Any chance a coil shock will work?

[Dmitry Raccoon]

Maybe you have template? I can do by my own, but i'm so lazy with my broken foot.

 

[akuria]

Maybe you have template? I can do by my own, but i'm so lazy with my broken foot.

What size is yours? I have my template which is a XL. I could do other sizes but not sure of those measurements.

 

[Dmitry Raccoon]

Oh my. I have L. But i can try to measure any dimensions you need.
Of course i can try to "copy" that cecal with some paper, but ... You know...

 

[akuria]

Oh my. I have L. But i can try to measure any dimensions you need.
Of course i can try to "copy" that cecal with some paper, but ... You know...

If you can give me measurements i will gladly make decals in any color combo. the top tube is pretty easy to apply. the chain stays take a lot of skill which I have since I wrap cars for a living but can include those as well and you can give it a shot.

 

[Hasse Birkmose]

First ride with coil today. Love it! Traction in chunky stuff is way better. Bear in min i have the base model so the airshock was not plush before.
Run a 550 spring and that is too much even for my 98kg. Butt naked. No pictures sorry ?
Can not get enough sag...
Anyone running a progressive coil? I guess the bike is fine without?!?

 

[akuria]

First ride with coil today. Love it! Traction in chunky stuff is way better. Bear in min i have the base model so the airshock was not plush before.
Run a 550 spring and that is too much even for my 98kg. Butt naked. No pictures sorry ?
Can not get enough sag...
Anyone running a progressive coil? I guess the bike is fine without?!?

I am running a progressive coil from Cane Creek. Got the valt progressive 510-600lbs. Love it.

 

[Dmitry Raccoon]

I made the custom decals. I do car wraps so this was easy for me. Lol

Still waiting for your answer...

 

[Hasse Birkmose]

I am running a progressive coil from Cane Creek. Got the valt progressive 510-600lbs. Love it.

May i ask your weight and how much sag you get with that spring?

 

[akuria]

I am 170lbs and get right around 30% sag.

 

[Hasse Birkmose]

I am 170lbs and get right around 30% sag.

Ok - i am runnig a 550 standart spring and i am 98kg. plus gear and dont get enough sag.
Weird?!?
I would have chosen the 450- and up VALT spring but now i am in doubt...
Thanks a bunch!

 

[akuria]

On a normal bike I would have gotten the 450lb and up spring but it being an ebike I wanted the next one up for the weight of the bike.

 

[R120]

As an FYI Markus Flossmann the owner of YT's personal Decoy is running what looks to be either a Fast or Push coil shock

 

[Russ2550]

Here is my ride.

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Man love your decoy! How does the 180 fork feel? I just got a 20’ Fox 36 e-bike 160 fork to replace the the Yari. I bought the 180 air shaft in hopes to bring the front end/BB up a little bit but was worried about the handling. Also does vorsprung tune it to your riding style/weight specifically and do you have to send it out or just buy the kit? Thanks!

 

[YokoOno]

As an FYI Markus Flossmann the owner of YT's personal Decoy is running what looks to be either a Fast or Push coil shock

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That's a Push 11.6

and it works amazingly well on the Decoy. I highly recommend it !

 

[akuria]

Man love your decoy! How does the 180 fork feel? I just got a 20’ Fox 36 e-bike 160 fork to replace the the Yari. I bought the 180 air shaft in hopes to bring the front end/BB up a little bit but was worried about the handling. Also does vorsprung tune it to your riding style/weight specifically and do you have to send it out or just buy the kit? Thanks!

You just buy the kit and get a spring for your weight. I got a couple different spring rates so I could get a feel for the right one. It is pretty easy to install yourself as well. The Yari is a decent fork and can be made into a great fork easily and relatively cheaply. i wouldn't use the fox fork. Fox has great products but a lack luster quality control. def go with the 180 airshaft and a 2.0 damper. you wont regret it.

 

[Sorinok]

Eventually I ended up putting a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil on Decoy. The bike was made for the spring, I'm super impressed with how it works, how much traction you have no matter what surface you run on. I caught the shock at a price of 400 euros and I put 25 euros per coil. The chosen spring is 151mm and 500lbs. I have 95kg with all the equipment.

 

[Mauko]

Intrigued by the possibility to run a coil on the Decoy. Since I have not changed a rear shock before, I’m a bit overwhelmed with the different standards and sizes. If I was changing to a coil from my 2019 Decoy CF Pro, what hardware do I need to get besides the shock and coil spring?

 

[akuria]

Intrigued by the possibility to run a coil on the Decoy. Since I have not changed a rear shock before, I’m a bit overwhelmed with the different standards and sizes. If I was changing to a coil from my 2019 Decoy CF Pro, what hardware do I need to get besides the shock and coil spring?

