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5.0
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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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  • TT
    Toby T.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 185x55 - Trunnion - BDD0025
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Dudes, holy crap this shock has completely opened up my trail bike. It's still got the pop I love while smoothing out the chatter off the top. Is it heavier? Sure... but do I notice it? Nope. But the improved rear wheel performance sure stands out. Incredibly stoked on it. Looks great, rides better, now considering to try out the Helm....

  • D
    David
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x55 - Standard - BDD0020
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Tigon - 210/55 - BDD0020

    Night and day improvement for a Turbo Levo Alloy. Much better grip and cornering and smooths the small bumps.

  • CK
    Chris K.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 185x55 - Trunnion - BDD0025
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Tigon - 185/55 - Trunnion - BDD0025

    Un-freaking-believable! I purchased this for a 2024 Trek Fuel Ex 9.8. I found the stock shock harsh on small bumps and chatter.

    I expected some trade offs moving to the Tigon. I’m happily disappointed in that expectation. I have not encountered a situation where the Tigon has not out performed the stock shock. Climbing? Loads of traction and support. Jumping? Controlled pop for days! Descending? No surprise here…buttery smooth. Pumping? This thing should work at a gas station.

    Add face melting customer service from Andy to this legendary shock performance and I’ll be happily riding Cane Creek suspension for years to come!

  • CM
    Cory M.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x55 - Standard - BDD0020
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Tigon - 210/55 - BDD0020

    Had a factory air shock which blew up after 4 months(yes it was “that” shock) I wasn’t going to deal with it so order the tigon with high hopes and it does not disappoint, I cannot describe the night and day feel, this shock is amazing, it eats big hits, is great in tech, the ramp tube is an outstanding feature, the climb switch works very well to firm up LSC. Rode oregon, Nevada, and Arizona so far without issue. I hope it remains reliable, time will tell.

    6’1” 230lbs athletic build, ibis ripmo, 650lb vault linear, 25lb in ramp tube. Thinking of getting another to run on a Santa Cruz. Will be ordering a 600lb spring for when I’m not wearing rain gear and a backpack.

  • KH
    Kevin H.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x52.5 - Standard - BDD0021
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Tigon - 210/52.5 - BDD0021

    I'm 6ft, 215# fully-knitted, 650# spring, 30% sag, HSC at 25%, LSC and LSR at factory 50%, 20psi in ramp tube. 1st ride on 2021 Specialized Levo Comp 29er...18.6mi with over 3200ft elevation change of everything from flat grassland trails to heavily-rooted mine fields to downhills with 6-8in drops in technical terrain and shock performed much better than my stock air shock. I felt more sure-footed even on the gnarliest of big roots. No detectable bottom-outs, but I didn't do any jumps today. Very pleased with my purchase.

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Tigon

Sale price$899.99

The Air-Charged Coil Shock

Tigon

The Air-Charged Coil Shock

Sale price$899.99
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Tigon is an entirely new DB Twin Tube shock that combines the sensitivity of a coil shock with the tunable support of an air spring – to fuel your most creative and playful riding yet.

Tigon tracks the ground and grips like a coil shock, but thanks to our new patent-pending RAMP Tube Technology it also offers the mid-stroke and bottom out support that is often required from an air shock. Both of these benefits are now delivered in an entirely new layout that better withstands side-loading and buckling forces that can harm traditional coil shocks.

Want sensitivity and grip? Tigon delivers.

Want more support? Just add air!

Tigon’s RAMP Tube is a small air spring that works in conjunction with its main coil spring to control the shock’s progression. With this added feature, a rider will still rely on the main coil to support their body weight while setting sag – but can easily add up to 35% progression relative to a traditional coil shock. These adjustments are made using a basic shock pump.

Highlights:

  • Coil sensitivity with air support
  • Main coil spring allows Tigon to offer incredible grip and ground-tracking sensitivity
  • RAMP Tube Technology allows riders to add 20-35% more progression than typical coil shocks (30psi max)
  • Significantly increased strength due to the bracing provided by RAMP Tube
  • Hand-built by riders in Western North Carolina

Rear Shock Tuning Guide
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All shock returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee.

