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WELCOME TO THE ROCKSHOX BOOK OF EXPERTISE 2012.

This special product summary of new 2012 RockShox product and updates presents all the information you need with a fresh look and design. As a brand, RockShox has a long history of pioneering suspension and has significantly influenced the development of mountain bikes over the last twenty years. For 2012, the RockShox team invites you to experience our all-new and updated products. We had a lot of fun developing these products, and hope you enjoy the experience. The RockShox team

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HIGHLIGHTS EXPERIENCE MODEL YEAR 2012 TECHNOLOGY 29 CROSS COUNTRY/TRAIL 26 CROSS COUNTRY/TRAIL 26 ALL MOUNTAIN/FREERIDE/DOWNHILL SEAT POST - REVERB REAR SHOCKS TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA ATHLETES MATRIX

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HIGHLIGHTS 2012

I cant believe its carbon!

Yes, we now offer Monarch with a carbon air can

We care for the look of your bike, offering Monarch and Monach Plus in a white color option

Color your ride

The new Revelation 29 overs the top end of travel for RockShox 29 forks

29 goes 140mm

The new SID 29 is supporting the rebirth of mountain biking, as one of seven 29 RockShox forks

SID 29

Motion Control DNA is the evolution of the proven Motion Control Damping system. SID and Revelation performance benets from this exciting development

The Rise of Expertise

Dual Position Air, and the new Dual Position Coil offers a climbing mode approximately 30mm from max travel to put you in a more powerful climbing position.

Climbing made easier

The premiere height adjust Seatpost now with more options

UpSlide Down

BoXXer ever; 2689g by using a special Keronite Gray coating. Racing developments has added a new damping and spring system.

The Lightest

29 bikes and all the products that are available for this specific size of bike are here to stay. There are a wide range of applications, from hardtail to long-travel full-suspension. This is why RockShox has created a wide line of product to offer different platforms of forks, so every rider can experience their personal favorite 29 ride, from 80 to 140mm of suspension travel.

HISTORIC TREMALZO TRAILS ON 2012 SUSPENSION

The legendary rough and rocky military tracks and trails around Lake Garda in Italy were the stage for an epic RockShox experience this spring. These trails are considered the birthplace of mountain biking in Europe in the early 1990s. The adventure began with a shuttle ride from Riva del Garda to the Tremalzo pass at 1650 meters, in dense fog and 5-degree Celsius temperatures. Seven members of the RockShox team covered over 1968 meters of descending and 400 meters of climbing over 27 kilometers before the epic adventure was celebrated alongside the lake at 26 degrees with a toast of cold beers at the world famous Meckis Bar in Torbole.

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MODEL YEAR 2012 FRONT SUSPENSION 26 and 29

Cross Country Trail All Mountain Freeride Downhill

MODEL YEAR 2012 REAR SUSPENSION

Cross Country Trail All Mountain Freeride Downhill

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SID XX WORLD CUP SID WORLD CUP SID XX SID RCT3 SID RLT SID RL REBA RLT REBA RL REVELATION XX WORLD CUP REVELATION XX REVELATION WORLD CUP REVELATION RCT3 REVELATION RLT REVELATION RL LYRIK RC2L LYRIK RC2 DH LYRIK RC LYRIK R DOMAIN RC DOMAIN R

BOXXER WORLD CUP Keronite Gray BOXXER WORLD CUP TOTEM RC2 DH BOXXER R2C2 BOXXER RC TOTEM RC
DUAL CROWN

$$$
VIVID AIR R2C VIVID AIR R2 VIVID R2C VIVID R2 MONARCH PLUS RC3 MONARCH PLUS R MONARCH RT3 Carbon MONARCH RT3 MONARCH RT MONARCH R ARIO RLR ARIO RL ARIO R

DOMAIN RC DOMAIN R

ARGYLE RCT ARGYLE RC ARGYLE R

KAGE RC KAGE R

RECON RL RECON TK RECON R RECON TK RECON R

SEKTOR RL SEKTOR TK SEKTOR R

BAR R

SEAT POST
Cross Country $$$ Trail All Mountain Freeride Downhill

XC
XC 32 TK XC 30 TK XC 28 TK Mg

29 model available

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MOTION CONTROL DNA

When RockShox invented Motion Control in 2005 two forks were introduced to the market with this feature: Reba and Pike. Seven years later trails are more demanding, mountain bikers tackle rougher trails and RockShox reinvented the system, now called Motion Control DNA. The new evolution of RockShox damping technology is built on the fundamental building blocks of Motion Control great adjustability, superior damping performance, low maintenance and easy service. Highlighted by a new lighter weight spring tube inspired by a double helix, Motion XX Control DNA has a new level of precise control for superior rider interface. For the different riding styles there are four models of Motion Control DNA with Dual Flow rebound (exclusively available in SID and Revelation): XX RCT3 RLT RL XX - Designed for riders looking to be the fastest and most efcient The XX Motion Control DNA damper features RockShoxs XLoc hydraulic remote lockout for the lightest, most ergonomic go-fast solution. RCT3 - The ultimate in adjustability and bump performance The new RCT3 damper features three distinct knob positions Open, Threshold and Lock. The rider is able to quickly and easily access these three modes to manipulate damping performance for specic terrain: Open for bump-gobbling performance Threshold for efciency and moderate bump compliance Lock for ultimate pedaling efciency In addition to its three distinct modes, RCT3 features an independent adjustment of low speed compression. RLT - The classic adjustments of Motion Control with threshold Featuring the adjustments of Motion Control compression-to-lock with adjustable threshold updated with a Motion Control DNA spring tube and rened Dual Flow rebound. RL - The entry to Motion Control benets The Motion Control DNA spring tube and rened Dual Flow rebound mated to compression-to-lock adjustability with a factory set threshold.
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RCT3

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CLIMBING FEATURES
Long travel bikes are fun, especially on the downhills. However, grinding up a hill with a long travel fork is a different story. To bring back the joy of climbing, RockShox created two spring systems with a climbing mode feature, available in several fork models for 2012: Revelation, Totem, Lyrik and Sektor (air spring and coil systems). Just ip the lever while you are riding, push the fork down our Dual Position spring systems shorten the fork by about 30mm. This lowers the bikes front end, allowing you to get into a more powerful climbing position. Up on the hill rotate the lever back and the fork quickly returns to max travel. Have fun on the downhills.

