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Notice: Kitsuma Coil is out of stock until early 2024.
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:
Get 20% off when you buy our MTB Package.
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:
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.
| 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 |
Our newest shock, Tigon, is ideal for the Turbo levo since it has both a larger 12.5mm damper shaft making the shock very robust when used with clevis mount bikes, and the RAMP tube offers tuneable air support as well. We tested this shock on Turbo Levos during development and it works amazing... https://canecreek.com/product/tigon/
You can use either Kitsuma Coil, or, our brand new Tigon shock that features our patent pending RAMP tube. This would be a great option for your Wild. Or a Kitsuma Coil with a progressive spring. Either way, you need a 205/65 sized shock and a spring rate of 500lb for Linear VALT, and the 500-610lb for Progressive. You do not need the Progressive VALT spring if choosing the Tigon shock.
Which "Evo" model do you have? Epic? Stumpjumper? Specialized offers the "Evo" options in a few different models. Email Support@canecreek.com with you exact make/model/year of bicycle and we can help you find the correct spring rate.
You will need a 500lb spring and we recommend using our Progressive VALT 500-610lb. Part number: AAD2427
No, the Kitsuma Coil can contact the frame under hard side loading, and, Santa Cruz does not recommend using Coil shocks on the Hightower.
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Verified OwnerChanged my enduro completely for the better. First ride set new downhill personal records and not even trying.
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Absolutely game changing. I upgraded from a Fox Float X performance and I could instantly feel an improvement in control and numb absorption, especially at high speeds and on extended runs. I originally wanted the progressive spring but due to back orders, I went with the linear and honestly, I don’t think I’d want a progressive spring. The shock is super tuneable but just doing a couple of hours of research gave me the basic understanding to take advantage of it. Even climbing the shock is amazing with the climb switch.
Verified Ownerkiller shock super easy to use and looks rad! only problem is I want one for my downhill bike now!
Verified review - view original
Absolutely game changing. I upgraded from a Fox Float X performance and I could instantly feel an improvement in control and numb absorption, especially at high speeds and on extended runs. I originally wanted the progressive spring but due to back orders, I went with the linear and honestly, I don’t think I’d want a progressive spring. The shock is super tuneable but just doing a couple of hours of research gave me the basic understanding to take advantage of it. Even climbing the shock is amazing with the climb switch.