If you could name the next RockShox product, what would you name it? I would call it the Super Duper Deluxe Boowap-Shebop Doopity Dooper Skebop Ultimate 😎
I bought this shock a little while ago from Lost Co, (who are awesome by the way). I’m coming from Fox factory coils DHX2. Hands-down the best decision I’ve made. Such an amazing shock and so easy to set up. I love everything about it. I bought more for all my other bikes.
Im Running my rs on my Raaw jibb and I absolutely love it. Easy to setup and simple to switch from trail to park. Ad 1-2 clicks of lsc and you’re ready to go.
I spec’d this on my new Nomad. So far I haven’t felt any bottom outs and it’s been totally flawless. Plus I think RS service is way better than Fox. My previous coil took weeks to get back from Fox after it failed. My buddy got his RS turned around within 2 days.
Thank you so much! Tor and I worked pretty hard on this one. Tor killed it with the planning, scripting and hosting, and Brodie nailed the thumbnail (pun intended). And I hope I did alright with the filming and editing, haha. -Mike
I hope they will release these in non-metric sizing. I'd definitely buy a Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil DH in 240x76 size for my GT Fury 2018 in a heartbeat.
I actually followed Tors setup and it feels pretty dang good! Great video! Might have to ping ya to make sure I'm running the right spring weight though.
HBO is also found on Push 11.6 and EXT storia/e-storia/Arma ( i know, different price tags but.. ) that being said, the stock tune fits my offering v2 spot on and feels great out of the box
Thank you for the kind words, Nicholas! We truly do love this shock, and do carefully curate which items we ride, stock and promote here at The Lost Co. -Mike
Great vid, thanks for the upload. I'm glad I can go from 500lb to 450lb spring, I like the stiffness of the 500lb going up hill but that coil shatters my teeth on the down. Because of the set features on this Ultimate... game changer. Can't wait to receive this bad boy.
Glad you're stoked on it! Since this video came out, SRAM actually started making the springs in 25 lbs increments in popular sizes, so in case you need a 475 that's an option too! -Tor
@@TheLostCo No doubt. I'm in eastern PA and my local shop ran into some of the interesting 'issues' hinted in the video. Rockshox don't offer pre-shimmed offerings for my Nomad 6 for example, but sell the shim kits. We came to find out they haven't mass produced the special tool needed on the '23+ shocks for the shimming?! So, LOL my shop had to ship the shock and the shims we ordered, for them to handle the Nomad compression/rebound tunes. Kind of frustrating for now.
I NEED that shock, my bike has a slightly too linear leverage ratio for a normal coil and this is finally gonna make my bike perform exactly how I want it to
It sounds like this is definitely the shock for you! Check out our website as we most likely have the size you need in stock, and we can even help recommend a spring and mounting hardware you need 😃👉 thelostco.com/collections/rear-shocks/rockshox Call or email us any time and we'll be stoked to help! -Mike
I've got one recently for my Optic which has a progression of 17% and works flawlessly . I admit, I'll get a cascade link soon to boost the leverage to 23% but even now it works perfectly.
Man this makes me so stoked that I got one of these. I was kinda nervous that I didn't have any experience setting up a high end suspension before, but y'all put that at ease with this vid. And I'm running the same setup of Sprindex and the Ultimate!
@@TheLostCo I also run the same setup, Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T and Sprindex coil. Just had the first ride last weekend to dial in the shock. Rebound is spot on, compression not yet. Regarding the installation, the RS performance washer adapter does not fit the RC2T, right? I found it a bit tricky to get the preload right. Finding the exact spot when there is no more axial play was not easy, because there is still some side-to-side play at the coil end facing the spring retainer. Even after tightening one to two turns max as suggested. Same experience on your side?
Got this shock for my stumpy evo alloy 2022. Never thought it will be so much better than air. Not only rear but also front of the bike feels so much better. Bike sticks to a line on wet offcamber roots like it is glued
Did RS change their stance on this and other yoke frames? The previous version was not compatible due to side load forces. Did they beef things up on this model?
@@pauld1848 I found about mythical steel shaft for their latest shock but I could not find where this part to buy. Running this shock for half a year without issues but I doubt my riding level can cause any harm to it, I’m pretty intermediate rides with average cornering skills and jumping like potato bag :)
@@illiapavlovskyi276 I checked out your "first spring ride" video. Looks similar to what I ride in NC, though not as many rocks and roots. Here is a trail that I frequent. You can see why I want a coil th-cam.com/video/jeAv_Oexl8M/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=kevincantwell
I put one on my 22 stumpy EVO last week. Very plush. Can't wait for silver mountain to open back up. You guys have helped me coil spring both my bikes now. Very good customer service
I’m looking for a coil over for my 21 expert stEVO. Spesh says won’t warranty frame with coil over installed do to fitment limitations, did you find that to be a prob at all with yours? I know 11-6 coil over is built specific for stEVO, but those are damn pricey,
@@Gnarshredder yeah the new rockshox rc2t coil definitely fits our 21/22 stumpy EVO with plenty of room to spare. Not sure why spesh wouldn't want to honor the warranty though cause it's not gonna cause any problems
@@allenjanes5976 thanks for quick reply, good to know! Emailed spesh directly about coil over as their previous gen stEVO came stock w coil. They don’t warranty 21 and up with coil bcuz in their words; “there are coil overs on the market that don’t fit the frame, and will cause damage”
@@mattbaar great. Love coil suspension. For what it's worth though, I had to add over 100 lbs to the spring rate calculation. Wound up with a 500 lbs spring, the calculation was calling for a 388 lbs spring. Just fyi
got this shock on my bike feels very interesting so far... i mighve picked a too stiff spring. Hbo deffo makes a diffrence and is ideal for linear bikes like mine
Shoot us an email with the setup you're running along with your weight when geared up and your bike's year/make/model and we'll giver you some recommendations on dialing in your set up 👍 // (360) 306-8827 // sales@thelostco.com -Mike
Hi Johannes! Nothing like fresh suspension on the bike! I've got the ODI Longneck V2.1's on there right now. They're super soft and narrow, which is exactly what I need to avoid arm pump! - Tor 😎
I have this shock in 205x65. It was like trying to find a dragon ball. Unfortunately wont be able to try it out until probably April. Great review though. I think this is the only review of this shock besides all the "reviews" overviews of them when they first came out.
