DT Swiss 535: DT Swiss presents new all-mountain shocks and suspension forks

Five years ago, DT Swiss launched the 535 chassis presented for the first time. At that time, only one fork and one shock were presented. In the higher-quality ONE version, the suspension fork impressed with its extremely sensitive response behaviour, excellent comfort and plenty of traction. DT Swiss has now updated the model range and is presenting a "Standard" and a "ONE" model. The technologies developed by DT Swiss, such as the Plushport or Coilpair system, are used in all components. The suspension forks are available from a stroke of 120 millimetres and go up to 160 millimetres of suspension travel.

F 535 and F 535 ONE forks

DT Swiss Plushport technology

Plushport is an opening in the low-speed compression circuit that generates a small amount of compression damping in the first few centimetres of spring travel. These holes are slowly closed by a piston rod during compression, which increases the compression damping. The system is completely open in the first few centimetres. This should make the fork more responsive to small bumps. The holes are reached after about a third of the spring travel. The holes gradually close. The compression damping increases gradually over a few centimetres of travel. This is intended to generate more counterpressure in the middle of the spring travel. In the last half of the spring travel, the pushport openings are closed. This forces the majority of the oil to move through the high-speed compression circuit. This generates higher compression damping. The high damping force slows down the compression slowly and prevents the fork from bottoming out.

Coilpair system

In the first 30 millimetres of suspension travel, the air spring is supported by a small steel spring. This should enable the fork to react even more sensitively to small bumps. In the event of larger impacts or sustained force, the steel spring is completely compressed so that the force can be passed on to the air spring.

Incontrol suspension fork adjustment

The fork can be adjusted in three damping modes while riding - Open, Drive and Lock. In Open mode, the fork has its full downhill potential. In addition, the low-speed compression (LSC) can be adjusted using the rotary knob. In the Drive position, the LSC chamber is closed. This gives you more counter-pressure at the front. As soon as the lever is set to Lock, no more oil flows and the fork is completely hard. A pressure relief valve protects the rider from unexpected impacts.

The new DT Swiss fork models

1 - DT Swiss F 535

The F 535 is the new, more affordable all-mountain fork from DT Swiss. Instead of the triple adjustment, it only offers two modes. There is an open mode for full downhill performance and a closed mode for climbing. The fork is priced at 989 euros.

2 - DT Swiss F 535 ONE

The F 535 ONE fork incorporates Plushport and Coilpair technology. Plushport is a travel-dependent damping system that is driven by a bypass in the oil damper and generates varying degrees of compression damping over the entire spring travel. The Coilpair system is designed to provide sensitivity for small bumps. DT Swiss thus promises maximum traction on the ground. The fork can also be adjusted in three modes using a lever. There is an Open, a Drive and a Lock mode. These modes change the compression damping of the fork. The F 535 ONE costs 1149 euros.

The new DT Swiss R 535 and R 535 ONE shocks

Lineair system

The DT Swiss R 535 shocks work with a double air chamber system. The two chambers are automatically equalised by a bypass. When the shock is fully extended, the pressure in the negative air chamber is higher than in the positive air chamber. As a result, the damper has a lower breakaway torque and offers more sensitivity. As soon as the piston passes through the bypass, more air enters the positive chamber. This increases the final progression.

Incontrol damper

The DT Swiss R 535 ONE shock can be adjusted in three modes using a lever - Open, Drive and Lock. In Open mode, the damper releases its full damping. This is where the sensitivity is at its highest. In the Drive position, more compression damping is added to the damper. This makes the shock a little harder and provides more compression at the rear. Lock mode closes the shock completely. It offers the least energy loss when pedalling. A pressure relief valve protects the rider (and shock) in the event of unexpected impacts.

The new models of the DT Swiss R 535 rear shock

1 - DT Swiss R 535 damper

The air chambers of the DT Swiss R 535 All Mountain shock have been modified. By shifting the bypass, the two chambers can change their volume. The system should offer better compliance on small bumps as well as high end progression. At the same time, the support in the middle spring travel has also been improved. The shock is equipped with a lever. This can be used to ride the shock completely open or closed. The device is available to buy for 399 euros.

2 - DT Swiss R 535 ONE damper

The ONE version of the shock absorber also features the Lineair system. The special feature here is the Incontrol technology. This allows the damper to be moved to one of three positions using a lever: Open, Drive and Lock. This allows it to be adapted to any situation while riding. The higher-quality version of the DT Swiss R 535 - the ONE - costs 449 euros.