The Swedish motorsport cult brand Öhlins has been shaking up the mountain bike sector since 2013. TTX 22M - that's the name of the golden-yellow steel spring damper that we tested on the Specialised-Downhiller Demo for the first time. We show the latest expansion stage in the endurance test.
The damping adjustment options remain unchanged. Low-speed (16 clicks) and high-speed compression (three clicks) as well as rebound adjustment (seven clicks) are still on board. Thanks to the ergonomic lever, the triple high-speed compression stage can also be easily operated while riding. The firmest setting serves as a platform and ensures that the rear end remains calm on uphill sections. Setup is easy and requires no tools. The right spring rate can be found in the Öhlins setup guide.
However, anyone familiar with the predecessor model, for example from the Specialised Enduro bikes or the E-Freerider Turbo KenevoThe biggest update immediately catches the eye: the damping unit has been completely revised and is now much slimmer. The Swedes have also remodelled the change mechanism for the steel spring. Previously, this was only possible by removing the rebound adjuster. Now, all you have to do is reduce the spring preload, loosen a snap ring and the spring and spring disc can be pulled out downwards.
The facts about the Öhlins TTX 22M.2
- Weight: 745 grams with 55 millimetre stroke and 411 steel spring
- Available in all standard metric installation dimensions or with trunnion mount
- 3-way adjustable high-speed compression damping
- 16-way adjustable low-speed compression damping
- 7-way adjustable rebound damping
- Price: 889 Euro without spring
- Two-year guarantee
Fine tuning is made easier by the smooth adjustment screws with defined clicks. Also good: As the rebound and compression stages are somewhat coarser than on the Fox DHX2, for example, each click is accompanied by a noticeable change in damping behaviour.
Practical test: The Öhlins TTX 22M MTB shock - 1500 kilometres on the trail
On the trail, the Öhlins TTX 22M.2 gave our test bike Canyon Spectral 125 uphill and downhill a traction boost compared to the original Float-X shock from Fox. Damping control: top! Even after more than 1500 kilometres of continuous use, the Öhlins newcomer still impresses with the finest response and good absorption capacity. The only downer: at 889 euros, the Swedish shock costs significantly more than the competition from Rockshox, Fox & Co.
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Max Fuchs
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