Initially, I was skeptical about the performance enhancement of a coil shock over an air shock, coming from having used only air shocks. The initial price stung a bit but I have been pleasantly surprised and now have no qualms about what I spent. I have about 100 hours on my current set up which is a 375lbs coil(go with the orange coil-it looks awesome and its lighter) paired with a 2020 Fox Factory DHX2 with a climb switch.

Riding on the East Coast, we have some harsh terrain with jagged rocks, slippery roots and the occasional 4-5 foot drop. The DHX2 has handled it all with ease. I really think the extra adjustability has pushed my riding to the next level, as I ride with more confidence and charge ahead knowing my set up will be able to take what I throw at it. After multiple park days, the DHX2 has held up with no weird noises, creaks, or rattles. I don’t do a lot of climbing, but when I do I am happy I went with the climbing switch. The switch takes a lot of the pedal bob that one would get with a shock like this out, it’s a nice option to have just in case you want to go up a hill instead of down. My home bike park has some very brutal rock gardens and very steep descents with random tall drops and off-camber switchbacks. Not even once have I had a second thought about the reliability of the DHX2 when I am crushing a gnarly rock garden or dropping 5 plus feet. The jump line at my park is great, and the DHX2 really shows composure when I am sending the tabletops.

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