[Closed] CCDB Inline

I had to really pump the front to make sure I didn't nose dive every landing as the back was just popping off things. 

Rebound damping on the ccdb inline set too fast?

Nukeproof Mega? Which model? Got a 2012 with new Pikes and been eyeing the inline up since the air can is scored on my RT3.

I'm absolutely happy with the rebound damping, i'm just so used to the treacle rebound of the RT3. The first few jumps were a bit sketchy then 'Wahooooooo!!!!!'

I was laughing like a loon

Oh, and yes, it's a 2012 Mega, I can't recommend it enough.

Damn you, damn you....I already spent most of last week staring at tftuned website willing myself not to buy one!!!

I'd apologise but I'm actually doing you a favour. Buy one, now!

The fact TF will set it all up for you, to within 1-2 clicks of where you'll probably want it is a massive bonus

Crafty edit - Thank you to TF tuned for the setup

Our pleasure 😀

I have the piggyback version and it's brilliant! I might speed the HSR up again - I added some more damping to calm the bike down on the big tables at BPW but I could do with some more pop for the lower speed doubles around here...

Yup, thanks to TFT for the fast turn around 🙂
Mine's fitted, just need to get out and ride it now.

My word, that works well! 8)

Just went out for a blast on my local loop that incorporates very steep & loose uphills, gravelly downs, a couple of boardwalk sections, steps, woody singletrack and a jumpy downhill track.

The climb switch seems to be a form of witchcraft! You can still see it moving, and when left on for a downhill you get full travel, but it's turned my BB pivoted bike into something you can happily mash the pedals on uphill without wallowing around like a jelly on springs. The CS is adjustable in its range, not just on/off. So you can fiddle with how you want it on flat for example.

Turned on for the downs, the shock seems to feel a lot 'plusher' than the X-fusion it replaced. Felt very smooth over chattery roots and large gravel/rocks. The set-up by TF Tuned seems spot on so far, but I added an extra 10psi, as it felt a bit soft on the first downhill.

In a very scientific comparison, I looked at my times on Strava, and on one downhill/singletrack section of about 5 mins in length I equalled my best time, even having to stop for a dog walker. On a jumpy downhill trail I bettered my previous best time by over 15 seconds (1.35 down to 1.19!).

Only time will tell, but so far it seems to be working great 😀

Are all sizes now in stock? Pre-ordered one but no news yet 🙁

you're all bad influences, mine arrives tomorrow!

Good to hear some positive real world experiences at last. Ive had one on order as part of a frame and fork package for a while. Looking forward to it now!

Are all sizes now in stock? Pre-ordered one but no news yet

No. DBinlines are shipping in 'size batches' 200x57s were the first to arrive, nearly all sold now from our first drop. Other size batches are to follow over the next couple of weeks - as soon as we know which sizes are next we'll let you know.

HTHs 🙂

Yippee 🙂

Phew, I was lucky then!

Ok so a bit more of an update on the climb switch. I'm renaming it to the 'bloody stupid switch' I turn it on and just go and do bloody stupid things 😀

Just for giggles I took the Mega round Clayton Vale. It's twisty, really pumpy and nothing gnar at all, serious hardtail territory. I left the CS on the whole time and it was an absolute blast. Nearly ended up in the bushes off every hip 😀

I love this thing!

My climb switch must be knackered. At the bottom of hill flipped on the CS...nothing the bike never moved at all. 😉

Very good shock tho

I fancy one for the 66, sounds perfect.

Waiting on mine in 190x50 flavour. Any update on when I may receive it, tf tuned?

Do it Greg!!

Yes, update please tf...as I go holiday next week!

Anyone know if these will fit on a v3 meta am?

Don't suppose anyone has seen one of these on a liteville 301?

obi****enobi - Member

Waiting on mine in 190x50 flavour. Any update on when I may receive it, tf tuned?

Me too, second half of this month as a realistic date I got told when I enquired. pissing with rain anyway so not really a big deal to get it any sooner.

Hi Guys,

Sorry you are still waiting. Last update to us was second half of August. If you are getting desperate for any reason then please call us so we know when your crucial dates are.

Cheers.

If these are shipping why no decent online reviews (as opposed to first rides back in May ) ?

pinkbike wrote a page on it - however, normally for a decent review you'll want them to have spent a decent amount of time on the shock.

Can someone please tell me this is pants and will do my Spider Comp no good at all... pretty please.

It's gonna cost me an arm n a leg otherwise!!!

They are ace and will turn the gnarr up to 11 on your enduro steed. FACT!
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They are actually very nice. Best build quality I've seen on a shock, and so far the ride of my Bolt has been transformed. Not in a massive way really, but in a subtle 'ah, that's what it needed' kind of way.
The CS switch works exceedingly well - a much better concept than the all or nothing lockout on my old shock.

anyone heard anything about 165x38 availability?

cheers

maybe try contacting tftuned for an answer

So, I reckon I may get 150 for a 6 month old Fox CTD, so is the inline 200 quids worth better?

