If we had to pick a shock that deserves more love and recognition than it gets, then it would have to be DVO’s hyper-adjustable but also user-friendly and impressively good value DVO Topaz Air. This is done with the provided air volume bands that come with your DVO Topaz. I have a 1988 Nissan Pickup with a 2.4 motor. I'm about 170 - Fewer increments would also be welcome in the OTT department. In fact, a good amount of it was done properly. The DVO Topaz allows you to tune the volume in both the positive and negative side of the air canister. I bled the brakes three or four times with no affect. Save Share. I ride a 2017 Trek Remedy pretty aggressively. A wise and benevolent ruler, Leon does what is needed to save innocents. It will be paired with a DVO Topaz T3 air shock in the back, so the combo should feel pretty balanced … I just installed one since it was working nicely on my Rune. The service I have received from S4 and DVO is exemplary and the fork is backed with a 2-year warranty, so it feels like I’m in good hands. New front lines, pads, rotors, rear shoes, rear cylinders, drums, springs, adjusters, and levers have all been changed. The two bikes of interest are a Focus Sam and a SC Nomad 3. Please follow proper reddiquette, and if you haven't already, take a moment to read our wiki page and learn a bit about the site's history.. I would guess add some air and remove some bladder pressure. It doesn’t sound like all the “best practices” were used but I don’t see anything that stands out as wrong either. I was leaning towards the 36 because of it's reputation, but if what you say about this fork being like a fork that does fork things, then I'm intrigued. DVO Introduces New Single Crown, Dual Crown and Air Shock 1. We are a cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related. Reduce heat to low, stir pecans into the cream mixture, and simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes; pour over bread pudding to serve. With regards to pricing, complete Ripmo AF builds will start at $2,999 and riders will also have the option to go frame only with the DVO Topaz inline shock for $1,799 or $1,899 with the DVO JadeX upgrade. ... New for 2018, DVO is introducing the Opal; an inline air shock that features the same air can and similar tuning to the DVO Topaz. Recipe formatted with the Cook'n Recipe Software from DVO Enterprises. I have a few 27.5 enduro bikes and have a variety of suspension packages to put on them. Remember to vote based on quality, not opinion, and keep your submission titles factual and opinion-free. '12 Odyssey EX-L - Smoky Topaz. The tuning bands can be installed in the air shock in a matter of minutes without having to remove the shock from the bike. I believe that to be a product of loose tolerances (not a bad thing). DVO’s website has videos, charts and words that will save you much cursing during setup, so if you buy a Diamond, don’t follow my example. The forks developed a knocking sound after a couple of rides, I tried to contact DVO directly for any advice on the matter, as would rather have cracked … DVO Introduces New Single Crown, Dual Crown and Air Shock 1. I've had mine apart a few times for retunes for various bikes. The frame is coming with a Topaz… so the DVO would be more matchy matchy. Jul 18, 2017 . Bike Magazine selected the Liv Intrigue Advanced 0 as a top contender for the 27.5-inch short-travel category in their 10th-anniversary edition of the Bible of Bike Tests Buyer’s Guide. I've been considering the 36 and the DVO on a new build. Not forgetting that all models will feature Ibis’s 7 year warranty on the frame too, it’s a very compelling package for the money. None of the DVO-recommended Rock Shox mouthing bushing kits fit the mounting eyes without play. Originally Posted by chuckiebruster What is your setup for the Topaz? DVO Suspension fans are about to get excited with the arrival of new squishy bits. You sound like you are way off for your weight and style but I don't know those bikes. After changing all this I had a very soft pedal. Sounds like you should call dvo for a base setup, they are happy to help. I'm a 3-5 days a week rider and have always been non-impressed with the Pike/Re:Aktiv combination that came on the bike.