I started from scratch again and did a full setup.

The little Float DPS lacks high speed compression adjustment and can therefore bottom on both take offs and bigger landings. Recently I have spent time on the Yeti SB150, as that bike comes stock with an X2. You’re saying the 2018 X2 with only two volume spacers and the 250 PSI limit compared to the 2019 model with double the air spacer capacity and a 300 psi limit?

Now that doesn't mean you can't make it feel lively and poppy, but the first feeling I got when swapping was a more sturdy shock that really stays planted. However the X2 is not this way, it takes some tools from Fox to get the air can seal off and once you take the shock apart you will have to also bleed and service the damper, a much more complicated procedure.

I mentioned before that I like a firmer LSC more than other riders, and that is what I did.

No matter what bike I tried it on, the shock felt great and gave you little or no trouble on setup. If you are pushing it and riding the harder style trails, I would really suggest the Float X2. 155lb aggressive rider. This is where I got most of my riding time. I was able to get a good feeling on the Santa Cruz bike with the X2 and ended up having the same conclusion that the X2 makes a bike feel very stable and planted over a more standard trail air shock. I was able to push harder, land farther out and recover from deep compressions better. They do have some overlapping areas and that is where you can really feel the difference.

If you are not riding those kinds of trails frequently, you might not need the Float X2, as it has much more adjustments and also weighs an average of 100g more than the DPX2.

The recommended settings in this tuning guide are designed to be a starting point, in order to get you out on your first ride in as few steps as possible. Both shocks are also able to be fine-tuned with volume spacers to get the exact ramp up you want.

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The Float DPX2 is going to be more of your trail shock, available on 120-160mm bikes, while the Float X2 is more of a heavy hitter of an air shock, coming on enduro and downhill bikes with 150mm-200mm of travel. Learn how your comment data is processed. From bike parks with jumps and drops, to our local trails with lots of chatter and steep chutes, the X2 really made a solid improvement when it came to pushing the bike to the limits (limits of the rider, not the bike).

After riding the bike, I looked into the leverage ratio and found that it supported my feeling. Additionally if you are pairing with a linear frame or are over 180lbs, I would steer the majority of riders towards a custom valved DPX2. The SB150 felt pretty good with the recommended settings, just slowed down the rebound a bit and I was in a happy spot. After the first two rides, I needed to add a larger volume spacer and adjust the compression in the open mode.

The Fox Float DPX2 and the Fox Float X2 are some of the more popular shocks you can buy. At first, the bike felt really good. One thing to note is these new shocks have a very large negative air chamber, so when filling the shock up from 0 PSI, you can lose up to 30 PSI or so when the shock equalizes. CLP

I wanted to feel this shock on a bike with a totally different setup, so I rode a buddies Hightower LT with an X2 on.

First I would like to say that this shock is so dang consistent. Well, it depends on rider type and your willingness to turn knobs, change volume reducers, etc. Going through the same setup procedures as the DPX2, I set up sag adjusting air pressure, and then I went into adjusting rebound.

https://www.dirtlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/dirtlabs-web-logo.png, https://service.dirtlabs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/float-x2-vs-dpx2.jpg, Charger Damper High Speed Low Speed Modification, Rockshox Revelation RC, 35mm compliance / harsh issue fix, Out of the box performance (with the frame spec tune), Digressive compression tune great for riders who want more than just a super-supple ride, Low speed compression for added support through smooth, pumping terrain, Smaller air can volume allows for a very progressive curve (volume spacers), No ability to independently adjust high speed compression / rebound, Off the shelf valve stacks may not be appropriate for your frame (needs tuning), Lighter weight riders may want a little less compression (especially if a digressive tune), 4-way adjustability for varying terrain and styles, Very compliant coil-like feel (off the top), Handles repetitive hits better than the DPX2 (may not be true for riders under 140lbs due to inability to get rebound fast enough), Only 1 climb position (not as firm as full climb on DPX2), Airsleeve maintenance requires disassembly of the damper, Cannot get as progressive as DPX2 *2019 models are better with new aircan design.

