Sweet! I would love to get a new Topaz for my Soda! Out of all the shocks I have researched this seems to be the winner! Thank you for the super cool tutorial! RideOn!
I have the newest version of this shock and noticed after the first couple rides that it’s a little soft up top for my liking. I am used to hard tails and small travel bikes. I put a spacer in the negative and it feels a lot better. Not stiff, just more responsive. Super easy tweak too, sick!
Please do a how to do a full service video for the Topaz T3 Air. How and what tools to sort out the damper? how much oil to pour and what is the air pressure in the damper?
we will be doing more and more tech videos. We do have a PDF on how to do it, here's the link: tech.dvosuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/topaz_fullservicev2.pdf
Hey! Thx 4 the vid! 🤙 I saw it quite a while ago and now I want to tune my shock a bit. Could I ask you here, what your recommendation would be for the regular ibis ripmo in L, 145mm travel? In order to avoid bottom outs, I did add 2 positive spacers and feel like my fork needs more spaces too to compensate my slightly "forward position", especially on cornering. Thx! 👊
What’s the recommended spacer setup if I’m a struggling climber. I ride mainly at Tapia......your backyard from the office. I want to get more miles in but I’m usually over it by the time I get back down.
That depends a lot on what bike you have, but for the most part running spacers in the negative side will firm up the initial stroke so it will pedal better. You can always swing by the office and we can help you out too!
Hey Guys Great vid. I am 200 lbs on Transition Patrol. Currently running 1 vol spacer in the positive chamber and none in the negative. What would you recommend. Also is one of the beauties of the DVO that you dont need to remove the shock to add vol spacers. Keep up the good work
Does the website have a chart for weight/volume spacer starting points? Topaz. 210lbs with gear on slightly progressive frame? 160mm travel, 63mm stroke. Thanks!
Simon Tacilauskas it does not since it varies so much on the bike that you have. If your frame is slightly progressive, we would recommend one spacer in both positive and negative. Let me know what bike you’re riding and we can help you out further!
Thank you! It’s a 2016 Orbea Rallon. 216x63. 160mm travel. I believe if I’m not mistaken it goes from 2.6 at the beginning to 2.4 at the end of the progression curve. Thanks for the awesome products!! Now have two Topaz and Two diamonds in the house!
Simon Tacilauskas ahh ok, for that bike a good starting point would be 2 positive spacers and nothing in the negative. Set your sag where you like it and give it a try. Then if you want the bike to stand up a bit more at the beginning, add a spacer in the negative. Feel free to call us and we can help you out if you’re having any trouble!
Hey, I have a DVO Topaz T3 Air. When I compress the suspension it makes a squishy sound during the start of the compression. Almost sounds like air getting into the oil maybe. When I compress it lower there is no sound. Is this normal wear that just requires a rebuild?
If anybody has a tip to get that first o-ring off at the bottom of the can on the gen 3 topaz, I'd love ideas. I tried a credit card (gently) but I pretty quickly realized that would damage the o-ring. Can't get it to slide off by hand no matter what I do. It's in there good.
Trying too get around 185/190 in the bladder But whenever I get to the desired pressure,I unscrew the Pump and half of what I have put in comes out and goes down to 90psi ....... How do I Stop this happening?? As I do not want to over inflate the bladder to achieve 185/190psi. But as I see it to get over this I need to put in over 260psi to allow the escape of pressure. This is a brand new shock just fitted to my nomad 2013 .
braddersfire13 When you attach the pump the air in the bladder has to fill the empty pump. This is normal. Set it to the correct pressure and don’t worry. The air that escapes when you take the pump off is only from the pump. The valve on the shock closes before any gets out.
why you would add volume spacers to the negative portion of the air can is beyond me. surely the design of the shock with this outer air sleeve is to provide the larger negative volume and improving the small bump sensitivity. adding bands complete negates this design principle.
There's a limit to everything. Too much negative air will cause the bike to sit too far into sag, unless you pump up the overall shock pressure in which case you may never use all the travel (if the bike is too progressive).
Because on some frames you could blow through the top half of the travel far too easily! Depends on bike+rider+terrain, you don't have to use every available option, but it's super nice to have the options just-in-case.
Absolutely blown away by DVO tech. Is there a video comparing Topaz T3 VS Topaz 2. Which has the newest tech? Thank you
Sweet! I would love to get a new Topaz for my Soda! Out of all the shocks I have researched this seems to be the winner! Thank you for the super cool tutorial! RideOn!
Nicholas Poetker thanks buddy!
Please make more tech videos, they're awesome!
I have the newest version of this shock and noticed after the first couple rides that it’s a little soft up top for my liking. I am used to hard tails and small travel bikes. I put a spacer in the negative and it feels a lot better. Not stiff, just more responsive. Super easy tweak too, sick!
Hey dude, trying to do the same thing but can’t get the o ring from the first step off, any tips?
@@samhenderson7528 use a credit card to pry it out maybe?
I had the same issue. Used a guitar pick to help dislodge the o-ring.
Is the disassembly the same for the new gen? Can't find an info on differences. I want to add spacers but don't want to mess it up.
Im mad in love with your Suspension
Big quality improvement over your other videos
Steve Jenneson thank you!
New tech vids! Thank god finally. Would love to see service/rebuild videos for Topaz and Diamond
Phil Hess yes they were much needed! We will be doing more and more tech vids, thanks for the suggestion!
@@developedsuspension love it!!!
Please do a how to do a full service video for the Topaz T3 Air. How and what tools to sort out the damper? how much oil to pour and what is the air pressure in the damper?
