Fox Racing DHX 5.0

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joetindale1 (Mar 13, 2009 at 3:49)

I Love my DHX 5.0! Before i had it i used a DHX 3.0 and yeh theres not too much difference between the two but a substantial amount to make it worth buying. If your planning on buying one, get a Ti spring too as it works superbly with one! Funkmeister-J recommends it!

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collin7 (Apr 26, 2010 at 23:59)

What else can be said about this shock? Do you want to experiment with other brands or do you want to just get a fox and know your shit will work forever? Ok, not forever, but a damn long time and with proper maintenance, even longer!

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gbx (May 10, 2010 at 8:19)

The best shock in market for DH/Freeride bikes, Plain. All the regulations, the progressive, and not bottoming-out of this shock are amazing having in count it will, on the correct bike, find the trail to turn, jump, get speed and land better.

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miragebass72 (Mar 12, 2009 at 11:07)

Fox shox has been at the top of the DH racing line for years. I've never ridden a shock with more plush feeling travel yet still enough ramp up at the end of the travel to prevent bottom out on even some of the harshest drops out there.

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mayhemsport (Jan 29, 2010 at 15:17)

This is a worthy upgrade if your frame comes with a vanilla r or something like it. The dhx is a durable easy to adjust allround shock. Becomes really small bump sensitive when properly ridden in. Will give you long lasting and worry free riding.

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jut8 (Mar 14, 2009 at 8:03)

Its the only DH shock I have ever run, so I cant compare it to anything else, but i can say that i have run the DHX coils on my DH bikes since 2005, and I have never had an issue, I have had issue with other products, but the DHX just keeps working, and stays buttery smooth. I guess thats why its considered to be the benchmark DH shock.

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adam79199 (Jun 23, 2010 at 8:11)

Release Date 2009
Price
Weight 371.94 g
Configurations 7.5x2, 7.875x2.25, 8.5x2.5, 8.75x2.75, 9.5x3.0
Air/Spring Spring
Spring Material Steel
Adjustments Bottom out resistance, Pro Pedal, adjustable tuning rance via schraeder valve, rebound adjustment, coil spring preload.
Shock Body aluminum.

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guerilladownhilla (Jul 30, 2010 at 10:55)

i like them. simple, rebuildable in your bathroom, look really cool, and they are from my home town so that is cool. i never use the propedal but it does work to eliminate bob. if you downhill with the propedal on you ride higher in the bikes travel which is a kinda useful feature if its a course with ground clearance issues.

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mtnbker395 (Nov 28, 2009 at 7:36)

look, everyone loves the DHX. it's plush, rarely bottoms out, low maintenance, and not overly expensive. I'm guessing the people that are reading the recommendations for this are considering buying one so let me give you some advice.
JUST DO IT.
you seriously will not regret it and will probably never buy a different shock again.
words can't explain my love for this baby.

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krazykyless (Feb 18, 2011 at 20:07)

look, everyone loves the DHX. it's plush, rarely bottoms out, low maintenance, and not overly expensive. I'm guessing the people that are reading the recommendations for this are considering buying one so let me give you some advice. JUST DO IT. you seriously will not regret it and will probably never buy a different shock again. words can't explain my love for this baby

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maxdad (Mar 8, 2011 at 17:49)

great shock, needs rebuilt more often than others .pro pedal is ok on ascents where your just trying to get to a descent, but must be off for this, slows shock speed despite other settings.
but has a great feel when set up right
very capable

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SkoroedVladislav (Jan 10, 2012 at 3:46)

i like them. simple, rebuildable in your bathroom, look really cool, and they are from my home town so that is cool. i never use the propedal but it does work to eliminate bob. if you downhill with the propedal on you ride higher in the bikes travel which is a kinda useful feature if its a course with ground clearance issues.

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NastyRider (Mar 14, 2012 at 13:48)

I have run a few of these shox and they are great. I have had very good luck with my 5.0 and even went back to one after switching to the newer RC4. The adjustability of this shock just makes sense and is easy to get dialed in. BombProof

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justintown (Sep 27, 2009 at 8:58)

I blew up the vanilla RC on my first hard ride. Bought the DHX 5.0 and never looked back. This shock has excellent adjustability and feels very comfortable and plush. I have taken 5' drops to flat and 10' drops to downhill with no issues. I don't have anything bad to say about it and I have ridden with it all season.

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forlife6061 (Aug 25, 2012 at 12:04)

Good shock that keeps me going fast! Then with an added Ti spring it's pretty light to boot! I'm sure shocks with more adjustability can work better but unless you know what you are doing you can royally screw up your ride. .. the FOX DHX coil is dialed!

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JBRglorydh (Oct 15, 2009 at 19:36)

never had any problems on this shox. it works so well. its got a bottom out knod. never bottomed out this shox when i go off big drops and land flat or casing a jump. this shox is completly smooth hitting bumps.

