Cane Creek VALT Rear Shock Spring

A standard linear spring maintains a consistent resistance throughout its compression. The VALT progressive spring is designed to ramp up support as it compresses, specifically beginning at 50% of the travel, which helps prevent harsh bottom-outs and provides a more controlled, supportive feel on the trail.

This spring features a 36.5 mm inner diameter and is specifically engineered for Cane Creek coil shocks. While it may physically fit other brands with similar dimensions, we recommend verifying your shock's specific clearance and retainer requirements before installation.

The high-performance steel allows for a thinner wire diameter without sacrificing durability. This results in a significantly lighter spring compared to traditional steel options, helping you reduce unsprung weight for better suspension sensitivity.

The 400-488 lbs range indicates the spring's progressive nature, starting at 400 lbs and ramping up to 488 lbs at full compression. You should choose this based on your rider weight, bike leverage ratio, and preferred sag settings; if you are currently using a standard 450 lbs spring, this progressive option will likely offer a similar initial feel with more bottom-out resistance.

No, it installs just like a standard coil spring. You will need to remove your shock from the bike, back off the preload collar, remove the bottom retainer, and swap the springs.