Levo Gen 2 Cane Creek DBair IL

[Mikerb]

Anyone tried this shock...specifically as fitted to a Levo ( my19 Comp)?. I am looking to upgrade the existing RS Deluxe and really wanted to avoid the piggyback options so originally looked at the RS Deluxe Ultimate and that is certainly an option. The Cane Creek is a bout the same price but has a lot more adjustability. I have already upgraded the fork to a Lyric Ultimate 160mm and the shock is well overdue for a service so considering just upgrading it instead.

 

[Mcharza]

Cane Creek doesn't recommend DBAir IL to Levo, but DB Kitsuma is OK

 

[Konanige]

Cane Creek does recommend the inline you just need to buy the correct updated version! Is it any good? Why yes, I have one on my SL and it is great, you can't just chuck it on and go ride though! Buy one from JTech or TF and you'll get close to your settings but it'll take a bit of trial and error to get it perfect. All my full suss bikes run CC shocks and in my experience they out perform the big 2!!

 

[Bencab]

Cane Creek doesn't recommend DBAir IL to Levo, but DB Kitsuma is OK

CC does not recommend DBCoil IL on Levo; however CC does recommends DBAir IL.

 

[Mcharza]

CC does not recommend DBCoil IL on Levo; however CC does recommends DBAir IL.

True dat, didn't understand that DBAir IL is an air shock

 

[Mikerb]

I was talking with TF....actually they advised against the DBair IL on the Levo. Thanks for the feedback. I have decided to go with a Fox Float DPS Evol now.

 

[Bencab]

I was talking with TF....actually they advised against the DBair IL on the Levo. Thanks for the feedback. I have decided to go with a Fox Float DPS Evol now.

Any reason why for the advise? Thanks.

 

[Konanige]

Just checked with CC you need to get shock with part no BAD2345 as the head needs to be clocked 45degrees so as not to interfere with the frame.

 

[Mikerb]

TF said it probably would not provide enough support and that the Kitsuma would be a better bet. I only use the Levo on moderate natural forest trails etc so was not too worried...I have a Whyte E180 RS for the gnarly stuff! Im sure it would have been better than the RS Deluxe on the bike. If I had gone for the CC TF Tuned would have set it up ready for the bike before despatch.

 

[Bigtuna00]

I was talking with TF....actually they advised against the DBair IL on the Levo. Thanks for the feedback. I have decided to go with a Fox Float DPS Evol now.

You didn't say which Deluxe you have, or which DPS you're switching to, but what's the point of switching when you already have a perfectly fine mid range air shock? I would just get that rebuilt, personally. None of those have much adjustability anyway and I find the lockout levers pretty much useless on an ebike.

I like spending money on parts as much as the next guy (maybe more) but always try to get an upgrade too!

 

[Mikerb]

Deluxe RT, no longer part of the range I dont think. The 2020 plus RT3 has a number of improvements so probably better but not eas to find in the right size currently. Replacement is Fox Float DPS Performance Evol.
I agree, I do not use the lockout lever on the RT which only has the 2 positions at 180 degrees.....not least because the lockout position being stuck out forward, just gets knocked by my spare tube carrier on the frame!....... the Fox Float has open/medium/firm and on previous 3 position shocks I found switching between open and medium useful, so probably will use that function on this one.

 

[artzicat1]

hi don't understand really why tf won't recommend cane creek db coil il or air il .as they did have a problem at first but that was fixed 2 years ago .bought a db coil il with 600lb coil easy install .bikes now rides like a magic carpet i am a big boy 110kg with gear and i am not going back to air shock any time soon .

 

[Bigtuna00]

hi don't understand really why tf won't recommend cane creek db coil il or air il

It's not TF, it's Cane Creek: Which Coil Shocks Are Supported on Turbo Levo? - EMTB Forums

 

[artzicat1]

It's not TF, it's Cane Creek: Which Coil Shocks Are Supported on Turbo Levo? - EMTB Forums

i see, strange i have seen levo with ttx up close they don't look much different ,any way still love this setup
if i'll brake it i will fix it .so far did 2000km on mine no problems so far

 

[1Nixxxo]

hi don't understand really why tf won't recommend cane creek db coil il or air il .as they did have a problem at first but that was fixed 2 years ago .bought a db coil il with 600lb coil easy install .bikes now rides like a magic carpet i am a big boy 110kg with gear and i am not going back to air shock any time soon .

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Hi.
What sag did you measure with 600 coil?
If I use 700 coil for 120 kg with gear, should work fine?

 

[artzicat1]

Hi.
What sag did you measure with 600 coil?
If I use 700 coil for 120 kg with gear, should work fine?

around 40% plus linkage on hi setting

 

[1Nixxxo]

around 40% plus linkage on hi setting

Thanks @artzicat1

 

[Konanige]

40%????

 

[Klatu79]

Cane Creek does recommend the inline you just need to buy the correct updated version! Is it any good? Why yes, I have one on my SL and it is great, you can't just chuck it on and go ride though! Buy one from JTech or TF and you'll get close to your settings but it'll take a bit of trial and error to get it perfect. All my full suss bikes run CC shocks and in my experience they out perform the big 2!!

Hi, which size is your Sl? Any clearing issues with the frame? I want to mount a CC dbair il 210x55 in my size M levo Sl...

 

[Konanige]

Its a large, but you won't have any clearance issues as there's no pggyback

 

[MURRAY NZ]

Another Cane Creek Shock thats ready for the rubbish bin.

 

[apac]

Another Cane Creek Shock thats ready for the rubbish bin. View attachment 73331

Wooh! And that's the Air iL?

 

[MURRAY NZ]

Wooh! And that's the Air iL?

Yep just over two years old and 5000km.

 

[Konanige]

Curios, mines mounted the other way up!!