“Without a doubt, Cane Creek have the best performing air shock on the market bar none.” – pinkbike.com
Reviewers are raving about Cane Creek’s Double Barrel Air (DBAir) rear shock. Both Brian Mullin of mtbr.com and Mike Levy of pinkbike.com installed the adjustable shock on their bikes and tuned the 4-way compression and rebound system to fit their needs. The result? A custom tune, a plush ride, and 5 flaming chili peppers.
The Double Barrel’s adjusters are labeled clearly.
MTBR‘s Mullin observed that “the extra edge, control and precision you can get from tweaking things are where the shock really shines. This is especially true if you are outside the typical weight range (light or heavy), or have a particular riding style or frequent a certain type of terrain. Cane Creek has a private forum named the Lounge, where Double Barrel owners can gather, share and collaborate, ask questions and chat with Cane Creek engineers, sponsored riders and various bike companies.”
He gives the Double Barrel Air “5 Flamin’ Chili Peppers” and concludes that “The DBAir is the best all-mountain air sprung rear shock I have used.” Read review in mtbr.com.
On the Pinkbike side of things, Mike Levy was of a similar mind: “We could rattle on and on about the DBAir’s massive tuning range, or talk about the ingenious Twin Tube damper layout and its obvious benefits until your eyes glaze over… but it’s much easier to say that, without a doubt, Cane Creek have the best performing air shock on the market, bar none.”
“We don’t believe that the shock’s ‘complexity’ should be a barrier to anyone considering a DBAir for their bike. After all, Cane Creek offer a wealth of knowledge on their website, including recommended settings for every adjustment and a private forum where you can ask Cane Creek tuning questions one on one, so there really isn’t much of an excuse to be intimidated by it. It is by no means inexpensive, but the bottom line is that the DBAir offers more control, more adjustability, and more performance than any other shock on the market.” Read review on pinkbike.com.
Learn more:
- Price: $675*
- Weight: 520-620g
- Specifications: Cane Creek Double Barrel (DBAir) rear shock on canecreek.com
- Visit The Lounge plus view DBAir specifications, manuals, and tech videos
- View and download the Cane Creek Double Barrel Field Tuning Guide (FR)
- Locate a Cane Creek dealer in Canada
* Manufacturer’s suggested retail price, Canadian currency.