RockShox Signature Series – New 2020 Suspension
Thu 4th Apr, 2019 @ 3:00 pm
RockShox have completely overhauled their suspension lineup, with new features, updates and a whole new naming convention! Some of the highlights include the new Pike Ultimate and Lyrik Ultimate forks, both featuring the new Charger™ 2.1 Damper which promises to improve control and reduce fatigue by revisions to the compression circuit.
We’ll hopefully be getting some of these on test over the coming months but for now, read on for our highlights of the press release direct from SRAM:
Pike
Designed for today’s top trail-dominating dream bikes and ready for any conquest you’ve got planned. Ticking all the boxes, each and every detail made to reduce friction, minimise rider fatigue, and provide unmatched control over any trail.
Specifications:
- TRAVEL: 120mm, 130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm
- UPPER TUBE TYPE: 35mm aluminum
- WHEEL SIZE: 27.5”, 29”
- OFFSET: 29” – 42mm, 51mm. 27.5” – 37mm, 46mm
- STEERER: Tapered
Pike Ultimate
A true trail machine we couldn’t wait to have on our bikes and get to you. Featuring the new Charger™ 2.1 damper for unmatched trail control for every sweeping corner or loamy drop in. New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals and Maxima Plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide lasting fork performance.
MSRP: $929 | €1030* | £920* | *INCLUDES VAT | Weight: 1,832g (27.5” B, 120mm, RC2 damper, Maxle Stealth)
*Some variations of this product are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as Original Equipment only. See your dealer for details.
Features
- Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger™ 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
- Charger™ 2.1 RC2 damper option featuring independent high and low speed compression adjust
- Charger™ 2.1 RCT3 damper option featuring 3-position compression adjust (open/pedal/firm) with low speed compression adjust
- New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
- New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
- New Gloss Silver Signature colour option
- New foil graphics
- Highly tune-able DebonAir™ spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Pike Select+
Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Featuring the new Charger™ 2.1 damper for unmatched trail control. New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals and Maxima Plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide lasting fork performance for every dirt searching mission.
Weight: 1,832g (27.5” B, 120mm, RC2 damper, Maxle Stealth)
*Some variations of this product are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as Original Equipment only. See your dealer for details.
Features
- Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger™ 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
- New Charger™ 2.1 RC damper featuring low speed compression adjust
- New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
- New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
- New graphics
- Highly tune-able DebonAir™ spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Pike Select
Pike Select combines the DebonAir™ spring with the Charger™ RC damper, perfect for any trail junket you have planned. As a bonus, we included race-proven Maxima Plush fluid to help reduce friction, silence noise, and keep things running smooth ride after ride.
MSRP: $699 | €775* | £695* | *INCLUDES VAT | Weight: 1,825g (27.5” B, 120mm, Maxle Stealth)
*Some variations of this product are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as Original Equipment only. See your dealer for details.
Features
- New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
- New graphics
- Charger™ RC damper featuring low speed compression adjust
- Highly tune-able DebonAir™ spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Lyrik
Gotta get up to get down. We’re all about the earned bliss. Steeper, longer, rockier and now with more transfers in between— enduro riders all over the world are upping their game. If it’s a big mountain excursion or the coveted weekend podium you’re after, Lyrik is ready to help you conquer it all. Bring snacks and enduro on.
Specifications:
- TRAVEL: 150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm
- UPPER TUBE TYPE: 35mm aluminum
- WHEEL SIZE: 27.5”, 29”
- OFFSET: 29“- 42mm, 51mm. 27.5” – 37mm, 46mm
- STEERER: Tapered
Lyrik Ultimate
Designed not only for the race down, but the ride up. Holding onto every critical line, Lyrik Ultimate features the new Charger™ 2.1 damper for unmatched trail control and precision. New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals and Maxima Plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide unmatched fork performance sun up to sun down.
MSRP: $999 | €1110* | £990* | *INCLUDES VAT | Weight: 2,003g (27.5” B, 150mm, RC2 damper, Maxle Stealth)
*Some variations of this product are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as Original Equipment only. See your dealer for details.
