Air Shock or Coil Shock on a Trail Bike? I tested both and I'm surprised!

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[SandersonOrr]

Class act how you stopped to make sure the kid was ok. Its moments like that when you can see what kind of a person someone is. Great Job!

[PL-fhcz]

Hi Remy... I like how you stopped to make sure if the 2 mini-shredders were ok. Not too many people would do that, but as a Dad-shredder I appreciate it.
BTW - Great comparison test. I'm going to see about a coil spring on my Devinci Troy.

[remymetailler]

The upload has stopped! Sorry for the delay. Will see you in a few hours... SORRY

[realNAKAMI]

i enjoy when you compare components. not many professional riders do that. really cool to have your thoughts on topics like this one!

[sheadleeful]

Have 3 rides on my new Cube Stereo 170 TM. Amazing bike! Wouldn't have bought it without watching you shred on a Cube!

[SIMKINETICS]

Your comparative observation of coil versus air shock is very interesting to me as an engineer! You noticed the coil offering more sensitivity & feedback for the small bumps, and greater apparent traction. After watching & listening to your real-time narrative, I suddenly realized why the coil makes a more responsive shock.
The air shock requires a seal between its piston & cylinder, adding static friction that must be overcome with a significant difference of pressure before forcing the piston to move in response; by contrast, the spring is unrestrained by friction, thus is free to move without delay.
I'm now thinking about how to conveniently 'tune' the coil on a ride!
Thanks for your initial research & evidence!

[harzenduro]

I have done a coil vs. air shock test too and came to the conlcusion, that coil shocks are poppier than air shocks. Quite contrary to what all the people say. Now I have the EXT Storia LOK V3 and it's even poppier. I will not go back to air anytime soon.

[PickledShark]

I thought you were noticeably faster and more comfortably in control with the coil shock.

[LoamerMTB]

You make me feel super confident on my impulse buy or a jade x coil today. Gonna be sick on the ripmo af with the coil fork.

[VikingRasbornStrong]

Merci beaucoup Rémy. grateful to your insight with DVO.... i bought a Topaz 2 trunnion from them with your promo for my already amazing Giant Trance x2 and didn't realize how much a positive difference it would make? AMAZING plush and supportive. i can confidently go faster with more control. also upgraded my bar to one-up carbon WOW. softer yes. and finally... watching you ride with other amazing riders...Mullet rocks. just overall more fun playful and comfortable. MERCI. je les adore toute a fait. impeccable.

[ctsingletrack]

I have both of these shocks as well. The biggest things I noticed are how the back end is just magically silent over high speed chunk with the Jade-X. The other thing is with both shocks set in the open position, I get a lot more pedaling efficiency with the Topaz air shock. When I'm on the air shock, I really don't mind climbing with the shock wide open. With the Jade-X it can get a little too active, and you just feel it absorbing your power. So for the kind of general trail riding I do, I'm reaching for that lockout a lot more with the Jade-X. The last thing I'll say is for big hits the coil is going to blow through it's travel a little faster. That same linear spring rate that gives such smooth access to all of your stroke in that high speed chunk does cost you a little bit of bottom out resistance. Anyway, DVO is a great company, and they're very lucky to have a guy like you to show how hard you can shred on this stuff!

[Titot]

I'm just in the process of doing this on my other half's Trek Remedy, so it was really helpful to get her to understand the benefits of sticking a coil, whilst also doing a back to back comparison, through your video. She totally digs your content and we totally love your accent!

[RonnRider]

Yup, loving my coil shock but don't ride it near as hard and well as you do of course! Great video Remy!!!

[SouthernSender]

Jade X Coil FTW!!!! Best shock I've ever ridden/Owned!

[speedboard.]

Look at Sprindex, their springs are adjustable rate. I have their 490-560 lb spring on my Commencal Meta TR 29 SX, it's amazing. I can adjust the rate just a few seconds by twisting the adjuster.

[denesk]

I haven't had coil since the late 90s ... then decided to put a DHX2 and a Marzocchi coil on my bike.. pretty much out of curiosity.

Small bumps sure feel better. Less diving/buckling/blowing through sections of the stroke ... sure ...

But the extra traction you get is SHOCKING. Even at places where you wouldn't expect, like a gravel road, or slimy rocks/roots.

[Father_Tyme]

Loved my DVO Jade on my old YT Jeffsy, completely changed that bike for the best. Jade X definitely on my shortlist for upgrades to my YT Capra

[ridemtbwithjoel]

Amazing video! Really felt through the camera how glued the bike was to the ground with the coil shock. Great review!

[brysonmartin]

Great video Rémy! I’ve never seen someone ride those trials that fast, must be the suspension 😝!

[ignatiusjeffers]

Great review and riding. The coil preformed better with the coil to my view.