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DSD Added a new Press Release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
1/4/2022 6:58pm
Stop compromising, make your suspension work for you! The RUNT is an air spring system that threads into the top air chamber of your FOX 36, RockShox Lyrik, Pike, Yari or Revelation fork, replacing...
solar_evolution Liked a comment about bike check SuperMega
8/21/2020 9:51am
DSD x Cascade Components are a solid combo! Was hoping to see a prototype RUNT in that 38 though. 😉
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CamdenDad14 Liked a comment about bike check SuperMega
8/21/2020 9:51am
Beautiful bike! Well done. 2010 DH weight; Love it!
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DSD Added a comment about video Custom-Tuned Versus Stock Mountain Bike Suspension - Vital MTB Advanced Class
3/20/2020 12:39pm
The two shocks were tested in the open mode. The levers are just clocked slightly different between the two shocks. As for the compression question, we're essentially opening up both compression circuits. So it will be lighter that the stock tune with the adjuster fully open. Obviously the compression tune depends on the rider weight and riding style. In most cases, you'll continue to run the compression fully open and use the air pressure and volume spacers to get the support you need. This helps maintain the suppleness. It's not likely that you would need to use the LSC compression...
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Explodo Liked a comment about video Custom-Tuned Versus Stock Mountain Bike Suspension - Vital MTB Advanced Class
3/20/2020 9:46am
Thank you so much for that response.
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DSD Added a comment about video Custom-Tuned Versus Stock Mountain Bike Suspension - Vital MTB Advanced Class
3/20/2020 9:42am
We totally agree, longer runs and more runs would have ultimately shown the difference. We may have tried to pack one too many things into this whole feature, which ultimately did not leave us enough time to do a proper timed test. If we had been able to do 3 or 4 runs on each setup and take the average, we're confident we'd see a bigger difference. Also with more time on a great setup, the confidence you find, will allow you to push much harder.
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DSD Added a comment about video Custom-Tuned Versus Stock Mountain Bike Suspension - Vital MTB Advanced Class
3/20/2020 9:38am
This is a question that we get a lot these days considering the mass offerings of coil spring conversions available on the market. What we would say is that for a rear shock, the coil is a really great option. Rear air shocks require tight seals to be able to handle the air pressure, especially at full compression. This in turn creates at lot of extra friction on the entire system. With the coil spring, it alleviates a ton of friction, and gives you un-matched suppleness and mid-stroke support. The limitation of the coil spring has always been being able...
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DSD Added a comment about feature DSD RUNT Reviewed by Top Member Reviewer and Jenson USA Award Winner
10/16/2019 11:33am
There is not enough room in the air chamber for both the RUNT and the Luftkappe. The RUNT provides excellent small bump compliance while also vastly improving the mid-stroke support of your fork’s air spring, giving it a coil-like feel. Both products do tweak the spring curve in different ways, so @b0bg is right in the fact that using both would not be beneficial even if there was room for both.
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DSD Added a comment about press release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
10/14/2019 10:05am
We had initial prototypes of the RUNT in 2012 and began selling them in regionally in 2014. We were not ready for the mass market until now, which is why you're just starting to see mainstream coverage.
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JHW009 Liked a comment about Press Release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
10/14/2019 9:57am
I've been running one of these for about a month now. 170mm Fox 36 Grip2. At 52psi (with no RUNT) it was Ok off the top but midstroke was too soft and I could never use more than about 150mm travel even on fairly hard hits. With Runt: At 45/90psi the midstroke was crazy stiff and I was bouncing off everything and it hurt my hands. At 40/80psi it was super plush and nice but used up too much travel and too much sag. At 45/70psi so far it seems just about right. WIth the runt the midstroke support is...
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Full Details Released: Specialized's Brand New Enduro
8/13/2019 1:24pm
...and with that, Jeff had fallen in love. #want
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DSD Added a comment about press release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
3/8/2019 10:03am
No the Runt has two air chambers that are never in communication with each other. This is what allows it to be so adjustable. Was it the DRCV shock that blew or was it the Full Floater that blew??? What came first ? We know the full floater link made for a very unsupportive wallowy midstroke and they are finally going away from it.
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DSD Added a comment about press release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
3/6/2019 11:33am
Airwreck, I believe I answered your question below. Yes It turns out smaller riders are much more sensitive compression damping stiction and higher initial pressures. We have actually changed tunes and reduced compression damping after working with smaller riders and found that the larger riders benefited from it just as much. This can be done with the runt because it has enough mid stroke support to keep your fork riding high in the travel with out being harsh.
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airwreck Liked a comment about Press Release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
3/6/2019 11:27am
Should I consider this for my kid who is 60lbs and is on a 140 Yari?
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DSD Added a comment about press release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
3/6/2019 11:26am
It actually is more beneficial to smaller riders for the reason you just stated. The Runt works on the concept of running lower air pressure and less compression damping. Resulting in a more supple fork. The Mid stroke keeps it from feeling mushy when running lower pressure/less compression damping. Its a smooth transition and not stiff at all when starting with lower pressure. The lower pressure does make it easier to get into the last third of the travel and its a smooth ramp to bottom out . We dont like to see all the travel used regularly because what...
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DSD Added a comment about press release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
3/5/2019 3:42pm
Yes we do. Your runt will ship with shims to get the appropriate rebound tune for your weight. Our instructions are posted on line to do so. We recommend running the compression all the way open. The runt has enough mid stroke support to keep your fork from diving. We don't need to rely on compression damping to do so, resulting in a more supple ride. If desired we can re-valve the upper base/compression valving to be even more supple on the charger 2( in house only). Unfortunately, Rock Shox does not support the upper half of the charger 2...
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DSD Added a comment about press release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
3/5/2019 1:52pm
You have it backwards. The longer the travel the shorter the runt . The shafts get longer when travel is increased so we have to make room for the longer shaft at bottom out. The 170 runt uses a 180 body with a stepped piston. The 160 runt is a longer body than the 180/170. To switch back and forth you would need two runts to keep the spring rates consistent. You may want to try the 160 first. You might be surprised the runt gives you a much better quality of travel meaning it will ride higher and have...
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DSD Added a comment about press release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
2/6/2019 6:38pm
No, I have not seen anything published from PUSH or Vorsprung taking into account their air bump stop or hydraulic bottoming control valve. Our answer to this is simply adjusting the pressure in the High air chamber to adjust bottoming resistance. Most of our riders run what we recommend. The 2:1 ratio of air pressure gives you the most linear spring rate. For example: 50psi low, 100psi high Some non-aggressive riders may run less in the High chamber so they can achieve full travel more often. Example: 50psi low, 80psi high If needed you can run more pressure in the...
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austen.bickford Liked a comment about Press Release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
2/5/2019 4:47pm
I am around 160lb riding weight and I run it anywhere from 62 to 68 psi depending on what terrain I am on.
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austen.bickford Liked a comment about Press Release Introducing The RUNT by Diaz Suspension Design
2/5/2019 4:46pm
I also have a current Lyrik with Charger 2 and Debonair. My ACS-3 swapped Lyrik has a Charger 2 as well. Those two forks currently feel very similar. The main difference is the ability to fine tune how the fork ramps up on the ACS-3 Lyrik. Based on my experience with the 36/Runt, I would definitely go with the Runt on the Debonair Lyrik as a way to gain more control over the end of the travel while improving the small bump compliance. Hopefully this answered your question.
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