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lcstay10 (Mar 15, 2009 at 11:04)

amazing rear shock. i have owned 2. one on my 2006 kona coiler, and one on my 2008 demo 7 2. super tunable, and super plush. highly recomend it. better than the roco wc that i had on my kona stab supreme.

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Trekbiker2 (Dec 8, 2009 at 16:56)

I have the 4.0 and its still better than any other company out there esspacialy for manitou because the rebound is very quick and took a little getting used to but its the best rear shock ever

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danbikerofdirt (Jul 12, 2009 at 1:42)

Fanastic shock. Plenty of adjustability and works flawlessly. There's a reason there are so many out there - they're just so good! I'm running a ti spring with it, and it feels amazing. The best shock I've ridden for money.

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sam-on-specialized (Jun 27, 2009 at 4:57)

I have the dhx 4.0 and it is real nice. it's super easy to adjust, especially the propedal which is really good when u need to have a quick change if u need to climb. super good shock, 10/10.

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JordanSmith127 (May 14, 2009 at 18:15)

i love this shock defenetly the best feeling one of all of foxs other shocks it doesnt even compare i use for freeriding and have it hooked up with my fox 40s and it works like a champ

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Tader16 (Mar 25, 2009 at 21:16)

Nice shock, great for freeride,downhill. Has rebound, pro pedal and bottom out adjustments. Love the coil better than air for the biking im doing, except coils dont have lockout on them. But great shock.

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flyinhigh (Apr 23, 2009 at 9:26)

Had one of these for about a year now. Taken this thing off everything and it has just eats it all up. Never had to do any work on this. Only con is finding the correct spring size for a few shock sizes

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zudukai (Apr 3, 2010 at 10:33)

the DHX 3.0 is really good too, just as strong, not as adjustable! you just can't seem to go wrong in buying Fox, everything is TOP NOTCH PERFORMANCE, and will work as good as new for years.

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AdmanMTB (Apr 27, 2009 at 1:40)

Fanastic shock. Plenty of adjustability and works flawlessly. There's a reason there are so many out there - they're just so good!

I'm running a ti spring with it, and it feels amazing. The best shock I've ridden for money.

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codijones (Jul 2, 2012 at 17:30)

It's a nice looking shifter and shifts 'ok' however it still isn't as crisp as the XT's I used too run. I've had the X-0's in for adjustment at least three times and and cables replaced and still lacks the quick shifting of my Shimano XT shifters. I'd have to say that I'm going back to Shimano, maybe it's just my experience because seems like everybody here loves the XO.

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bullit01 (Jun 16, 2010 at 16:36)

this thing is unbelievable and will never let you down like others i know of. its really easy set or adjust for that just right riding experience a recommendation for anyone who rides tactical downhill tracks

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j0whites (Jan 2, 2011 at 11:56)

Buy the Ti spring! Put it on anything that has the ability to run this shock. In the near future I will have it on everything from a 6" DJ bike to my Intense 951. My only gripe...it doesn't come in enough lengths.

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wtt-tmr (Mar 12, 2009 at 14:33)

This is The thing to ride, I love mine (dhx 4) but is really good feel, the only thing i dont like it the preload collar doesnt turn to tighten the spring, but overall im happy of it.

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chads (Mar 12, 2009 at 15:25)

Fantastic Shock Overall! I used it on an 2004 Norco Shore. After very little tuneing the bike felt plush yet bottomless. The propedal is impressive and the bottom out adjustment makes it my favorite shock.

10/10 !

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nunes (Sep 2, 2009 at 16:56)

The Fox DHX 5.0 is one of the most used, and renowned shocks on the market. Developed over the years, Fox has refined this shock to a precise piece of machinery.

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hockeynut (May 14, 2009 at 17:31)

i love my DHX 5.0. Great shock, lots of adjustment. Extremely plush. Just feels great. And of course its a Fox.
Hockeynut recommends it!

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morbiking (Apr 7, 2012 at 11:02)

Just a great shock! everything you would look for in one with great, effective adjustments. The paint on the spring comes off over time but that is like 4 years.

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look-out (May 22, 2009 at 15:44)

Versatile, super plush, with wide range of adjustments. Includes all the characteristics of suspension you may ever want. Might be beaten only by DHX RC4.

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CANADA-RULES82 (Jun 12, 2009 at 14:11)

great product
cant get any plusher than this
this shock is available i a wider variety of sizes which is nicer and it is lighter than any other contender. AMAZING SHOCK

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jasonJr (Jun 21, 2009 at 20:14)

I recommend the Fox Racing DHX 5.0 for performance and reliability. Dial in 9 minutes to your liking and the propeda works amazing.
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R055 (Jul 26, 2009 at 13:20)

Very happy with this shock it came stock on my Cove G-spot frame(7.5x2). The Pro Pedal is nice and Bottom out resistance works well.

