I've ridden this shock hard for a month now and it has been fabulous. I wanted to soften up the top end of the suspension on my bike, yet keep the performance in the mid and bottom end of the stroke. It has done exactly that. I now have the confidence that the small loose jank won't throw me off line during the fast descents. Also, it climbs amazing. I do not use the lock out switch when climbing.

I've sort of iterated into a 150mm Norco Optic with a cascade link (130mm rear travel/progression) and this shock with a progressive coil via a recommendation of a LBS tech. it pedals so well - both steep fire roads and tech but it makes a smaller bike track so we'll and settle the bike off jumps while preserving a trail bike pop. It's the best upgrade I've made to any bike I've owned. Nice job Cane Creek