Dual Position Air

Mode: Climbing Adjuster Position: Min (110 Sweep) Result: Approximately 30mm less travel - Improved bike geometry and body position Mode: Max Adjuster Position: Max Result: Maximum Fork Travel

Featured in: Revelation, Lyrik, Totem

Dual Position Coil

Mode: Climbing Adjuster Position: Min Result: Approximately 30mm less travel - Main Spring: Active - Secondary Spring: Captured Mode: Max Adjuster Position: Max Result: Full Fork Travel - Main Spring: Active - Secondary Spring: Active

Featured in: Sektor

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CLIMBING FEATURES - HOW IT WORKS

90 90

TO CLIMBING

TO MAX TRAVEL

TO CLIMBING MODE

Riders want fast and easy travel adjustment to attack the climbs and descend with speed, condence and control. At the quick ip of a lever, our Dual Position spring systems shorten the fork by about 30mm, lowering the bikes front end, allowing you to get into a more powerful climbing position. Rotate the lever back to quickly return to max travel.

MAX TRAVEL

CLIMBING MODE

90

90

TO MAX TRAVEL

TO CLIMBING MODE

MAX TRAVEL

CLIMBING MODE

DUAL POSITION AIR

DUAL POSITION COIL

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80/100mm

THE FIRST WIN IS THE SWEETEST

When Ned Overend won the rst Cross-Country World Championships on a RockShox RS-1 fork in 1990 in Durango, suspension forks entered the world of mountain bikes with a bang. Over 20 years later, just a couple weeks after RockShox introduced the new SID 29 to the public, Jaroslav Kulhavy from Specialized Factory Racing became the rst racer to ever win a World Cup on a 29 bike. With RockShox suspension leading the way again, Kulhavys landmark victory scored a big win for bigger wheels. Riding on a RockShox Reba 29 chassis with Brain technology, Kulhavy led from nearly start to nish at round 2 of the 2012 UCI World Cup in UKs Dalby Forest. While some still debate, discuss and hesitate, many riders are already benetting from the new mountain bike experience: 29. Just like suspension in the late 1980s, the 29 concept was born in the United States. Already popular in the US, this international victory shows that Europe is catching up fast...winning races! The leading MTB magazines are lled with product test comparisons detailing all the benets and possible limits of using 29 bikes. Many long-time 26 riders who have tried the 29 experience recently share many of the same emotions as their rst time on a mountain bike, just like they rode a suspension fork for the rst time. RockShox is committed to the 29 market by offering seven fork models from 80 to 140 mm, 15 different versions and a broad product selection that caters to any rider wish.

80/100mm 120/130/140mm

80/100mm

XC SERIES
80/100mm

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HIGH LIGHT

80/100mm
Motion Control DNA New 29 Chassis 2012 SID 29 World Cup is lighter than 2009 SID 26 World Cup

SID 29 - THE BEST ONLY BIGGER

The most famous fork in cross-country racing is now available for the 29-inch rider. With the 15mm Maxle Lite and, of course, the BlackBox carbon crown steerer SID 29 offers all the stiffness you need at the weight you want. At 1582 grams (World Cup XX with 15mm Maxle Lite) the SID 29 World Cup is the complete race package that could be considered an unfair advantage.

Models Travel Weight

World Cup XX, World Cup, RCT3, RLT, RL 80/100mm 1582g (XX World Cup with 15mm Maxle Lite)
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80/100mm

REBA 29 - THE REBA WITH MORE LEG ROOM

Reba 29 now shares the same lightweight chassis as the race-bred SID, which makes it 150 grams lighter than the 29 Reba from 2011.
New chassis

New sag gradients to aid setup

Models Travel Weight

RLT, RL 80/100mm 1584g (RLT)

2012 Reba 29 (1584g) is lighter than 2011 Reba 26 (1625g)

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80/100mm

TurnKey lockout and external rebound Optional 20mm Maxle

RECON 29 - WEIGHT, PRICE, PERFORMANCE - CHOOSE THREE

The Recon 29 has true value for performance 29 bikes. With two platforms Gold with aluminum upper tubes and Silver with steel upper tubes the growing 29 market calls for this rugged, but light suspension solution.

Forged, hollow 6061 T-6 aluminum crown

Models Travel Weight

Recon Gold TK 29, Recon Silver TK 29 80, 100mm 1755g (Gold TK 29 Solo Air)
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XC SERIES
80/100mm

New RockShox XC Series name and graphics New 29 Chassis

The best value 32mm, 29 fork available today.

XC 29 - ROCKSHOX 29 FOR EVERYBODY

Big wheels for less. The XC Series offers RockShoxs premium technologies, including PushLoc / PopLoc remote compatibility, TurnKey lockout, external rebound control and Powerbulges.