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norland-dynamics (May 11, 2010 at 22:52)

Just works Nice, and simple to adjust, even bad adjusted works with some dignity, spares available, But Elka Stage 5 is Much Better, even Better than the RC4

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DownhillWillSmith (Mar 31, 2012 at 1:35)

Nice shock. Lots of adjustables to play about with. just make sure you get the air pressure spot on and the right weight spring

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alex-ride-dh (Jan 30, 2010 at 15:00)

awesome shock, goes well, adjustings mint, always runs good feels like the day i brought it. holds the bike down through the rough stuff and keeps the ride smooth.

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jaydmf (Jul 17, 2011 at 6:19)

Cant really say much more than has already been said, love this shock, just feels bottomless will take a battering and easy to maintain once you know how.

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brianlap93 (Nov 14, 2009 at 12:19)

things just awsome, great addjust i was going to get somthing else beasuse it doesent have compression adjust but it doesent matter at all shock rocks super responcive

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jonnyb39 (Jan 3, 2011 at 13:27)

just got it on my kona stab rides well but i think am gonna have to get it valved for my bike.but i highly reccomend it for the money

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luisdhi1089 (Dec 6, 2009 at 17:48)

this is a relly good suspension for racing, it's light, and very togh, nice it's pretty easy to calibrate, and i've seen some kits for racing.. so you can make it smoother

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chedgy (Oct 9, 2010 at 13:12)

This shock as brilliant! easy adjust on the go. Just about to have mine serviced at TFTune so should be even better! not that it can get much better

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pwenger (Dec 13, 2009 at 18:46)

It is burly enough to survive through the best of us. I think that its cousin RC4 is loosing a bit without the bottom out adjustment, but hey, Fox knows best?

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martindemo7 (Dec 31, 2009 at 11:33)

great shock. cant go wrong with the fox dhx rang. amazing shock. have ad it on my bike since i got it and hasent gon wrong. handles big drops and rock gardens. perfect.

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Hazlar (May 23, 2010 at 23:00)

One of the best shocks I have ever ridden with. Super smooth and packed with useful adjustments. All round and amazing shock.

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j0rdan (Dec 10, 2011 at 14:51)

love this shock, low maintenance , super plush and very adjustable . Would recommend it to anyone looking to buy a great shock at a low cost.

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Lilshredman (Sep 28, 2012 at 16:16)

So awesome, does more then everything that i need. Takes super big hits without an issue. Used on several down hill bikes from specialized and giant.

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ncrider5 (Apr 3, 2009 at 9:26)

i have one of these but personally i would rather ride a Cane Creek Double Barre, i would recommend the cane creek over this shock any day, BUY THE CANE CREEK DOUBLE BARREL

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thecheshire (Mar 12, 2009 at 19:25)

very adjustable, not bad on the weight. Incredibly versatile, can be used for freeride, DH, slopestyle and just about anything you can throw at it.

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(Mar 25, 2009 at 18:33)

All around amazing, reliable product. It has failed on me, super responsive. If set up right this can be the ultimate weapon. Cant wait for the RC4!

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Jerneyman (Mar 20, 2009 at 7:23)

I find this to be a solid, simple performer. I just changed oil on mine, new O-Rings and seals, added Red Line Red Oil and it's like BUTTER!

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mark-evans (Mar 16, 2009 at 3:02)

great shock, does everything quietly without any problems. great range of adjustment. much better than my old progressive 5th.

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BigRidah (Apr 2, 2009 at 11:11)

It has so many adjustments, the propedal works great, its not ridiculously expensive, and it looks great. Another bonus is that you can send it into PUSHD for a rebuild.

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suicidedownhiller (Mar 15, 2009 at 9:48)

Awesome shock, Pretty light, especially with Ti spring. Not as bottomless as other shocks, like marzocchi roco, but feels progressive and super plush

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elkhunter89 (Mar 13, 2009 at 23:51)

Love how smooth and plush this shock is. i have a 5.0 on my 06 giant faith 1. Its also so adjustable and easy to use.

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guy-coulton (Feb 14, 2010 at 8:15)

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BrodieBiking (Mar 13, 2009 at 8:49)

Bottom out resistance, Pro Pedal, adjustable tuning rance via schraeder valve, rebound adjustment, coil spring preload.

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od-jorgensen (Jun 29, 2010 at 20:01)

the dhx 5.0 is awsome you can throw anything at it and it will take it and you will have a soft ride

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downhillmechanic (Mar 12, 2009 at 19:42)

i love my dhx 5 i wouldnt ever buy a different shock if you get it tuned just right its flawless and amazing.