Hmm, do I put one on my Tallboy Ltc?

My 190x50 will arrive tomorrow...yippee 🙂

Thanks Tf!!

I have the normal dbair cs, im not 100% sold on the climb switch.

It makes a lot of sense climbing, doesn't make sense if you want a bit more efficiency on tamer stuff, ie the slowed down rebound removes some of the pop, it also upsets manuals too for some reason.

Swings and roundabouts though isn't it.

deanfbm - Member
I have the normal dbair cs, im not 100% sold on the climb switch.

It makes a lot of sense climbing, doesn't make sense if you want a bit more efficiency on tamer stuff, ie the slowed down rebound removes some of the pop, it also upsets manuals too for some reason.

Swings and roundabouts though isn't it.

Think your clue is in the name there

I had to get a new shock, a couple of months before the DBinline was released, so I got the DB air CS.
I think the climb switch works really well. Really notice its effect on the bike (mega 2012)

The inline does seem like a great shock, but the piggyback version looks dead manly so I'm happy not to have waited. 😉

Be interesting to read some longer term reviews on the inline after the initial purchasers have had them for a while.

Shouldn't be too long now, TF show the 190x50 in stock

First ride out on my Inline today and it pounds the old Float CTD Factory into the ground. Suck a lovely shock with a great controlled feel to it.

^^^ sounds quite sexual Rick?! Lol 😉

Suck LOL Such even!

How much are they in the states ?,I'm
Goin at the weekend !..

£260ish.

kayak23 - Member

The inline does seem like a great shock, but the piggyback version looks dead manly so I'm happy not to have waited

Have to be honest, this is what puts me off. The CCDB Air looks badass, the Inline looks ridiculous. I think I'd have ordered one already, otherwise.

Early puff pieces suggested the "head" was rotatable, so instead of having the controls sticking out the side like prince charles' ears, you could have it all nicely turned to one side. Better access for the CS lever too. Anyone know if that made it into the real world?

Any other 'big lads' get a call from TF suggesting that this shock won't work for them? I did, apparently the rebound damping isn't up to the job above about 180 PSI. At 16 stone and normally running 220 PSI in my Float CTD I was advised to cancel my order - which I did. Disappointed, especially hearing all this good feedback.

I was advised this too. I weigh 85kgs and was told that 80kgs was the cut off that they would happily sell an inline. Changed order to ccdb air.

^^^ didn't know about the 80kg thing...best not be putting too much weight on then!

Was thinking of ccdb air cs...but thought it was a bit overkill on 130mm bandit. Plus its £100 cheaper.

ha I'm 80kg that kinda worries me.

I had the phone call last week (I'm about 85kg) and I was grateful for not being sold something that might not be suitable.
I sourced a used CTD Kashima shock and i'll be getting this Pushed instead.

The ccdba cs is great. You bigger gentlemen should consider that.

I was advised this too. I weigh 85kgs and was told that 80kgs was the cut off that they would happily sell an inline. Changed order to ccdb air

Oh ffs, good price too grrr.

Well if anyone finds themselves with a 200x57 they're too heavy for... 😉

(that is really pretty low isn't it, kind of shocked at that)

80k? I'll need to cut a bloody leg off!. 😳

About 5 rides or so into mine and it really is a fab shock that walks all over the stock CTD that came on my bronson. Fast descents on my regular loop before that felt like it was really at edge of fox's control just feels so controlled now. Really smooths everything out but not in a numb way, great traction as well over some lumpy across ways trails that we ride. My only issue with it that tftuned say is normal is an initial lump you can feel in the shock. Apparently all cane creeks do it yet the OH has the db air cs and you cant feel it at all! Might consider sending it back if it plagues me but as I cant feel it when i ride and can only feel it when settling into the sag I may just ignore it and follow their advice.

I rang this morning to check availability - all I was asked was the psi of my existing shock. I might have to give them a ring back.

Hmmm, I weigh around 85kg but only run around 160psi in my shock, might have to give tf a call

TF Tuned were very helpful on the phone. If you have any doubts about the suitability of the shock just give them a call for some expert advice!

It's the PSI you normally run that is the problem. Anything around or over 200psi and it's not currently going to work. I weigh over 80kg but only run 170 in my current Monach and have been told this is fine. Should receive it tomorrow 🙂

Juat off the phone about mine - only run 150 psi in my monarch plus, so with my weight and bike it should be fine. shock will be arriving tomorrow and I bet it will come when I go to get the kids at school lol

Stop posting all this praise, I must resist 😀

Hi Guys,

Just to give you an update on the DBinlines. We have more sizes in stock now (216x63, 200x57, 200x50 & 190x50. They are a great looking shock and having prepped and sent out over 30 units (including lots of local riding on our in-house demo shock!) we can safely say that Cane Creek have produced another great piece of suspension at a really competitive price point for the trail/ enduro market.