That and the spacers need to come off your current shock or get new spacers.

 

[Russ2550]

Eventually I ended up putting a Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil on Decoy. The bike was made for the spring, I'm super impressed with how it works, how much traction you have no matter what surface you run on. I caught the shock at a price of 400 euros and I put 25 euros per coil. The chosen spring is 151mm and 500lbs. I have 95kg with all the equipment. View attachment 34626 View attachment 34627 View attachment 34628

Damn that’s probably one of the best looking Decoy’s I’ve every seen! The coil really does look right at home on it.

 

[KenX]

Speak to TF Tuned in the UK, very friendly and ready to give advice on spring rates etc, they have all the different brands of shock and spring and will fit the mounting hardware for you too, worth the postage to Finland I reckon

 

[Russ2550]

Speak to TF Tuned in the UK, very friendly and ready to give advice on spring rates etc, they have all the different brands of shock and spring and will fit the mounting hardware for you too, worth the postage to Finland I reckon

I’m assuming they ship worldwide? But I’ll definitely look into it. Thx!

 

[KenX]

I was replying to Mauko from Finland, I'd have thought in the US there are similar shops to TF Tuned and would be cheaper shipping etc? Definitely worth it though!!!

 

[Mauko]

Speak to TF Tuned in the UK, very friendly and ready to give advice on spring rates etc, they have all the different brands of shock and spring and will fit the mounting hardware for you too, worth the postage to Finland I reckon

I will. Thanks.

 

[Russ2550]

I was replying to Mauko from Finland, I'd have thought in the US there are similar shops to TF Tuned and would be cheaper shipping etc? Definitely worth it though!!!

Yeah I’m still fairly new to this forum. I get message in my box and assume it’s for me lol. I was wondering why you mentioned Finland. I found a couple in the states where you can ship it too, but seems TF Tuned/Vorsprung seem to get mentioned constantly so I’d

 

[Russ2550]

Ok I cut myself off. Anyway, on the TF tuned website, the spring calculator is asking for the wheel travel on the Decoy. Anyone happen to know number. Thx!

 

[YokoOno]

Intrigued by the possibility to run a coil on the Decoy. Since I have not changed a rear shock before, I’m a bit overwhelmed with the different standards and sizes. If I was changing to a coil from my 2019 Decoy CF Pro, what hardware do I need to get besides the shock and coil spring?

Worth every penny....

ELEVENSIX (S-Series)

Incredible performance no matter what the terrain throws at you. Stop searching, start riding the ride rear shock you’re looking for.

www.pushindustries.com

 

[Mauko]

Worth every penny....

ELEVENSIX (S-Series)

Incredible performance no matter what the terrain throws at you. Stop searching, start riding the ride rear shock you’re looking for.

www.pushindustries.com

And costs quite a few pennies. I’m not sure I would be able to appreciate the difference between the 11-6 and something costing about half its price.

 

[Russ2550]

And costs quite a few pennies. I’m not sure I would be able to appreciate the difference between the 11-6 and something costing about half its price.

Yeah I agree. I was just about to purchase an 11/6 when I found it for sale for $780 as opposed to the normal $1200. Not sure why it was on sale b/c they never are at ProBikeSupply. But anyway, I too was worried I wouldn’t have a clue what high v low end feels never using a coil. I just bought a cheap 19’ Fox Van. Assuming it evens fits properly, I’ll try to update on here what a “low end” one feels like.

 

[YokoOno]

Yeah I agree. I was just about to purchase an 11/6 when I found it for sale for $780 as opposed to the normal $1200. Not sure why it was on sale b/c they never are at ProBikeSupply. But anyway, I too was worried I wouldn’t have a clue what high v low end feels never using a coil. I just bought a cheap 19’ Fox Van. Assuming it evens fits properly, I’ll try to update on here what a “low end” one feels like.

My guess is that the discounted 11.6 was the prior generation and not the newer one specifically designed for e-bike. I'd be surprised to find a newer 11.6 at discount. The new model is a significant upgrade over the prior, with spherical bearings, hydraulic bottom out and a steel shaft designed to handle the forces of an e-bike.

 

[Russ2550]

My guess is that the discounted 11.6 was the prior generation and not the newer one specifically designed for e-bike. I'd be surprised to find a newer 11.6 at discount. The new model is a significant upgrade over the prior, with spherical bearings, hydraulic bottom out and a steel shaft designed to handle the forces of an e-bike.

Yeah I bet you’re right. It didn’t even say the year. It was on sale last December. I didn’t even know 11/6 made one for e-bike now. That’s awesome though. I’m assuming for any coil on an e-bike you need to run a higher Spring weight then normal? I’m having trouble narrowing that down right now.