high pressure.
How much air pressure should I put in my air shocks?
The proper pressure of an air shock should be between 35 and 75 PSI. If it is any lower than this, the shocks will need to be filled with air.
Do I need a rear shock lockout?
Usually the only times you would lock out your rear shock (or front fork) would be when on a long non-technical climb, or other long distance ride. Mountain bike suspension often features multiple modes, to better set up the bike to climb or descend, and one of these common features is the lock out.
Are air shocks good?
Air shocks are typically lighter, more easily tuneable (being able to change their spring load via a shock pump, rather than a new coil spring), and work well with virtually any suspension linkage. Modern air shocks are highly tuneable, comparatively inexpensive, and robust.
