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The story behind Transition’s Speed Balanced Geometry
Mtbr July 06, 2018Transition believes fork offset needs to change. A shorter fork offset brings the front axle rearward, moving it under the rider. Combined with the shorter stem lengths that are now popular, you gain better front wheel traction.
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RockShox Boxxer DH fork get an overhaul
Jordan Villella April 18, 2018The new RockShox Boxxer is ready for big wheels and big drops with new uppers, lowers, and an MX-inspired crown.
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RockShox updates to 2019 SID platform and releases TwistLoc lockout
Jordan Villella April 10, 2018Updated RockShox SID is ready to race; updated DebonAir spring, Charger 2 damper and sculpted magnesium dropouts. Plus TwistLoc for more barspace and response.
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RockShox Pike vs. Fox 34 – Similarities and differences
Justin Wages April 09, 2018World Wide Cyclery shows us the similarities and differences between the 2018 Fox 34 and RockShox Pike forks.
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RockShox updates Deluxe, Super Deluxe, Lyrik and more
Mtbr March 22, 2018RockShox has overhauled the Sektor, Reba, Recon, Judy, 30, Bluto, Pike DJ, Lyrik and Yari suspension forks. Full details here.
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RockShox unveils updates to 2019 suspension forks
Jordan Villella February 28, 2018“Action is everything” is the RockShox tagline and they are keeping that sentiment alive with their 2019 product range, pushing the limits of what an affordable suspension fork can provide.
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PUSH launches trunnion shock, Pike/Lyrik ACS3 kits
Mtbr December 13, 2017Colorado’s PUSH Industries is expanding its range of suspension components with several new offerings, including a trunnion mount shock and RockShox Pike/Lyrik conversion kit.
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10 hot new suspension products for 2017
Saris Mercanti April 29, 2017Mountain bike suspension continues to get better and better. Check out some of the latest developments from BOS, Cane Creek, Fox, RockShox, and more.
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RockShox Pike gets a major refresh
Saris Mercanti April 13, 2017The new RockShox Pike seeks to disrupt the industry again by introducing a slew of new upgrades.
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New RockShox Reverb 1x remote released
Francis Cebedo April 04, 2017The Reverb is among the most popular dropper posts on the market, but its lever is a bit dated, designed before the dominance of 1x drivetrains. Now they’ve introduced a trigger style lever optimized for 1x drivetrains and cockpits with no front shifter.
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RockShox Judy returns as budget plus-compatible fork
Saris Mercanti March 21, 2017Remember the RockShox Judy? Well, she’s back. But this time elastomers are ditched in favor of some new Pike-derived suspension technology.
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2017 RockShox Super Deluxe Coil released
Francis Cebedo March 02, 20172016 was a big year for RockShox as they significantly improved the performance of their rear shocks. For 2017, their coil shocks get the same treatment, and then some.
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Mtbr Best of 2016 Awards: Rear Shock
Saris Mercanti December 22, 2016This year’s battle for best mountain bike suspension shock was an epic showdown between air and coil. See which bump tamer took the top spot.
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Mtbr Best of 2016 Awards: Suspension Fork
Saris Mercanti December 20, 2016With more incredible options than ever, picking our favorite fork wasn’t easy. In the end, we voted with our hearts….and wallets.
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BikeYoke Dehy Reverb mechanical cable conversion
Francis Cebedo October 03, 2016The RockShox Reverb is a dominant player in the dropper post market. But maintenance and installation can be challenging with an internal hydraulic cable. BikeYoke aims to simplify that with the Dehy.
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2017 RockShox SID fork
Francis Cebedo May 04, 2016Most of us experienced riders have ridden a SID fork before but have since moved on to higher travel. Now SID gets the best action, damping updates as well.
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New RockShox Deluxe and Super Deluxe Shocks
Saris Mercanti April 07, 2016Last week RockShox and several other prominent brands announced their commitment to new metric sizing. Head past the break to get a first glimpse at what that means for the future.
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RockShox Reverb and Reverb Stealth revamped for 2016
Jason Sumner March 15, 2016RockShox has given its popular Reverb and Reverb Stealth dropper posts makeovers for 2016, reengineering the internals, adding additional bushing overlap, and offering new travel options.
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RockShox updates Recon, Sektor, and Paragon Forks with improved internals
Saris Mercanti March 02, 2016SRAM has updated several of its entry to mid level forks with improved internals. They are also available for a number of different wheel sizes and axle standards.
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2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Budget busters when money is no object
Jason Sumner November 27, 2015You know those Lexus “December to Remember” commercials? Well, screw that. If you’re in a tax bracket that permits the purchase of luxury automobiles as Christmas gifts, we suggest you skip the gas guzzler and instead shop from this more eco-friendly list.