XC 32 29 Models TK Travel 80 or 100mm Weight 2200g (TK)

XC 28 TK Mg 29 Models TK Travel 80, 100mm Weight 2263g (TK Mg)

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120/130/140mm

Dual Position Air climbing feature available on all models Motion Control DNA New 29 Chassis

REVELATION 29 - LONGER TRAVEL FOR BIGGER WHEELS

Introducing Revelation 29: a proven lightweight platform designed for aggressive trail riding. Smooth responsiveness provided by Motion Control DNA damping systems perfectly pairs with Maxle Lite and 140mm travel.

Models Travel Weight

XX, RCT3, RLT, RL 120/130/140mm 1806g (RLT)

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80/100, 120mm

Lighter weight butted aluminum air shaft New Dual Air top cap design

Motion Control DNA

SID - SUPERLIGHT GOT LIGHTER

Even 100 grams lighter in 2012! And the ultimate race fork is upgraded with the new Motion Control DNA damping system. SIDs Superlight Integrated Design structure plus 15mm Maxle Lite and the BlackBox carbon crown steerer create a chassis with all the stiffness you need at the weight you want.

Models Travel Weight

XX World Cup, XX, World Cup, XX, RCT3, RLT, RL 80/100mm or 120mm 1311g (SID World Cup in 80/100mm travel model)
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New chassis; Shared with SID 100g lighter than Reba 2011 New sag gradients

80/100/120mm

REBA - RIDE IT, LOVE IT

Bike shops love Reba. And everybody else, too. Reba is super consistent, durable and easy to service. The 2012 Reba maintains this character while benetting from SIDs lightweight chassis and becoming 100 grams lighter in 2012! Now you can attack any trail with ease.

Models Travel Weight

RLT, RL 80/100/120mm 1519g (RLT)

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80/100/120mm

RECON - MID-LEVEL PRICE, HIGH LEVEL PERFORMANCE

The master of the weight, price and performance equation. Recon is available in two models: Gold and Silver. Recon Gold features a stiff aluminum crown married to lightweight 32mm aluminum upper tubes, while Recon Silver with steel upper tubes is unparalleled in its class for stiffness.

Motion Control and TurnKey damping New 15mm Maxle option Recon Gold features 32mm aluminum upper tubes

Models Travel Weight

Gold RL, TK, R / Silver TK, R 80, 100, 120mm 1755g (Gold R)
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XC SERIES
80/100/120mm

XC 32, XC30, XC28 - START YOUR ROCKSHOX EXPERIENCE HERE

Every mountain biker can benet from the RockShox technologies and performance features when choosing an XC model. The XC series is a new line of entry level forks stiff, performance-oriented and available with TurnKey lockout and travel up to 120mm. The model name stands for the diameter of the upper tubes: XC 32, XC 30 and XC 28.
New RockShox XC Series name and graphics

Aluminum lockout adjuster knob

XC 32 Models Travel Weight

TK 80, 100, 120mm 2352g

XC 30 Models Travel Weight

TK 80, 100, 120mm 2180g

XC 28 Models Travel Weight

TK Mg 80, 100, 120mm 2223g

Four-piece bushing system

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Dual Position Air climbing feature available on all models Motion Control DNA World Cup model features a carbon crown steerer

130/140/150mm

REVELATION - DISCOVER REAL TRAIL PERFORMANCE

Something good got even better. We received so much positive feedback from trail riders out there that we wanted to give something back. Winner of numerous magazine tests, we upgraded Revelation for 2012 with our new Motion Control DNA system. Now, the stiff and lightweight ultimate trail fork is even smoother and more responsive. And with Dual Position Air, the uphills are even easier now, too. Add in the new RCT3 a lockout with three positions and you can adapt to any terrain: Switch between Open (with all DNA possibilities), Threshold (takes away the big bumps) and Lockout for fast rolling on smooth ground.
Models Travel Weight World Cup XX, World Cup, RCT3, RLT, RL 130/140/150mm 1489g (World Cup)
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130/140/150mm

The new Dual Position Coil is available exclusively in Sektor New 15mm + 20mm Maxle Motion Control damping (RL model)

SEKTOR - A REVELATION IN VALUE

The RockShox Sektor is a perfect example of trickle down technology. Take the great performance and the chassis of the Revelation and tag it with a price you wont believe. And there is still Motion Control damping and the new Dual Position Coil in the Sektor to transform your downhill into smooth and your uphill into easy.

Models Travel Weight

RL, TK, R 130/140/150mm 1788g (Solo Air R Coil)

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ALL MOUNTAIN FREERIDE DOWNHILL

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Dual Position Air with climbing mode feature

New BoXXerstyle Solo Air system

160/170mm

LYRIK - THE MEAN MACHINE

Lyrik got meaner and leaner. The new Lyrik combines climbing prowess and downhill control through a BoXXer-derived Mission Control DH damper. Master the mountain with Lyriks 160 or 170mm travel options, all new air spring systems and a stout 35mm structure.

Models Travel

Weight

RC2 DH, RC2L, RC, R 160-130mm (Dual Position Air), 160/170mm (Solo Air, Coil), 160-115mm (Coil U-Turn) 2127g (R Solo Air)
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180mm 180-150mm

TOTEM - NO EXCUSES
With 40mm upper tubes the Totem is the burliest single crown fork in mountain biking. With the new Dual Position Air you can also ride your bike uphill just set to climbing mode and grind your way back up.
New BoXXerstyle Solo Air system

Dual Position Air with climbing mode feature New BoXXer-style compression adjusters

Models Travel Weight

RC, RC2 DH, RC2L 180-150mm, 180mm 2627g (RC2 DH Solo Air)
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HIGH LIGHT

Refined adjustment knob shapes Updated damping and Solo Air New Keronite Gray finish option (Aftermarket only)

200mm

LIGHTER IS FASTER - FASTER IS BETTER!

