PUSH Releases Generation 3 of their ElevenSix Mountain Bike Shock 8

Made-in-the-USA coil shock goodness.

Vital managed a sneak peek and first ride of the new PUSH Elevensix S Series shock a few weeks ago, and we are putting more time on this industrial-looking damper as this is written. Visually the changes to the new Elevensix are subtle, almost unnoticeable unless you're a super-mega PUSHer. The adjuster knobs are the only external differences, and the major performance updates are interior, which can be learned about below. If you have a Series R Elevensix (the previous version), you can upgrade to the new guts and knobs for $160. If you want the full-pull, coil-sprung treatment from scratch, $1,600 will get you boinging on the new Elevensix S.

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The visual differences: Left: PUSH Elevensix R Trunnion - Right: PUSH Elevensix R Trunnion

Our test mule is a Specialized S-Works Enduro that came with a FOX X2 air shock and now has the Elevensix in its place. There were also a couple of runs had on a Pivot Firebird that PUSH brought when we met (fun fact, we all fanned out as we randomly saw Eli Tomac on the trail that day).

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PUSH Elevensix S Series shock on a Specialized Enduro.
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PUSH Elevensix S Series shock on a Pivot Firebird.

Schroeder's First Ride Impressions     

Since I've only squeezed in a handful of rides on the Elevensix since slapping it on my Enduro, I'm still at the beginning of tinkering with its adjustments to find a perfect setup. But to keep it short and sweet, the shock has been phenomenal so far.

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The Elevensix replaced the FOX X2 shock that came on my Specialized Enduro, and the most significant difference was the increased middle-to-ending stroke support. I've struggled to find a setup with the X2 that felt firm enough to keep the bike from wallowing through corners and rolling fast on low-angle trails without becoming too harsh. Out of the box with the tune and settings provided by Push, the Elevensix immediately offered more support that kept my bike higher in the travel more often. I haven't had trouble bottoming out the shock, but the increased support has translated to more stability and predictability at speed, which I never achieved with the X2. Additionally, the suppleness you'd expect from a coil shock was a welcomed characteristic on small trail chatter.

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Schroeder on the Pivot Firebird with Elevensix S.
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Push offers a super helpful setup guide that is bike-specific and lays out some baseline settings depending on terrain or riding style. 
I haven't needed to tweak either compression adjustment in the 'Bump Valve,' but I have opened up LSC in the 'Firm Valve' to increase comfort and climbing traction. The ability to have two shock setups with the flip of a switch has been handy and is what I see myself playing with the most in the future. For riders who are questioning the cost of an Elevensix, besides the build quality, customer service, tuneability, and superb ride traits, essentially getting two shocks in one (or a firm and plush shock in one) should be a valuable selling point. 


I might be 'that guy' with a boujee Elevensix-equipped S-Works frame, but I'm stoked that the shock has provided a top-notch ride experience that backs up its fancy looks and big price tag.

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We also have one mounted to an e-MTB that we can't talk about until later today. Stay tuned for more about the on-trail experience with the PUSH Elevensix S in the near future.

Official press release from PUSH below

While similar in appearance with its distinctive fully CNC machined design, the new 3rd generation ELEVENSIX (S-Series) packs significant performance updates.

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NEW DAMPING ARCHITECTURE

  • Improved Low-Speed damping characteristic to provide increased traction at low speeds
  • Mid-Speed damping characteristics revised to provide a more lively (poppy) feel
  • Increased end-stroke Hydraulic Bottoming Piston progressiveness providing an even more bottomless feel
  • Increased response time over high-frequency bumps resulting in less harshness
  • Improved High-Speed Compression in Mid-Stroke to eliminate "dead, or overdamped feel"
  • Improved external adjustment range for easier trail tuning
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BACKWARDS COMPATIBILITY

Also available to previous “R-Series” customers is our new Performance Pack Upgrade ($160 USD). This upgrade is available to all R-Series shock customers when sending in their shock to any of our global service centers for a Factory Rebuild ($190 USD). This kit excludes external cosmetic components but will install all the performance updates and tunes found in the newer S-Series.