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Video: French Lessons
Mtbr October 26, 2015Anne-Caroline Chausson, Nicolas Vouilloz, and Julien Absalon have more than 30 World Championships between them, not to mention World Cup Wins, and Olympic Medals. What is that makes these French riders so fast?
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First Look: RockShox Lyrik and Yari forks
Francis Cebedo July 07, 2015Expanding the sweet spot of their single-crown, 35mm platform, the Lyric has been stiffened up and longer travel options have been introduced. The Yari fork is introduced with even more travel options and a more affordable price.
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Review: RockShox RS-1 suspension fork
Kurt Gensheimer March 10, 2015RockShox’s groundbreaking inverted fork offers superb performance — and a lofty price tag. So is it worth it?
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Outerbike photo preview of 2015’s hottest mountain bikes
Kent Robertson November 21, 2014Events: Mtbr brings you a look at a dozen of 2015’s hottest bikes from the Outerbike demo fest in Moab, Utah.
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First Look: 2015 Ibis Mojo HD3
Mtbr November 17, 2014First Look: After much anticipation, Ibis finally reveals their new long-travel 27.5-inch enduro bike–the Mojo HD3.
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Video: Troy Brosnan – Fun Can’t Make You Faster
Francis Cebedo July 31, 2014Fun is the essence of mountain biking. Follow Troy Brosnan as he ventures out in to the backcountry of British Columbia and rediscovers what it’s all about.
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First Look: RockShox Monarchs now available for Trek and Specialized bikes
Francis Cebedo July 09, 2014Rockshox makes the Monarch and Monarch Plus shocks available for select Trek and Specialized bikes and we get to try it first-hand on our local trails with the Trek Fuel EX 29.
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Just Released: RockShox Pike DJ dirt jump fork
Don Palermini May 29, 2014RockShox releases new dirt jump and slopestyle-specific Pike DJ fork with 100 or 140mm travel and big hit tuning.
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First Ride: RockShox RS-1 inverted fork
Francis Cebedo April 16, 2014Though inverted forks have many advantages and are commonplace in the motorcycle world, widespread success has eluded the design in the bike market to date. RockShox hopes to change that with its new RS-1 29er cross-country superfork.
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Daily coverage from the 2014 Sea Otter Classic Day 1
Mtbr April 10, 2014Welcome to Day 1 of Mtbr’s daily coverage of the 2014 Sea Otter Classic. We’ll be continually updating this page with photos and beta on all the latest in mountain bike technology.
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Hot News: RockShox launches Bluto fatbike suspension fork
Mtbr April 10, 2014Fatbike riders have been clamoring for a suspension fork and today RockShox delivered introducing Bluto RL, their first plus-sized suspension fork.
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Hot news: RockShox finally reveals new RS-1 inverted fork
Mtbr April 08, 2014We’ve been speculating about RockShox’s new RS-1 for weeks now and today the company confirmed the new fork is an inverted, 29er-specific cross country model.
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Video: RockShox shows a bit more of the new RS-1 in action
Don Palermini April 04, 2014RockShox continues to tease the release of their new RS-1 inverted fork with an extended ride video that follows up similar photos and edits they’ve trickled out over the past month.
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Hot News: RockShox expands Charger Damper to new BoXXer DH fork
Don Palermini April 03, 2014RockShox keeps the pedal to the floor with Charger Damper enhanced BoXXer DH forks and aftermarket kits, 27.5-inch models too. Suspension-maker revs value-priced Domain Dual Crown as well.
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Hot News: RockShox’s Monarch shocks get lighter touch with new DebonAir
Don Palermini April 01, 2014RockShox looks to add the same kind of responsiveness to their Monarch rear shock platform that’s garnered so much praise for their Pike fork with the announcement of the enhanced DebonAir air can.
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Spy Shots: New inverted RockShox RS-1 fork
Don Palermini March 28, 2014RockShox has left a trail of breadcrumbs leading to their new, high-zoot inverted RS-1 suspension fork—but they haven’t said anything officially. We look at the evidence, take some guesses and make our bets.
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Enduro Compare-O: The Mtbr test crew picks their favorite Dream Bike Spec components
Jason Sumner February 28, 2014Our test crew picks their ultimate, no-holds-barred component mix from the Enduro Compare-O in our Dream Spec feature.
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RockShox – Revelation and SID Forks, XLoc Full Sprint Remote, Monarch Shocks – Sea Otter 2013
Brian Mullin May 02, 2013RockShox Revelation and SID Forks, XLoc Full Sprint Remote, Monarch Shocks at Sea Otter 2013.