It seriously is, and we're so beyond pumped that RockShox fit it into a shock for $549 so you don't have to spend $1,000 for a shock with that feature! -Mike
I went ahead with the Trunnion mount version of this shock as an upgrading older version…. Unfortunately as l discovered with the bike…. The bike manufacture design uses a custom Trunnion mount that sits the shock piggyback to the outer side crank drive side…. Worth eyeing up before an upgrade where using the Trunnion design…
Oh yea it is! It's the number one coil shock we've been recommending for all Specialized bikes because of how robust they are! Mike has been using one on his Stumpjumper Evo, which has a very similar suspension design to your Turbo Levo, and is his favorite shock he's used on that bike! -Tor 😎
Yep! Part number is 00.4118.359.018. It's not going to be a shock size that you can easily find since there aren't many coil shocks being purchased in that small of a size. But if you shoot us an email when you're ready to get one, we can make it happen for you 😃 sales@thelostco.com -Mike
I have a dvo onyx D1 and looking to run a coil rearshock. Aside from looks, Which one would you run on your bike? my two choices are the super delux ultimate coil or the dvo jade x coil. I'm leaning towards the rockshock because is more adjustable like the dvo D1 fork but I would.like to hear your thought, fire away....
Ok, ok, ok.... So I DID have a little funny segment to go there but I pulled it out to avoid just being too immature... But now I'm thinking I should have left it 😆 When I was editing the video I sent that clip to Tor and had a good laugh. -Mike
well at least I know for sure the clearance on my bike will be fine with this... The hydraulic bottom out looks cool. have you tried progressive coils springs? I like a lot of progression but I don't like the air shock as much as I thought.
Hey Kyle! The Sprindex spring is progressive at the last 20% of the stroke and Tor has been loving it. If you like progression and aren't diggin' the air shock, we'd highly recommend trying this Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate and it should fit the bill for you. Check out our website to see if we have your size in stock, and if not, snag a stock alert email! - thelostco.com/collections/rear-shocks/rockshox -Mike
Is it clevis compatible for the Ibis Ripmo? Also do other brands of spring fit? I would probably put a green spring on to match the DVO fork. Also would you recommend a progressive or linear spring on a Ripmo that is cascade linked?
Hey there! This shock is strong enough for any bike that you put it on, and would be a great fit on your Ripmo. I'm assuming that you're on the Ripmo V2, and on that bike your progression gets bumped up to 28%. There isn't a right or wrong answer as to which spring you should run but I would go with the Linear spring and if you're still having trouble with bottoming out you can give it a couple clicks of HBO! -Tor
Did you notice the harshness some talk about on the spire with rear sus and if you messed with the air shock + the cascade link. Seems like both would work to get ride of that harsh, shaky rear end feeling?
I dug up a lot of info on the Spire since it was the first enduro I fell in love first sight with and considered getting one, and I hadn't heard of that complaint. What suspension and model year do you have? Have you had it serviced yet? However I have heard a lot of complaints about Rockshox this year for not having the proper amount of oil and grease when new so they aren't working properly till serviced
How TF do you calculate your progression "percentage?" I cant find any formula anywhere for it. I know my leverage ratios, but dont know where to go from there.
What do you think of the accuracy of Rockshox’s spring rates? I’ve seen videos of other brands springs being tested on a dyno and some are considerably less than their listed rates.
Interesting! I scooped up a Kitsuma coil for my build. I think the only difference is HBO on the RS and HSR on the CC. Seems like a cool feature though, stoked RS is still innovating!
@@Coerced That could be. I couldn't turn down a $438 Kitsuma during the CC 40% off sale, so I guess I'll have to live with one of the best production coil shocks ever made.
@@rpiian well, the HBO is really nice when you have it but in reality... You'll set up your bike to suit you, it's a beast of a shock so I'm sure you'll love it, you'll get used to it and you won't miss a thing most likely. Just ride the shit out of it, my '300%' is just me being internet-dumb because I also love my shock, just like you will ;)
Could you go into a deeper dive with the Cascade link? Had one on my V1 Sentinel and it was a game changer but having the new Patrol I wasn't sure if it worth it.
Hey Brandon, while we probably won't make a dedicated video about the Cascade Link since there are so many bikes they fit on, we've literally never heard a single complaint about them. Many of the shop employees ride a Patrol/Spire, and most have the Cascade Link. If you want to ask any questions about how it feels, just give us a call during business hours or shoot over an email and we will be happy to chat! (360) 306-8827 -Mike
Yes! Your bike takes a 190x45 shock and this shock comes in that size! I don't know how they packed all of this into a tiny shock like that but you're in luck, we've even got one in stock right now! -Tor
No issues! They've got a reinforced stanchion that keeps them from breaking. Those Stumpjumpers have a yoke that's known for snapping shock stanchions but that's not the case with these Super Deluxe Coils! -Tor
Hey Griff! That's a great question and after asking around the shop and doing some googling, it's really hard to say exactly how progressive a frame is if the manufacturer hasn't posted any leverage graphs online. If you're not able to find a leverage graph then I recommend checking out some forums to see what other people with your same bike think about using a coil shock on it! -Tor
Did you guys by chance try a Canecreek Valt coil spring on the RS SUD RC2T? I would love to take advantage of their lower weight, but inner diameter is 36.5mm, while RS original coil spring comes with a diameter of 39.5mm, hence I don't know if the Valt fits a Rockshox SUD.
