This spring is a great value. There is no real difference in performance between springs. Spring rate should be spring rate. So the only differentiation is weight. So compare the VALT spring to an expensive Titanium spring and a cheaper basic steel spring when making your decision.
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This 2.25″ 450 lb/in spring weighed 343 g. A high-end Titanium spring can be as low as 190-260 g. So switching to Ti might save 1/4 lb. I don’t think durability is a factor as I’ve never heard of anyone breaking a spring on a mountain bike. Dampers can wear out but that is part of the shock, not the spring itself.
The VALT springs come in 50 lb increments and a bunch of different sizes (diameter) so you can dial in your choice. Cane Creek has a nice program on their website for calculating your individual spring rate.
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