Mike, don't forget about the difference in the aircans of the Deluxe shox. You seem to have gone from a low-neg-volume to a high-neg-volume aircan. In my experience that has a bigger influence on the rear suspension characteristics than just those 10mm extra of travel, or the change in damping mechanism.
If you feel like experimenting a bit more... try switching back to the old shock, and switch the aircan.
Jan. 3, 2025, 3:17 a.m. - two-one
Mike, don't forget about the difference in the aircans of the Deluxe shox. You seem to have gone from a low-neg-volume to a high-neg-volume aircan. In my experience that has a bigger influence on the rear suspension characteristics than just those 10mm extra of travel, or the change in damping mechanism. If you feel like experimenting a bit more... try switching back to the old shock, and switch the aircan.