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INTRODUCTION
1
Congratulations on the purchase of your Cane
Creek Double Barrel rear shock. The Double
Barrel brings revolutionary suspension technology
to the bicycle market. Based on a foundation of
precision quality and cutting-edge innovation, our
rear shocks represent the pinnacle of high-perfor-
mance bicycle suspension systems. Cane Creek
technology offers the broadest adjustment range
available giving you the control to tune your shock,
your way, for your bike.
This owner's manual is your reference guide to
understanding and tuning your Double Barrel rear
shock. It also provides important information about
proper installation, set-up and maintenance of your
shock. If you have questions, visit canecreek.com
or contact the Cane Creek Customer Service Team
ready to help you at 800-234-2725.
Register your shock online at
The Lounge - www.canecreek.com/lounge

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  • Page 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Cane Creek Double Barrel rear shock. The Double Barrel brings revolutionary suspension technology to the bicycle market. Based on a foundation of precision quality and cutting-edge innovation, our rear shocks represent the pinnacle of high-perfor- mance bicycle suspension systems.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Safety Warnings Shock Installation inline Product Anatomy Chart Product Anatomy Chart CS/DB CS XV Product Anatomy Chart Air Shock Installation Check Clearance Sag Adjustment Air Volume Adjustment How CS Works coil Product Anatomy Chart Check Clearance Spring Selection &...

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    OR DEATH. If the shock ever loses oil, air or makes unusual noises, stop riding and have the shock inspected by a Cane Creek Authorized Suspension Service Center or call the Cane Creek Customer Service Team. WARNING Modification, improper service or use of aftermar-...
  • Page 4 SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Cane Creek rear shocks contain a nitrogen charge in the reservoir. Opening a nitrogen pressurized shock is dangerous and can result in SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. The shock should only be opened by a Cane Creek Authorized Suspension Service Center.
  • Page 5 SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Never attempt to pull apart, open, disassemble or service a Cane Creek shock that is in a stuck down position. Stuck down is a result of a failure of the dynamic air seal (located between the positive and...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION Installation - All shocks Mounting Hardware – Your Cane Creek rear shock is equipped with exclusive high-performance, low- friction bushings and comes with mounting hard- ware specifi c to your bike’s frame specifi cations. 1 Press axle into shock...

  • Page 7: Product Anatomy Chart

    PRODUCT ANATOMY [DBAIR INLINE ] Shock Eyelet Climb Switch 15mm Bushing Valve Body HSC Adjuster HSR Adjuster High Speed Compression High Speed Rebound LSR Adjuster LSC Adjuster Low Speed Rebound Low Speed Compression Travel Indicator O-Ring Shaft Wiper 3mm Allen Wrench Air Valve Air Can...

  • Page 8: Db Air /Db Air

    PRODUCT ANATOMY [DBAIR ] Compression Shock Eyelet & Rebound 14.7mm Bushing Adjusters Cylinder Head Travel Indicator O-Ring Shaft Wiper Adjustment Tool Shock Reservoir 3mm Allen Wrench Air Valve Air Can Volume Adjustment End Eyelet Spacer 14.7mm Bushing...
  • Page 9 PRODUCT ANATOMY [DBAIR Xv] Extra Volume Air Can...
  • Page 10 PRODUCT ANATOMY [DBAIR CS ] Shock Eyelet Climb Switch 14.7mm Bushing Cylinder Head Travel Indicator O-Ring Shaft Wiper Shock Reservoir Air Valve Allen Wrench Air Can Volume Adjustment Spacer End Eyelet 14.7mm Bushing...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT ANATOMY [DBAIR CS ] LSC Adjuster LSR Adjuster Low Speed Compression Low Speed Rebound Climb Switch HSC Adjuster HSR Adjuster High Speed Compression High Speed Rebound...
  • Page 12 PRODUCT ANATOMY [DBAIR CS Xv] Extra Volume Air Can...
  • Page 13 AIR SHOCK INSTALLATION Check Frame & Shock Clearance Before your fi rst ride it is important to verify fi tment by following the steps below. 1 Remove air by pressing air valve. 2 Carefully cycle shock through full travel check- ing for any frame interference.

  • Page 14: Sag Adjustment

    SAG ADJUSTMENT Setting Sag - DB CS/DB INLINE 1 Infl ate shock to starting pressure; 20 psi less than your weight (with gear) is a good starting point. 2 Dressed in full riding gear, mount your bicycle and assume your normal riding position.
  • Page 15 SAG ADJUSTMENT 3 Cycle the shock to charge the negative air spring. Recheck sag, adjust air and repeat until you have the desired measurement.
  • Page 16 AIR VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Tuning Air Volume As an additional tuning tool, the spring rate of your air shock can be adjusted using the included air volume spacers (see Anatomy chart on pages 8-11). This is independent of the air pressure adjust- ment.
  • Page 17 AIR VOLUME ADJUSTMENT As air volume spacers are added to make the air spring more progressive, adding additional High Speed Rebound (HSR) will keep the bike from “bucking”. A good rule of thumb is 1/4 turn of ad- ditional HSR for each large volume spacer added. WARNING Do not over torque the adjuster past its limit stop.

