Radical New Shock Development from TF Tuned - Video

Mar 31, 2016
by TF Tuned  
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With over 40 combined years of experience, fixing the mistakes other manufacturers have made in suspension products, we at TF Tuned have recently invested considerable effort in developing the perfect suspension platform ourselves. Using DAC (Dual Air Can) technology to overcome the common problem of vortex anti spring windup and our patented TST (Tri Spring Technology), it’s no longer necessary to have to choose between the different benefits of a Coil vs. Air. You can now get the benefits of both options in one radical new solution.

www.tftuned.com
Greg, TF's Head of Development.

Taking the idea of a single shock for all applications one stage further, Paul, from our development lab, has spent many hours working with LCT (Lateral Compliance Technology) and DMI (Dual Material Integration) to come up with a solution that means it’s possible to have just one shock for all applications whether it’s DH, Enduro, XC or showing off in the car park. The ‘one shock fits all’ philosophy is embedded in the QBT (Quad Barrel Tech), which allows for the usual high and low speed rebound and compression adjustments and then adds a 26”/650b/29”/Fat bike adjuster.

The end result of all this work is a shock that not only performs magnificently and is multi adjustable, but also looks fabulous. When we move into production from the prototype pictured below we will be changing the spring colour to fluorescent yellow so that other riders will know that money is no object when purchasing the best in shock springs on the market.

www.tftuned.com


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112 Comments
  • 154 1
 Wonderful. I can't wait to try it on my 36er
  • 72 3
 With your 1x76 ?
  • 110 1
 Hold your horses. You don't even know if this shock is going to be sized in metric or standard yet!
  • 11 2
 Do I keep that thing in my pocket when riding?
  • 31 4
 Why is that guy wearing a CaneCreek t-shirt? April fools!
  • 6 0
 @ninjatarian: Don't worry, the digital remote unit comes with a built in converter.
  • 11 0
 36 ain't dead!!!!!
  • 3 0
 do fall for it their using tricky words to make us think its high tech
  • 3 0
 WTF, no 20" option?!
  • 2 0
 @drivereight: it also CaneCreek logo on the shock under TF sticker :-)
  • 3 0
 Funny thing is, this has kinda been done before.

Onion Bikes took two air shocks, unscrewed the air cans, and screwed the both in opposite ends of one long can.

