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DB Kitsuma G1 Air

Sale price$499.99

Faster with The Turn of a Dial

DB Kitsuma G1 Air

Faster with The Turn of a Dial

Sale price$499.99
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
7 Reviews

Kitsuma is a strong, gravity-first shock that allows you to go faster thanks to a more personalized tune. With a high-volume air spring and the most damper oil of our entire shock family, it offers amazing downhill performance, while still giving you the easy setup and tunable support of an air shock.

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
  • Our largest volume air shock for incredible grip with the greatest tunability
  • Larger diameter damper shaft, more bushing overlap, and redesigned oil seal head for greater durability
  • Need help tuning your shock? Visit our Rear Shock Tuning Guide
Size: DB Kitsuma Air - 210 x 47.5 - Standard - BCD0001

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REVIEWS

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5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 7 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 7 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
7 reviews
  • KH
    Kevin H.
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air DB Kitsuma Air - 210x55 - Standard - BCD0004
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    5 Stars

    The progressive support is top notch. This shock added so much small bump compliance will still maintainting a lively, yet stable feel to the entire bike's suspension.

  • BT
    Ben T.
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air DB Kitsuma Air - 210x55 - Standard - BCD0004
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 months ago
    DB Kitsuma Air - 210 x 55 - BCD0004

    Such a huge improvement to the stock shock on a Stumpy EVO. Finally feels like it has both mid travel support and bottom up support. Adjustments are super easy and each feels like it actually adjusts something you can feel. Super easy to setup and customer service was great when I needed to ask a dumb question. I shouldn't have waited so long to get one of these.

  • D
    Dominic
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air DB Kitsuma Air - 210x52.5 - Standard - BCD0003
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 months ago
    DB Kitsuma Air - 210 x 52.5 - BCD0003

    Awesome just like the cool version. Although I did have to clock the air valve to the correct position for frame clearance.

  • DD
    Dave D.
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air DB Kitsuma Air - 205x62.5 - Trunnion - BCD0019
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10 months ago
    DB Kitsuma Air Trunnion - 205 x 62.5 - BCD0019

    Amazing shock, super easy to dial in to my preferences

  • J
    Jason
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air
    Reviewing
    DB Kitsuma G1 Air DB Kitsuma Air - 230x65 - Standard - BCD0008
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    DB Kitsuma Air - 230 x 65 - BCD0008

    Great Shock, installed on a decoy mx in place of the factory fox coil over shock. Love the easy adjustability and 3 pos. Climb switch.

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UNDERSTAND YOUR SUSPENSION


With oversized dials that are easy to adjust by hand, we’ve taken the hesitation away from experimenting with your shock settings. On-trail adjustments are now more intuitive and easier to visualize so you can get back to ripping and spend less time counting ‘clicks.’

High-speed Compression – For the big hits 

Low-speed Compression – For pedal platform

High-speed Rebound – For stability

Low-speed Rebound – For sensitivity 

Go Faster by Mastering Them All  

"The Kitsuma does a great job of muting bigger hits, especially on high speed, chunky terrain, and it offers a wide array of effective adjustments that are easy to access. For constant tinkerers, having all of those potential settings at their fingertips is going to be a big plus."

– Mike Kazimer, Pinkbike
2021 Suspension Product of the Year Nominee

CLIMB SWITCH

3 POSITION


DESCEND. CLIMB. FIRM. – The 3-position Climb Switch makes Kitsuma ready for every situation with the turn of a switch – including an all new “Firm” mode that’s so solid, you may forget you’re on your long travel bike.

1. Fully open for flat-out, rowdy descending

2. Our patented “CS” mode which provides a stable platform to maximize pedal efficiency and traction when climbing over technical terrain

3. Ultra-firm mode for pedaling over long stretches of pavement or gravel on your way to the trail

Additional Information

Product Specifications

Weight

585g (Kitsuma Air 210 length)

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

Max Air Pressure

300 psi

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!