Cane Creek DB Kitsuma User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Safety and Warning Information
Introduction and Registration
Features Overview
Product Anatomy
Adjuster Basics
Frame Clearance
Installation
Setting Sag
Air Volume Adjust
Coil Installation
Service and Maintenance
Warranty Information
Tuning Field Notes
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Table of Contents

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The rear shock is an important part of your bike.
Before installing and using your new rear shock,
carefully read this owner’s manual to learn the
correct installation and adjustment procedures
of the shock.
Warning
Improperly installed and/or adjusted shocks can
cause serious harm or death and may severely
damage your bike.
Warning
A broken or malfunctioning shock may cause loss
of vehicle control and result in SERIOUS INJURY
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 aftermarket
replacement parts voids the warranty and may cause
the shock to malfunction, resulting in loss of vehicle
control and SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Do not
modify your bike frame or shock. Use only genuine
Cane Creek Double Barrel parts.
Safety and Warnings

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Follow service maintenance recommendations. Shock
service should be performed by Cane Creek Cycling
Components or a Cane Creek Authorized Suspension
Service Center. Visit www.CaneCreek.com or
contact us at 800-234-2725 to locate a Cane Creek
Authorized Suspension Service Center.
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.
Cane Creek rear shocks are manufactured exclusively
for the bike model for which they are ordered.
Switching units between different bikes may not only
decrease the shocks performance but might also
cause damage to the bike and can result in SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. Always contact Cane Creek or
Cane Creek Authorized Suspension Service Center to
verify compatibility before switching a shock from one
bike to another.
Any improper servicing procedure with a Cane
Creek shock with “stuck down” condition can lead to
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Contact Cane Creek or
an Authorized Suspension Service Center for repair.
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Congratulations on the purchase of your
Cane Creek DB Kitsuma rear shock.
Cane Creek has been supplying revolutionary suspension
technology to the bicycle market since 2005. Based on a
foundation of precision quality and cutting-edge innovation,
our rear shocks represent the pinnacle of high-performance
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 DB Kitsuma rear shock. It also provides
important information about proper installation, set-up and
maintenance of your shock.
For product registration or questions,
visit www.CaneCreek.com or contact the
Cane Creek Customer Service Team
ready to help you at 800-234-2725.
Introduction and Registration

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Count of adjuster positions may vary slightly with some
shock builds. The range of adjustment will remain the same.
Features Overview
END EYE Open ID ID w/Bushing Trunnion
Air & Coil 15.02 12.7mm 54mm Width /
M10 Threads
Damper
Adjustments Adjuster Abbreviation Positions
Air & Coil
Low Speed
Compression LSC 11
Low Speed
Rebound LSR 11
High Speed
Compression HSC 13
High Speed
Rebound HSR 13
Climb Switch CS 3
Spring Rates Minimum Maximum Sag
Air Pressure 50psi 300psi Recommended
25% - 35%
Coil Preload 1 turn 6 turns

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Product Anatomy
High Speed Compression
Low Speed Compression
High Speed ReboundLow Speed Rebound
Climb Switch
Travel Indicator O-Ring
Air Volume Reducers
Air Valve
Air Can
Eyelet

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Product Anatomy
High Speed Compression
Low Speed Compression
High Speed ReboundLow Speed Rebound
Climb Switch
Spring Preload
Adjustment Nut
Stroke Reducer
Coil Spring
Spring Clip
Eyelet
Bottom Out Bumper

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Adjuster Basics
Compression and Rebound are settings used to
control the speed at which the shock is compressed
and uncompressed during suspension events. When
adjusting these settings, you are adjusting the rate of
oil flow in the shock damper system. A Cane Creek
“DB” shock has the following settings.
Low Speed Compression (LSC) - Shaft compression
during most compression events. (i.e. Most bumps in
a trail or pedal “bob”)
High Speed Compression (HSC) - Shaft compression
during quick and large compression events. (i.e. Hard
landing or deep compression)
Low Speed Rebound (LSR) - Shaft rebound speed
during most rebound events (i.e. Recovering from
compression cycles caused by pedaling or bumps.
High Speed Rebound (HSR) - Shaft rebound speed
during quick and large rebound events, typically deep
in the shock’s travel. (i.e. Recovering from a hard
landing or taking off from a jump lip)
Climb Switch-
1 - “Open” setting.
The lever does not add any
additional damping to the
shock - only the adjusters on
the front face of the shock
are influencing the shock’s
movement in this setting.