2019 Levo + Fox X2 Shock. No one seems to know if it fits, but i will...

[Bryan Wells]

2019 Levo + Fox X2 Shock. No one seems to know if it fits, but i have an X2 @ 210x52.5mm coming in the mail today. I'll keep you posted

 

[escrs]

Cant see why it wont as its the same size as the standard shock from what i have read

Can i ask why you chose the X2? most reviews Ive read favour the DPX2 over the X2

This will prob be my next upgrade

 

[Alex @ PLANET3.bike]

We know it fits, but DPX2 works better. If you want an X2 I've got two in Levo dimensions to sell..

 

[nobbyq]

why don't ppl fit a coil over a dpx2?

 

[Alex @ PLANET3.bike]

why don't ppl fit a coil over a dpx2?

They do.. Coil shock options for '19 Levo? - EMTB Forums

 

[Bryan Wells]

Cant see why it wont as its the same size as the standard shock from what i have read

Can i ask why you chose the X2? most reviews Ive read favour the DPX2 over the X2

This will prob be my next upgrade

the x2 offers the high and low speed compression adjust that i really want in order to take bigger hits and not bottom out while running a non crazy vol spacer amount and less LSC

 

[Bryan Wells]

We know it fits, but DPX2 works better. If you want an X2 I've got two in Levo dimensions to sell..

why do you say the x2 is not as good here? you still get air can ramp in the progression you need for a levo?

 

[Bryan Wells]

They do.. Coil shock options for '19 Levo? - EMTB Forums

Not looking for a coil, it's too liner for the frame geo

 

[Bryan Wells]

well it fits, the x2 is confirmed for the xL levo Expert and it feels SOOO GOOD

 

[escrs]

Have you checked to make sure you leg/shorts dont catch on the shock? looks like it sticks out quite far!

 

[lookhear]

well it fits, the x2 is confirmed for the xL levo Expert and it feels SOOO GOOD

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My 2C.
Looks like you installed it upside down.
You can fit it the other way around with the piggy back at the toptube side - that way it won't stick out and should fit inside the frame. Might not be able to use bottle cage.
But this doesn't look ideal.

 

[JonasH]

I also have installed the X2 on a M Levo 2019, works really well! Not much clearance but no collisions yet.

 

[Bryan Wells]

That's what I ended up doing. the first time around I couldn't get it to fit but after another go i got it. thanks guys. Funny how after asking if anyone has put one on we get crickets lol, then once it's on everyone is like "oh yeah here see it fits fine" lol

 

[Bryan Wells]

how is the 36 fork doing in matching up with the shock?

 

[JonasH]

how is the 36 fork doing in matching up with the shock?

Love 36 grip 2, stiff and super tunable and mega plush. Run 2 volume spacers.

 

[Bryan Wells]

Well after a few days with the X2 shock i'm SUPER happy with it. I opened the shock and removed the travel reducer to make it 210x55 and I set the flip chip to high. Let me tell you, anyone that thinks the dpx2 is better on this bike must not have much time tuning a 4 way damper shock like this because once you spend some time tuning it, its un-freaking touchable... it's at 4 volume spacers with a little more HSC and HSR than you would think necessary, but this means you can open up the low speeds to just EAT the small to mid stuff. The bigger hits is where this shines as well, no harsh bottom out no matter what I through at it. The dpx 2 I have tried felt like a cheap shock next to the x2, and i spent hours on it tuning, a big hit will quickly overwhelm even with higher psi, large vol spacer and the compression in most all of the way.

 

[Bomble]

Not looking for a coil, it's too liner for the frame geo

Can you explain what this means to a layman.

 

[R120]

Can you explain what this means to a layman.

Shock talk – the coil-sprung comeback

air-vs-coil-a-basic-guide

 

[Bryan Wells]

Can you explain what this means to a layman.

When you compress and air shock it ramps up in force needed to compress it later in the stroke, when you compress a coil shock the ramp doesn’t exist it’s just a linear increase in pressure which means near the end of the stroke it’s very easy to bottom out. Some frame designs are so progressive and their geometry the coil shock would be hard to bottom out, but a levo is very linear in frame design so bottoming out would be way too easy on a coil shock

 

[JonasH]

I tried with the Zocchi CR Bomber first, tried out different spring rates but never was able to get the plushness I wanted without bottom out way to often. Gave up and, bought the X2. No air shock will ever be as plush and sensitive as a coil shock with much less friction. But either the suspension design needs to be progressive enough, or you will have to order a custom progressive spring ?? and be 100% sure that you order correct spring rates.

 

[Bomble]

Shock talk – the coil-sprung comeback

air-vs-coil-a-basic-guide

Great links, thanks

When you compress and air shock it ramps up in force needed to compress it later in the stroke, when you compress a coil shock the ramp doesn’t exist it’s just a linear increase in pressure which means near the end of the stroke it’s very easy to bottom out. Some frame designs are so progressive and their geometry the coil shock would be hard to bottom out, but a levo is very linear in frame design so bottoming out would be way too easy on a coil shock

Perfect explanation, thank you.

 

[R120]

I would note that a lot of people run a coil on the Levo and like it - IMO its a bike where you can look at running air or coil, and it just comes down to how you want the bike to behave, and personal preference

 

[Bryan Wells]

I would note that a lot of people run a coil on the Levo and like it - IMO its a bike where you can look at running air or coil, and it just comes down to how you want the bike to behave, and personal preference

as long as you don't take huge hits like I commonly do then a coil feels sweet!

 

[markm]

I also have installed the X2 on a M Levo 2019, works really well! Not much clearance but no collisions yet. View attachment 21175 View attachment 21176

Good looking Bike. I have a Medium 2019/20 Levo but the Aluminium frame. Do you think there is enough tolerance for the aircan of the X2 to fit as well?

 

[Bike]

Well after a few days with the X2 shock i'm SUPER happy with it. I opened the shock and removed the travel reducer to make it 210x55 and I set the flip chip to high. Let me tell you, anyone that thinks the dpx2 is better on this bike must not have much time tuning a 4 way damper shock like this because once you spend some time tuning it, its un-freaking touchable... it's at 4 volume spacers with a little more HSC and HSR than you would think necessary, but this means you can open up the low speeds to just EAT the small to mid stuff. The bigger hits is where this shines as well, no harsh bottom out no matter what I through at it. The dpx 2 I have tried felt like a cheap shock next to the x2, and i spent hours on it tuning, a big hit will quickly overwhelm even with higher psi, large vol spacer and the compression in most all of the way.

you prefer an x2 to a rs oil rockshox? ty

 

[Gray squirrel]

Love 36 grip 2, stiff and super tunable and mega plush. Run 2 volume spacers.

E bike specific or regular 36

 

[Bryan Wells]

you prefer an x2 to a rs oil rockshox? ty

yes I do, for full hsls adjustment

 

[xraycer]

Question to the X2 drivers, witch Fox-ID did you use?