Note to the reader: If you’re planning to make your own spring tool, we probably can’t stop you. We can show you what we’d do to minimize—but not completely eliminate—the chance you’ll end up becoming ...

We first got to see the new Formula Coil Shock at the Winter Bike Connection event in Massa Marittima, Italy. It was bolted to an array of bikes that were largely unsuitable for my 5ft 4″ frame. I did ...