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Gravity-First

DB Kitsuma Air G1

FASTER WITH THE TURN OF A DIAL - $499.99



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

Rear Shock Tuning Guide
Bike Fitment List
Which Shock is Right for Me?

Orders containing suspension are made to order and ship in 7-14 days.

Note: If you do not see a size you need, please visit the 2nd generation Kitsuma Air product page.

All shocks are built to order by hand in our facility in North Carolina, USA.

Shocks are sold without Hardware.

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

Coil Sensitivity

Tool-free, 4-way adjustment

Air Support


3 position Climb Switch: Descend, Climb, Firm  

Smooth Ride

Our largest volume air shock for incredible grip with the greatest tunability 

20 – 35% More Progressive

 

Need help tuning your shock? Visit our Rear Shock Tuning Guide

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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  

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

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"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

Weight

585g (Kitsuma Air 210 length)

Damper

Twin-tube, independent high & low speed compression and rebound circuits. Motorex 4wt damper oil. Largest oil volume of Cane Creek shock line.

Adjustments

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

Shaft Diameter

9.5mm

Max Air Pressure

300 psi

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Bike Fitment

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!

   
Make Model Mounting Config. Shock Size Hardware Notes
Specialized Stumpjumper evo Standard 210×55 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 210×52.5 20×8
Levo SL 2024 Standard S1 210×50, S2-S6: 210×55 Front: 20×8 Rear: No Hardware
Demo 2023 Trunnion 225×75 None
Status 2 Standard 230×62.5 30×8
Trek Fuel EX (Gen 6) Trunnion 185×55 40 x 8 Only needs hardware for lower shock eyelet
Fuel EX-e Trunnion 205×60 40 x 8 Only needs hardware for lower shock eyelet
Slash (Gen 5) Trunnion 230×62.5 40 x 10 Only needs hardware for lower shock eyelet
Slash (Gen 6) Standard 230×65 54mm x 10mm upper, 20mm x 8mm lower
Session Standard 250×72.5 40×8
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 250×75 20×8, 30×10
Giant Reign Trunnion 205×62.5
Glory Trunnion 225×75
Norco Shore/Shore A Trunnion 225×70/225×75 30×10
Sight 2020-2023 Trunnion 185×52.5 10×30
Sight 2024 Trunnion 60×205 8×30
Santa Cruz Megatower ’22 – current Standard 230×62.5 30×8
Bronson ’22 – current Standard 230×60 Front: 30×8 (Standard Bushing), Rear 30×8 (Roller Bearing)
Nomad V6 Standard 230×65 30×8
V10 V8 Standard 250×75 30×8
Transition Spire 2021-current Trunnion 205×65 30×8
Patrol Trunnion 205×60 30×8
Repeater PT Trunnion 205×65 30×8
Sentinel Trunnion 205×62.5 25 x 8
TR-11 Standard 250×75 25×8 top and bottom Lrg & XL ONLY
Kona Process 153 2024 Trunnion 205×57.5 20×8
Process X Trunnion 205×62.5 20×8
Process X DH
Ibis Ripmo V2 Standard 210×55 Front: 25×8, Rear: 15×8
HD6 Standard 230×65 Front: 25×8, Rear: 15×8
Scott Gambler Trunnion 225×75 50×8
GT Fury (current) Trunnion 225×75 30 x 10
Fury (2019-2022) Trunnion 225×75 22.2 x 8
Propain Spindrift Standard 230×65 Top: 20×8 Bottom: 30×8
Yeti SB140 Standard 210×55 Front: 36×8, Rear: Proprietary
SB160 Standard 230×65 Front: 36×8, Rear: Proprietary
SB150 Standard 230×60 8×36
SB165 Standard 230×65 8×36
Forbidden Druid V1 Standard 210×55 Front: 30×8, Rear: 30×8
Druid V2 Trunnion 185×50 Rear: 30×8
Deviate Claymore Standard 230×60 Front: 40×8, Rear: Eyelet bushing
Revel Rail 29 Standard 230×60 Front: 22.2×8, Rear: Open Eyelet
Rail 27 Standard 230×65 Front: 22.2×8, Rear: Open Eyelet
Ari La Sal Peak Standard 230×65 30 x 8, front & rear
Timp Peak Standard 230×65
Superior Peak Standard 250×75
 

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Nolan K.
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Best air shock on the market. On my Yeti SB150, much better feeling than the stock fox shock.

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Ben T.
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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.

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

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