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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
10 Reviews
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 10 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 10 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
10 reviews
  • SD
    Shawn D.
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 250 x 70 - Standard - BCD0060
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8 months ago
    DB Kitsuma Coil - 250 x 70 - BCD0060

    Currently have this shock mounted to a mk2 Capra, originally back in 2021 my considerations for a coil shock were to have lockout, LSC/LSR and HSC adjustment and come in DH shock sizing(Surprisingly hard combo to find at the time), after doing research I had originally settled on a rockshox super deluxe coil ult, however they were in very short supply in the peak of covid and eventually stumbled upon the kitsuma coil, not only did it check all my boxes it exceeded what I wanted with HSR adjustment and beating the rockshox in price by a decent margin, not only that cane creek was able to provide the shock on back order in a reasonable amount of time. On the bike I have it paired with a 570-630lb(I weigh 220lbs) sprindex coil spring and is dialed to a perfect 27% sag with all my kit on, this combo has been one of the most tunable setups and all the adjustment is external, the performance out of this shock is phenomenal, only good things to say when it comes to comments out on the trails, my only gripe if you can even call it that is the HSR and HSC adjustment could be just a tiny bit more clicky and positive but it is largely a non issue.

  • DP
    Dominic P.
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - Standard - BCD0058
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - BCD0058

    Shock works awesome. Great support on big hits and great small bump sensitivity.

  • Z
    Zemmy
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - Standard - BCD0058
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - BCD0058

    Changed my enduro completely for the better. First ride set new downhill personal records and not even trying.

  • JS
    james s.
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 185 x 55 - Trunnion - BCD0066
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    DB Kitsuma Coil Trunnion - 185 x 55 - BCD0066

    killer shock super easy to use and looks rad! only problem is I want one for my downhill bike now!

  • NK
    Nolan K.
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 60 - Standard - BCD0056
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 60 - BCD0056

    Best coil shock I've ever ridden! Playful, yet planted on fast rocky sections. Running it on Yeti sb150 and really changes the way the bike feels.

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DB Kitsuma G1 Coil

Sale price$449.99

Faster with The Turn of a Dial

DB Kitsuma G1 Coil

Faster with The Turn of a Dial

Sale price$449.99
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
10 Reviews

Kitsuma is a strong, gravity-first shock that allows you to go faster thanks to a more personalized tune. With the increased ground-tracking sensitivity of a coil spring and the most damper oil of our entire shock family, it offers amazing downhill performance and maximum possible grip. 

Kitsuma’s defining feature is its tool-free, 4-way damper controls. Easily adjusted by hand and offering a visual indication of your settings, Kitsuma encourages you to develop your own custom, pro-level tune – all in the name of supporting you getting down the hill faster and with more control than before.  

Kitsuma favors descending but it’s not afraid to climb, with a rock-solid firm setting, it’s a gravity-first shock that wants to be pedaled to the top of the mountain for another run down. 

Highlights: 

  • Tool-free, 4 way adjustment  
  • 3 position Climb Switch: Descend, Climb, Firm 
  • Coil spring gives greater sensitivity and smoother, ground-hugging feel 
  • Larger diameter damper shaft, more bushing overlap, and redesigned oil seal head for greater durability 
  • Progressive bottom out bumper for greater end-stroke support

Rear Shock Tuning Guide
Which VALT Spring do I need?
Which Shock is Right for Me?

Orders containing suspension are made to order and ship in 5-10 days.

All shocks are built to order by hand in our facility in North Carolina, USA. For estimated build times see below:

  • Standard Mount & Trunnion Mount Kitsuma Coil shocks will ship within 7-10 business days.

Not sure what spring you need? Check out our article Everything You Need To Know About Coil Springs

Coil shocks are sold without Spring or Hardware.

All shock returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee.

    Size: DB Kitsuma Coil - 185 x 52.5 - Trunnion - BCD0065

    Size

    - Sale price$449.99

    Suspension is built to order, ships in 5-10 days.

