anyone have an opinion on the cane creek double barrel
03-31-05, 12:42 AM
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anyone have an opinion on the cane creek double barrel
Does anyone have any input on the cane creek double barrel shock. I have read some bad reviews in a few mags. I was intrested because i am looking to upgrade the shock on a bighit fsr any info would be helpful
03-31-05, 12:48 AM
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That shock will decrease it's performance, what's wrong with the shock the big hit came with?
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03-31-05, 12:53 AM
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Umm ok here is a cheap option to turn a good shock (the RC) into an amazing shock....
https://www.pushindustries.com/
You will see and amazing increase in performance for almost no cost. The crane creek is not on par with the RC.
https://www.pushindustries.com/
You will see and amazing increase in performance for almost no cost. The crane creek is not on par with the RC.
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Not trying to start suff here so don't flame me. I have a friend that is running a prototype Double Barrel on his Demo and says its the best shock he's ever had.Yes he rides for Cane Creek but were friends and he tells me when something sucks.It's really an Olins shock and they make some of the best motorcycle and car stuff out there.On the other hand the thing will be high dollar.I looking to put a new shock on my bike as well and I I'm looking at a Romic.If you can get to one of the bigger races this year you can look up Chris Herndon at the Cane Creek truck and pick his brain on it.
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I would still get the shock pushed. I don't trust fairly unknown shocks/equipment. I don't like being one of those first few hundred who either love it or regret it. If you don't mind experimenting and taking a chance on something new, by all means get the shock and tell us what you think 
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
That shock will decrease it's performance, what's wrong with the shock the big hit came with?
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03-31-05, 11:44 AM
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Didn't like the feel, but maybee that's because I'm use to the handling characteristics of a pushed RC. My preferred ride is still a hardtail though.
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Didn't like the feel, but maybee that's because I'm use to the handling characteristics of a pushed RC. My preferred ride is still a hardtail though.
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C'mon Kona,you've never been on a bike with that shock so you really can't say how it feels. 
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But not with the Double barrel. The question was about the shock,not a bike.Why give false info?
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All of the shocks ive tried that CC made were damn good, smooth...and light. The downside to the DB is that its going to retail for about $7-800....I think an Avy would be a better choice for your ride.
04-01-05, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
C'mon Kona,you've never been on a bike with that shock so you really can't say how it feels.
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
I tried one on a Cannondale Gemini it didn't feel right, but if it was a different suspension type it might have been difference.
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04-02-05, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
The only two bikes that shock has been on for r&d is a Demo 8 here in N.C. and a place in Tenn. and a V.P.Free when some testing was done at Tunnels in Cali. Until about a week ago there's only been two prototyps in the U.S. and a couple in Europe at Olins.Cane Creek has kept close tabs on the ones in the states.
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