See here:
www.pinkbike.com/photo/5950213
  • 1 0
 @banshee-ripper: yep, and it's stupid
  • 4 0
 What would be wittier than a load of obviously made up product articles? An article claiming that the industry had made a pact to not come up with any new standards for years to come. That would be the real April fool.
  • 66 0
 Compatible with left handed and right handed whips aaaaaaahahahah Never had anything but amazing feeling suspension back from these guys. Much love.
  • 13 1
 Shennannigan city! First of April is the best on PB.
  • 7 0
 those poor cans in that torture machine
  • 3 1
 Does the two-can comply with the new metric standard?
  • 7 0
 Hey guys when clamping my stanchions directly to the bench vise what would be the proper torque setting? I was thinking 127.5 (N-m) would be adequate or should it be higher? Thanks in advance.
  • 3 0
 Two-can, two-can, two-can! Well done guys, great laugh!
  • 29 1
 more credible than some real products ads Big Grin
  • 25 0
 will it fit a session?
  • 22 1
 It will even fit the Session+
  • 75 0
 I'm going to buy one for my hardtail.
  • 32 0
 It will definitely fit on a honda civic
  • 13 0
 "Will this fit on my Honda?"
  • 18 0
 Haha this is awesome - love the 'stanchions in the vice, grinder, BFH sequence' As a self confessed home-wrench this how-to video is super useful, now I can manufacture and tune my own two-can like a boss.
  • 13 0
 Finally, suspension made for the average joe. This is going to take my riding to the next level.
Hurry up and take my money: 8757 3457 2232 5551 exp. 1/17
  • 2 1
 you forgot the three digits on the back of the card...
  • 12 0
 Funny how is really hard to tell new products from april fools jokes in the bike industry these days.
  • 6 0
 Is this Cane Fox new DB Air spring tech?
I like it, no more will my arse stay on my saddle over the rough stuff with the Vortex supersonic airsprung non-control oscillation tech.
  • 5 0
 I'll wait for the + version.
  • 9 0
 "...like the ocean" haha!
  • 8 0
 There is a POM (Part of Me) that wants this VB (Very Badly). Even though this text is full of BA (Branded Acronyms) Razz
  • 3 0
 Will be looking out for the review for sure because of April fools, and the fact that it actually looks like a decent shock. Utter confusion has been achieved.
  • 2 1
 Excellent Big Grin Afraid the Coil/Air thing has already been done though guys, you may have to can (arf) this idea :/
mediapool.cubicle.rs/market/img/classifieds/159979Vtv3635392259_56f989c207d5d.jpeg
I had one of those, it was great, all the disadvantages of a coil spring (chiefly weight) combined with all the downsides of a contemporary air spring (at the time, MASSIVE stiction and rubbish small bump sensitivity).
Still , helped a bit to sort out the issue of Marin's terrible falling rate design...
  • 16 0
 issue with that shock is it didn't have Two Can's.... This will solve the world of MTB
  • 3 0
 @TFTunedShox: Good point. And bearing in mind the issues I had with mine, I don't think it was made with as much precision or thought, and in an environment as sterile as the Two-Can either. I heard rumours of it using the same Pressure Instigated Scavenging System damping as the Helix as well, is this true?
  • 3 0
 This is what i called highly innovative and passionate guys in the industry. Props to you guys, you really brighten up my day.
  • 1 0
 I'm buying one of these for my bank balance....it shout bounce back nicely...seems to work for everything else...might attach one to the wife too....especially for when I surprise her with a reverse rodeo whip....Noice one.....
  • 1 0
 Just in time for the world of mountainbiking. How did they know we were in such a desperate need of a new spring-coil-tu-can shock like this? Much appreciated guys! Lovin' it.
  • 5 2
 all this new stuff published today , I dont know if they are just joking or are real new stuff
  • 9 0
 This is serious stuff man. The industry is taking off to new levels today
  • 3 0
 This is pretty friggin rad but I wonder if it possibly could be too rad. I try to get rad at least twice a day but this could lead to an overdose of rad.
  • 5 1
 Finally a shock that meets my needs for showing off in the car park Big Grin
  • 2 0
 Parody of the iphone ads? Like it. God, they annoy the heck out of me...thumbs up TF, I always turn to you guys for shock work.
  • 3 0
 Dual hemisphere technology so it can be used anywhere in the world ????????????
  • 2 0
 if they're not actually going to make this... i will start using Mojo from now on!
  • 4 0
 Real professionals.
  • 4 0
 Agreed. Now you get to see how much time, care, love and passion goes into what they just created there. No half arsed attempt, excellent timing. Much appreciated.
  • 3 0
 Hope its not April fools.. Smile
  • 2 0
 00:13, haha that dude in the background. They are all trying so had not to laugh.
  • 2 0
 I still can read Cane Creek on the shock. Seems to be a joint development. Well done.
  • 1 0
 'joint development' indeed.
  • 2 0
 Ribena and milk.... I think TF have just come up with the tastiest damping out there! I'll have to try it myself!
  • 2 0
 I must have A severe case of man flu...i was buying this untill the left handed or right handed whips.
  • 2 0
 It's about time shock manufacture moved to the UK. We have so much more damp.
  • 2 0
 Can you fit any more TLA into the article.
  • 3 0
 beat that fox!
  • 2 0
 16yrs in PB I've never laughed so much!!
  • 2 0
 Best day of the year here on pinkbike!!! More than just the usual laughs!!
  • 2 0
 isn't this one of WAKI's ideas?
  • 2 0
 Does it come in metric sizing?
  • 1 0
 have you noticed how you never get these april fools videos from specialized and sram?
  • 1 0
 DHC dual hemisphere control... Best of both worlds haha nice, gotta love British humor (humour)
  • 1 0
 I've been suffering from vortex anti-spring wind up myself . . . Guiness cures me
  • 1 0
 Recipe: take two DB Inlines and cram them together with a coil spring in between...... April Fools!
  • 1 0
 Is it available in metric sizing?
  • 1 0
 Shock horror April fools!
  • 1 0
 Am I the only one that thinks it looks kinda cool?
  • 1 0
 (NEA) Not Enough Acronyms
  • 1 0
 Keep the spring in a red color because it looks better.
  • 2 0
 Le Toucan has arrived!
  • 1 0
 The problem I see I don't like the yellow fluo finish...................
  • 1 0
 greg looks like he loves to punch down a bong or two
  • 1 0
 But does it come in metric sizes???
  • 1 0
 The best is the "a 26”/650b/29”/Fat bike adjuster" for a rear shock...
  • 2 0
 Just epic!
  • 1 0
 nice to see Jukka from the dudesons
  • 1 0
 He'll yeah! Something else I can dump 700 dollars into! TAKE MY MONEY!
  • 1 0
 Obviously the well predicted april fools
  • 1 0
 wow that's a lot of acronyms. I'd buy it just for that!
  • 2 0
 Excellent work TF!
  • 2 1
 I keep forgetting it's April fools day.
  • 1 0
 love that harlemsheke man behind (time 00:13)
  • 1 0
 How many pots have they smoked?!
  • 1 0
 Is it standard to use ribena instead of oil in the shock?
  • 1 0
 I heard Push Industries was working on a similar shock called the TENFIVE
  • 1 0
 There is no wind up on this shock.

Genius. Big Grin
  • 1 0
 How grand to be a Toucan Just think what Toucan do.
  • 1 0
 hahahah i liked the milkshake lube haha
  • 1 0
 I like it in orange!
  • 1 0
 TwoCan sam
  • 1 0
 wOW.... rad!
  • 1 0
 it's got a hemi!
  • 1 0
 Those puns were shocking
  • 1 1
 Can I still fit my bottle cage?
  • 1 1
 Disappointed this won't fit my 27.5+ Frown . Maybe next year.
  • 10 1
 It fits all wheel sizes... we've got you covered
  • 1 0
 Great parody guys! :-)
  • 1 0
 Hmm but is it metric?
  • 1 0
 Orange please!
  • 1 0
 Humor = take my money!
  • 1 0
 Beak cause !!
  • 1 0
 big budget april fool
  • 1 0
 yeah, you got me ... Lol
  • 1 0
 Joke or not I want one
  • 2 2
 April fooooool
  • 1 3
 hummm strange things on this video! april 1º??







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