  • Page 18: Db /Db

    AIR VOLUME ADJUSTMENT After riding your shock, if you need to change the air volume, install or remove air volume spacers: 1 Remove air valve WARNING cap. Press valve Failure to remove air pressure to remove air before opening the shock body can result in serious injury.
  • Page 19 AIR VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 5 Mount rubber strap wrench. Twist while pushing down to remove air can. 6 Remove shock from vise and slide air can off the end of the shock. 7 Remove the inner o-ring. 8 Slide air volume reduction spacer onto shock and push to the top.
  • Page 20 AIR VOLUME ADJUSTMENT 9 Replace inner o-ring and apply grease. Replace air can and align air valve so that it doesn’t hit the frame and/or shock. 10 Clamp shock in padded vise. Use rubber strap wrench to install air can. There should be no gap between the air can and...

  • Page 21: How Cs Works

    HOW CS WORKS Double Barrel CS is a selectable climbing mode on Cane Creek shocks that allows you to retain the advantages of a fully-suspended bike while climbing, without unwanted suspension motion. The Climb Switch changes the low speed damping in one simple switch, to optimize suspension dynamics during climbing.

  • Page 22: Db Coil

    PRODUCT ANATOMY [DBCOIL ] Shock eyelet Compression 14.7mm Bushing & Rebound Adjusters Cylinder Head Spring Adjustment Nut Adjustment Tool 3mm Allen Shock Reservoir Wrench Shaft Spring Bottom Out Bumper Spring Clip End Eyelet 14.7mm Bushing...
  • Page 23 COIL SHOCK INSTALLATION Frame & Shock Clearance: DB COIL Before your fi rst ride it is important to verify fi tment by following the steps below. 1 Remove spring from the shock (see instructions on next page). 2 Carefully cycle shock through full travel checking for free movement...

  • Page 24: Spring Selection & Installation

    . Your ideal spring rate will be based on rider COIL weight, frame design, and riding style. (See our online calculator at canecreek.com or call the Cane Creek Service Team). WARNING Riding on a spring that is not appropriate for your body weight can cause SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH and damage to the bike and shock.

  • Page 25: Sag Adjustment

    SAG ADJUSTMENT Setting Sag - DB COIL Preload affects the energy in the spring. IMPORTANT If less than 1 turn of preload is needed to achieve proper sag, you will need to change to a lower spring rate. If more than 6 turns of preload are needed to achieve proper sag, you will need to change to a stiffer (higher rate) spring.
  • Page 26 SAG ADJUSTMENT Setting Sag - DB COIL To Measure Sag 1. Make sure that you are on a level surface. With the rear wheel off the ground, measure the length of your shock from eye-to-eye. 2. Dressed in full riding gear, mount your bicycle and assume your normal riding position.

  • Page 27: Service, Maintenance & Cleaning

    If you ride in extreme weather conditions, the service intervals should be more frequent. Service should only be performed by a Cane Creek Authorized Service Center. Visit www.canecreek.com or call the Cane Creek Customer Service Team at 800-234-2725 to locate a service center near you.
  • Page 28 SERVICE + MAINTENANCE For cleaning, use mild soapy water, a very light pressure water spray to rinse, and wipe dry with a clean, dry cloth. Check for any oil leaks. If you are unsure if there is a leak or simply a seepage of assembly grease, clean the shock with mild soapy water and recheck the suspect area after riding.
  • Page 29 Inspect mounting hardware and bushings. Air spring service. Must be performed by a Cane Creek Semi- Authorized Service Center. annual Service damper. Must be performed by a Cane Creek...
  • Page 30 Inspect mounting hardware and bushings. Air spring service. Must be performed by a Cane Creek Semi- Authorized Service Center. annual Service damper. Must be performed by a Cane Creek...
  • Page 31 Each ride, clean and inspect shock exterior. Clean with mild soap and water. Clean around spring adjustment nut to prevent damage to the threads on shock body. Inspect mounting hardware and bushings. Service damper. Must be performed by a Cane Creek Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 32 The Double Barrel allows for custom tuning for any bike right out of the box. Because no one knows your ride better than you, we offer online resources in three critical components that allow you to DEFINE YOUR GREAT.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Cane Creek suspension product is subjected to abuse, neglect, improper or unauthorized repair, improper or unauthorized service or mainte- nance, alteration, modification, accident or other abnormal, excessive, or improper use. Should it be determined, by Cane Creek in its sole and final...
  • Page 34 Cane Creek suspension product is covered by this warranty, it will be repaired or replaced, by a comparable model, at Cane Creek’s sole option, which will be conclusive and binding. THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
  • Page 35 WARRANTY shall not affect any other provision of this limited warranty and all other provisions shall remain in effect. THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY CANE CREEK ON ITS SUSPENSION PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS, AND THERE ARE NO WARRAN- TIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION HEREIN.
  • Page 36 MY SETTINGS DATE/TRAIL/CONDITIONS RIDING WEIGHT SHOCK AND STROKE LENGTH SPRING RATE / AIR PRESSURE HIGH SPEED COMPRESSION RESISTS PLUSH TURNS TURNS BOTTOMING LOW SPEED COMPRESSION PEDAL SUPPLE CLICKS CLICKS EFFICIENCY HIGH SPEED REBOUND G-OUT LIVELY POP CONTROL TURNS TURNS LOW SPEED REBOUND PLUSH FIRM CLICKS...

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