Success speaks for itself. With 66 World Cup wins, the BoXXer is the winningest downhill fork in the history of the sport. RockShox BoXXer is pure racing and with its smooth and consistent damper feel of the Mission Control DH in a decadently light package the Keronite Gray version got even lighter it is the perfect choice for every World Cup track on this planet.

Models Travel Weight

World Cup, R2C2, RC, World Cup 200mm 2714g (World Cup)

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160-115mm 160/180mm 200mm

DOMAIN - DROP IN
Drop in to the nearest bike park, take the North Shore lines, jumps, berms or any rough trail. Domain offers competition-level performance in a stocky 35mm package. Motion Control IS damping and a choice between 160-115mm Coil U-Turn, 160mm and 180mm coil springs render the hardest rides plush. Domain Dual Crown Domains durability in BoXXers 200mm chassis. From rough trails to bikes parks, Domain offers simple adjustments and long-term reliability.
New BoXXerstyle compression adjuster

Voted Most Likely to be Abused by the RockShox Class of 2012

New 20mm Maxle

Domain Dual Crown Models RC, R Travel 200mm Weight 3422g (RC)

Domain Single Crown Models RC, R Travel 160-115mm, 160/180mm Weight 2801g (R)

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New Signature Color: Grover Blue Up to 140mm of travel New Graphics

80/100/140mm

ARGYLE - FLY WITH STYLE

Dirt jumps, skatepark, dual slalom and slopestyle. With sturdy 32mm upper tubes, 20mm Maxle Lite and externally adjustable Motion Control damping, the sky is the limit.

Models Travel Weight

RCT, RC, R 80/100/140mm 2016g (RCT)

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REVERB EXPERIENCE
Can you imagine todays world without the i-Pod? Reverb, the travel adjust seat post from RockShox, has created the same level of change to mountain bikes. The ease and convenience of a hydraulic remote adjusts the posts height on-the-fly, offering more control, confidence and fun to any ride.

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100/125mm

HIGH LIGHT

Threaded hose barbs for easy installation

REVERB - UPSLIDEDOWN
When youre ripping through rolling terrain, cranking the pedals one minute and getting off the back of the bike the next, no seat height is just right. Reverb gives you innite seat-height adjustment and control of your return speed in a hydraulically actuated remote package. A custom sealing system means the plush and consistent feel of this seat post wont degrade, no matter how much the weather does.
New 100mm travel option

New compression fitting increases hose/head connection durability

Infinite seat height adjustment at your fingertips

New Enduro Collar Faster action

New all Black option

Models Travel Weight

355, 380 and 420mm lenghts, 30.9 and 31.6 diameters 100mm or 125mm 535g (125mm travel)
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THE REAR SHOCK EXPERTS

Todays mountain bikes are the most highly sophisticated bicycles ever produced. A key aspect is a matched suspension solution, linking the fork to the shock. RockShox has the broadest range of rear shocks in the bicycle industry. Solutions to match every bike and trail need out there with the dedicated personnel to bring it all together.

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New White color option for Monarch and Monarch Plus Monarchs light weight + Vivid damper = Monarch Plus

High Volume Air Can option

MONARCH - MONARCH PLUS

The Monarch family of rear shocks is the most versatile on the market with two bodies to choose: Monarch and Monarch Plus. The Monarch features silky smooth function in a lightweight design. The Monarch Plus fuses the exemplary weight of the Monarch with the rened damping of Vivid.

Models Weight

Monarch RCT3, RT, R - Monarch Plus RC3 and R 215g (Monarch RT3), 325g (Monarch Plus RC3)
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CARBON
HIGH LIGHT

Carbon air can is 1/2 the weight of the aluminum air can

MONARCH - CARBON
Almost as light as the gas it contains, the new Carbon air can on Monarch loses 15g.

Models Weight

Monarch RCT3 200g

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Ario RLR features Rebound, Lockout with Remote

ARIO - BAR
RockShox rear shocks begin with Ario and Bar.

Models Weight

Ario RLR, RL, R - Bar R 210g (Ario), 260g (Bar)

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Hot Rod rebound adjuster for constant performance

Vivid Air is 400g lighter than Vivid Coil

Vivid Coil 2010 DH World Champion

VIVID - VIVID AIR

Dominating World Cup downhill racing and freeride contests, the Vivid is a coil spring shock that is durable and adjustable with controls to let you dial in beginning- and ending-stroke rebound, as well as low-speed compression. Vivid Air is 400 grams lighter than its coil-sprung bother and offers the supple and consistent feel of a coil shock with the tunability and unparalleled weight savings of an air shock.

Models Weight

Vivid R2C, R2 - Vivid Air R2C, R2 402g (Vivid R2 without coil spring), 520g (Vivid Air R2)
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The ideal rear shock to match Domain and Domain dual crown

Dual Flow rebound

KAGE
Kage, the Domain of rear shocks, long travel performance, reliability and durability.

Models Weight

RC, R 402g (Kage RC without coil spring or hardware)

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Vivid Air is the lightest World Cup DH-proven air shock on the market Industry first: white color option for Monarchs

Carbon air can on Monarch!

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The PR Experts

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The Rear Shock Experts

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The Product Experts

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4. 3. 13.

