The shock has been fantastic and feels great on the bike. It was a little tricky to dial in because of the super wide range of adjustment, but after doing some bracketing it is feeling great. A good starting point I found was to start with the following:

HSC: Open

LSC: Closed

HSR: Closed

LSR: 2 clicks from Open

This provides a decent baseline where you'll most certainly want to make adjustments, but it really allows you to to feel the changes you're making and feel when you've gone too far. After running the shock for a while and making adjustments I've landed on the following:

HSC: 3

LSC: 4

HSR: 8

LSR: 1

Rider weight: 190lbs

Coil weight: 500lbs/in

Bike: Knolly Chilcotin 170

My first impressions out of the box were very positive, apart from a bit of grease that had leaked from the clickers. This isn’t an issue at all – they’re simply well-lubricated to move freely. I just mention it so no one gets surprised or thinks the shock is leaking oil.

The build quality is excellent – I have absolutely no complaints. The only downside for me were the stock bushings that come pre-assembled on the shock. I’m not a fan of them, so I swapped them for Fox hardware, which noticeably reduced friction during compression.

As for the adjustments – they work perfectly. The LSC and LSR are super responsive; just two clicks make a significant difference. The HSC and HSR really shine when things get aggressive, and again, the shock’s performance is outstanding.

The Climb Switch is something I really wanted for my frame (which fits a 250x75 shock). In the DH segment you rarely see this feature, so that’s a huge plus of the Kitsuma Coil Gen2. And it’s not just three positions – it’s practically infinite from fully open to fully closed. In the closed setting it feels like a hardtail, while the Firm mode is perfect for climbing on rough terrain (or however you like to use it).

I ride a carbon Canyon Torque, and with this shock the bike’s behavior has completely transformed – it feels incredible again. Huge thanks to Cane Creek for the time and effort they put into developing such an awesome shock.

As a mechanical engineer with a passion for cycling, I can honestly say:…