    30-Day returns

    Free shipping on orders $99+

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    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
    Based on 10 reviews
    Total 5 star reviews: 10 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
    10 reviews
    • SD
      Shawn D.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 250 x 70 - Standard - BCD0060
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      8 months ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 250 x 70 - BCD0060

      Currently have this shock mounted to a mk2 Capra, originally back in 2021 my considerations for a coil shock were to have lockout, LSC/LSR and HSC adjustment and come in DH shock sizing(Surprisingly hard combo to find at the time), after doing research I had originally settled on a rockshox super deluxe coil ult, however they were in very short supply in the peak of covid and eventually stumbled upon the kitsuma coil, not only did it check all my boxes it exceeded what I wanted with HSR adjustment and beating the rockshox in price by a decent margin, not only that cane creek was able to provide the shock on back order in a reasonable amount of time. On the bike I have it paired with a 570-630lb(I weigh 220lbs) sprindex coil spring and is dialed to a perfect 27% sag with all my kit on, this combo has been one of the most tunable setups and all the adjustment is external, the performance out of this shock is phenomenal, only good things to say when it comes to comments out on the trails, my only gripe if you can even call it that is the HSR and HSC adjustment could be just a tiny bit more clicky and positive but it is largely a non issue.

    • DP
      Dominic P.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - Standard - BCD0058
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      10 months ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - BCD0058

      Shock works awesome. Great support on big hits and great small bump sensitivity.

    • Z
      Zemmy
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - Standard - BCD0058
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - BCD0058

      Changed my enduro completely for the better. First ride set new downhill personal records and not even trying.

    • JS
      james s.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 185 x 55 - Trunnion - BCD0066
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil Trunnion - 185 x 55 - BCD0066

      killer shock super easy to use and looks rad! only problem is I want one for my downhill bike now!

    • NK
      Nolan K.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 60 - Standard - BCD0056
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 60 - BCD0056

      Best coil shock I've ever ridden! Playful, yet planted on fast rocky sections. Running it on Yeti sb150 and really changes the way the bike feels.

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    5.0
    Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
    Based on 10 reviews
    Total 5 star reviews: 10 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
    10 reviews
    • SD
      Shawn D.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 250 x 70 - Standard - BCD0060
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      8 months ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 250 x 70 - BCD0060

      Currently have this shock mounted to a mk2 Capra, originally back in 2021 my considerations for a coil shock were to have lockout, LSC/LSR and HSC adjustment and come in DH shock sizing(Surprisingly hard combo to find at the time), after doing research I had originally settled on a rockshox super deluxe coil ult, however they were in very short supply in the peak of covid and eventually stumbled upon the kitsuma coil, not only did it check all my boxes it exceeded what I wanted with HSR adjustment and beating the rockshox in price by a decent margin, not only that cane creek was able to provide the shock on back order in a reasonable amount of time. On the bike I have it paired with a 570-630lb(I weigh 220lbs) sprindex coil spring and is dialed to a perfect 27% sag with all my kit on, this combo has been one of the most tunable setups and all the adjustment is external, the performance out of this shock is phenomenal, only good things to say when it comes to comments out on the trails, my only gripe if you can even call it that is the HSR and HSC adjustment could be just a tiny bit more clicky and positive but it is largely a non issue.

    • DP
      Dominic P.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - Standard - BCD0058
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      10 months ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - BCD0058

      Shock works awesome. Great support on big hits and great small bump sensitivity.

    • Z
      Zemmy
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - Standard - BCD0058
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 65 - BCD0058

      Changed my enduro completely for the better. First ride set new downhill personal records and not even trying.

    • JS
      james s.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 185 x 55 - Trunnion - BCD0066
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil Trunnion - 185 x 55 - BCD0066

      killer shock super easy to use and looks rad! only problem is I want one for my downhill bike now!

    • NK
      Nolan K.
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil
      Reviewing
      DB Kitsuma G1 Coil DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 60 - Standard - BCD0056
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 year ago
      DB Kitsuma Coil - 230 x 60 - BCD0056

      Best coil shock I've ever ridden! Playful, yet planted on fast rocky sections. Running it on Yeti sb150 and really changes the way the bike feels.

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    Additional Information

    Product Specifications

    Weight

    468g (DB Coil 210mm w/o spring)

    Damper

    Twin Tube independent compression and rebound  damping circuits.  Motorex 4wt Damper Oil.