The Brand Experts

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FRESH LOOK, FRESH TEAM. HERE ARE THE FACES BEHIND ROCKSHOX
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1. Torben Borowy - Rear Shock Technician, Europe 2. Daniel Portmann - Rear Shock Technician, Europe 3. Mike van Zyl - Rear Shock Technician, North America 4. Jimmy Donahugh - Rear Shock Technician, North American 5. Elmar Keineke - MTB PR, Europe 6. Simon Cittati - MTB PR, Italy 7. Altino Lourenco - MTB PR, France/Spain 8. Tyler Morland - MTB PR, North America 9. Fritz Hoff - Product Manager 10. Sander Rigney - Suspension Category Manager 11. Jeremiah Boobar - Product Manager 12. Jon Cancellier - BlackBox Technician 13. Greg "HB" Herbold - Special Agent 14. Scott Hart RockShox Brand Communications Manager, North America 15. Dirk Belling - RockShox Brand Communications Manager, Europe 16. The always smiling and helpful Race Tech crew in North America: John Dawson, Bryan Dalton, Evan Warner; Europe: Philipp Martin, Martin Kirchner

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THE FACES AND PLACES OF ROCKSHOX ON YOUTUBE

The new RockShox YouTube channel opens an exclusive window into the world of RockShox, the company that has been pioneering mountain bike suspension for over 20 years. See the faces behind the product and travel to all the exotic locations as they ride and tell stories of their adventures. Each video will feature exclusive insight on the world of RockShox and its products, including tuning and riding tips, athlete interviews, race reports and much more.

YOUTUBE.COM/USER/ ROCKSHOX SUSPENSION

Now you can easily follow RockShox all over the world with one click:

