Thanks to the plastic insert, you can vary the spring rate. For example, if you are travelling with a heavy daypack or want to prepare your shock for a specific route. This is done without tools by simply turning the knob. For example, Sprindex offers a 340 mm spring that can be adjusted to a harder 380 mm spring. We tested the spring in the DVO Jade X shock.
The first "car park" test is sobering. You can hardly feel any difference when bobbing around. For more effect, we tried out the Sprindex suspension on the Borderline in Freiburg. Two descents - but the big wow effect failed to materialise. Even our test rig could only attest to the homeopathic effect of the Vario spring.
Suspension foxes whose ideal spring rate lies exactly between the available spring rates will probably be happy with the Sprindex spring. For us, the perceived difference between the two extreme positions was too small.
Weight442 grams (450-500), Price 140 €. Info cosmicsports.com
STRENGTHS Subtle fine-tuning possible despite steel spring
WEAKNESSES Insufficient effect in the adjustment range
Conclusion: We had hoped for more. The lab results confirm our initial test drives.
Laurin Lehner
Editor