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RockShox Pike Fork and Monarch Plus Shock
Brian Mullin May 01, 2013The Pike is a complete new redesign for RockShox, and the All-Mountain fork will be available in 150mm & 160mm travel for the 26″, 27.5″ and 29″ sizes (29er also gets 140mm), with tapered aluminum steerer and 15mm Maxle.
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RockShox Announces New 30 Gold Fork
Gregg Kato March 19, 2013RockShox introduces the all new 30 Gold XC fork that offers lightweight, easy set-up, excellent wheel compatibility and RockShox ride quality all at an affordable price.
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RockShox releases the full-length HD game of B.I.K.E.
Valerie October 15, 2012On September 16th, RockShox pros Ryan Howard and Red Bull Rampage winner Kurt Sorge played a best of three game of B.I.K.E. up in Kamloops, B.C. RockShox put up $5,000 for the winner, as long as the game was played over Facebook on the RockShox wall so everyone could watch and participate. What they didn’t […]
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Rock Shox 2013 Sid, Reba, Revelation 27.5
Gregg Kato September 25, 2012One of the most discussed topics at Intebike this year was the 650b slash 27.5 debate. Originally dubbed 650b by Kirk Pacenti (champion of the modern era tweener tire movement) it seems a lot of companies (especially American companies) are resisting the 650b terminology in favor of the more “standard” 27.5 designation. Does it really […]
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RockShox Introduces 27.5 SID & Reba
Valerie August 29, 201227.5” SID & Reba Arrive RockShox Releases Premium Suspension for 27.5″ MTB Wheel Size As the only full-line supplier of mountain bike suspension componentry, from entry-level to high-end, RockShox continues to offer the freedom of choice to its consumers with a new suspension product for 27.5” wheels. Not simply a relabeled 26- or 29-inch product, […]
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QBP SaddleDrive – Park Tool, Pedro’s, Lazer, SixSixOne, Wahoo Fitness and more!
Gregg Kato August 17, 2012QBP is the largest bicycle parts distributor in the US and they hold a special event every year for their top dealers and select media. The event is held in QBPs backyard (QBP West is based out of Ogden, UT. Their main world HQ is in Bloomington, MN) at the Snowbasin lodge and resort. It […]
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SRAM News – Crankworx, the new RockShox Monarch RT3, Avid X0 Trail
Valerie August 07, 2012Crankworx Doubles Up! MTB Festival Goes Big in Europe SRAM is a longtime partner of Crankworx MTB Freeride Festival in Whistler, Canada so it was a natural move to support Crankworx’s first venture into Europe. World-class racing and competition, a great location, and some of the best riding in Europe greeted the attendees of Crankworx […]
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Rock Shox Reverb and Reverb Stealth Updates – Form Follows Function
Gregg Kato June 25, 2012Updates Increase Versatility of RockShox Reverb Adjustable Height Seatpost: New 34.9MM – Diameter Reverb and 150mm-travel Reverb Stealth The industry leading RockShox Reverb has set the bar for adjustable height seat posts, becoming the poster child for all dropper posts on the market. REVERB: NEW 34.9MM-DIAMETER MODEL With its best in class hydraulically actuated remote […]
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SRAM April 2012 News
Valerie April 05, 2012Don’t be fooled by X0 Trail’s sleek design and slender 340-gram weight. With a powerful 4-piston caliper and innovative lever pivot bearing, the all-new X0 Trail eats nasty terrain for lunch.
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Introducing RockShox Monarch XX Carbon
Valerie August 31, 2011The unparalleled performance of RockShox’s XLoc hydraulic remote lockout system, used on XX-level forks, is coming to rear shocks for 2012. For the rider looking for the ultimate speed and efficiency, RockShox introduces the Monarch XX Carbon rear shock. RockShox combined two of its most advanced technologies, a carbon fiber air can and the XLoc […]
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All Disciplines. All SRAM.
Valerie August 11, 2011SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvat iv athletes won in almost every mountain bike discipline imaginable this past weekend. Further instilling SRAM’s ability to be a dominant force on every dirt-covered race course in the world, be it XC racing, downhill World Cup, enduro or slopestyle. XC World Cup points leader Jaroslav Kulhavy took the top spot […]
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RockShox Reverb Review
Brian Mullin August 08, 2011This infinitely adjustable seatpost is stupendous, with a silky-smooth stroke, and because of its unique hydraulically controlled remote handlebar lever, it has an easy to operate action, and simple installation. I abused the seatpost for four months, on every imaginable terrain possible, and it has been through rain and snow storms, had sand and dirt […]
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