CounterShox is a bolt-on device designed to provide a tuned counter-reaction to obstacles in racing and extreme racing environments. Impulses to the front fork are used to provide an automatic reactionary force that the rider no longer has to provide through the handlebars. CounterShox reduces the wearing feeling of constant impacts which assists riders who deal with arm pump. CounterShox allows riders and racers to push for longer and allows the bike to track a lot better.
That sounds all fine and dandy, but does it actually work?
I have been using CounterShox for 6 months now. I first put it on my bike when I was coming back from a hand injury with hopes of allowing me to not experience as much pain and be able to get back to my full abilities sooner. I put it on and instantly felt like I could push a decent pace and not worry about my lack of hand grip or pain. I had to make sure it was not just a fluke so I took it off next time. I felt sketchy again without it. I continued to test on and off for about a month. What really sold me was when I made the last minute decision to race Gobbler Getter NEPG. It was a 50 miles race on sandy loam and a fair share of whoops. At that time, I did not know if I could finish or stay off the ground. I had a near flawless day. My bike stayed pointed where I put it. It felt more planted than ever. I had control of the bike. It allowed me to be able to change my grip when my hand started to ache but still have less jolts so I could still control the bike. I also didn’t wreck all day and I honestly don’t know the last time I can say that. I truly believe CounterShox is why I finished as well as I did along with helping navigate coming back from a tender hand/wrist injury. I have not removed it from my bike since then.
I do have a demo one, if anyone would like to try it.
