Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Somewhere between heaven and hell
Bikes: '09 Jamis Komodo, '09 Mirraco Blend One, '08 Cervelo P2C, '08 Specialized Ruby Elite, '07 Yeti AS-R SL, '07 DMR Drone
Coil isn't necessarily worse than air. It's heavier, and it's not as infinitely adjustable as air because there are only certain weight coils, but it offers more linear travel, and some people like it because they say it's smoother.