www.youtube.com/user/ rockshoxsuspension

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Orbea Julien Absalon (FRA) Athletes & Teams Ruben Ruzafa (ESP) Inaki Lejarreta (ESP) Specialized Factory Team Christoph Sauser (SUI) Burry Stander (RSA) Todd Wells (USA) Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) Lene Byberg (NOR) Ren Chengyaung (China) Rebecca Rusch (USA) Subaru/Trek Mountain Bike Team Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (USA) Emily Batty (CAN) Sam Schultz (USA) Heather Irmiger (USA) Russell Finsterwald (USA) Giant Off-road Factory Team Kelli Emmett (USA) Carl Decker (USA) Ghost Factory Racing Elisabeth Osl (AUT) Katrin Leumann (SUI) Anja Gradl (GER) Mona Eiberweiser (GER) Johanna Techt (GER) Topeak Ergon Woldfram Kurschat (GER) Irina Kalentieva (RUS) Alban Lakata (AUT) Robert Mennen (GER) Sally Bigham (U Dave Wiens (USA) Jeff Kerkove (USA) Yuki Saito (USA) Sonya Looney (USA) Namrita ODea (USA) Eddie ODea (USA) Trek Bart Brentjens Anneke Beerten (NEL) Bart Brentjens (NEL) Jelmaer Pietersma (NEL) Tim Wynants (BEL) Marek Konwa (POL) Jukka Vastaranta (FIN) Jeroen Boelen (NEL) Team Kenda/Seven Cycles Mary McConneloug (USA) Michael Broderick (USA) Team Texpa Simplon Christian Schneidewind (GER) Roland Golderer (GER) Uwe Hardter (GER) Christian Kreuchler (GER) Team Bulls (GER) Karl Platt (GER) Stefan Sahm (GER) Thomas Dietsch (FRA) Tim Bhme (GER) Kona Factory Team (USA) Bike Junior Team Cube (GER) Rubena Birell Specialized (CZE) Trek 29er Crew (USA) Monster Energy-Specialized Sam Hill (AUS) Brendan Fairclaugh (GBR) Troy Brosnan (AUS) RSP Racing - KTM Joost Wichmann (NEL) Michael Marosi (CZE) Tomas Slavik (SVK) Jurg Meyer (NEL) Santa Cruz Syndicate Steve Peat (GBR) Greg Minnaar (RSA) Jos Bryceland (GBR) Jaime Goldman (USA) Johnny Waddell (AUS) GT Factory Team Eric Carter (USA) Marc Beaumont (GBR) Mick Hannah (AUS) Andrew Cho (CAN) Giant Off-road Factory Team Danny Hart (UK) Andrew Neethling (RSA) Duncan Riffle (USA) Devinci Global Racing Steve Smith (CAN) George Brannigan (NZE) Dirt-Norco Ben Reid (IRL) Dan Stanbridge (GBR) Allride Demo Tour Kurt Voreis (USA) Lindsey Voreis (USA) Riding Addiction-Commencal Myriam Nicole (FRA) Thibaut Ruffin (FRA) Gaetan Ruffin (FRA) Die Rasenmaeher Holger Meyer (GER) Karen Eller (GER) MTB Academy Stefan Hermann (GER) Kona Factory Team Mitch Delfs (AUS) Connor Fearon (AUS) Coastal Crew (CAN) On the Edge Bergamont (GER) Rene Wildhaber (SUI) Trek Jerome Clementz (FRA) Ross Schnell (USA) Trek Nathan Riddle (USA) Greg Watts (USA) Cameron Zink (USA) - SRAM/Sensus Curtis Keene (USA) - Specialized/SRAM Miranda Miller (CAN) Brandon Semen GBR (CAN) - Nike 6.0/TREK/SRAM Yannick Granieri (FRA) Kyle Ebbett (USA) David Smutok (USA) Ross Measures (CAN) - Knolly Bikes/SRAM Wayne Goss (CAN) Brian Bennett (USA) Kenny Smith (CAN) Michael Prokop ( CZE) Specialized Greg Noce (FRA) Specialized X.O Team Cedric Gracia (FRA) - CGracing brigade Joscha Forstreuter (GER) Timo Pritzel (GER) Pierre Eduar Ferry (FRA) Amir Kabbani (GER) Simon Kirchmann (GER) Sam Reynolds (GBR) Antje Kramer (GER) Giant Martin Sderstrm (SWE) Ruben Ruzafa (ESP) Inaki Lejarreta (ESP) Specialized Facto Team Christoph Sauser (SUI) Burry Stander (RSA) Todd Wells (USA) Jaroslav Kulhavy (CZE) Lene Byberg (NOR) Ren Chengyaung (China) Rebecca Rusch (USA) Subaru/Trek Mountain Bike Team Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (USA) Emily Batty (CAN) Sam Schultz (USA) Heather Irmiger (USA) Russell Finsterwald (USA) Giant Off-road Factory Team Kelli Emmett (USA) Carl Decker (USA) Gho Factory Racing Elisabeth Osl (AUT) Katrin Leumann (SUI) Anja Gradl (GER) Mona Eiberweiser (GER) Johanna Techt (GER) Topeak Ergon Woldfram Kurschat (GER) Irina Kalentieva (RUS) Alban Lakata (AUT) Robert Mennen (GER) Sally Bigham (UK) Dave Wiens (USA) Jeff Kerkove (USA) Yuki Saito (USA) Sonya Looney (USA) Namrita ODea (USA) Eddie ODea (USA) Trek Bart Brentjens Anneke Beerten (NEL) Bart Brentjens (NEL) Jelmaer Pietersma (NEL) Tim Wynants (BEL) Marek Konwa (POL) Jukka Vastaranta (FIN) Jeroen Boelen (NEL) Team Kenda/Seven Cycles Mary McConneloug (USA) Michael Broderick (USA) Team Texpa Simplon Christian Schneidewind (GER) Roland Golderer (GER) Uwe Hardter (GER) Christian Kreuchler (GER) Team Bulls (GER) Karl Platt (GER) Stefan Sahm (GER) Thomas Dietsch (FRA) Tim Bhme (GER) Kona Factory Team (USA) Bike Junior Team Cube (GER) Rubena Birell Specialized (CZE) Trek 29er Crew (USA) Monste Energy-Specialized Sam Hill (AUS) Brendan Fairclaugh (GBR) Troy Brosnan (AUS) RSP Racing - KTM Joost Wichmann (NEL) Michael Marosi (CZE) Tomas Slavik (SVK) Jurg Meyer (NEL) Santa Cruz Syndicate Steve Peat (GBR) Greg Minnaar (RSA) Josh Bryceland (GBR) Jaime Goldman (USA) Johnny Waddell (AUS) GT Factory Team Eric Carter (USA) Marc Beaumont (GBR) Mick Hanna (AUS) Andrew Cho (CAN) Giant Off-road Factory Team Danny Hart (UK) Andrew Neethling (RSA) Duncan Riffle (USA) Devinci Global Racing Steve Smith (CAN) George Brannigan (NZE) DirtNorco Ben Reid (IRL) Dan Stanbridge (GBR) Allride Demo Tour Kurt Voreis (USA) Lindsey Voreis (USA) Riding Addiction-Commencal Myriam Nicole (FRA) Thibaut Ruffin (FRA) Gaetan Ruffin (FRA) Die Rasenmaeher Holger Meyer (GER) Karen Eller (GER) MTB Academy Stefan Hermann (GER) Kona Factory Team Mitch Delfs (AUS) Connor Fearon (AUS) Coastal Crew (CAN) On the Edge Bergamont (GER) Rene Wildhaber (SUI) Trek Jerome Clementz (FRA) Ross Schnell (USA) Trek Nathan Riddle (USA) Greg Watts (USA) Cameron Zink (USA) - SRAM/Sensus Curtis Keene (USA) -Specialized/SRAM Miranda Miller (CAN) Brandon SemenGBR (CAN) - Nike 6.0/TREK/SRAM Yannick Granieri (FRA) Kyle Ebbett (USA) David Smutok (USA) Ross Measures (CAN) - Knolly Bikes/SRAM Wayne Goss (CAN) Brian Bennett (USA) Kenny Smith (CAN) Michael Prokop ( CZE) Specialized Greg Noce (FRA) Specialized X.O Team Cedric Gracia (FRA) - CGracing brigade Josch Forstreuter (GER) Timo Pritzel (GER) Pierre Eduard Ferry (FRA) Amir Kabbani (GER) Simon Kirchmann (GER) Sam Reynolds (GBR) Antje Kramer (GER) Giant Martin Sderstrm (SWE) Orbea

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Model Travel Weight Weight note Spring Damping Rebound Axle Steerer Upper tube Colors Option

SID World Cup XX SID World Cup SID XX

1495g

Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer with Xloc Remote and MMX shifter mount, 9mm QR lower leg Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer with Xloc Remote and MMX shifter mount, 9mm QR lower leg

Motion Control DNA XX, Xloc remote Motion Control DNA RCT3, crown Motion Control DNA XX, Xloc remote Motion Control DNA RCT3, crown 9mm QR or 15mm Maxle Lite

1450g 1643g 80/100mm

1 pc tapered carbon crown

Black, White, Keronite Grey

SID

Dual Air

Dual Flow

32mm 1-1/8" or tapered aluminum

SID RCT3 SID RLT SID RL

1598g 1594g 1593g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg

Black, White PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

Motion Control DNA RLT, crown or remote Motion Control DNA RL, crown or remote Motion Control RLT, crown or remote Motion Control RL, crown or remote Motion Control RL, crown or remote or TurnKey, crown or remote TurnKey, crown or remote

REBA RLT

1584g 80/100mm 1584g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg Dual Air

REBA RL

Dual Flow

9mm QR or 15mm Maxle Lite

1-1/8" or tapered aluminum

32mm

Black, White, Diffusion Black

PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

REBA

RECON

RECON GOLD 80/100mm RECON SILVER XC 32 TK 29

1755g Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 aluminum steerer, 9mm QR lower leg Solo Air