Size: Tigon - 210X50 - Standard - BDD0022

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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
5 reviews
  • TT
    Toby T.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 185x55 - Trunnion - BDD0025
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Dudes, holy crap this shock has completely opened up my trail bike. It's still got the pop I love while smoothing out the chatter off the top. Is it heavier? Sure... but do I notice it? Nope. But the improved rear wheel performance sure stands out. Incredibly stoked on it. Looks great, rides better, now considering to try out the Helm....

  • D
    David
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x55 - Standard - BDD0020
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Tigon - 210/55 - BDD0020

    Night and day improvement for a Turbo Levo Alloy. Much better grip and cornering and smooths the small bumps.

  • CK
    Chris K.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 185x55 - Trunnion - BDD0025
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Tigon - 185/55 - Trunnion - BDD0025

    Un-freaking-believable! I purchased this for a 2024 Trek Fuel Ex 9.8. I found the stock shock harsh on small bumps and chatter.

    I expected some trade offs moving to the Tigon. I’m happily disappointed in that expectation. I have not encountered a situation where the Tigon has not out performed the stock shock. Climbing? Loads of traction and support. Jumping? Controlled pop for days! Descending? No surprise here…buttery smooth. Pumping? This thing should work at a gas station.

    Add face melting customer service from Andy to this legendary shock performance and I’ll be happily riding Cane Creek suspension for years to come!

  • CM
    Cory M.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x55 - Standard - BDD0020
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Tigon - 210/55 - BDD0020

    Had a factory air shock which blew up after 4 months(yes it was “that” shock) I wasn’t going to deal with it so order the tigon with high hopes and it does not disappoint, I cannot describe the night and day feel, this shock is amazing, it eats big hits, is great in tech, the ramp tube is an outstanding feature, the climb switch works very well to firm up LSC. Rode oregon, Nevada, and Arizona so far without issue. I hope it remains reliable, time will tell.

    6’1” 230lbs athletic build, ibis ripmo, 650lb vault linear, 25lb in ramp tube. Thinking of getting another to run on a Santa Cruz. Will be ordering a 600lb spring for when I’m not wearing rain gear and a backpack.

  • KH
    Kevin H.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x52.5 - Standard - BDD0021
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Tigon - 210/52.5 - BDD0021

    I'm 6ft, 215# fully-knitted, 650# spring, 30% sag, HSC at 25%, LSC and LSR at factory 50%, 20psi in ramp tube. 1st ride on 2021 Specialized Levo Comp 29er...18.6mi with over 3200ft elevation change of everything from flat grassland trails to heavily-rooted mine fields to downhills with 6-8in drops in technical terrain and shock performed much better than my stock air shock. I felt more sure-footed even on the gnarliest of big roots. No detectable bottom-outs, but I didn't do any jumps today. Very pleased with my purchase.

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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 5 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 5 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
5 reviews
  • TT
    Toby T.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 185x55 - Trunnion - BDD0025
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    Dudes, holy crap this shock has completely opened up my trail bike. It's still got the pop I love while smoothing out the chatter off the top. Is it heavier? Sure... but do I notice it? Nope. But the improved rear wheel performance sure stands out. Incredibly stoked on it. Looks great, rides better, now considering to try out the Helm....

  • D
    David
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x55 - Standard - BDD0020
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7 months ago
    Tigon - 210/55 - BDD0020

    Night and day improvement for a Turbo Levo Alloy. Much better grip and cornering and smooths the small bumps.

  • CK
    Chris K.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 185x55 - Trunnion - BDD0025
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    Tigon - 185/55 - Trunnion - BDD0025

    Un-freaking-believable! I purchased this for a 2024 Trek Fuel Ex 9.8. I found the stock shock harsh on small bumps and chatter.

    I expected some trade offs moving to the Tigon. I’m happily disappointed in that expectation. I have not encountered a situation where the Tigon has not out performed the stock shock. Climbing? Loads of traction and support. Jumping? Controlled pop for days! Descending? No surprise here…buttery smooth. Pumping? This thing should work at a gas station.

    Add face melting customer service from Andy to this legendary shock performance and I’ll be happily riding Cane Creek suspension for years to come!

