Deep Dive into Fox’s MOST unpopular Shock

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  • @OtterMTBtech
    @OtterMTBtech2 ай бұрын

    Check this deal out on the DHX bit.ly/4dy9nRJ

  • @lukelackermayer
    @lukelackermayer3 ай бұрын

    You’re the most no f’s given guy about it!

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    😎

  • @vladislavsitnikov8188
    @vladislavsitnikov81882 ай бұрын

    I have a 2022 levo with a DHX. I am 180 lbs fully kitted and was running a 600lbs spring. That ended up being to low and I would blow through the travel. Went up to 650 and that killed the small bump sensitivity. Ended up adding a cascade link and now it rides like a dream.

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    2 ай бұрын

    I’m struggling really bad on that shock I can’t get it right

  • @SpencerBaum

    @SpencerBaum

    2 ай бұрын

    I've also had good luck with running cascade links on bikes that aren't progressive enough for a coil (2019 transition patrol) I'd highly suggest trying one if they make it for your bike ​@@OtterMTBtech

  • @iliketoridebikes
    @iliketoridebikes2 ай бұрын

    The WPS/J-Tech spring calculators are by far the best if you can get your leverage ratio at sag. Instead of using average leverage, it uses leverage at sag combined with your rear center and lets you choose between a few different shocks for their stock damping profiles.

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    2 ай бұрын

    I’ll check that one I am struggling super bad with this shock

  • @TheBrokenMountainBiker
    @TheBrokenMountainBiker3 ай бұрын

    If you want a really good, supple and tough shock for your Kenevo I can highly recommend you give a Marzocchi Bomber air shock a go. I switched to one from a RS superdeluxe ultimate coil and small bump and suppleness is just as good but there's extra ramp up and being an air it's obviously easier to alter the spring weight.

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    Have you tried a float x?

  • @TheBrokenMountainBiker

    @TheBrokenMountainBiker

    3 ай бұрын

    @@OtterMTBtech I haven't no, I know the Marzocchi is based off an X2 but it has different internals and tuning to the Fox.

  • @northwestmountainbikeaddic6874
    @northwestmountainbikeaddic68743 ай бұрын

    Float x has numbers on the dial

  • @gaperkook
    @gaperkook3 ай бұрын

    I have a DHX on Turbo Levo with a 600lbs Fox SLS spring. Overall I like the small bump sensitivity but I have nothing to compare to except air shocks. So I take it you like the Suntour coil shock more than the DHX?

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    I like the sun tour better. Unfortunately, we can’t ride the dhx2 because it’s small shaft. Good to hear you enjoy it. That’s all that matters.

  • @kyanbateson8855
    @kyanbateson88553 ай бұрын

    @OtterMTBtech the shock having bad low bump sensitivity is probaly from not having a low speed compretion dial. its prety easy to install one and should allow for beter ajustment and controll over the shock. Im pretty sure that fox has it in a medium setting from teh factory as thats what comes on the float x's. The kit is (Fox Float X & DHX Low Speed Compression Adjuster Assembly)

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    They’re sold out in USA. I have 2 shocks I tried to pull the knob off the other shock and couldn’t get it off. I’ll test the theory. Thank you. The last Float X I didn’t touch the knob left it wide open, 1 before was KSL take off was fine as well. This shock is YT Capra take off. Wonder what knob is turned on. The light damper oil was allot better

  • @mustclime5311
    @mustclime5311Ай бұрын

    Wow, I just noticed, you were using a DHX take off with no compression adjustment. Those shocks have to compression set to the middle or 5 clicks in out of 10. You could have pulled the black plastic cap off and set the compression damping with a screw driver......or just order a compression cap kit for $45 bucks....all the compression stuff is in the shock, you just need the knob kit. It would have been better to adjust the slow speed compression rather than changing the oil.

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    Ай бұрын

    How to setup a Fox DHX Coil shock for Sucess kzread.info/dash/bejne/YnaczM6glcu_cZM.html

  • @macaroana01
    @macaroana013 ай бұрын

    I'm getting the 2024 Kenevo comp, I'm thinking on changing the original Fox with the float x2 factory. What do you think about it?

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    I like the bike better with a coil shock. The X2 works good, to be honest the best shock I have used on that motorcycle is the Suntour Voro

  • @ninjazzrhythm400
    @ninjazzrhythm4003 ай бұрын

    May be you can use a steerer extension for the short fork?

  • @LaurentiusTriarius

    @LaurentiusTriarius

    3 ай бұрын

    💀

  • @FOTB407

    @FOTB407

    3 ай бұрын

    Or get a new csu

  • @macendy1

    @macendy1

    8 күн бұрын

    do not bother with extensions. i have tried it, and it gets loose all the time. in bike park, i could not complete one ride without it getting loose.

  • @kevinjeuck3620
    @kevinjeuck36203 ай бұрын

    The question is if you got it out of an 2024 kenevo or aftermarket. Specialized tunes their stuff to their specifications very well. So maybe it’s got more potential on Right tune ?

  • @sendyboiii7

    @sendyboiii7

    3 ай бұрын

    Definetly. Custom tuning a shock can get so much out of it. Most shocks are tuned for the average comfort riding dad and not a hard charging mountainbiker and tunind for a example a dpx2 which is dirt cheap will make it outperform most shocks. So yes right tune helps A LOT.