Howdy! As you have stated, the dimensions of the Cane Creek spring do not fit on the dimensions of a RockShox shock. If you are using a RockShox coil shock, you're pretty limited on spring choice due to the large ID spring they use.
Hey Toby! I've been trying out a BUNCH of different brake pads so I'm glad you asked! Of all the brake pads Magura makes, their Race compound has given me the best balance of bit and durability. I've also tried the MTX pads and I'm a huge fan of their wet weather performance but have had some trouble with them when it gets super cold. As for spacers I'm using 20mm spacers on front and rear to mate the calipers with my 220mm rotors!
How easy is it to turn the rebound dial once installed? I own the previous version and is a pain in the butt to turn the rebound dial bc of the frame (evil wreckoning). I think this is the only thing holding me back from getting this bad boy. I already purchased the 2023 zeb ultimate and deff want this coil shock too.
Hows the Zeb treating you? I'm getting one soon, antsy about what I picked, I really need supple small bump compliance and I often hear about them running harsh but I don't know if user/lack of service error
@@LastAphelion it has been great. Very supple of the top. Lots of support in the mid range. Too much for my liking. I’m planning to service it soon and run lower psi with some clicks of LSC and see if I can make it more plush. So far I can’t tell if the valve thingys work. I’ve taken the bike to about 5000 ft of elevation and it doesn’t seem to release any trapped air due to elevation changes. Maybe there’s nothing to release. Who knows. I recommend servicing it before installing it. I keep reading sometimes they put too much grease at the factory which clogs the air ports and such. Hope you enjoy it.
@@dennisrod5808 I just read the claim that RS tunes things to be regressive which would line with what you said, and everyone I hear from who loves their Vorsprung Smashpot (they claim it has a more buttery low end but with more mid to end stroke progression). They have me sold on getting one before I even try it stock lol. My legs are always ready for more miles but my hands end up hurting in just a few
@@LastAphelion mine out of the box was great. Though I’m hoping after the service it will be better. I’m yet to use the last 15% of the travel and that was riding the black tech at killington and doing a few drops, nothing big or anything but expected a bit more plush, instead I got a lot of support. Which is great cua I’m a big guy. And all of these with just one volume spacer, 30% sag and no LSC.
Hey Owen, it is! The new Super Deluxe Coil is approved for bikes with a yoke/link including the Stumpu EVO and Levo family of bikes. The stanchion itself is pretty burly and has increased internal bushing sizes to stiffen things up for that style of frame 😎 Check 'em out on our site if you're interested - thelostco.com/collections/rear-shocks/rockshox -Mike
That's another fantastic shock! We've spent some time riding it and we can't deny has a great shock but it costs almost twice as much as the Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate! We'd rather have the adjustable hydraulic bottom out of the RockShox and also have some extra cash leftover for trail snacks 😎 -Tor
Yep! Just snag one in 230x62.5 as that's the size your Kenevo needs. We're sold out of that specific size at this current moment but I'm sure we'll have more real quick 🙂👍 thelostco.com/products/2023-rockshox-super-deluxe-coil-ultimate?variant=41850570211526
There are a lot of shocks that can easily match that. I had that one but switched to a EXT Storia and that night and day difference Edit: Well it cost a lil more 😅😅
Howdy! While the EXT Storia is an awesome shock, but as you mentioned it costs about $1,000 (some sizes look to be on sale at $799 right now). The value of the Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate is amazing at $549 is just unmatched right now. Plus, you'll be able to have the shock serviced much more easily as there aren't many EXT service shops in the USA as of now. Also, the easy adjustability of the RC2T damper is just much more user friendly that the Storia. Not knocking EXT as their stuff is awesome and we've ridden it, but for the price, adjustability and HBO of ther SDCU, nothing else touches it at the moment in our opinion 🤘 -Mike
@TheLostCo I love these answers from Mike. A couple years ago I had a question about Magura brakes, and Mike personally called with an answer! Still running those MT5's ❤
Good question! They're pretty dang cool, and it isn't really a question of if it's worth it or not, but more so a question if you *need* it or not. Sometimes, you just can't get the right spring rate since most springs are made in 50 pound increments. If you're in between, the adjustable rate of the Sprindex is basically the only option. -Mike
$549 For the shock , but the coil spring is sold separate right and $150 ? Plus in the SDU DH version in 250x75 does the DH version have HBO and the climb switch? Thank you
Hey Patrick! You can get a standard Steel RockShox spring for just $39, or can spend more to get a progressive spring if that's something you need! The Downhill version of the Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate still has the adjustable HBO but they've gotten rid of the climb switch. Who needs a climb switch on a DH bike anyways?! -Tor
Completely different market, completely different hobby. Manufacturing and retail pricing is not consistent throughout automotive, motorcycle and bicycle products. This is also an affordable shock in the high-performance aspect. There are rear shocks around $1,600 and forks around $2,600 for some of the crazy stuff made in the USA. -Mike
I appreciate your reply but it still doesn’t justify the outrageous prices. I guess you just have a different opinion on what is affordable. From my perspective not one of the bikes on the market should cost more than that shock and yet people still buy them and in doing so they tell the market that it’s ok to screw everyone.