2186g

External adjust

9mm QR or 20mm Maxle

1-1/8" or tapered aluminum

32mm

Black, White, Silver, Diffusion Black, Diffusion Silver

PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

2200g 80/100mm

Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 aluminum steerer, 9mm QR lower leg Coil TurnKey Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 steel steerer, 9mm QR lower leg Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer with XLoc Remote and MMX shifter mount, 20mm Maxle Lite Dual Air or Dual Position Air Motion Control DNA XX, XLoc remote Motion Control DNA RCT3, crown Motion Control DNA RLT, crown or remote Motion Control DNA RL, crown or remote

XC 28 TK Mg 29 REVELATION XX

2263g

External adjust

XC

9mm QR

1-1/8" or tapered aluminum 1-1/8" steel or aluminum

32mm

28mm

Black, White, Silver, Diffusion Black, Diffusion Silver

PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

1855g

REVELATION

REVELATION RCT3 REVELATION RLT REVELATION RL

1810g 120/130/140mm 1806g 1806g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite

Dual Flow

20mm Maxle Lite

Tapered aluminum

32mm

Black, White PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

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Model Travel Weight Weight note Spring Damping Rebound Axle Steerer Upper tube Colors Option

SID World Cup XX SID World Cup SID XX

80/100 - 1356g // 120 - 1376g 80/100 - 1311g // 120 - 1331g 80/100 - 1410g // 120 - 1430g 80/100 - 1365g // 120 - 1385g 80/100 - 1361g // 120 - 1381g 80/100 - 1361g // 120 - 1381g 1519g 80/100/120mm 1519g

Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer with Xloc Remote and MMX shifter mount, 9mm QR lower leg Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer with Xloc Remote and MMX shifter mount, 9mm QR lower leg Motion Control DNA 9mm QR or 15mm Maxle Lite

1 pc tapered carbon crown

Black, White, Keronite Grey

SID

80/100/120mm SID RTC3 SID RLT SID RL

Dual Air

Dual Flow

32mm 1-1/8" or tapered aluminum

Black, White PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg

REBA RLT

REBA RL

Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg

Dual Air

Motion Control

Dual Flow

9mm QR or 15mm Maxle Lite

1-1/8" or tapered aluminum

32mm

Black, White, Diffusion Black

PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

REBA

RECON GOLD RL RECON GOLD TK

1805g 1776g 1755g 2069g

Motion Control, crown or remote TurnKey, crown or remote Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 steel steerer, 9mm QR lower leg, Solo Air Solo Air/ Coil Rebound TurnKey, crown or remote Rebound External adjust

RECON

RECON GOLD R RECON SILVER TK RECON SILVER R XC 32 TK

9mm QR, 15mm or 20mm Maxle

PushLoc or PopLoc Remote 1-1/8" steel or 1-1/8", tapered aluminum Black, White, Silver, Diffusion Black, Diffusion Silver

80/100/120mm

32mm

2009g

9mm QR or 20mm Maxle

PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

2352g 80/100/120mm Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 steel steerer, 9mm QR lower leg Coil TurnKey, crown or remote External adjust 9mm QR

XC

1-1/8" steel or 1-1/8", tapered aluminum 1-1/8" steel or aluminum

32mm Black, White, Silver, Diffusion Black, Diffusion Silver PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

XC 30 TK XC 28 TK Mg

2180g 2223g

30mm 28mm

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Model Travel Weight Weight note Spring Damping Rebound Axle Steerer Upper tube Colors Option

REVELATION World Cup XX REVELATION World Cup

1534g

Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer with Xloc Remote and MMX shifter mount, 9mm QR lower leg, Dual Air Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg, Dual Air Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer with Xloc Remote and MMX shifter mount, 9mm QR lower leg, Dual Air Dual Air / Dual Position Air Motion Control DNA 9mm QR or 15mm or 20mm Maxle Lite

1489g 130/140/150mm or 150-120mm 140-110mm (Dual Position Air) 1681g

1 pc tapered carbon crown

Black, White, Keronite Grey

REVELATION

REVELATION XX REVELATION RCT3 REVELATION RLT REVELATION RL SEKTOR RL

Dual Flow

32mm 1-1/8", tapered aluminum PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

1636g 1620g 1620g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 9mm QR lower leg, Dual Air

Black, White

SEKTOR TK SEKTOR R

130/140/150mm or 150-120mm 140-110mm (Dual Position Coil)

1837g 1824g 1788g Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 steel steerer, 9mm QR lower leg, Solo Air

Solo Air/ Dual Position Coil/ Coil

SEKTOR

Motion Control, crown or remote TurnKey, crown or remote External adjust

9mm QR, 15mm or 20mm Maxle

1-1/8" steel, 1-1/8", tapered aluminum

32mm

Black, White, Diffusion Black

PushLoc or PopLoc Remote

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Model DUAL POSTION AIR Travel Weight Weight note Spring Damping Rebound Axle Steerer Upper tube Colors Option

LYRIK RC2L LYRIK RC2 DH LYRIK RC LYRIK R

SOLO AIR

2243g 2243g 160-130mm 2231g 2193g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite Dual Position Air

Mission Control Mission Control DH Motion Control IS Rebound External adjust Dual Flow 20mm Maxle Lite 1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum Black, Diffusion Black, White

35mm

LYRIK RC2L LYRIK RC2 DH LYRIK RC LYRIK R 160/170mm

2180g 2180g 2168g 2127g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite Solo Air

Mission Control Mission Control DH Motion Control IS Rebound External adjust Dual Flow 20mm Maxle Lite 1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum Black, Diffusion Black, White

