DT Swiss R414: The shock that can do Cross Country and Enduro

The new Biel shock is called R414 and was inspired by Nino Schurter. The shock should have a wide range of uses and be able to cope with rides from cross-country to enduro format. The air spring even smells a bit like Röstigraben.

"Linè-Air"

First the weight: The DT Swiss R 414 damper weighs a modest 250 grams in the smallest version (165x38 millimetres) and the 200 x 55 millimetre model weighs 270 grams. The Biel part for the rear triangle is equipped with an air spring, which the manufacturer calls "Linè-Air". The name was inspired by the linear spring characteristic, which is intended to ensure that the damper responds sensitively to small bumps, but does not rush through the suspension travel and has adequate bottom-out protection at the end.

Can take a lot

The DT Swiss R 414 uses a generously dimensioned negative air chamber, which should guarantee a sensitive response. This negative air chamber is located in the conical, grooved part of the shock and also gives the component a characteristic appearance. According to DT Swiss, the test phase revealed that the shock can cope with long downhills without any problems - and that the shock is also well-suited to tougher trail use outside of the cross-country track without any losses.

What is there to adjust?

T DT Swiss provides the majority of the adjustment options: The compression damping is fixed ex works. The rebound is of course adjustable. With the O.D.L damping system, the Open, Drive and Lock settings are on board so that the rear triangle can be quickly adapted to different riding modes and terrains in no time at all. The O.D.L. can be operated either via a lever on the shock itself or via an optional remote control.

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