@@TheLostCo Got a air super delux 192 between axe. 30 % sag norco put inside 4.5 gnar token and another one so 5.5 token. Never fell the end but not as plush as a 155 dw link mach6 pivot No bottom out dont say not hard sometime💕
Luckily, we have not seen any consistent issues with any of Fox coil shocks that would compete with this shock (DHX and DHX2). But yeah, the current RockShox stuff is just straight up bad to the bone! -Mike
Its because preload makes the stroke more regressive, so you get that extra stiffness at the top of the stroke but It goes back to its regular stiffness later in the stroke.
@@julianrime8544 it adds load before you compress it with your weight, hence why its called preload. why would it matter from which end you are compressing the spring?
There are many different opinions on preload, but at the end of the day it just isn't something that you want to count on for set up due to the differences in manufacture recommendations and how it truly effects the spring.
@@TheLostCo what frame or shock manufacturer recommends using a sprindex? and how does preload affect the spring any differently compared to it being compressed during riding?
@@thescerigai Watch "MTB rear suspension (Ep.3): Don't Preload your shock (too much)!". Too many "opinions" on the internet 😄 And note that with a preloaded spring in order to start moving the shock you need a minimum force (to first fight the preload). You might say, that anyway you compress the shock with your weight (aka sag). But during riding, that is not always the case (often you unweight the bike). And even if your weight is not fully on the suspension, you still want the suspension to be sensitive, for traction and balance. So in short, preload should be avoided, but is not like if you use it you completely loose small bump sensitivity. That's just marketing 😄
If you could name the next RockShox product, what would you name it? I would call it the Super Duper Deluxe Boowap-Shebop Doopity Dooper Skebop Ultimate 😎
Could you do a setup guide on the Super deluxe like how you do with the fox products pls
i’d call it the “rockshox shitty whipper”
My Bike is a 2018 GT Fury Pro. It has a 2018 Rockshox Vivid R2C Coil Shock with a size of 9.5x3.0 or 241x76. Will I be able to upgrade to this shock?
I bought this shock a little while ago from Lost Co, (who are awesome by the way). I’m coming from Fox factory coils DHX2. Hands-down the best decision I’ve made. Such an amazing shock and so easy to set up. I love everything about it. I bought more for all my other bikes.
great to hear! If I like this SDU coil that much, I might even order it's air sprung brother for some contrast between trails and bike setup!!
Fox DH2 may take longer to setup but works perfectly fine, I've seen many tests on both
Im Running my rs on my Raaw jibb and I absolutely love it. Easy to setup and simple to switch from trail to park. Ad 1-2 clicks of lsc and you’re ready to go.
I spec’d this on my new Nomad. So far I haven’t felt any bottom outs and it’s been totally flawless. Plus I think RS service is way better than Fox. My previous coil took weeks to get back from Fox after it failed. My buddy got his RS turned around within 2 days.
Gruuu
You guys make the best MTB videos hands down.
Thank you so much! Tor and I worked pretty hard on this one. Tor killed it with the planning, scripting and hosting, and Brodie nailed the thumbnail (pun intended). And I hope I did alright with the filming and editing, haha.
-Mike
I bought it because of your video and I've been loving it ever since!!! Got it new for only 380€
I hope they will release these in non-metric sizing. I'd definitely buy a Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil DH in 240x76 size for my GT Fury 2018 in a heartbeat.
I actually followed Tors setup and it feels pretty dang good! Great video! Might have to ping ya to make sure I'm running the right spring weight though.
HBO is also found on Push 11.6 and EXT storia/e-storia/Arma ( i know, different price tags but.. ) that being said, the stock tune fits my offering v2 spot on and feels great out of the box
Good review guys always trust y’all with new products and telling it like it is. You don’t feature bs
Thank you for the kind words, Nicholas! We truly do love this shock, and do carefully curate which items we ride, stock and promote here at The Lost Co.
-Mike
wonder if this will fit into a V3 Bronson? probably need the cascade link also? awesome review guys make we finally want a coil out back!
Great vid, thanks for the upload. I'm glad I can go from 500lb to 450lb spring, I like the stiffness of the 500lb going up hill but that coil shatters my teeth on the down. Because of the set features on this Ultimate... game changer. Can't wait to receive this bad boy.
Glad you're stoked on it! Since this video came out, SRAM actually started making the springs in 25 lbs increments in popular sizes, so in case you need a 475 that's an option too!
-Tor
Super psyched I'm having one shimmed up for my Nomad V6. Can't wait to dial it in!
Rad, Tim! Enjoy! If you have any friends that wants one with some custom shims, have them hit us up as we can do that here in-house.
-Mike
@@TheLostCo No doubt. I'm in eastern PA and my local shop ran into some of the interesting 'issues' hinted in the video. Rockshox don't offer pre-shimmed offerings for my Nomad 6 for example, but sell the shim kits. We came to find out they haven't mass produced the special tool needed on the '23+ shocks for the shimming?! So, LOL my shop had to ship the shock and the shims we ordered, for them to handle the Nomad compression/rebound tunes. Kind of frustrating for now.
I NEED that shock, my bike has a slightly too linear leverage ratio for a normal coil and this is finally gonna make my bike perform exactly how I want it to
It sounds like this is definitely the shock for you! Check out our website as we most likely have the size you need in stock, and we can even help recommend a spring and mounting hardware you need 😃👉 thelostco.com/collections/rear-shocks/rockshox
Call or email us any time and we'll be stoked to help!
