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Kitsuma Coil
Kitsuma Coil
Kitsuma turns your bike into a downhill bike. It hugs the ground on the roughest and steepest trails. It gives you maximum grip, a planted feel, and allows you to go faster thanks to a more personalized tune. It’s the only 4-way adjustable shock that’s tunable by hand – making it easier to move through the setup process and get back to ripping down the trail faster than before.
This second generation Kitsuma shock has updates that make it easier to tune and more reliable than ever.
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.
In-stock items typically ship in 2-3 business days
30-Day returns
Free shipping on orders $99+
Here's how it feels
Extra Confidence at Speed
Composed on rough, chunky trails
Consistent and predictable
Mutes big hits and impacts
Comes alive when going fast
Predictable when taking off or landing jumps/drops
Insane grip – sticks to the ground
Easy to tune
"Kitsuma makes my bike feel like a downhill bike"
-Olivier G., Real Kitsuma rider
SETUP MADE EASY
Tired of getting bucked over the bars, or feeling your shock skitter and break traction when the trail gets rough? Getting the best out of any shock requires some amount of tuning, and with Kitsuma, that tuning is made easier and more immediate with the aid of oversized dials on all 4 damper adjustments. Each dial offers a large range of adjustment contained in a single, 360* turn with marks to denote each position of the adjuster. Reading your shock settings is now as easy as reading the time on a clock.
No hunting for tools, and no ‘counting clicks’ to see where you are.
Less time tuning – more time riding.
CLIMB SWITCH
OPEN, CLIMB, LOCK
Our patented Climb Switch technology controls both compression and rebound movement at the same time, effectively eliminating pedal bob. It shores up the shock from both “ends”, instead of just one – but still leaves just enough freedom for the shock to move over significant bumps in the trail. This means that you’ll feel supported and efficient, while still having access to crucial traction when you need it.
The Kitsuma Climb Switch has an additional position that locks out the shock entirely for long, self-shuttled climbing days or paved rides to the trail head. It’s the best-pedaling gravity shock out there.
WHAT'S NEW WITH KITSUMA G2?
- Single-turn dials on all adjustments with laser-etched marks for easier, more intuitive tuning.
- Easy-turn dials feature machined grooves for precise feel
- Greater control on big hits, hard compressions, take offs & landings
- More plush on abrupt impacts and chunky trails
- Updated valve seats and damper tube material for greater reliability
- Updated, modern graphics
AIR OR COIL?
Air Spring Benefits
- Less weight
- Easily adjustable with a shock pump
- Tunable progression (ability to control bottom out resistance and add more ‘pop’)
- Better for heavier riders
Coil Spring Benefits
- Maximum sensitivity & planted feel = GRIP
- Most consistent and predictable on long, rough descents
- Buttery smooth
- Spring Rate = set & forget
Additional Information
Product Specifications
Black or Silver (limited quantities)
Standard mount: 210, 230, 250 in various stroke lengths, Trunnion mount: 185, 205, 225 in various stroke lengths
Twin-tube, independent high & low speed compression and rebound circuits. Motorex 4wt damper oil. Largest oil volume of Cane Creek shock line.
High speed compression, low speed compression, high speed rebound, low speed rebound. Kitsuma Air uses easy, tool-free volume reduction to increase progression
High speed compression, low speed compression, high speed rebound, low speed rebound. Kitsuma Air uses easy, tool-free volume reduction to increase progression
9.5mm, solid steel
+/- 585g (Air) +/- 417g (Coil w/o spring) *varies by size
Hand-built and individually dyno tested in Fletcher, NC, USA
2 years
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!
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