I want to buy a new shock for my stab but can't decide between air or coil. I like the idea of either a Vivid air, rc4 or a DB. I'm leaning towards air to save some weight , any suggestions?
From my experience, air shocks tend to be a bit harsh, especially at the beginning of the stroke. For a DH rig, coil all the way. Can't go wrong with either the RC4 or the DB.
I've been pretty stoked on my Vivid Air on my DH bike. It has a different feeling than a coil shock (similar to what turman mentioned), but offers unlimited control over spring rate that is fun to experiment with.
If you're concerned about weight, a Double Barrel should be the last on your list. They're well known to be the heaviest damper out there. If you want a solid feel with lots of tuning, it goes to the top...
Weight savings is no compromise for ride quality. There is no substitute (even though some say the Vivid Air feels just as good as) for a coil rear shock. However, if money is not an obstacle, then you can always get a Ti coil for your shock and drop a ton of weight.... they also feel awesome!!
I would like to try the Vivid air.
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