-Mike
I've got one recently for my Optic which has a progression of 17% and works flawlessly . I admit, I'll get a cascade link soon to boost the leverage to 23% but even now it works perfectly.
*externally* adjustable bottom out is an absolute game changer
We couldn't agree more!
Man this makes me so stoked that I got one of these. I was kinda nervous that I didn't have any experience setting up a high end suspension before, but y'all put that at ease with this vid. And I'm running the same setup of Sprindex and the Ultimate!
Rad to hear you're stoked on the same setup, too! If you need any help with setup or anything else, hit us up and we'll be here to help 😃👍
-Mike
@@TheLostCo I also run the same setup, Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T and Sprindex coil. Just had the first ride last weekend to dial in the shock. Rebound is spot on, compression not yet. Regarding the installation, the RS performance washer adapter does not fit the RC2T, right? I found it a bit tricky to get the preload right. Finding the exact spot when there is no more axial play was not easy, because there is still some side-to-side play at the coil end facing the spring retainer. Even after tightening one to two turns max as suggested. Same experience on your side?
Got this shock for my stumpy evo alloy 2022. Never thought it will be so much better than air. Not only rear but also front of the bike feels so much better. Bike sticks to a line on wet offcamber roots like it is glued
Did RS change their stance on this and other yoke frames? The previous version was not compatible due to side load forces. Did they beef things up on this model?
@@pauld1848 I found about mythical steel shaft for their latest shock but I could not find where this part to buy. Running this shock for half a year without issues but I doubt my riding level can cause any harm to it, I’m pretty intermediate rides with average cornering skills and jumping like potato bag :)
@@illiapavlovskyi276 I checked out your "first spring ride" video. Looks similar to what I ride in NC, though not as many rocks and roots. Here is a trail that I frequent. You can see why I want a coil th-cam.com/video/jeAv_Oexl8M/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=kevincantwell
I ordered this coil shox for my arrival a couple months ago and now saying not till June of 2023 😢. Hopefully that changes in the new year!
I put one on my 22 stumpy EVO last week. Very plush. Can't wait for silver mountain to open back up. You guys have helped me coil spring both my bikes now. Very good customer service
I’m looking for a coil over for my 21 expert stEVO. Spesh says won’t warranty frame with coil over installed do to fitment limitations, did you find that to be a prob at all with yours?
I know 11-6 coil over is built specific for stEVO, but those are damn pricey,
@@Gnarshredder yeah the new rockshox rc2t coil definitely fits our 21/22 stumpy EVO with plenty of room to spare. Not sure why spesh wouldn't want to honor the warranty though cause it's not gonna cause any problems
@@allenjanes5976 thanks for quick reply, good to know! Emailed spesh directly about coil over as their previous gen stEVO came stock w coil. They don’t warranty 21 and up with coil bcuz in their words; “there are coil overs on the market that don’t fit the frame, and will cause damage”
Hey how's the coil holding up for you? Thinking of popping one on my sj evo
@@mattbaar great. Love coil suspension. For what it's worth though, I had to add over 100 lbs to the spring rate calculation. Wound up with a 500 lbs spring, the calculation was calling for a 388 lbs spring. Just fyi
You guys should do a tutorial on putting a mrp coil on this shock! Or mrp coils on multiple shocks! Custom coilllls from MRP!!!! Pleasssssse ! Tia!
got this shock on my bike feels very interesting so far... i mighve picked a too stiff spring. Hbo deffo makes a diffrence and is ideal for linear bikes like mine
Shoot us an email with the setup you're running along with your weight when geared up and your bike's year/make/model and we'll giver you some recommendations on dialing in your set up 👍 // (360) 306-8827 // sales@thelostco.com
-Mike
Thanks for the video. Looking forward to add this nice damper to my bike. Can i ask what grips you have mounted on your bike?
Hi Johannes! Nothing like fresh suspension on the bike! I've got the ODI Longneck V2.1's on there right now. They're super soft and narrow, which is exactly what I need to avoid arm pump! - Tor 😎
Tor’s the man!
I have this shock in 205x65. It was like trying to find a dragon ball. Unfortunately wont be able to try it out until probably April. Great review though. I think this is the only review of this shock besides all the "reviews" overviews of them when they first came out.
That HBO is gonna be a lifesaver 🙏🙏
It seriously is, and we're so beyond pumped that RockShox fit it into a shock for $549 so you don't have to spend $1,000 for a shock with that feature!
-Mike
@@TheLostCo is it still impossible to get an non-OEM air SDU with HBO? Super annoying. Thanks!
@@EricSampson brother they make volume tokens
@@Tannervmtbits a coil shock....
Tor, whats your riding weight on this video? asking bcs of the sprindex spring rate
I went ahead with the Trunnion mount version of this shock as an upgrading older version…. Unfortunately as l discovered with the bike…. The bike manufacture design uses a custom Trunnion mount that sits the shock piggyback to the outer side crank drive side…. Worth eyeing up before an upgrade where using the Trunnion design…
Nope!
Did the spring preload adjuster on the Spindex interfere with the frame on the Spire at all on the bottom?
Is this a good shock for the 2023 turbo levo carbon? Thanks! Just started watching ur vids, super awesome!
Oh yea it is! It's the number one coil shock we've been recommending for all Specialized bikes because of how robust they are! Mike has been using one on his Stumpjumper Evo, which has a very similar suspension design to your Turbo Levo, and is his favorite shock he's used on that bike!
