The new "Double Barrel INLINE" is a shock absorber without an external expansion tank, as is the case with the current Double Barrel models. The expansion chamber for the damper oil, which is displaced by the piston during compression, is located inside the bumper of the "Double Barrel INLINE". Thanks to its compact dimensions, the shock absorber now also fits frames that were too compact for the "Double Barrel AIR" or the "Double Barrel AIR CS", which have external expansion reservoirs. The new shock absorber is therefore a smaller and lighter version of these two and is intended for mountain bikes with 100 to 160 millimetres of suspension travel. The range from 140 to 220 millimetres is covered by the models already mentioned.

Technically speaking, the "Double Barrel INLINE" has the same adjustment options as the "Double Barrel AIR CS". This means that all possible damping ranges can still be set externally and individually. The high-speed compression and rebound damping, as well as the low-speed compression and rebound damping, can be adjusted externally using a three millimeter Allen key. The climb switch function can also be activated on the "Double Barrel INLINE" with a small lever during the ride, just as it was on the "AIR CS". This function remains the same: by flipping the golden lever, the low-speed compression and rebound stages are additionally damped to prevent the suspension from rocking when pedaling uphill. However, the climb-switch damping is higher than that of the "Double Barrel AIR CS" when switched on, as the clientele of the "Double Barrel INLINE" wants a firmer setup when the climb-switch mode is switched on.

Cane Creek's "Double Barrel INLINE" suspension strut will be available in limited quantities at the end of May. Further deliveries are expected in June. The new bumper is available in installation lengths from 165 to 216 millimetres for a non-binding retail price of 589.00 Swiss francs. As before, maintenance and any repairs will be carried out by AKIRA.

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