Diverse Suspension Dueler Shock - Sea Otter 2010

Apr 24, 2010

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Diverse Suspension comes straight from the world of motocross with their Dueler shock. With simple adjustments and a proven design, along with all parts and shims available for consumers to do their own home tuning, the Dueler should be popular with riders who are looking for a simple shock with the ability to do their own custom tuning.

Inside you'll find all the specs and photos, as well as a video explaining how the Dueler works!

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Diverse Suspension Dueler shock

Diverse Suspension Dueler details

• No pedal platform
• Adjustable rebound
• Adjustable high and low speed compression
• Separate high and low speed compression circuits (DSC)
• Adjustable reservoir air pressure and volume (on 10.5" and 9.5" length models)
• Stepped bottom out bumper prevents any damage to seal head from bumper
• Uses standard 1/2" shock hardware
• 12 mm aluminum shaft
• All parts, shims, and tools available after market for home tuning
• Lifetime warranty on shock (excluding wear and tear)
• MSRP starting at $389 USD including titanium spring

Diverse Suspension is originally from the world of motocross and have recently jumped into the mountain bike game. Their Dueler DH shock approaches suspension in a different way to a lot of other mountain bike suspension companies. Instead of complicated dampers with strange names, the Dueler uses straight forward adjustments and a simple, but proven, motocross based design. No silly pedaling platforms or lockout switches, just oil and shims. Adjustments include separate high and low speed compression, rebound, and pre-load. On top of their shocks Diverse also sells titanium springs to fit pretty much any shock made and starting at only $149 USD.

Cut away of the Dueler shock

One thing that sets the Dueler apart from most other shocks is that the rider or mechanic has access to every single part within the shock. From seals and bumpers, to shims and even pistons, the consumer can contact Diverse Suspension directly and perform their own work. You'll also find exploded views which should help. For those of you out there who have the desire and knowledge (or at least want the knowledge), this should be a huge bonus. Diverse also has all the tools that you'll need available for sale. Big props!

Adjustable piggyback volume (PRC) on the 10.5" and 9.5" length models

Visit Diverse-mfg.com for more info!

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42 Comments

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rffr (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:06)

you know, with dorados coming back, I can see a shiver making it's way back one day. Things like this shock reinforce that idea. More easily servicable, less complicated to dial in stuff.

Right on guys. I'm needing to replace this damn roco that keeps going through seals like a hooker does condoms. I'll definitely be looking into this more.

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dirtjumper771 (Apr 24, 2010 at 19:02)

i propped you because of the hooker and condoms thing lmao

vpsryder (Apr 24, 2010 at 21:54)

yea, im havin the same probs with my roco, 3rd set of seals, its startig to really piss me off!

benjiscott82 (Apr 25, 2010 at 3:02)

yeah completely agree... would love to see a review or two on these bad boys

iceman8 (Apr 25, 2010 at 5:38)

There is one on sdh; apparently they are actually relatively good, up there with dhx etc. Of course they are going to be nothing mindblowing but at that price you can't really go wrong. Unless they last around 4 months then explode into a million pieces.

I think they could have done better with the graphics though, it makes it look really tacky IMO, kind of like they had 5 minutes before it goes into production so someone just wrote it on with a marker pen.

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UncleCliffy (Apr 24, 2010 at 21:34)

Fadi hooked me up with a spring at Sea Otter. I scoped the shock and it's quite nice actually. Kinda heavy it seemed, but for that price?!? With a TI SPRING?!? Wow...

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StuHaight (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:04)

"Lifetime warranty on shock." whaaat?
"(excluding wear and tear)" oh, dur...

Not a bad price though.

chris-underhill (Apr 24, 2010 at 22:21)

it would b nice is it included wear and tear

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iceman8 (Apr 25, 2010 at 5:39)

haha yes....but do you ever get a warranty which includes wear and tear? "I'm sending back my 2010 demo because it has a paint chip, I want a new one"

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cruelty-and-the-beast (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:54)

I like this idea of a completly serviceable shock...were every component can just be changed out like it were a car...i imagine a day were i go into a bike shop and buy a repair bible for my suspension and do it myself as i would with my car.