35mm

LYRIK

U-TURN

LYRIK RC2L LYRIK RC2 DH LYRIK RC LYRIK R

COIL

2426g 2426g 160-115mm 2412g 2369g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite Coil U-Turn

Mission Control Mission Control DH Motion Control IS Rebound External adjust Dual Flow 20mm Maxle Lite 1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum Black, Diffusion Black, White

35mm

LYRIK RC2L LYRIK RC2 DH LYRIK RC LYRIK R 160/170mm

2369g 2369g 2357g 2316g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite Coil

Mission Control Mission Control DH Motion Control IS Rebound External adjust Dual Flow 20mm Maxle Lite 1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum Black, Diffusion Black, White

35mm

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Model DUAL POSTION AIR Travel Weight Weight note Spring Damping Rebound Axle Steerer Upper tube Colors Option

TOTEM RC2 DH TOTEM RC

SOLO AIR

2710g 180-150mm 2710g

Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite

Dual Position Air

Mission Control DH Motion Control IS

Dual Flow External adjust

20mm Maxle Lite

1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum

40mm

Black, White

TOTEM

TOTEM RC2 DH
COIL

180mm

2647g

Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite

Solo Air

Mission Control DH

Dual Flow

20mm Maxle Lite

1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum

40mm

Black, White

TOTEM RC2 DH TOTEM RC

2867g 180mm 2867g Weight based on 265mm tapered steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite Coil

Mission Control DH Motion Control IS

Dual Flow External adjust

20mm Maxle Lite

1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum

40mm

Black, White

DOMAIN RC U-Turn

2934g 160-115mm 2868g 2827g 160/180mm 2801g Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 steel steerer, 20mm Maxle Coil

Motion Control IS Rebound Motion Control IS Rebound External adjust 20mm Maxle 1-1/8" steel or 1-1/8", 1.5", tapered aluminum Diffusion Black, Black and White

DOMAIN

DOMAIN R U-Turn DOMAIN RC Coil DOMAIN R Coil ARGYLE RCT ARGYLE RC ARGYLE R

35mm

ARGYLE

80/100/140mm 80/100mm

2016g 2526g 2480g Weight based on 265mm 1 1/8 steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite

Solo Air Coil

Motion Control Rebound

External adjust

20mm Maxle Lite

1-1/8" aluminum

32mm

Black, White

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Model Travel Weight Weight note Spring Damping Rebound Axle Steerer Upper tube Colors Option

BOXXER World Cup Keronite Gray

2689g Keronite Gray Solo Air 200mm 2714g 3009g 2882g Coil Motion Control IS External adjust Weight based on 265mm 1-1/8 steerer, 20mm Maxle Lite DH Mission Control DH Dual Flow adjust

BOXXER

BOXXER World Cup BOXXER R2C2 BOXXER RC DOMAIN DC RC DOMAIN DC R

20mm Maxle Lite DH

1-1/8" aluminum

35mm Boxxer Red, Black, White

DOMAIN DC

3422g 200mm Weight based on 265mm 1-1/8 steerer, 20mm Maxle Coil

Motion Control IS External adjust Rebound 20mm Maxle 1-1/8" aluminum 35mm Black, White

3445g

Motion Control DNA Forks

Climbing Feature Forks

SID 26 SID 29 REVELATION 26 REVELATION 29

SEKTOR ( Dual Position Coil) REVELATION ( Dual Position Air) TOTEM ( Dual Position Air) LYRIK Air ( Dual Position Air)

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Model Weight Weight note Spring Damping Rebound External Adjustments Colors Option

MONARCH

RT3 Carbon RT3 RT R RC3 R

200g 215g 210g 210g 325g 314g Weight based on a 216x63mm standard volume, without hardware. Solo Air Weight based on a 165x38mm standard volume, without hardware. Solo Air

RT3 RT3 RT R RC3, Dual Flow R, Dual Flow Dual Flow External adjust

3 position oodgate, rebound 3 position oodgate, rebound Floodgate, rebound Rebound 3 position compression, rebound Rebound

Black/Carbon

Black, White

High Volume

MONARCH+

Black, White

High Volume

RLR

210g 210g 205g 260g Weight based on a 165x38mm standard volume, without hardware. Solo Air Weight based on a 165x38mm standard volume, without hardware. Solo Air

RLR RL R R External adjust External adjust

Rebound, remote lockout Rebound, lockout Rebound Rebound Black

PopLoc or PushLoc

ARIO BAR

RL R R

Black

VIVID AIR

R2C

530g Weight based on a 216x63mm, without hardware. Twin Tube Solo Air

R2C Dual Flow adjust

Compression, beginning and ending stroke rebound Black Beginning and ending stroke rebound

R2

520g

R2

R2C

412g 402g Weight based on a 216x63mm, without spring or hardware. Steel spring

R2C R2 Dual Flow adjust

VIVID

Spring preload, compression, beginning and ending stroke rebound Spring preload, beginning and ending stroke rebound Spring preload, compression, reobund Spring preload, rebound

R2

Black

KAGE

RC R

402g 392g

Weight based on a 216x63mm, without spring or hardware.

Steel spring

RC R

Dual Flow

Black

SEAT POST
Model Weight Weight note Lenghts Post Diameters Travel Remote Options Offset Tech Features

REVERB

Reverb

535g

380mm length, 30.9 diameter, 125mm travel with discrete remote and 1300mm hose lenght

355mm 380mm 420mm

30.9mm, 31.6mm

125mm 100mm

Discrete or Match Maker X, left or right

Zero

Adjustable speed at the handlebar remote

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