-Tor 😎
Nice vid. Thanks. Do you know if this shock would fit on a v3 Evil Following? I assume so, as the Push Micro and Avalanche-tuned Bomber both do.
Yep! Part number is 00.4118.359.018. It's not going to be a shock size that you can easily find since there aren't many coil shocks being purchased in that small of a size. But if you shoot us an email when you're ready to get one, we can make it happen for you 😃 sales@thelostco.com
-Mike
I have a dvo onyx D1 and looking to run a coil rearshock. Aside from looks, Which one would you run on your bike? my two choices are the super delux ultimate coil or the dvo jade x coil. I'm leaning towards the rockshock because is more adjustable like the dvo D1 fork but I would.like to hear your thought, fire away....
“This made my rear end happier after taking repeated impacts”. I shouldn’t laugh at this. But I did 🤣🤦
Ok, ok, ok.... So I DID have a little funny segment to go there but I pulled it out to avoid just being too immature... But now I'm thinking I should have left it 😆 When I was editing the video I sent that clip to Tor and had a good laugh.
-Mike
well at least I know for sure the clearance on my bike will be fine with this... The hydraulic bottom out looks cool. have you tried progressive coils springs? I like a lot of progression but I don't like the air shock as much as I thought.
Hey Kyle! The Sprindex spring is progressive at the last 20% of the stroke and Tor has been loving it. If you like progression and aren't diggin' the air shock, we'd highly recommend trying this Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate and it should fit the bill for you. Check out our website to see if we have your size in stock, and if not, snag a stock alert email! - thelostco.com/collections/rear-shocks/rockshox
-Mike
would this fit on my 2020 stumpy evo 29er?
Does anyone have any experience with this shock on a Stumpjumper Evo? Been contemplating getting one for mine
Have one in stock for the new yeti sb160?
Is it clevis compatible for the Ibis Ripmo? Also do other brands of spring fit? I would probably put a green spring on to match the DVO fork. Also would you recommend a progressive or linear spring on a Ripmo that is cascade linked?
Hey there! This shock is strong enough for any bike that you put it on, and would be a great fit on your Ripmo. I'm assuming that you're on the Ripmo V2, and on that bike your progression gets bumped up to 28%. There isn't a right or wrong answer as to which spring you should run but I would go with the Linear spring and if you're still having trouble with bottoming out you can give it a couple clicks of HBO! -Tor
Did you notice the harshness some talk about on the spire with rear sus and if you messed with the air shock + the cascade link. Seems like both would work to get ride of that harsh, shaky rear end feeling?
I dug up a lot of info on the Spire since it was the first enduro I fell in love first sight with and considered getting one, and I hadn't heard of that complaint. What suspension and model year do you have? Have you had it serviced yet? However I have heard a lot of complaints about Rockshox this year for not having the proper amount of oil and grease when new so they aren't working properly till serviced
How TF do you calculate your progression "percentage?" I cant find any formula anywhere for it. I know my leverage ratios, but dont know where to go from there.
Trek fuel ex 7 Are they compatible
Cause i recently got a 150mm domain so i want to match it with a new rear end opinions?
“Into the next zip code”
And then actually shows a zip code change HAHAHA
YES!!! SOMEBODY ACTUALLY NOTICED!!! I'll take a "W" on that one 😂
-Mike
What do you think of the accuracy of Rockshox’s spring rates? I’ve seen videos of other brands springs being tested on a dyno and some are considerably less than their listed rates.
We wish we had a spring dyno to test things like this! But the reality is all springs have a degree of inaccuracy, not just RockShox. -Tor
Interesting! I scooped up a Kitsuma coil for my build. I think the only difference is HBO on the RS and HSR on the CC. Seems like a cool feature though, stoked RS is still innovating!
The HBO makes it like 300% better IMO though
@@Coerced That could be. I couldn't turn down a $438 Kitsuma during the CC 40% off sale, so I guess I'll have to live with one of the best production coil shocks ever made.
@@rpiian and I'm sure it's an awesome shock. Enjoy!
@@Coerced THanks! Jury's still out until next year when dirt opens back up. I'll keep this one in mind if the CC doesn't work for me!
@@rpiian well, the HBO is really nice when you have it but in reality... You'll set up your bike to suit you, it's a beast of a shock so I'm sure you'll love it, you'll get used to it and you won't miss a thing most likely. Just ride the shit out of it, my '300%' is just me being internet-dumb because I also love my shock, just like you will ;)
''The New RockShox FOX!''....coil spring. Pair it with their Wolf RC Select+ Fork for ultimate suspension......🦊🐺
Hey do you ship to Malaysia?
How I know what is my bike progression
Could you go into a deeper dive with the Cascade link? Had one on my V1 Sentinel and it was a game changer but having the new Patrol I wasn't sure if it worth it.
Hey Brandon, while we probably won't make a dedicated video about the Cascade Link since there are so many bikes they fit on, we've literally never heard a single complaint about them. Many of the shop employees ride a Patrol/Spire, and most have the Cascade Link. If you want to ask any questions about how it feels, just give us a call during business hours or shoot over an email and we will be happy to chat! (360) 306-8827
-Mike
What's the progression rate on the Patrol? I run a cascade link on my Ripmo AF, it takes it from 19% progression to 31% progression.
@@mrvwbug4423 it's either, 23 or 24% stock. Can't remember exactly off the top of my head. The Spire, as mentioned in the video is 23%
Do they make one small enough for a large frame Ripley AF? It only has 120mn of rear travel.