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mgm1 Plus (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:06)

Looks nice and their super cheap. If their suspension doesn't completely suck they will be successful

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urbanDJ5 (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:04)

i would definitely try this out for the price

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kevinthelilbiker (Apr 25, 2010 at 17:06)

its actually not THAT cheap. for a DH size shock the 3 * 9.5 size costs 500$ and fox cost 585$ or an elka for 500$ sure you get a ti spring instead of a steel one but fox has a more proven mtb platform. Either way dont get fooled by the 390$ quoted because thats only the price for the smallest shock size using their generic weighted spring.

tmfc21 (Apr 26, 2010 at 8:52)

I have one on my glory and love the thing. I had the DHX with ti spring on it and i love how easy it is to play with. Im no suspension expert but one day i went out with both the fox dhx and the diverse and rode our rough 6 minute trail. The second ride i put the diverse on and the first thing i noticed was pedal bob was so much better than the fox. While i was climbing a few sections and when i was on the flatter rougher sections i was able to pedal so much better. I also felt that in the rough sections my bike was skipping over rocks more rather than my rear wheel falling into every hole like i felt with the fox. I have ridden a dhx, double barrell and diverse and i really like this diverse with ti spring. Deff check it out and give Fadi a call hes a great guy who will help you set it up based on your riding and or racing.

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hitarpotar (Apr 25, 2010 at 1:41)

can somebody direct me to a shop where this baby is gonna be on sale? looks great, sounds like it's gonna be a great product, and the price makes you jizz. Big Grin

gotta shange my swinger 6-way soon.

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dave-m Plus (Apr 25, 2010 at 6:07)

I think this would be a great product for custom suspension tuners like www.suspensionwerx.com to work with. It's a basic shock out of the box, but completely custom tuneable by suspension experts.

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lakesripper (Apr 25, 2010 at 7:53)

The future.

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OG4LIFE (Apr 24, 2010 at 19:06)

The real deal is that one can get parts to rebuild their own shock! Try that with Fox.

rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 25, 2010 at 10:14)

Hahahahaha been there done that

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rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 25, 2010 at 10:18)

Props pb for no lil dbags posting shit like it's not fox it's not rockshox it's gona suck look lik a good shock just happy with my 5.0

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kylemciver (Apr 26, 2010 at 9:10)

Dude, a RC-4 retails for more than $800 Cdn!

Tough call between this and and Elka.

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ctd07 (Jun 4, 2010 at 20:32)

do they make one that will fit my Foes? :-P Its about a 12" e2e and 4" stroke...

mayhemsport (Jun 7, 2010 at 4:38)

Nope. The biggest one is 10.5"x3.5"

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panzer103 (Apr 24, 2010 at 19:32)

Damn Doggs, I think I want one. Are there any reviews of this bad boy out there anywhere?

undercoverfreak (Apr 24, 2010 at 20:17)

review - http://www.southerndownhill.com/reviews/components/diverse-dueler-shock-review.html

GrandMasterOrge (Apr 25, 2010 at 15:40)

Whey! That's my review!

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oceen246 (Apr 24, 2010 at 19:43)

• Adjustable reservoir air pressure and volume (on 10.5" and 9.9" length models)

Did you mean 9.5?

oceen246 (Apr 25, 2010 at 9:19)

The article was edited...

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pyro4826 (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:16)

thinking about ordering one soon!! glad to see they are now on the DH scene Big Grin

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lakesripper (Apr 27, 2010 at 13:02)

where can i buy this in uk.?????

locotuning (May 21, 2010 at 11:23)

Hey Lakesripper, give me a mail info@locotuning.co.uk distributing, serviceing in the UK, we're also running one on a team dh bike, it's working really nicely.

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kmart14 (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:17)

its just like a cane creek double barrel!

pyro4826 (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:18)

but cheaper!!

kmart14 (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:25)

a lot!

rmesfcmdr9er (Apr 25, 2010 at 10:14)

And a tad bit more simple.....just a tad

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comoxfreerider (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:15)

what does lifetime warranty excluding wear and tear mean? sick shocks though

pwngemn (Apr 24, 2010 at 19:29)

that's what i was wondering, i guess if you purposely break it, that is covered by warranty but if it just breaks while riding, it doesn't lol

scotteh (Apr 24, 2010 at 20:07)

If there's a manufacturer's defect they'll cover it, if the reservoir snaps off in crash, probably not.

rootsrock (Apr 25, 2010 at 3:24)

If you break it in a way that it should not break, they will warrantee it. If you crash and smash it on a rock they will not. That is my guess, at least.

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THECRACKERASSCRACKER (Apr 25, 2010 at 4:04)

For money its gotta be worth a try atleast you get a ti spring out if it if the shock is garbage

dhelzer82 (Apr 25, 2010 at 14:56)

Yeah, That sounds really good, it says price (starting at 389 w the titanium spring) what is better?

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comoxfreerider (Apr 24, 2010 at 18:14)

that looks so sick

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