  • CM
    Cory M.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x55 - Standard - BDD0020
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Tigon - 210/55 - BDD0020

    Had a factory air shock which blew up after 4 months(yes it was “that” shock) I wasn’t going to deal with it so order the tigon with high hopes and it does not disappoint, I cannot describe the night and day feel, this shock is amazing, it eats big hits, is great in tech, the ramp tube is an outstanding feature, the climb switch works very well to firm up LSC. Rode oregon, Nevada, and Arizona so far without issue. I hope it remains reliable, time will tell.

    6’1” 230lbs athletic build, ibis ripmo, 650lb vault linear, 25lb in ramp tube. Thinking of getting another to run on a Santa Cruz. Will be ordering a 600lb spring for when I’m not wearing rain gear and a backpack.

  • KH
    Kevin H.
    Tigon
    Reviewing
    Tigon Tigon - 210x52.5 - Standard - BDD0021
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Tigon - 210/52.5 - BDD0021

    I'm 6ft, 215# fully-knitted, 650# spring, 30% sag, HSC at 25%, LSC and LSR at factory 50%, 20psi in ramp tube. 1st ride on 2021 Specialized Levo Comp 29er...18.6mi with over 3200ft elevation change of everything from flat grassland trails to heavily-rooted mine fields to downhills with 6-8in drops in technical terrain and shock performed much better than my stock air shock. I felt more sure-footed even on the gnarliest of big roots. No detectable bottom-outs, but I didn't do any jumps today. Very pleased with my purchase.

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Coil Sensitivity

Ground hugging, planted feel

Air Support

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Smooth Ride

Coil sprung shocks are noticeably smoother on rough trails

20 – 35% More Progressive

than traditional coil shocks. Resists bottoming

Zero Stiction

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Increased Strength

due to larger diameter damper shaft and bracing provided by RAMP Tube

Twin Tube

damper gives maximum tunability and consistent performance

Hand Built

by riders in Western North Carolina

FROM ROCK GARDENS TO HARD-PACKED JUMP LINES

Tigon combines the ground tracking sensitivity of a coil shock with the mid-stroke and bottom out support of an air shock. Cane Creek’s Engineering team produced the world’s first DB Twin Tube shock that defies traditional shock categories. 

The air-charged RAMP Tube on Tigon allows riders to make quick, easy adjustments to increase liveliness, add support, or conversely, improve the plushness of their ride.

SENSITIVITY OR SUPPORT? CHOOSE BOTH.

Drag

RAMP TUBETECHNOLOGY

WANT MORE SUPPORT? JUST ADD AIR!

Using a basic shock pump, riders can now tune the support of their coil shock by adding pressure to the RAMP Tube. This added air chamber increases the progression of the shock and gives all the mid-stroke and bottom out support that you may want. RAMP Tube makes Tigon capable of providing 20-35% more progression than a typical coil shock. (30psi max)

SUPREME GRIP

WANT MORE SENSITIVITY? TIGON DELIVERS.

The supreme sensitivity of coil is always present, providing the most active suspension possible – no matter the air pressure. If desired, riders can remove air from the RAMP Tube to turn Tigon into a more linear, traditional coil shock to amplify its ground-tracking ability. Encountering steep, technical, and slippery trails? Simply remove the air from the RAMP Tube for a shock setup that stays more planted to the ground.

STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY

BUILT TO LAST

Tigon expands the usable market for coil by providing a more resilient solution for clevis and trunnion mount frames.

The bracing provided by RAMP Tube, paired with an oversized damper shaft relocated to the middle of the shock, adds a significant amount of lateral strength.

“…there’s no other shock on the market that can claim all of the Tigon's selling points. Most importantly, the Tigon is strong enough to withstand clevis shock mounts. Simply put, it's supple, strong, consistent, and resists bottoming.”

