I'm sure you've tried this, but just in case you haven't, if you fully close your rebound adjustment, you can often times remove the spring with no problem even while the bearing upgrade is on. the rebound knob itself unthreads from the eyelet body when opening the rebound adjustment, so closing it moves the knob close to the eyelet body and can make JUST enough room to remove the spring. I was furious when I first got my super deluxe coil equipped rocky mountain Slayer that has bearings and I though I couldn't change my coil without disasembling the bearings, but lo and behold it is possible!
@jedmtb4 ай бұрын
I didn’t know that, I’ll give it a try when I next change the spring. Very helpful thank you.
@Bixbysayshi4 ай бұрын
@@jedmtb Let me know if it works! because to be fair, i have the rocky mountain made bearing hardware, so it may or may not work on the rockshox hardware. and that's good info to know!
@jawzzy310 ай бұрын
The most exciting shock right now imo… all the features that make a difference for a coil shock - HBO, negative spring, etc all for a relatively low price. The collar should have a grub screw so you can lock it in place though
@mtbmagal10 ай бұрын
I’ve been using this shock for some time. Fantastic!
@AndreasRavnestad10 ай бұрын
Nice video! I use a Bomber CR in the exact same dimension on my Scott Ransom with a CK Valt 500 lbs spring. It's almost exactly 800gr in total including eyelet bushings. Was a bit disappointed to see that the bearing upgrade requires disassembly to change the spring. I have a Rocky Mountain with a Cane Creek DB Coil IL, and I've mounted a Rocky Mountain bearing kit that is small enough that you can easily slide the spring over it.
@michaelmcdermott94454 ай бұрын
I've got a 2021 Altitude and looking to go with a coil too. Does it make the bike feel too linear or is it still progressive?
@AndreasRavnestad4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmcdermott9445 I use coil on both my 2018 Instinct and 2022 Altitude, and it works super well. The linkage on those bikes is spot on for coil :)
@michaelmcdermott94454 ай бұрын
@@AndreasRavnestad thank you! I've read it takes a 230 x 60 mm shock. Is this what you have on yours? I appreciate the reply 🙏
@AndreasRavnestad4 ай бұрын
@@michaelmcdermott9445 Yes, 230x60 is the correct dimension. You can also get a 230x62.5 or 230x65 and limit the travel with a plastic washer behind the bump stop. If you're buying a used shock, make sure you get one with standard eyelets. You will also need the eyelet removal tool from RM to move the eyelet hardware over from the old shock to the new one.
@chrish1168 ай бұрын
If you remove the rebound dial you can change the spring without removing the hardware 😉
@I.Ivanov.8 ай бұрын
How do you removed the rebound knob mine does not move
@chrish1168 ай бұрын
its quite difficult! just wind it all the way in and the spring will fit over it@@I.Ivanov.
@I.Ivanov.8 ай бұрын
@@chrish116 thanks
@TonyFernandezjkdjedi7 ай бұрын
unless you have a 40mm bushing at the bottom... nope.
@SidiNic5 ай бұрын
So you tell me i cant change the spring without removing the bottom hardware
@TonyFernandezjkdjedi7 ай бұрын
do these springs break in a little?
@jedmtb7 ай бұрын
Yes normally after about 10hrs
@jamble7k2 ай бұрын
that bearing adapter - do you know if that fits other shocks? the fox 8x30 bearing kit in particular creaks a lot and wondered if this is better
@jedmtb2 ай бұрын
@@jamble7k The eyelet diameter of 12.7mm is the same on Fox and RS so in theory it should work but I’ve not got any Fox shocks on hand to see if there is any clearance issues.
@chrish1168 ай бұрын
cant find the install manual ? where did you see it bro?
@jedmtb8 ай бұрын
User manual: www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/user-manuals/rockshox/rear-suspension/rear-suspension-user-manual.pdf Service Manual: www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/service-manuals/rockshox/rear-suspension/2023-super-deluxe-coil-service-manual.pdf
@chrish1168 ай бұрын
@@jedmtb I ment the manual for the bearing but no worrys ive found it now ,its on the vivid air manual lol thanks anyways bro
@jedmtb8 ай бұрын
My mistake, I am glad you found it.@@chrish116
@jonathanhowson64209 ай бұрын
how does this compare to something super flash like a Push ElevenSix or an Ohlins TTX22?
@jedmtb9 ай бұрын
The higher end shocks have slightly more controlled dampers but unless you ran them back to back I don't think most people would be able to tell the difference.
@michaelmann36369 ай бұрын
Did I miss what bike you are mounting it on ❓
@jedmtb9 ай бұрын
It’s being mounted on a Pivot Firebird, I’m currently working on that video now.
@justing66146 ай бұрын
Do you think its possible to install the bearing hardware with a shifting spanner instead of the rockshox special tool ?
@jedmtb6 ай бұрын
Yes but you’d have to very careful as the flat surface isn’t very big and could round off if it slips.
@justing66146 ай бұрын
@@jedmtb yea i am a little concerned about that. Thanks for your reply
@jacobd88264 ай бұрын
There are some third party options for bearings too... RWC makes a really nice needle bearing adapter that's less bulky and doesn't require any special tool, other than a standard set of drifts to remove the stock hardware.
@boxinggloves8710 ай бұрын
what's your weight???
@jedmtb10 ай бұрын
I'm about 220lbs with riding kit on.
@boxinggloves8710 ай бұрын
would be great seeing comparison these two shocks in reality 🤘😎
@shaunschneeberger63018 ай бұрын
@@jedmtbhow hard do you ride and how well is the 500pound spring working im 110 kg and just got 600pound is that right not sure if im bottoming out its specialized enduro
@jedmtb8 ай бұрын
The 500 spring has fine in the winter but I normally go up 550 in the summer with the increase in speed. Does the 600 get you the correct sag? are you running any hydraulic bottom out?@@shaunschneeberger6301