Those of you that have spoken to us about your orders will be aware that certain combinations of rider weight/ suspension design requiring air pressures over 200psi do not allow the high speed rebound damping to work as effectively as we would like it to. If you currently run around 200psi in your shock then you may fall into this category.

We’ve spoken to the technical guys at Cane Creek and they are in the process of sending us some additional parts which will allow us improve the tune of the DBinlines at higher pressures. In the meantime if you have questions about an existing order, or want some advice as you are thinking about ordering an Inline, then please do call us.

Cheers TFT

@Northwind

Early puff pieces suggested the "head" was rotatable, so instead of having the controls sticking out the side like prince charles' ears, you could have it all nicely turned to one side. Better access for the CS lever too. Anyone know if that made it into the real world?

I seem to remember that this was touted as an option for OEM shocks to provide better accessibility but after market shocks would be fixed in the normal position. Neither version could be moved from its factory set position. I also think that the OEM versions could have the CS tuned to different levels depending on he bike but again after market would be whatever the factory tune was. But this is from memory so may not be entirely correct.

Ah, that rings some bells Shackleton. Shame, it'd work better in my bike at rightangles I think. Cheers!

Weighing 100kg kitted up counts me out on the dB inline then? Was going to get a rockshox rc3 plus debonair.. But no stock.. Looks like its the CCDB air CS. Only thing I don't like is the weight..

Shame as I thought the dB inline would have solved that minor issue.

Weighing 100kg kitted up counts me out on the dB inline then? Was going to get a rockshox rc3 plus debonair.. But no stock.. Looks like its the CCDB air CS. Only thing I don't like is the weight..

Shame as I thought the dB inline would have solved that minor issue.

I think the answers are above, it depends on what pressure you run in your shock.

LeeW

My CTD on my anthem from tftuned is running 250psi..

For my new orange build I don't know what pressure I'll be running the shock at.. Its not been ridden yet.

TF may not thank me for posting this but I spoke to them earlier, not going to say who to. Guy reckoned that the inline would be subject to some significant revisions and that he wasn't convinced by it yet, he thought the fact that it can't cope with higher pressures indicates that it hasn't had enough testing. He recommended waiting for gen 2 and that I would be better off having my 2012 adaptive logic rp23 pushed with boost valve removed. Think I'm going to wait and consider my options for a bit.

Is there a similar limitation on the normal dbair? Obviously not as low as 200psi, but 250 for example?

3 years in the making and not enough testing?

I'm only going on what he said but the fact that the damping can't cope with high pressures seems a bit telling. Or maybe they know they'll sell as many as they can get in at the moment and are trying to steer some people to other profit makers, higher margin on a push tune perhaps? Hard to know but the guy seemed genuine, obviously a keen rider.

80kg weight limit is really low - I'm 6'5" but skinny as hell but over 80 kg in kit with camelbak

Ordered one earlier (typical!), over 80kilos but shock runs lower than 200psi so we will see. Bit of beta testing never did anyone any harm...

Expect the 'it's blown up and taken the nursery school/village hall/local creche with it' story next week/month 🙂

bit worrying as I have a frame set on order with this shock supplied by the manufacturer I think. I'm just over this weight and whilst I run a rp23 at 160psi now that's irrelevant as sag will need to be set relevant to this frame and this shock. So who knows what pressure I'll need until it arrives.

I've not seen any such reports on mtbr or any other yankie sites and they've been shipping DBinlines a while and dare I say will probably have their fair share of larger bikers?

Also what about manufacturers speccing them on bikes, Canyon, Specialized etc. Would they move to Cane Creek shocks if they thought they had a pup on there hands?

TBH it could easily be TF's high standards- let's be honest, tons of people will sling an expensive shock on and never even really bother to set it up right, let alone worry about whether the damping works well for their weight.

Not enough rebound damping is a pretty vicious vice for a rear shock to posess though - in terms of being launched over the bars potential!

mine arrived - drive way test after setting sag is significantly smoother than the monarch plus that was on it before. will have to wait to test it later tonight.

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@poah- I wonder, could you do me a wee favour and measure the width of the head (controls end) please? This is stage 3 of "failing to talk myself out of it"

blacka01 - Member

Not enough rebound damping is a pretty vicious vice for a rear shock to posess though - in terms of being launched over the bars potential!

True that... I got the impression it just performs badly, rather than lacking damping?

@poah- I wonder, could you do me a wee favour and measure the width of the head (controls end) please? This is stage 3 of "failing to talk myself out of it"

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Just away home from work to open mine and fit it. Apparently the wife say "it came in a cool parcel." No idea what that means?!