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    It was off YT Capra. The Specialized tunes are good, but they are like make up. They are covering up something bad or enhancing something good. Example the Mantiou Marra excellent shock through and through Float X excellent shock, tried both Kenevo SL tune and off the shelf both good. Slightly better compression on KSL shock. DPX2 and Superdeluxe are rubbish without a tune or make up

  • @kevinjeuck3620

    @kevinjeuck3620

    3 ай бұрын

    @@OtterMTBtech yeah and that’s the point, thy yt linkage is way more progressive (I mean up to 30%) an the kenevo linkage is 20%. So the tune will be more on the lighter sight. Overall you’re right the dpx is just garbage 😂 But I love and appreciate your tests ❤️

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    My complaint of no small bump seems pretty wide spread on DHX. I ordered a little knob thing and will give it another go

  • @TastyGnocchi
    @TastyGnocchi3 ай бұрын

    for those who want the gram weight conversion of 1pound, 1 oz, it is equivalent to about 26 marijuanas

  • @LaurentiusTriarius

    @LaurentiusTriarius

    3 ай бұрын

    1 pound is 454 grams, one Oz of weed is 28 grams, one ounce of gold is 31 grams. Stoners get ripped as usual 😂

  • @TastyGnocchi

    @TastyGnocchi

    3 ай бұрын

    @@LaurentiusTriarius Lol I just threw that number as a joke

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    That’s good one about gold. Was a joke. I don’t even smoke. It’s just annoying when I see grams I’m like how many pounds is it

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius3 ай бұрын

    Online calculator? Idk I put it on and if it hits it's no bueno if not it's fineee.

  • @tappineapple3381
    @tappineapple33813 ай бұрын

    Solid info! Was that some gateway green? 👀

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    GG where you at?

  • @STLMTB
    @STLMTB3 ай бұрын

    Rider weight 230? Oh yeah.. welcome to the club man. ps, maybe raise that seat when pedaling. Just a thought.

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    Dropper is broke 😂

  • @lukelackermayer
    @lukelackermayer3 ай бұрын

    Just letting them fly!!!😂

  • @HannyDart
    @HannyDart2 ай бұрын

    Releases one third of the internal preload pressure. cavitation: "allow me to introduce myself 😏"

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    2 ай бұрын

    150 is high ifp pressure, dropped it to 100, didn’t fix it

  • @HannyDart

    @HannyDart

    2 ай бұрын

    @@OtterMTBtech without knowing the exact valve architecture you cant say that a certain ifp-pressure is high or not. you have to make sure theres not cavitation, so the ifp pressure has to always be higher than the maximum local pressure difference (at the valve!). unfortunately with a larger diameter rod theres going to be a smaller effective piston area which in turn leads to higher pressure differences needed to achieve the desired damping forces and thus higher ifp-pressure.

  • @marloncordova9006
    @marloncordova90063 ай бұрын

    Can I use a dvo jade x

  • @LaurentiusTriarius

    @LaurentiusTriarius

    3 ай бұрын

    Why not? I like mine in 185x55. You can put a 700 lbs spring for that hardtail feel...

  • @ICEcoldNordicc

    @ICEcoldNordicc

    3 ай бұрын

    not with kenevo

  • @Soso64bit
    @Soso64bitАй бұрын

    where do you live, looks amazing!

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    Ай бұрын

    Hood River, Oregon

  • @gavinsimmons1308
    @gavinsimmons13083 ай бұрын

    You should send that thing to Avalanche and let them work their magic. You might just be impressed!

  • @ignaciosevil2157
    @ignaciosevil21573 ай бұрын

    LOL the kenevo keeps RIPPING APART? this problem has been going on for 5 years. great bike while it lasts (5 minutes)

  • @ignaciosevil2157

    @ignaciosevil2157

    3 ай бұрын

    its a great bike if you are not gonna surpass 10 Miles per hour in downhill trails. Dont even mention a rock garden

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    It’s got it issues for sure

  • @ignaciosevil2157

    @ignaciosevil2157

    3 ай бұрын

    @@OtterMTBtech They dont quit beause there is a bunch of people who use it soo lightly that somehow it does not brake apart. But any kind of proper usage will obliterate that rear LINKAGE. its been 5 years now. its literally a scam.

  • @carterschichtel9678
    @carterschichtel96783 ай бұрын

    If I’m going for a coil I would rather it be beefy. Who cares how it rides on trails that could be ridden just fine on a hardtail

  • @tomalbert3299
    @tomalbert32993 ай бұрын

    Could you please highlight the weights in grams on the screen?😇 Im from Germany and unwilling to unsubscribe.

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    I will and did in next one, was a joke

  • @tomalbert3299

    @tomalbert3299

    2 ай бұрын

    @@OtterMTBtech Mine too ;-).

  • @andreiilin

    @andreiilin

    24 күн бұрын

    @@OtterMTBtech Same here, love the work you're doing

  • @josedasimggh1773
    @josedasimggh17733 ай бұрын

    0:09 -_-

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    😎

  • @KiwiInGermanyMTB
    @KiwiInGermanyMTB3 ай бұрын

    I had to get the hsc shim tuned on my dhx. Felt garbage before that

  • @OtterMTBtech

    @OtterMTBtech

    3 ай бұрын

    Less or more? HSC will kill small bump?

  • @KiwiInGermanyMTB

    @KiwiInGermanyMTB

    3 ай бұрын

    @@OtterMTBtech I'm only 75kg and it was really harsh small bump. Was an oem tune for a spectral but many people on forums complained about it too.

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