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dfields447 (Aug 29, 2010 at 18:51)

Been riding with it on my specialized enduro. Its a great piece of equipment. Its paired with Fox Talas on my bike.

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awais (Mar 12, 2009 at 18:11)

Propedal, bottom out resistance few of the many ajustments!!! soild rear shock!

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typecaRl (Mar 12, 2009 at 17:21)

I run this shock and it is awesome. So so smooth and works really well. :-)

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tankzeus (Feb 3, 2012 at 11:49)

Super plush,
Infinitley tuneable,and it never feels like it will bottom out with that plush stroke.
Must for big hits/jumps

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kieranbeesley (Jun 25, 2012 at 5:57)

All I can say about this shock is that it is the best i've rode on and I will be sticking with it for some time!

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MATTY-P (Jan 7, 2010 at 16:25)

mines sick no cons i put a titanium spring on mine. its easy as to self tune this shock and the pro pedal really helps

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miille (Mar 12, 2009 at 11:02)

I dont have one yet!! but im told this is the BEST SHCK YOU CAN BUY.
YOU WILL BE SHOCKED BY YOUR RESULTS!!

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jamminginger (Mar 17, 2009 at 11:44)

probably most used shock in the business, and you can see why in the results, its just perfect.. no problems atall

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geezir (Mar 16, 2009 at 9:10)

Overall great feeling shock. Adjustments are easy to make which make initial setup a breeze!

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lovedaride (Mar 19, 2009 at 22:45)

A beuatifull creation again from Fox. Bloody smooth with best adjustability out there

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martyn991 (Aug 1, 2009 at 9:57)

had this on my banshee chaparal a while go and it took anything...................................................

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jak9ell (Aug 14, 2009 at 11:49)

realy good shock when you get it set up for your own bike. which isnt hard with all the external adjustment.

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hillbillybiking (Mar 13, 2009 at 16:02)

very good back shock. Very smoothe like their fox 40's

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freeride5biker (Mar 15, 2009 at 19:35)

Lots of adjustments...works great

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StabIt (Mar 12, 2009 at 16:47)

super plush! propedal is amazing--overall great shock

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transitionrider66 (Mar 12, 2009 at 15:26)

love this shock smooth great adjustibility and easy to setup.

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surfersam333 (Mar 15, 2009 at 2:22)

really good strong shock works well!

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acebear13 (Mar 17, 2009 at 21:41)

acebear13 Recommend's this product

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bennyboi30 (Mar 15, 2009 at 14:33)

completly amazing shock!!!

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rockafella (Mar 12, 2009 at 19:21)

just what a rear shock needs to be

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lukedh (Mar 12, 2009 at 11:27)

this shock is brilliant. great adjustment, great everything really!!

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Satirio (Mar 15, 2009 at 15:47)

Suave, fácil de afinar, resistente.

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DAMZ (Mar 12, 2009 at 16:06)

works amazing. one of best shocks ever.

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konakid7 (Mar 12, 2009 at 19:47)

awesome shock i would recommend it to any one that rides dh fr

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dirtjumper22 (Mar 12, 2009 at 22:11)

insane for dh and freeride makes it much smoother

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littlemountaindj (Mar 13, 2009 at 0:52)

Great preformance no cons all pros

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g3cko (Mar 16, 2009 at 9:17)

best shock in the world!!

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joelaro (Mar 15, 2009 at 18:32)

this is the most amazing shock i have ever road thats all there is to it

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pullmanlocc (Mar 12, 2009 at 16:01)

Great solid shock, lots of sick adjustments.

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demo8pomaz (Mar 12, 2009 at 13:21)

awesome shocks

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bbakus (Mar 12, 2009 at 14:06)

This is splendid !

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jackwashere (Mar 15, 2009 at 10:52)

love this thing

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specializedrider07 (Mar 19, 2009 at 12:05)

great product

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wegner (Mar 12, 2009 at 16:12)

its exstreme

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PhuckStik (Mar 12, 2009 at 17:04)

super sexy

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Volcom321 (Mar 19, 2009 at 2:07)

it feels nice
'nuff said

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carson-storch (Mar 12, 2009 at 17:38)

really sick

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nakedshoe (Mar 12, 2009 at 18:55)

Looks good Rides GREAT!

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norcofreerider8 (Mar 16, 2009 at 18:20)

Hella rad

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NickHancock (Mar 13, 2009 at 9:08)

Beastage of a shock!

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Fox Racing DHX 5.0

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Release Date	2009
Price
Weight	371.94 g
Configurations	7.5x2, 7.875x2.25, 8.5x2.5, 8.75x2.75, 9.5x3.0
Air/Spring	Spring
Spring Material	Steel
Adjustments	Bottom out resistance, Pro Pedal, adjustable tuning rance via schraeder valve, rebound adjustment, coil spring preload.
Shock Body	aluminum.