    Adjustments

    High speed compression, Low speed compression, High speed rebound, Low speed rebound

    Shaft Diameter

    9.5mm

    Bike Fitment

     
    Make Model Mounting Config. Shock Size Hardware Notes
    Specialized Stumpjumper evo Standard 210x55 20 x 8 Only needs hardware for forward shock eyelet
    Levo Standard S1: 52.5x210mm, S2-S6: 55x210mm 8 mm ID x 20 mm W (front), No Hardware (rear)
    Enduro Trunnion 205 x 60 none
    Levo SL 2021-2023 Standard 210x52.5 20x8
    Levo SL 2024 Standard S1 210x50, S2-S6: 210x55 Front: 20x8 Rear: No Hardware
    Demo 2023 Trunnion 225x75 None
    Status 2 Standard 230x62.5 30x8
    Trek Fuel EX (Gen 6) Trunnion 185x55 40 x 8 Only needs hardware for lower shock eyelet
    Fuel EX-e Trunnion 205x60 40 x 8 Only needs hardware for lower shock eyelet
    Slash (Gen 5) Trunnion 230x62.5 40 x 10 Only needs hardware for lower shock eyelet
    Slash (Gen 6) Standard 230x65 54mm x 10mm upper, 20mm x 8mm lower
    Session Standard 250x72.5 40x8
    Pivot Firebird (current) Trunnion 205 x 65 30 x 8
    Switchblade (current) Trunnion 185 x 55 30 x 8
    Pheonix Standard 250 x 70 Front: 22 x 8  Rear: use stock hardware
    Cannondale Jekyl Trunnion 205 x 65 30 x 8
    Commencal Supreme Standard 250x75 20x8, 30x10
    Giant Reign Trunnion 205x62.5
    Glory Trunnion 225x75
    Norco Shore/Shore A Trunnion 225x70/225x75 30x10
    Sight 2020-2023 Trunnion 185x52.5 10x30
    Sight 2024 Trunnion 60x205 8x30
    Santa Cruz Megatower '22 - current Standard 230x62.5 30x8
    Bronson '22 - current Standard 230x60 Front: 30x8 (Standard Bushing), Rear 30x8 (Roller Bearing)
    Nomad V6 Standard 230x65 30x8
    V10 V8 Standard 250x75 30x8
    Transition Spire 2021-current Trunnion 205x65 30x8
    Patrol Trunnion 205x60 30x8
    Repeater PT Trunnion 205x65 30x8
    Sentinel Trunnion 205x62.5 25 x 8
    TR-11 Standard 250x75 25x8 top and bottom Lrg & XL ONLY
    Kona Process 153 2024 Trunnion 205x57.5 20x8
    Process X Trunnion 205x62.5 20x8
    Process X DH
    Ibis Ripmo V2 Standard 210x55 Front: 25x8, Rear: 15x8
    HD6 Standard 230x65 Front: 25x8, Rear: 15x8
    Scott Gambler Trunnion 225x75 50x8
    GT Fury (current) Trunnion 225x75 30 x 10
    Fury (2019-2022) Trunnion 225x75 22.2 x 8
    Propain Spindrift Standard 230x65 Top: 20x8 Bottom: 30x8
    Yeti SB140 Standard 210x55 Front: 36x8, Rear: Proprietary
    SB160 Standard 230x65 Front: 36x8, Rear: Proprietary
    SB150 Standard 230x60 8x36
    SB165 Standard 230x65 8x36
    Forbidden Druid V1 Standard 210x55 Front: 30x8, Rear: 30x8
    Druid V2 Trunnion 185x50 Rear: 30x8
    Deviate Claymore Standard 230x60 Front: 40x8, Rear: Eyelet bushing
    Revel Rail 29 Standard 230x60 Front: 22.2x8, Rear: Open Eyelet
    Rail 27 Standard 230x65 Front: 22.2x8, Rear: Open Eyelet
    Ari La Sal Peak Standard 230x65 30 x 8, front & rear
    Timp Peak Standard 230x65
    Superior Peak Standard 250x75

    This list is not exhaustive, and represents 52 popular bikes that we know Kitsuma 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!