Please do a how to do a full service video for the Topaz 2.
we will be doing more and more tech videos. We do have a PDF on how to do it, here's the link: tech.dvosuspension.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/topaz_fullservicev2.pdf
Hey! Thx 4 the vid! 🤙 I saw it quite a while ago and now I want to tune my shock a bit. Could I ask you here, what your recommendation would be for the regular ibis ripmo in L, 145mm travel? In order to avoid bottom outs, I did add 2 positive spacers and feel like my fork needs more spaces too to compensate my slightly "forward position", especially on cornering. Thx! 👊
Great vid! Just wondering if there is a maximum amount of volume spacers to use? Thanks
HI guys, do have any instructions how to adjust stroke on the shock? I have a 230x65 shock and should change the stroke to fit my frame at 60.
Travel spacer , i’m doing that right now
Dvo is incredible, loving it so far.
I have a question I've been trying to open my shock and that ring is way to tight, what can I do??
Use a guitar pick or credit card to get behind the print without scratching anything.
Hey just wondering how much does one spacer change the progressiveness of the shock thanks
Yes, just less than two will 😊
Hello, I was wondering if you should fill the main air can first and then the bladder? Or the other way around? Assuming you start both at 0. Thanks
hi Ronny, my bike is Nicolai G13, what is your recommendation for setting the spacer in both positive and negative side ? many thanks
What is the maximum of Spacers in the positive Chamber?
What’s the recommended spacer setup if I’m a struggling climber. I ride mainly at Tapia......your backyard from the office. I want to get more miles in but I’m usually over it by the time I get back down.
That depends a lot on what bike you have, but for the most part running spacers in the negative side will firm up the initial stroke so it will pedal better. You can always swing by the office and we can help you out too!
What's the recommended spacer setup for 210lbs rider on the ibis ripmo AF bike? Now it's 2pos, 1neg spacer.
Hey Guys
Great vid. I am 200 lbs on Transition Patrol. Currently running 1 vol spacer in the positive chamber and none in the negative. What would you recommend.
Also is one of the beauties of the DVO that you dont need to remove the shock to add vol spacers.
Keep up the good work
Does the website have a chart for weight/volume spacer starting points? Topaz. 210lbs with gear on slightly progressive frame? 160mm travel, 63mm stroke. Thanks!
Simon Tacilauskas it does not since it varies so much on the bike that you have. If your frame is slightly progressive, we would recommend one spacer in both positive and negative. Let me know what bike you’re riding and we can help you out further!
Thank you! It’s a 2016 Orbea Rallon. 216x63. 160mm travel. I believe if I’m not mistaken it goes from 2.6 at the beginning to 2.4 at the end of the progression curve. Thanks for the awesome products!! Now have two Topaz and Two diamonds in the house!
Simon Tacilauskas ahh ok, for that bike a good starting point would be 2 positive spacers and nothing in the negative. Set your sag where you like it and give it a try. Then if you want the bike to stand up a bit more at the beginning, add a spacer in the negative. Feel free to call us and we can help you out if you’re having any trouble!
Hi my bike Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana 160mm rear with 230x65 topaz 3
How many volume spacers recomend on positive and negative? @@developedsuspension
Hey, I have a DVO Topaz T3 Air. When I compress the suspension it makes a squishy sound during the start of the compression. Almost sounds like air getting into the oil maybe. When I compress it lower there is no sound. Is this normal wear that just requires a rebuild?
Check the bladder pressure. Set that to 200psi. If it still makes the noise, you'll need a bleed
@@developedsuspension I just got it back from the rebuild shop. They serviced it and it sounds great now.
If anybody has a tip to get that first o-ring off at the bottom of the can on the gen 3 topaz, I'd love ideas. I tried a credit card (gently) but I pretty quickly realized that would damage the o-ring. Can't get it to slide off by hand no matter what I do. It's in there good.
O you need to remove air from the bladder also .
how is the max pressure they hold?
Trying too get around 185/190 in the bladder
But whenever I get to the desired pressure,I unscrew the Pump and half of what I have put in comes out and goes down to 90psi .......
How do I Stop this happening??
As I do not want to over inflate the bladder to achieve 185/190psi. But as I see it to get over this I need to put in over 260psi to allow the escape of pressure.
This is a brand new shock just fitted to my nomad 2013 .
braddersfire13 When you attach the pump the air in the bladder has to fill the empty pump. This is normal. Set it to the correct pressure and don’t worry. The air that escapes when you take the pump off is only from the pump. The valve on the shock closes before any gets out.
Ummm ok, I shall trust in a fellow biker to whom I have never met.
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Hey! Im running a ibis ripmo af. I weight 63 kg. The trails I ride are fast and rocky. Whats the recommended setup ?
Wow nice..can u show me how to service dvo dropper seatpost to..thx🙏👍
What is the maximum number of spacers that can be built in with an installation dimension of 230x65?
why you would add volume spacers to the negative portion of the air can is beyond me. surely the design of the shock with this outer air sleeve is to provide the larger negative volume and improving the small bump sensitivity. adding bands complete negates this design principle.
Well said. I had the same thought
There's a limit to everything. Too much negative air will cause the bike to sit too far into sag, unless you pump up the overall shock pressure in which case you may never use all the travel (if the bike is too progressive).
Because on some frames you could blow through the top half of the travel far too easily! Depends on bike+rider+terrain, you don't have to use every available option, but it's super nice to have the options just-in-case.
Quit acting like it’s that easy that oring is a bih lol