Coil Shocks VS Air Shocks! Which is Best?? Featuring the Öhlins TTX & TTX22
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- Kyle, from Jenson USA, breaks down what the differences between Coil Shocks and Air shocks and what is best suited for different riding styles and disciplines.
Picking the correct type of shock can make a huge difference in the enjoyment of the ride of your mountain bike.
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Altitude doesn’t change the actual pressure in the chamber or the feel of the shock at all. Temperature will but not altitude. The reason you see a difference in the pressure reading on the gauge on the shock pump at altitude is that the gauge compares the pressure in the shock (that hasn’t changed) with the atmospheric pressure that is lower at altitude. So the lower reference pressure of the surrounding atmosphere make for a new 0 on the gauge thus meaning that the shock or tire will read up to several psi higher for the same internal pressure. Many people get this wrong because it a tough thing to wrap your head around.
In practice, I'd say you are correct. But if you have 150psi in the air can and the atmospheric pressure changes from 14.7psi at sea level to 11-12ish at altitude, there is going to be less force pushing on the low pressure side of the piston. (Force=Pressure x Area). The pressure in the can stays the same of course. So, dropping the outside pressure 2-3psi is the equivalent of putting an extra 2-3 psi in the air can. I know I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between 150psi and 152psi at the same altitude though. I wouldn't even be able to test it with the resolution on the pump's gauge either. Hence, the "in practice" you are correct.
Hi! I'm more of a 60% trail and 40% jump kinda rider....which is better for my ride style?
Hi, is there the possibility to lock in “firm” the coil shock like many air shocks, for instance during climb, or the spring shock just works differently? I have tried an Öhlins ttx2m.2 and just sitting over the bike steady the 3 positions have the same compression. Thanks
Which would you recommend for a HEAVY bike? I have a stealth bomber ebike thats about 130 pounds and I'm 170 pounds. Not any crazy off road but I do ride some light trails and I enjoy doing wheelies. The motors on the rear wheel and it's a heavy swing are as well.
In that case, we'd likely recommend a coil setup. The coil will be able to take more abuse, be more compliant to the heavier rear wheel/swing arm, and the added weight of a coil won't be noticed on an e-bike like that. Plus, the heat buildup in the system will be much less on a coil. Cheers!
@@jensonusabicycles Thank you very much for the feedback!
That white bump rubber on the coil shock acts as a ramp up chamber. Giving you a progressive feel near the end of your stroke
What about a progressive spring?
Progressive springs are definitely a cool concept. There aren't too many options out there right now, but we wouldn't be surprised to see more coming. They are a step in the right direction of mixing the best of both worlds.