I’ve got one.

Works well, the adjustments make a difference though you do need to understand how the shock works to get the best from it. What else do you want to know?

I’ve only done a few rides on mine so I can’t really comment on that other than to say none so far. Before I bought it, I did check on t’web and didn’t find consistent horror stories so figured that they’re unlikely to be any worse than other shocks. As for all Fox shocks, there’s the possibility of the shock air leaking into the negative chamber locking it down.

try mtbr, loads of reviews, not all positive

Had a Dhx4 & 2 Dhx5’s and have never had any issues with them. I’ve heard horror stories but never experienced them. Pretty much fit and forget compared to Manitou in my experience.

What size do you need? I have a 2007 200×50 DHX5 air for sale that’s only 6 rides old if you’re interested?

Incidentally, got a DHX Air on my Reign X too, seems a pretty good shock. Last bike had a DHX5 coil, seems very similar by comparison, though I’m having to run more pressure in the Boost Valve (about 150psi up from 100) to aid in stopping it blow through its travel.

If you’re interested in my shock my email address is mbonnes AT me DOT com

mboy – I need a 200×57 one, so thanks for the offer.

chakaping – the DHX is cheaper at Mojo in their clearance sale, so thats why I’m thinking about it, it’s gotta be better than the X-Fusion 0-R thats on there at the mo!!

No worries. Just looked at the sale page on Mojo’s website, looks like they’ve got a few options for you. FWIW, I’d buy one of the DHX4.0 Air shocks instead of the 5.0 if I were you. You REALLY don’t need the extra adjustment IMO (the boost valve chamber size, certainly you only need it on a regressive suspension design like a Cannondale Prophet iirc, not something like your Specialized Pitch), and for £50 saving you can’t go wrong! Would probably still get the 4.0 over the 3.0 though, as the ability to tune the propedal level is useful compared to a preset level you can’t adjust.

Hmmm… £209 for a DHX5.0 coil in 200×57 (the same size I need too on my Reign X). Tempting! Sell you the 200×57 DHX4.0 air shock off my Reign? 😉

DHX 5 Air on my bike got stuck down over Xmas. It’s an old one (2 years ish). RP23 replaced it and feels much better (Push tuned as well). Never really got to grips with it.

Flooks comment something like “it’s got no proper rebound circuit”, whatever that means in reality. Interesting that it’s the one Fox shock he doesn’t service.

I have a stuck down one if you’re interested?

it’s when the air spring seal leaks and lets air into the negative air side, locking it down.