ebikerider
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I've tried the Push and the Storia on the KSL and the Storia is by far preferred in this application. Push bottom out whilst not harsh is easily felt and is hit more often at the shock at the same spring rate as it goes thru it's travel much easier than the Storia. The big negative that I found with the Push was how harsh it could be over repeated sharp edge hits. It was bloody terrible and could not be tuned out with the available adjustment.^So you are confirming it doesn't make much difference for the 170mm KSL, but of course something can be felt.
Anyway, trying to decide between Push 11-6 and EXT LOK V3/E-Storia. I would like the 11-6 to have a a trail and enduro tune via switch, but hate that it has the elastobumper. I do not believe the EXT can be tuned for 2 types of riding like the 11-6? As to EXT, not sure if the E-storia is needed as the bike is not ~50lbs full fat+
I will be keeping the Air Spring Float X for flatter trails or when I want to be jibbing. Still waiting on part to convert Float X to have the compression knob.... Sadly sold my Hightower V2 which was a nice compliment to the KSL, when I wanted to play and work on more trials type climbing tech.
The biggest negative with the KSL linkage is the behaviour over repeated sharp edge hits. The Enduro exhibits similar behaviour btw. In some scenarios it can feel like the shock is packing up and not able to absorb the hits, making it feel harsh.
The Storia is better than the Push in this regard but still not as good as it should be imo. Getting it revalved soon hopefully to directly address this issue.