In conclusion, the DPX2 is a great all-around shock. video ›, Currency:

My wife is about 110 pounds and with the compression fully open she loves how her bike corners. NZD, Padded / Protective Short Liners / Chamois, Fox Float X2 vs. I started with the same Fox recommendations for both HSC/LSC and then adjusted from there in the parking lot.

Now when I was on the SB150, I did not have this feeling as the SB150 has been made to be more progressive than the older SB5.5. Be the first to see new content, receive promo codes and more!

The interesting change, which we have seen in the Deluxe shocks from Rockshox and in certain fork dampers from DVO, is the use of digressive damping tunes in the DPX2. I think that is huge for the everyday riders that likes to set it and forget it when it comes to shock setup!

Adding too much HSC can sometimes feel like the shock is getting “choked” off or not having a smooth stroke on a fast sharp compression. After adding air and compressing the shock a few times, I re-attach the shock pump and make sure I have the right amount of air pressure to get the right amount of sag. If you are looking for a trail bike shock that feels good, easy to set up, and is extremely consistent, the Fox DPX2 check all the boxes for me. This makes the X2 not as enticing for the home mechanic, but if you like to send off your shocks in the winter to get them all fresh by a suspension service center, then this might not concern you. I found the 18 x2 blows through its travel way too easily. Needing more force to get into mid stroke then rises slightly, making it average with a linear rate. Set it and forget it? The X2 is a different beast, and I honestly prefer the DPX2 over the X2 for most of these flatter sections of trails.

Rear Shock › If you are in the market for a mid to high-end complete bike, there is a good chance it will be equipped with one of them. A few clicks of any adjustment in the wrong direction can be bad. WARNING: FOX suspension products contain pressurized nitrogen, air, oil, or all 3.

The shock has a much more planted feel and really takes the characteristics of a DH feel. You do lose a little bit of small bump performance at slow speed, but the support on slow bob and manuals is a higher priority for me. The DPX2 does great for this.

The DPX2 was impressive no doubt but especially because it hardly required any setup to get it dialed.

With the VPP suspension system, I feel there is already support in the initial travel and actually takes a bit of force to get the bike into the mid-stroke then kinda mellows out.

The leverage curve starts with a falling rate and then ends with a rising rate. On many other bikes, the mid-setting is great for trail climbs that aren’t too technical, and firm is great on pavement or gravel. I would recommend it for anyone who considers themselves a trail or enduro rider. For a while, at least, until it starts to get hot. spend the extra $40-$80 on a custom valve stack as aftermarket DPX2’s are only offered in one configuration from Fox. After installing the volume spacers on the SB5.5, I was able to get the shock to a setting that I was really happy with. It has all the adjustments you can want/need and does an amazing job at staying composed with big hits.

RUB Not only can it be dialed in very precisely, but it has much more oil volume than the DPX2. I looked at the rebound recommendations from Fox for the air pressure I was running and went from there. GBP

I would say the highlight of the DPX2 shock was the consistency between bikes.

When looking at the DPX2, you have a more standard single low-speed rebound adjustment, and a 3 position compression adjust, Open, Medium, and Firm. There are two main differences you should note when comparing the two.

Since the DPX2 has a larger volume than the DPS, it will require a little more tuning to dial in the correct mid stroke support.

One of the biggest differences between the two is the amount of adjustment you get with the Float X2, about 24 clicks of HSC/LSC and 24 clicks of HSR/LSR. Without getting into the weeds, the internals of the DPX2 utilize a recirculating oil design, similar to that of the Float X2, but in a bit of a condensed version. Once you have the X2 on a bike you immediately can feel a difference.

2021 float dpx2 tuning guide Learn how to quickly set sag, air spring pressure, compression adjustments, rebound adjust, additional tuning options and more. Factory and performance elite (OEM only) allow for low-speed compression in the open mode and a 3-position compression (climb) switch. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. BRL

First ride out on the trail, I brought the X2 adjustment tool so I could make a change if I needed to while riding.