Levo Gen 3 Best coil shock - Poll

[Mcharza]

Hi. Do you notice the benefits of the HBO on your '23 RS SD Coil? Are you on the stock linkage?
My RS is on its way. I'm getting fed up with fighting the bottom out on my air.

Lastly, what's your weight and coil spring rate on your RS? Thanks

Sorry, I have EXT e-Storia on my bike. HBO works very well in it and I think also in RS Coil.
But if I were to buy a new one now, it would be an RS Coil.

And yes on stock linkage.

 

[Mr-EPIC-3]

I don’t like faffing with rear shocks and want a fit and forget coil.

Marzocchi Bomber CR, simple shock to setup, will take anything you ride and you won't have to sell your kids or wife to buy it

 

[Truckee Robert]

Just put a MRP Hazzard with progressive spring on my Giant e reign. I was looking for better handling over rough chunky trrrain in the mountains and I got it! Half dozen rides so far and I just made my first adjustment from what the factory set it up for. Seems like I’ll find my settings and forget about it which is just fine after always checking the air pressure in my RS air shock.

 

[R3Z3N]

There is something special about a custom tune. Go the ext.

That said why not the arma? I dont see the point of pro pedal platform on an e bike.

I had my EXT E-Storia setup for harsh rocky fast downhill and the lever gives it more of a mellow playful trail setting for my Kenevo SL. Both tunes are quite close to what I need, just have to change fork settings between the two for balance. I actually do like the trail mode for climbing, less bucking on tech climbs, which I suck at.

 

[Henrik]

Did my first run today on the RS Coil 23. As I already said, had the shock before on my KSL and my Raaw Madonna.
It really does what you are expected it should. More planted feel on blown out singeltrails etc. I did some runs on my RS Air 23 and then on the same trail with the coil. However, I liked both shocks, perhaps the Air a little bit more, cause it is a bit more „touchy“ and I really like that on the Levo.

 

[Dave_B]

What do you mean my ‘touchy’ ?

 

[Henrik]

In German its zickig, perhaps I mean prim?

 

[Dave_B]

 

[RebornRider]

I don’t like faffing with rear shocks and want a fit and forget coil.

You didn't like my answer. Has this thread led you to the best all rounder?

FWIW, I've been running an EXT Arma for something like 2 years. It significantly smoothed out the washboard chatter on my regular trail, which is exactly why I wanted to try a coil. But is it the best coil for me? I have no idea. It's the only coil I've ridden.

 

[pontoon]

I have a 2023 Rockshox Super Deluxe Coil. Coming from the dirt bike world, the preload collar is always a locking part. It seems like the rockshox ring is just spun into place and stays in place by friction only? Seems sketchy to me, especially given how little preload an mtb needs.

Is it true that the mtb doesnt need a locking preload collar (lock ring or clamp)? Or am I installing mine incorrectly?

 

[RebornRider]

My EXT has a set screw (grub screw) to lock the preload plate.

The coilovers on my car use a second locking ring, FWIW. I would not be happy relying on friction alone.

 

[CjP]

Friction alone is fine. My Ohlins coils are all like this.
If it concerns you put a couple dots of white paint on the coil and threaded body to see if they move.

 

[pontoon]

I’m thinking I might make a match mark as you say, plus add a little bit of low strength thread locker just so I can sleep easier

 

[kombos]

Both of my Ohlins TTX22 shocks have delrin set screws on the spring collar….

 

[beutelfuchs]

Got the EXT and the Oehlins. Respect to everyone who rides good enough to be faster with any of the two or who can feel any difference at all. Given the same coil, they are interachangable between the two shocks.

 

[CjP]

Both of my Ohlins TTX22 shocks have delrin set screws on the spring collar….

Interesting, mine dont and I have never had an issue with them moving.

 

[Shjay]

Mine Ohlins doesn’t either. By my Fenix Fast suspension coil does

 

[irie]

Both of my Ohlins TTX22 shocks have delrin set screws on the spring collar….

Mine also does.

 

[Henrik]

Had the old RS coil on different bikes and the new also, and I had never ever a problem with a moving collar etc. when preload set correct 2-5 turns.

 

[RiderOnTheStorm]

Have been using the RS coil as well, preloaded with 2 turns and 25% sag. Haven't seen any loosening of the preload collar (ring) after 1.5 years.

To check about this, I initially rotated and positioned the collar so that the "2-5 turns" mark would be at the top, vertically. That way it's rather easy to detect any unwanted rotation if the mark is no longer sitting vertically. But I didn't observe any movement.

 

[Doomanic]

Whichever one looks best.

 

[Dave_B]

The Ohlins would look best, it’s yellow and would match the Magura’s.

 

[pontoon]

I considered the Ohlins but the Rockshox is cheaper in the US and also has better parts and service availability I believe. Plus the rockshox has HBO, which I believe the Ohlins does not

 

[Dave_B]

Think I’m opting for the RS SD.
Will a 57.5 - 65MM spring work on the 210x55 shock?

 

[Tooks]

Think I’m opting for the RS SD.
Will a 57.5 - 65MM spring work on the 210x55 shock?

Yes, as long as your spring can compress before the coils hit each other at least as far as your shock stroke, it’ll be fine.

TF Tuned mention it on their listing for the 57.5-65mm RS Spring as also being suitable for 2.25” and 2.50” shocks. 55mm is roughly 2.20”.

RockShox Spring 57.5-65mm Black

RockShox black rear shock spring for shocks with stroke length 57.5-65mm

www.tftuned.com

It would be slightly different on a progressive spring, as the weight of the spring varies with compression, but for a linear spring as long as it physically fits and doesn’t bind, you’re good.

 

[Dave_B]

I’ve read a view reviews on the RS SD and some mention the rebound is too slow. J-Tech fit a different component that ‘fixes’ this.

Thoughts from existing users?

 

[pontoon]

I’ve read a view reviews on the RS SD and some mention the rebound is too slow. J-Tech fit a different component that ‘fixes’ this.

Thoughts from existing users?

Rebounds feels fine to me and I could make it faster if I felt like it. I’m not fast though. Are you getting the RS? Just try it stock if you’re getting it and see if it’s good

 

[Henrik]

I’ve read a view reviews on the RS SD and some mention the rebound is too slow. J-Tech fit a different component that ‘fixes’ this.

Thoughts from existing users?

Rebound will work just fine. Opened mine 5-7 clicks from closed with a 500 Spring and 80 KG like the air RS. So there will be enough room for more clicks.

 

[Dave_B]

Rebounds feels fine to me and I could make it faster if I felt like it. I’m not fast though. Are you getting the RS? Just try it stock if you’re getting it and see if it’s good

Yes, Getting the RS. Just trying to figure out spring rate now. I’m 86kg riding weight, TF tuned suggest to add about 5kg for ebike, that puts me at about 568lbs plush 33% and 600lbs for firm 28% sag

 

[pontoon]

The tftuned calculator gave me a spring rate of 328 (yes I’m light) using the 28% sag setting. I did 350 since that’s as low as I saw from MRP. It works fine for me.

I’m currently running maybe 25% or a tiny bit less. I might increase the sag but it still feels fine as is