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RockShox just announced a new line of coil sprung Super Deluxe rear shocks for 2018. At the moment they’re being listed as “OEM only with selected AM options to be announced”. What’s most interesting is the option of a lockout that can be actuated from the bar, perhaps the first of its kind in the coil sprung world. Enduro racers take note…
Also announced is a Super Deluxe Coil RC World Cup for DH racing. Oddly enough it just has one rebound and one compression adjustment so we’re wondering if more will be added to this line and it will completely replace the Vivid shocks, or if it’s a seperate line altogether. RockShox also announced an entry level Super Deluxe Coil R. Interesting details on this new shock are:
Looks like we could be seeing trunnion mounts and metric sizing in the DH world soon?
Last but not least, the Deluxe and Super Deluxe also received some upgrades as well. The option for the 2-position, remote lockout as well as a full travel indicator etched into the shock body are the main updates in addition to new graphics.
We wanted to give you the meat and potatoes in the beginning. For the full, lengthy press release with all of the juicy details, keep scrolling down…
ROCKSHOX REAR SHOCKS’ DELUXE AND SUPER DELUXE PRESS RELEASE
March 2, 2017
SUPER DELUXE COIL
IN 2016 ROCKSHOX REVOLUTIONIZED REAR SHOCKS’ DESIGN WITH DELUXE AND SUPER DELUXE
THE REVOLUTION CONTINUES WITH SUPER DELUXE COIL
“LEAN BACK AND HANG ON”
COIL FOR ALL
Super Deluxe allowed us to ditch old design constraints, and simply focus on building the best possible rear shock. And with that old thinking no longer holding us back, we began to wonder why coil-shock performance had to be limited to purely downhill and enduro applications and why there should be any pedaling compromise associated with a coil shock.
NO OPTION SPARED
In the words of a famous enduro racer, “Lean back and hang on,” because the all-new Super Deluxe Coil brings the consistency and feel of a coil sprung shock to trail and enduro bikes, and the benefits of metric design to downhill bikes. And with remote-lockout options, riders can capitalize on pedaling power anywhere, not just on fireroads.
SAG GRADIENTS – COIL SETUP
All Super Deluxe Coil models feature sag gradients printed on the shaft to facilitate the correct setup.
Steel springs will be available from RockShox in 50 lbs increments from 250 to 650, depending on length.
SUPER DELUXE COIL RCT
Solid Threshold adjustment for pedaling performance, low speed compression adjustment to fine tune the ride to any trail and condition, the unmistakable feel of a coil spring and RockShox’s Super Deluxe design. A unique blend that’s now a reality, to push the benefits of coil shocks to bold new places.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
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SUPER DELUXE COIL RT REMOTE
Remote rear shocks are no longer reserved to the XC elites – and Super Deluxe Coil RT Remote has already proven it with its 2016 EWS title with Cecile Ravanel. Riders can conserve energy and accelerate faster by switching to the “Threshold” mode, and click back into “Open” for full shredding capabilities.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
REMOTE NAMING CONVENTION
Applies to all RockShox metric rear shocks
IN: remote cable runs towards shock
OUT: remote cable runs away from shock
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SUPER DELUXE COIL RC WORLD CUP
RockShox metric rear shock technology meets downhill World Cup racing – a shock designed for the new breed of downhill bikes, ultra-capable and light as never before. No-compromise damping, with precise low speed compression and rebound adjustments to dial in a podium-worthy ride.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
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SUPER DELUXE COIL R
No-nonsense performance for all coil-worthy applications, from the latest breed of trail and enduro bikes to downhill and park rigs that leave room in the budget for a season pass at the local hill. All the benefits of the Super Deluxe Coil package in a shock that’s as easy to understand as it is fun to ride.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
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SUPER DELUXE UPDATES
STROKE INDICATOR
All MY18 Super Deluxe and Deluxe models feature a full stroke indicator on the damper body, to facilitate proper setup by confirming that you are using the full travel of your shock.
NEW OPTIONS, MORE GREATNESS
SUPER DELUXE RCT
Solid Threshold adjustment for pedaling performance, low speed compression adjustment to fine tune the ride to any trail and condition, and the proven performance of RockShox’s revolutionary Super Deluxe rear shock in a package that’s ready to tackle any challenge.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
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TECHNOLOGIES
SUPER DELUXE RT REMOTE
Remote rear shocks are no longer reserved to the XC elites – and Super Deluxe RT Remote has already proven it with its 2016 EWS performance under the likes of Jerome Clementz and Cecile Ravanel. Riders can conserve energy and accelerate faster by switching to the “Threshold” mode, and click back into “Open” for full shredding capabilities.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
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THINGS TO REMEMBER
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
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USAGE
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TECHNOLOGIES
SUPER DELUXE RC WORLD CUP
RockShox metric rear shock technology meets downhill World Cup racing – a shock designed for the new breed of downhill bikes, ultra-capable and light as never before. No-compromise damping, with precise compression and rebound adjustments to dial in a podium-worthy ride – with the precise ride tuning abilities of an air spring.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
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THINGS TO REMEMBER
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SUPER DELUXE RC3
SUPER DELUXE R
DELUXE UPDATES
METRIC GOES REMOTE
DELUXE RL REMOTE
The efficiency of an Open/Lock remote switch meets the benefits of RockShox’s metric shock design. The ultra-low activation force required to operate Deluxe RL Remote via the OneLoc remote means that riders can access the efficiency of the Lock position more often.
Availability: OEM only (selected AM options to be announced)
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