Yes! Your bike takes a 190x45 shock and this shock comes in that size! I don't know how they packed all of this into a tiny shock like that but you're in luck, we've even got one in stock right now! -Tor
Want one! Any issues installing on 21 stumpy evo?
No issues! They've got a reinforced stanchion that keeps them from breaking. Those Stumpjumpers have a yoke that's known for snapping shock stanchions but that's not the case with these Super Deluxe Coils! -Tor
How do you work out how much progression a frame has?
Hey Griff! That's a great question and after asking around the shop and doing some googling, it's really hard to say exactly how progressive a frame is if the manufacturer hasn't posted any leverage graphs online. If you're not able to find a leverage graph then I recommend checking out some forums to see what other people with your same bike think about using a coil shock on it!
-Tor
Does this come in at 165mm?
i got a cane creek db kitsuma 2k22 and other compagny are late . no tools anymore to set
Congrats!
I wonder if they make coil shocks to replace air shocks, on E bikes as well as normal bikes?
Hi Brad! This shock is great for every bike that's not a hardtail! Motor or not, this thing is gonna be a great addition to every bike. 😎 - Tor
Did you guys by chance try a Canecreek Valt coil spring on the RS SUD RC2T? I would love to take advantage of their lower weight, but inner diameter is 36.5mm, while RS original coil spring comes with a diameter of 39.5mm, hence I don't know if the Valt fits a Rockshox SUD.
Howdy! As you have stated, the dimensions of the Cane Creek spring do not fit on the dimensions of a RockShox shock. If you are using a RockShox coil shock, you're pretty limited on spring choice due to the large ID spring they use.
@@TheLostCo Ah, dang it 🫠 Sometimes I don't like to be right. Thx for your quick reply and greetings from Berlin
I see u runin the magura with sram rotors. What pads u using? and which spacers? Thanks
Hey Toby! I've been trying out a BUNCH of different brake pads so I'm glad you asked! Of all the brake pads Magura makes, their Race compound has given me the best balance of bit and durability. I've also tried the MTX pads and I'm a huge fan of their wet weather performance but have had some trouble with them when it gets super cold.
As for spacers I'm using 20mm spacers on front and rear to mate the calipers with my 220mm rotors!
Thanks alot for your answer! Awesome stuff!
Is there a way to get a 800lbs spring for this shock?
That depends on the exact size of your shock. Email us at sales@thelostco.com and we'll be happy to help!
-Mike
I weigh 125kg gully geared. I ride hard tail buy I'm thinking about full sus. I'm looking for rear shock coil that would support my weight
Hey Marcin, check out this video of ours that will teach you about spring rates and sizes: th-cam.com/video/2uFvLD-P2is/w-d-xo.html
How easy is it to turn the rebound dial once installed? I own the previous version and is a pain in the butt to turn the rebound dial bc of the frame (evil wreckoning). I think this is the only thing holding me back from getting this bad boy. I already purchased the 2023 zeb ultimate and deff want this coil shock too.
Hows the Zeb treating you? I'm getting one soon, antsy about what I picked, I really need supple small bump compliance and I often hear about them running harsh but I don't know if user/lack of service error
@@LastAphelion it has been great. Very supple of the top. Lots of support in the mid range. Too much for my liking. I’m planning to service it soon and run lower psi with some clicks of LSC and see if I can make it more plush. So far I can’t tell if the valve thingys work. I’ve taken the bike to about 5000 ft of elevation and it doesn’t seem to release any trapped air due to elevation changes. Maybe there’s nothing to release. Who knows. I recommend servicing it before installing it. I keep reading sometimes they put too much grease at the factory which clogs the air ports and such. Hope you enjoy it.
@@dennisrod5808 I just read the claim that RS tunes things to be regressive which would line with what you said, and everyone I hear from who loves their Vorsprung Smashpot (they claim it has a more buttery low end but with more mid to end stroke progression). They have me sold on getting one before I even try it stock lol. My legs are always ready for more miles but my hands end up hurting in just a few
@@LastAphelion mine out of the box was great. Though I’m hoping after the service it will be better. I’m yet to use the last 15% of the travel and that was riding the black tech at killington and doing a few drops, nothing big or anything but expected a bit more plush, instead I got a lot of support. Which is great cua I’m a big guy. And all of these with just one volume spacer, 30% sag and no LSC.
The shaft on it strong enough to run on a yoke bike like a stumpjumper evo???
Hey Owen, it is! The new Super Deluxe Coil is approved for bikes with a yoke/link including the Stumpu EVO and Levo family of bikes. The stanchion itself is pretty burly and has increased internal bushing sizes to stiffen things up for that style of frame 😎 Check 'em out on our site if you're interested - thelostco.com/collections/rear-shocks/rockshox
-Mike
@@TheLostCo thanks for the reply! Stoked to hear that! 🤘🤘
What about EXT hydraulic bottom out
That's another fantastic shock! We've spent some time riding it and we can't deny has a great shock but it costs almost twice as much as the Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate! We'd rather have the adjustable hydraulic bottom out of the RockShox and also have some extra cash leftover for trail snacks 😎
-Tor
Psyched! Does it match on a 2021 kenevo expert ?
Yep! Just snag one in 230x62.5 as that's the size your Kenevo needs. We're sold out of that specific size at this current moment but I'm sure we'll have more real quick 🙂👍 thelostco.com/products/2023-rockshox-super-deluxe-coil-ultimate?variant=41850570211526
@@TheLostCohow to choose coil spring ? SRAM recommend a steel shaft ?