Features
- Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger™ 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
- Charger™ 2.1 RC2 damper featuring independent high and low speed compression adjust
- Charger™ 2.1 RCT3 damper featuring 3-position compression adjust (open/pedal/firm) with low speed compression adjust
- New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
- New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
- New foil graphics
- “BoXXer” Red Signature colour option
- Highly tune-able DebonAir™ spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Lyrik Select+
To endure, and enduro. Lyrik Select+ features the new Charger™ 2.1 damper for all the trail control you need. New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals and Maxima Plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide lasting fork performance confidently guiding you through life’s many peaks and valleys.
Weight: 2,003g (27.5” B, 150mm, Maxle Stealth)
*Some variations of this product are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as Original Equipment only. See your dealer for details.
Features
- Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger™ 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
- Charger™ 2.1 RC damper featuring low speed compression adjust
- New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
- New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
- New graphics
- Highly tune-able DebonAir™ spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Lyrik Select
For all the ups, downs and to get you to everything in between. Lyrik Select combines the DebonAir™ air spring with the trusted Charger™ RC damper. Maxima Plush fluid reduces friction, silences noise, and provides all-around lasting performance.
MSRP: $699 | €775* | £695* | *INCLUDES VAT | Weight: 1,996g (27.5” B, 150mm, Maxle Stealth)
*Some variations of this product are not available for purchase and are installed on bicycles as Original Equipment only. See your dealer for details.
Features
- New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
- New graphics
- Charger™ RC damper featuring low speed compression adjust
- Highly tune-able DebonAir™ spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Key Features across the new lineup:
TAKE BACK CONTROL
The new Charger™ 2.1 Damper
Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger™ 2.1 increases confidence and control over every trail.
RIDE “HIGHER”
Charger™ 2.1 defined: re-tuned high and low speed compression
It’s no coincidence Charger™ 2.1 was designed and engineered at 6035ft in Colorado. Taking a softer approach to High Speed Compression (HSC), the redesigned shim stack helps limit the impact of high speed hits and harsh braking bumps. That means more control for you and less fatigue caused by feedback at the handlebar. The new refined Low Speed Compression (LSC) adjustment range allows the fork to ride higher, giving you the most available travel and keeping your wheels on top of the terrain hit after hit.
TRAIL TRACKING
Charger™ 2.1 defined: New piston wearband
You know that moment when the trail almost disappears from under you? You’re floating over the terrain? There’s nothing better. Charger™ 2.1 features an all-new piston wearband to get you to that moment faster. Better oil flow management through the piston provides better damping control keeping the wheels exactly where you want them to be, tracking the trail ahead.
GET A GRIP
Charger™ 2.1 defined: New SKF rebound shaft seal
Let’s talk friction. Friction is the enemy. Friction creates vibration at the handlebar that causes arm fatigue, soreness and the potential to lose a grip on things. The new Charger™ 2.1 features an all-new SKF rod seal that decreases friction by upwards of 30% at the rebound shaft. Eliminating friction and reducing unwanted fatigue means a whole lot more control and hang (on) time for you. Happy hands rejoice!
MAXIMA PLUSH FLUID
The best suspension requires the best fluid.
Developed with the world’s fastest racers, on the world’s toughest circuits. Maxima Plush Fluid is designed to protect from suspension wear, reduce friction, and silence damper noise while maintaining a consistent feel in all temperatures.
SKF WIPER SEALS
Friction down. Dirt out.
Everyone loves a good collaboration, which is why we’ve been working with SKF, the world’s highest-performance seal manufacturer, for over 5 years. Together we’ll provide ultra-low friction wiper seals, less fatigue, and unmatched suspension feel, all while keeping the dirt where it belongs- because no one wants dirt in there.
EASY RIDING
DebonAir™ Technology
A lightweight, highly tune-able air spring designed to offer a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel – effortlessly soaking up the smallest hits and tracking the slightest changes in the terrain.
