Today RockShox releases the new Lyrik, thus explaining all of the athletes with Red forks at the early races lately (don’t worry, it’s available in black)…Additionally, they’ve updated the Pike, Yari and Deluxe shock line and also introduced a fender plus some other bits. There’s a slew of information for you to pick over below, but here’s the short and sweet…
Debonair for forks – larger volume negative spring and a re-designed air spring shaft make for lighter off the top action with bountiful support in the mid-stroke. The updated air spring will be available aftermarket.
Charger 2 Damper – The new Charger 2 damper features external low AND high speed compression adjustment, in addition to external rebound adjustment. With improved sensitivity and a lighter weight, the Charger 2 is available aftermarket to retrofit to existing forks.
New offsets – All forks will be available in 27.5/29″ wheel sizes for Boost spacing only, but will feature 37mm and 46mm offsets in 27.5″ and 42mm and 51mm offsets for 29″
Fenders and updated Deluxe rear shock line – Lastly, RockShox announced a new fender to play nice with their forks as well as minor updates to the rear shocks, including a refined shaft surface treatment and expanded rebound adjustments.
RockShox LYRIK RC2
Enduro stages are steeper, longer and meaner than ever before, and Lyrik RC2 is here to humble them. The new Charger™ 2 RC2 damper offers independent high and low speed compression adjustment to make molehills out of mountains. The new DebonAir™ air spring reduces friction from every single moving part, improving bump absorption and response under load, and drastically reducing rider fatigue. New, shorter offset options make Lyrik RC2 compatible with the confidence-inspiring (and smile-inducing) machines being dreamed up by bike designers around the world.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: FS-LYRK-RC2-C1 / MSRP: $999 | €1109* | £989* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: APRIL 2018
RockShox LYRIK RC2 Specifications
TRAVEL
150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm
WEIGHT
2,013-2,058g
ADJUSTMENTS
External begin stroke rebound, low speed compression, high speed compression
OFFSETS
37mm and 46mm (27.5″),
42mm and 51mm (29″)
RockShox Yari RC
Yari brings Lyrik’s acclaimed look and proven features – 35mm chassis, Fast Black upper tubes and new DebonAir™ air spring – to a wider audience. The Motion Control™ damper features Rapid Recovery™ rebound and its high-speed compression circuit is tuned to match the feeling of the Charger™ damper.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: FS-YARI-RC-B2 / MSRP: $699 | €779* | £689* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: April 2018
RockShox Yari RC Specifications
TRAVEL
150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm
WEIGHT
2,095-2,141g
ADJUSTMENT
External rebound, low speed compression
OFFSETS
37mm and 46mm (27.5″),
42mm and 51mm (29″)
RockShox PIKE RCT3
When RockShox re-launched Pike in 2013, it immediately became the benchmark for Trail and Enduro forks, with a supple and progressive feel that simply could not be matched. To ensure Pike’s continuing domination of the class, we put it on a weight-loss program, added the new Charger™ 2 damper, included remote options, and gave it a graphic-package makeover that aligns with the all-new chassis design. Riders will benefit from Pike’s increased steering authority – thanks to BOOST™-only spacing, stiffness and lighter overall weight – the new friction-reducing DebonAir™ air spring and the potential to run wider (2.8″) tires.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: FS-PIKE-RCT3-B2 / MSRP: $879 – 949 | €979 – 1049* | £869 – 939* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: APRIL 2018
RockShox PIKE RCT3 Specifications
TRAVEL
120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm
WEIGHT
1,827-1899g
ADJUSTMENT
External rebound, low speed compression, 3 position compression (open/pedal/firm); External rebound, low speed compression,
2 position remote compression (open/firm)
OFFSETS
37mm and 46mm (27.5″),
42mm and 51mm (29″)
RockShox Revelation RC
Revelation has grown, and after representing the original long travel forks, it’s ready to tackle the most demanding trail and enduro rides. The chassis is directly derived from Pike, with 35mm upper tubes for unmatched stiffness and to match the aggressive look of modern trail and enduro bikes. Damping is handled by our proven Motion Control™ with a specific tune to match Charger’s feeling, with travel options up to 160mm for 27.5″ and 150mm for 29″. The new DebonAir™ air spring reduces friction from every single moving part, maintaining traction in more conditions than ever before.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: FS-RVL-RC-A2 / MSRP: $649 – 719 | €719 – 799* | £639 – 709* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: MAY 2018
RockShox REVELATION RC Specifications
TRAVEL
120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm
WEIGHT
1,941-2,001g
ADJUSTMENT
External rebound, low speed compression; External rebound, 2 position remote
compression (open/firm)
OFFSETS
37mm and 46mm (27.5″),
42mm and 51mm (29″)
RockShox Super Deluxe RC3
RockShox Super Deluxe rewrote the rules for rear shocks and now it’s rewriting them again. Changes to the interior surface improve lubrication and accelerate piston movement, so tires stay planted on the ground. Refined rebound damping regulates shaft speed, enhancing rider control and increasing confidence through corners and following high-speed hits. There’s also an expanded range of rebound adjustment, near perfect steps between clicks and a middle adjustment that’s centered between open and closed.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: RS-SDLX-RC3-B1 / MSRP: $529 | €589* | £529* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: APRIL 2018
RockShox Super Deluxe RCT
Solid Threshold adjustment for pedaling performance, 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.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: RS-SDLX-RCT-B1 / MSRP: $579 | €639* | £569* (*Includes VAT)
EMBARGO: MARCH 20, 2018 / RETAIL: APRIL 2018
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil RCT
Solid Threshold adjustment for pedaling performance, 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 a coil shock to bold new places.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: RS-SDLC-RCT-A1 / MSRP: $549 | €609* | £549* (*Includes VAT)
EMBARGO: MARCH 20, 2018 / RETAIL: APRIL 2018
RockShox 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.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: RS-SDLC-RTR-A1 / MSRP: $599 | €659* | £589* (*Includes VAT)
EMBARGO: MARCH 20, 2018 / RETAIL: APRIL 2018
RockShox Deluxe RT3
First, we took the proven damping performance of our popular Monarch series and introduced it to a new metric-sized chassis. Increased bushing overlap, a new bushing design and a new scraper seal decreased friction and increased durability. Now we’ve changed the interior surface to improve lubrication and accelerate piston movement – further friction reductions that keep the tires firmly planted on the ground. Again the result is Deluxe. Are you ready to redefine your ride?
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: RS-DLX-RT3-B1 / MSRP: $409 | €439* | £389* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: APRIL 2018
RockShox MTB FENDERS
Optimized for RockShox forks, RockShox MTB Fenders deliver exceptional protection for your fork, with deep side skirts to keep the mud and debris away from the most vital parts of your fork – and your body. Take your bike’s customization to the next level with nine color offerings made to match RockShox decal packs – or go black-on-black for that minimalist look. MTB Fenders come complete with four beefy zip ties for installation so you can get to the trailhead sooner and shred with much less mess.
FEATURES / BENEFITS
MODEL ID: AC-FEN-MTB-A1 / MSRP: $15 | €13* | £11* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: APRIL 2018
RockShox Pike/Revelation and Lyrik/Yari Charger™ 2 Damper Upgrade Kits
MODEL ID: SS-UPK-PIKE-A1 | SS-UPK-LYRC-A1 / MSRP: $244-321 | €259-349* | £235-309* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: APRIL 2018
RockShox DebonAir™ Air Spring Upgrade Kits
MODEL ID: SS-UPK-PIKED-A1 | SS-UPK-LYRD-A1 / MSRP: $42 | €47* | £42* (*Includes VAT)
Availability: APRIL 2018
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