There are a lot of shocks that can easily match that. I had that one but switched to a EXT Storia and that night and day difference
Edit: Well it cost a lil more 😅😅
Howdy! While the EXT Storia is an awesome shock, but as you mentioned it costs about $1,000 (some sizes look to be on sale at $799 right now). The value of the Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate is amazing at $549 is just unmatched right now. Plus, you'll be able to have the shock serviced much more easily as there aren't many EXT service shops in the USA as of now. Also, the easy adjustability of the RC2T damper is just much more user friendly that the Storia. Not knocking EXT as their stuff is awesome and we've ridden it, but for the price, adjustability and HBO of ther SDCU, nothing else touches it at the moment in our opinion 🤘
-Mike
@@TheLostCo okay you won 🤝
@TheLostCo I love these answers from Mike. A couple years ago I had a question about Magura brakes, and Mike personally called with an answer! Still running those MT5's ❤
patrol can mount it or not
Yes, this shock can go on the Transition Patrol!
Seems like that shock is competing with the Push coil shock.
But for half the price! -Tor
Is that Sprindex worth?
Good question! They're pretty dang cool, and it isn't really a question of if it's worth it or not, but more so a question if you *need* it or not. Sometimes, you just can't get the right spring rate since most springs are made in 50 pound increments. If you're in between, the adjustable rate of the Sprindex is basically the only option.
-Mike
@@TheLostCo Thanks a lot... seems like a good choice for body weight fluctuations
HBO: Help a Brother Out
If only they made a 222x70 or 8.75x2.75 size for this one :(
I actually prefer Showtime. 😜😂
SPRINDEX!!!
YEP!!!
looks great and i might buy it but i ride hardtail ❤
Just carry it around in your backpack while you ride the hardtail. Just owning a coil shock is half the fun!
Broke mine 6 times in 6 months. Changed it for a zocchi cr
"It helped his rear end take multiple impacts"
$549 For the shock , but the coil spring is sold separate right and $150 ? Plus in the SDU DH version in 250x75 does the DH version have HBO and the climb switch? Thank you
Hey Patrick! You can get a standard Steel RockShox spring for just $39, or can spend more to get a progressive spring if that's something you need!
The Downhill version of the Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate still has the adjustable HBO but they've gotten rid of the climb switch. Who needs a climb switch on a DH bike anyways?!
-Tor
How do you justify $550 for a single bicycle shock? I got all four of my shocks for my Jeep for half that price.
Roy
Auburn, WA.
Completely different market, completely different hobby. Manufacturing and retail pricing is not consistent throughout automotive, motorcycle and bicycle products. This is also an affordable shock in the high-performance aspect. There are rear shocks around $1,600 and forks around $2,600 for some of the crazy stuff made in the USA.
-Mike
I appreciate your reply but it still doesn’t justify the outrageous prices. I guess you just have a different opinion on what is affordable. From my perspective not one of the bikes on the market should cost more than that shock and yet people still buy them and in doing so they tell the market that it’s ok to screw everyone.
Those are shitty shocks at that price for a Jeep too, this is top end suspension for a mountain bike. Probably bought them off extreme terrain.
Norco optic never bottom out
Nice! I've never ridden one. Do you have a coil shock on there around 30% sag with a regular spring and still don't feel a bottom out?
-Mike
@@TheLostCo Got a air super delux 192 between axe. 30 % sag norco put inside 4.5 gnar token and another one so 5.5 token.
Never fell the end but not as plush as a 155 dw link mach6 pivot
No bottom out dont say not hard sometime💕
don't take 7:06 out of context
1:28 wtf💀
Yep... Tor is just built different!
-Mike
Rockshox has stepped it up while fox quality control has gone in the gutter.
and yet they still cant spell shocks right.
@@High_Octane I’ll take a misspelt word over a brand new fox 38 knocking right out of the box and requiring a rebuild.
Luckily, we have not seen any consistent issues with any of Fox coil shocks that would compete with this shock (DHX and DHX2). But yeah, the current RockShox stuff is just straight up bad to the bone!
-Mike
@@323johnnybravo haha cant argue that one! seems like low end fox is the way to go!
Pace is too high on yalls vids
Have you tried watching in .75x speed? We also have all of our videos in blog form on our website if you prefer that! 😎
-Tor
The sprindex feels like a scam, they demonize preload and give no good reason for it.
Its because preload makes the stroke more regressive, so you get that extra stiffness at the top of the stroke but It goes back to its regular stiffness later in the stroke.
@@julianrime8544 it adds load before you compress it with your weight, hence why its called preload. why would it matter from which end you are compressing the spring?
There are many different opinions on preload, but at the end of the day it just isn't something that you want to count on for set up due to the differences in manufacture recommendations and how it truly effects the spring.
@@TheLostCo what frame or shock manufacturer recommends using a sprindex? and how does preload affect the spring any differently compared to it being compressed during riding?
@@thescerigai Watch "MTB rear suspension (Ep.3): Don't Preload your shock (too much)!". Too many "opinions" on the internet 😄 And note that with a preloaded spring in order to start moving the shock you need a minimum force (to first fight the preload). You might say, that anyway you compress the shock with your weight (aka sag). But during riding, that is not always the case (often you unweight the bike). And even if your weight is not fully on the suspension, you still want the suspension to be sensitive, for traction and balance. So in short, preload should be avoided, but is not like if you use it you completely loose small bump sensitivity. That's just marketing 😄
custom rear-travel (cascade) link, custom (sprindex) coil... what a way to review a coil shock 🤦🏻♂
1:20 that is not how it works
IT'S TOO HARD TO ADJUST, COMPARED TO AIR. Useless.
Great! keep it coming :D! Get to the top fast > 'promosm'!!!