RockShox have announced a number of improvements and upgrades to their existing product line, including the new Maxle Stealth and revised internals for the Monarch RT3. Further details are included in the press release below.
MONARCH RT3 UPDATES - REFINED PERFORMANCEMonarch stands for smooth damping in a lightweight chassis, with coil-like performance thanks to its Solo Air spring with DebonAir option. For 2016 Monarch RT3 received some important damper updates, to enhance the shock’s performance and make it perfectly adaptable to each rider’s and ride’s characteristics.
Available: May 2015 (in all standard Monarch RT3 sizes and air can configurations)
NEW COMPRESSION PISTON: MORE CONTROL AND BETTER TRACTIONA redesigned piston reduces compression forces at high-speeds. The increased oil flow results in a smoother feeling shock at high shaft speeds, more control and better traction on the trail.
NEW POPPET VALVE: BETTER LOCKOUT FEELAn updated poppet valve design with o-ring and riveted shims create a better seal for a more refined lockout feel.
NEW REBOUND CIRCUIT: INCREASED ADJUSTMENT RANGEAdditional beginning-stroke rebound shaft port with dual-taper rebound needle results in increased oil flow for a wider range of adjustment. The rebound range now allows for more precise control over a broader range of riders’ weights.
ONELOC - ONE REMOTE TO RULE IT ALLThe new OneLoc remote provides total control over your RockShox fork at your fingertips. The increased leverage at the bar translates in a smoother and easier actuation. Its countless mounting options (left and right, below or above the bar, tall or standard clamp) make it an ideal companion for SRAM's drivetrain, brakes and RockShox's Reverb remote.
• More leverage at the bar
• Right/left, above/below mounting options
• Forks ship with right-above (left-below) remote
• OneLoc clears a Reverb remote and GripShift in both above and below mounting options.
• Replaces PushLoc remote
• Available: May 2015
MAXLE STEALTH LIGHT AND NARROW
Who knew we could make a thru axle disappear? The new Maxle Stealth offers a light, low profile alternative to Maxle Lite and Maxle Ultimate.
• New, tooled Maxle option available in 15x100,15x110 and 15x150 sizes.
• Weight: 37g – Almost 50% weight saving over a standard Maxle Lite
• Easy installation with an 6mm Allen wrench
• Available as an upgrade for SID, Reba, Revelation, Bluto and Pike.
• Available: May 2015
RS-1 27.5 AND NEW COLOR OPTION - THE REVOLUTION EXPANDS25 years after the original RS-1, the fork that revolutionized mountain biking, RockShox does it again. A chassis design never seen before, which integrates the fork's steerer tube, crown and legs into a single carbon mainframe. The all-new Accelerator Damper, which combines incredible small bump performance with an ultra-efficient lockout. And Predictive Steering, a reimagined interface between hub and dropouts which enabled us to create an inverted fork light enough for XC racing and stiff enough for trail riding. For 2015 the RS-1 family grows with the addition of a 27.5 model, and a new Gloss White color option.
• Dedicated 27.5” model with 42mm offset chassis in 100 and 120mm travel options
• 29” and 27.5” version both get new color option: Gloss White
• Available: June 2015
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The new Lyrik is on the 3rd slide
Looks a little like the dials are old school Specialized Futureshock fork dials. I'm betting they're bringing back the e160ta? Maybe with Öhlins damper? I'd rather have a Lyrik though...
Here's the old e160ta that came on the Enduro: www.mountainflyermagazine.com/img/upimages/Gear/BIKES/BIKES_2010/Specialized_Enduro/L1020431.jpg
"Never seen before"?
Guess again! They are about 15yrs late to that party!
www.pinkbike.com/photo/9350497
Crown-steerer, been done before.
Crown-uppers, been done before.
So they took the next step of joining all three isn't anything to stop the presses over...
since I saw 2 levers together I thought one could activate or deactivate 2 things at once, and not sacrifice the option to activate/deactivate them separately, the fork and the shock. I would buy something like that.
Koinkidink? I think not...
Buehler?