With separate dials for high and low-speed compression, as well as high and low-speed rebound, you can fine-tune the DB Air IL to turn it into a traction seeking weapon that will help you rocket down trails. It may not have a low price but it does not cost as much as similar performing shocks. This is for enduro riders and racer who want all possible adjustment settings on an excellent shock without selling a kidney to afford it. Damping:Twin-tube independent compression.If the stock tune is not enough for you, customization is possible. In short, it wants you to get rowdy on the trail. Both small and big impacts are taken in its stride and the damping tuning is designed to deal with repeated big hits. It is on furious descents that this shock shines. The Bomber CR is not intended for riders looking for climbing performance though. There is no climb mode or lockout, so you will notice a bit of pedal bob when climbing. Once you have installed the correct spring for your weight (springs are sold separately), you will need to dial in the low-speed compression and rebound. However, this is not a problem as once you have found the right settings, you can just leave it alone and enjoy the ride. In this case, it is a lack of adjustment. Fox bought Marzocchi a few years ago and now use the brand for their affordable shocks and suspension.Īn affordable price always comes at a cost.
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It is, in fact, almost exactly the same as the highly-regarded Fox Vanilla RC shock. If you want to try a coil shock on your enduro bike, the Bomber CR offers excellent and reliable performance at a great price. These are essentially rubber bands that reduce the volume of air inside the air can, making the shock more plush at the start of the stroke and ramp up more at the end. There are three compression damping settings for climbing, trail, and all-out descending.įurther tuning can be done by adding internal volume reducers. Set the correct sag and dial in the rebound with the 20 clicks of adjustment. Setup is just as easy as the Monarch RT3. Various tunes are available, with the medium tune being recommended for aggressive riders. The other advantage of the huge air volume is that this shock deals very well with big impacts, ramping up a lot towards the end of the stroke.įactor in the piggyback reservoir and you have a shock that is very well adept for long, technical descents.
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Thanks to the large negative air chamber, the beginning stroke of the Monarch Plus has a similar plush feel to a coil shock. The difference is that the Plus has a bigger air can and a piggyback oil reservoir. It is just as easy to find the correct settings with air pressure and rebound and the Plus does the same great job out on the trail. You are not wrong in noticing that it looks like the bigger brother of the Monarch RT3.
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If you are into enduro or aggressive trail riding and want a shock that performs great while being easy to set up, the Monarch Plus is what you need.
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This is especially important for short-travel bikes. RockShox’s “Rapid Recovery” rebound damping returns the shock faster from big impacts than small ones.Īlthough you do not really notice it when riding, this prevents the shock from getting packed down over multiple large impacts. The Monarch RT3 feels great with smooth movement and great sensitivity at the start of the stroke to give a planted feel on the trail. If you are about to tackle a technical descent then you can switch into open while climb firms the shock up for fireroad or asphalt ascents. The pedal setting will probably give you the perfect setting for general trail riding. 20 clicks of rebound adjustment are available, so you have a wide range.Īfter that, you have a choice of three compression damping settings called open, pedal, and climb. Simply find the correct air pressure to achieve the desired sag and then dial in the rebound. This lightweight shock is an excellent choice for short-travel XC and trail bikes. Damping: External Rebound, 3 Position Compression.