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60-DAY PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE

Each ELEVENSIX comes with a Factory Settings Card and online tuning guide specific to each bike. We also have a team of experts available M-F, 9-5pm Mountain Time via phone, email, and live-person online chat to help you optimize your setup. While it is rare, sometimes those efforts are exhausted and a retune is necessary. In the first 60 days, retunes are free of charge with the customer only paying for shipping.

DEDICATED E-MTB VERSION

Pedal-assist mountain bikes put more demand on suspension components. Our E-MTB-specific ELEVENSIX model shocks feature a Melonite QPQ high-strength steel shaft, along with compression and rebound damping characteristics specifically tailored to E-MTBs. These specific tunes provide unmatched small bump sensitivity and traction while supporting the extra mass of the frame with a bottomless feel on the trail.

THE EASIEST WAY TO UPGRADE YOUR SUSPENSION WITHOUT KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT SUSPENSION

It’s one thing to build a high-performing, adjustable rear shock. It’s another to do so in a way that allows the customer to simply bolt and go. With ELEVENSIX, each shock is built to the specific bike application taking into consideration frame design, linkage characteristics, and intended use. PUSH engineers spend countless hours riding each individual bike using advanced diagnostic tools, analyzing and sweating the details that will ultimately make up the final recipe. This focus on research allows us to deliver a shock with the necessary spring, mounting hardware, and preset ride settings.

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SIZE-SPECIFIC BOTTOMING SYSTEM

All S-Series shocks feature a completely redesigned bottoming system optimized to the shock’s stroke, eliminating compromises found in mid- and short-travel shocks. This system features new bottoming bumper designs to increase spring progressivity and works in conjunction with our speed-sensitive internal Hydraulic Bottoming Piston providing seamless bottoming performance. Both systems are also independent of each other, as well as from the main damping circuits allowing for completely independent tuning.

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CREATED IN COLORADO

It’s not enough to say, “Hand Assembled”. Great pride is taken in the meticulous detail that comes in designing, manufacturing, and yes, “hand assembling” of a product. We are Creators, Tinkerers, and Pioneers. Each day we strive to come up with fresh ideas, engineering them from advanced 3D computer models, then building prototypes, testing them, and breaking them. We build each component over and over again; riding, evaluating, discussing, and modifying until we’re satisfied. We generate (and recycle!) piles of aluminum shavings, ultimately turning those prototypes into really, really good suspension components. When we say, “Made Here,” we mean it. From the initial concept to applying the label on your shipping box, we pride ourselves on start-to-finish, high-quality suspension products. Are there easier ways? Sure. Is easy the PUSH way? Absolutely not.

 

Each PUSH component is precision manufactured under our roof here in Colorado by passionate people using state-of-the-art CNC manufacturing equipment and measuring systems. Our products are then assembled by skilled technicians, quality checked by meticulous eyes and hands and delivered to you, backed by the best customer service in the business.

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ELEVENSIX MTB SHOCK DETAILS

  • Dual Overhead Valve Design featuring independent ride performance and on-the-fly toggle lever
  • 24 Clicks of external Low-Speed Compression damping
  • 28 Clicks of external High-Speed Compression damping
  • 16 Clicks of external Low-Speed Rebound Damping
  • Independent Speed Sensitive Hydraulic Bottom Out Control
  • Progressive Stroke Specific Bottoming Bumpers
  • Available in Standard Eyelet and Trunnion Mount
  • 60 Day Performance Guarantee
  • MSRP $1,600 USD

ELEVENSIX E-MTB SHOCK DETAILS

  • Dual Overhead Valve Design featuring independent ride performance and on-the-fly toggle lever
  • 24 Clicks of external Low-Speed Compression damping
  • 28 Clicks of external High-Speed Compression damping
  • 16 Clicks of external Low-Speed Rebound Damping
  • Independent Speed Sensitive Hydraulic Bottom Out Control
  • Progressive Stroke Specific Bottoming Bumpers
  • Available in Standard Eyelet and Trunnion Mount
  • E-Specific Damping Piston Assembly
  • High-Strength Melonite QPQ coated Steel Shaft
  • 60 Day Performance Guarantee
  • MSRP $1,600 USD

Visit www.pushindustries.com for more.

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