Ohlins DH38 MTB Fork Spring Conversion Review

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Tested small bump compliance, drops, high speed, cornering, and large fast jumps. The results are shocking.
**EDIT: Ohlins does indeed sell the DH38 with the spring rather than the air shock. Part number FDMTB 3820 2120 - DH Air TTX 200mm, COIL (no crown incl.)

DH 38 Settings:
HSC: 5 clicks from from counter clockwise
4 Position Compression in the lowest setting
Rebound 5 clicks from full clockwise
Spring is the "Blue" rated for 180 pound rider
Rider full weight when kitted, 187 lbs. (helmet, water, chest protector, pads, etc.)
Preload set to 4 clicks from top
Sag set to 14%

Head tube angle is set to 63 degrees
Tire Size: 27.5"/27"5
Tires are Michelin DH22 front and back
Tire Pressure is 24psi front 25psi rear
Rear Shock is Ohlins TTX with 457 Lb spring

00:00 Intro
00:43 First Impressions
1:35 Small Bump Compliance
3:45 First lap Thoughts
4:29 Hitting the drops
6:02 Washboards and Corner compliance
7:00 Jumps!
9:06 Mega CASE ALERT!
10:18 High speed bump test
10:37 Final Thoughts
14:13 Dave and Erik on No Quarter