When other shock manufacturers were bouncing around with coils and air/oil in the early days of rear suspended mountain bikes, we stood behind our original air-driven shock. We knew it was ideal for bicycle suspension- low weight, precise tunability, and low maintenance durability.

Based on the proven technology and design qualities of our well-respected AD series of air shocks, the Cloud Nine remains air sprung and air damped. Like the AD shocks, the Cloud Nine uses speed sensitive valving to manipulate the air pressure and flow, which results in progressive compression and rebound damping.

The Cloud Nine boasts improved technological features in the areas of adjustment, performance, and maintenance.

• Compression and Rebound Adjustment: The compression and rebound adjustment knobs are easily accessible from the side of the shock, allowing for quicker "on the fly" adjustment.
• The adjusters are also indexed for positive adjustment feedback and more precise adjustment control.
• There is also a wider range of adjustment control (than with the AD design) with both the compression and rebound adjustment.
• A newly designed Rapid Compression Adjuster (RCA)® enables the user to take the compression damping to its firmest position with the push of a button. Pressing the button will have the same effect as turning the compression adjuster all the way in, yielding a more progressive shock. Pressing it again will return the compression setting to its previous position.
• Performance/Plushness: Several design features lead to smooth, stiction free travel.
• An improved negative spring design allows for more supple initial travel and small bump responsiveness.
• An exceptionally smooth piston shaft that is manufactured to a low microfinish surface, and finished with a hard coat anodization yields very low seal friction (stiction).
• A bronze impregnated Teflon® glide ring aids in providing smooth travel over the course of the Cloud Nine's life.
• Trouble Free Maintenance: In keeping with the Cane Creek tradition of having the most easily maintainable rear shocks on the market, we have designed the Cloud Nine to be even simpler to service and maintain.
• There are no special tools required to disassemble the Cloud Nine.
• All dynamic o-rings (seals) can be accessed with the use of a 1.5mm hex wrench.
• Seal replacement on a Cloud Nine rear shock can be performed literally in minutes.

Construction

The shaft and cylinder are manufactured to a low microfinish, hard-coat anodized surface to ensure low stiction. A Delrin® seal bushing and nitrile O-rings and wiper seals protect the shock from invasive elements and keep maintenance low. A bronze impregnated Teflon® glide ring is used to provide long lasting smooth travel.

Who rides it

Dual-suspension riders looking for the highest level of Cane Creek air shock performance that will not settle for anything but the best in a rear suspension shock.