– Matt Beer, Pinkbike

Additional Information

Product Specifications

Weight

441g* (210 – without spring, varies by size)

Damping

DB Twin Tube Technology

Adjustments

RAMP Tube, independent high & low-speed compression, low-speed rebound, 2 position Climb Switch

Shaft Diameter

12.7mm (1/2")

Manufacturing

Designed, tested, and hand assembled in Fletcher, NC

Warranty

Limited 2-year warranty

Bike Fitment

   
Make Model Mounting Config. Shock Size Hardware Fit? Notes
Specialized Enduro Trunnion 205 x 60 none Yes
Levo Standard S1: 52.5x210mm, S2-S6: 55x210mm 8 mm ID x 20 mm W (front), No Hardware (rear) Yes
Levo SL 2021-2023 Standard 210x52.5 20x8
Levo SL 2024 Standard S1 210x50, S2-S6: 210x55 Front: 20x8 Rear: No Hardware Yes
Stumpjumper Evo Standard 210 x 55 20 x 8 Yes
Trek Fuel EX Trunnion 185x55 40x8 Yes
Fuel EX-e Trunnion 205x60 40x8 Yes
Slash gen. 6 Standard 230 x 65 54mm x 10mm upper, 20mm x 8mm lower Yes https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/FAQ/Slash-Gen6/
Giant Reign Trunnion 205x62.5 Yes Circumstantially, the 2017 reign may have used a 40x8
Norco Optic (latest gen) Trunnion 185 x 50 30x8 Yes https://thelostco.com/pages/shock-hardware-database
Sight (latest gen) Trunnion 205x60 30x8 Yes
Santa Cruz Bronson Standard 230x60 Front: 30x8 (Standard Bushing), Rear 30x8 (Roller Bearing) Yes
Megatower Standard 230x62.5 Front: 30x8, Rear: 30x8 Yes
Heckler SL Standard 210x55 Front: 30x8, Rear: 30x8 Yes
Hightower (current) Standard 210x55 Front: 30x8, Rear: 30x8 Yes
Transition Sentinel Trunnion 205 x 62.5 25 x 8 Yes
Patrol Trunnion 205 x 60 30x8 Yes
Spire Trunnion 205 x 65 30x8 Yes
Repeater PT Trunnion 205 x 65 30 x 8
Orbea Rise Standard SL: 210 x 50, LT: 210 x 55 None Yes
Rallon '22-'23 Standard 230 x 60 Front: 21.84 x 8  Rear: Use stock hardware Yes
Rallon 2024 Standard 230 x 62.5 Front: 21.84 x 8  Rear: Use stock hardware Yes
Wild Trunnion 205 x 65 None Yes
Kona Process X Trunnion 205x62.5 20x8 Yes https://thelostco.com/pages/shock-hardware-database
Ibis Ripmo Standard 210 x 55 Front: 25x8, Rear: 15x8 Yes
HD6 Standard 230 x 65 Front: 25x8, Rear: 15x8 Yes
Oso Trunnion 205x60 Proprietary (None) Yes
Scott Genius (latest gen) Trunnion 185x55 20x8
Cannondale Jekyl Trunnion 205 x 65 30 x 8 Yes
Habit LT (latest) Standard 210 x 55 20x8 Yes
Yeti SB140 Standard 210x55 Front: 36x8, Rear: Proprietary Yes
SB160 Standard 230x65 Front: 36x8, Rear: Proprietary Yes
Forbidden Dreadnought Trunnion 205 x 60 Rear: 30x8 Yes
Druid V2 Trunnion 185 x 50 Rear: 30x8 Yes
Druid V1 Standard 210x55 Front: 30x8, Rear: 30x8
Deviate Highlander II Standard 210x55 Front: 40x8, Rear Eyelet Bushing Yes https://store.deviatecycles.com/products/shock-bolt-kit?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=602e1e67f&pr_rec_pid=7372263424036&pr_ref_pid=7372263751716&pr_seq=uniform https://store.deviatecycles.com/products/shock-hardware-kit The first link to to a bolt (40x8), but their shock hardware product does not have measurements
Claymore Standard 230x60 Front: 40x8, Rear: Eyelet bushing Yes
Revel Rail 29 Standard 230x60 Front: 22.2x8, Rear: Open Eyelet Yes
Rail 27 Standard 230x65 Front: 22.2x8, Rear: Open Eyelet
Rascal Standard 210x50 Front: 25x8, Rear: 25x8 Yes
Ari La Sal Peak Standard 230x65 30 x 8, front & rear Yes https://aribikes.com/products/fox-mounting-hardware-m8x22-2

This list is not exhaustive, and represents 30 popular bikes that we know Tigon fits. There are many many more bikes out there that are also fit the shock! If you have any question regarding shock fitment or hardware, please contact our support team at 828-641-9560 or support@canecreek.com. We'll help you figure out exactly what you need!