Pinkbike's Keronite® BoXXer has already been un-boxed and installed on our test bike so expect some riding impressions soon from this uber-light fork soon, but there is plenty to talk about in the meantime. Yes, the fork is lighter due to its high-tech Keronite® coating, but there is plenty more to the story than the grams that have been shed. Not only have their been updates to the Mission Control damper assembly, the fork's entire Solo Air spring has been reworked for more sensitivity and durability over the long haul - something that both racers and riders alike should be able to appreciate. Have a read of the press release from RockShox below to get the complete story.
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The 2011 RockShox BoXXer Keronite
The passion for racing has always been the inspiration for RockShox engineers to develop new exciting products. Since its introduction in 1996 the BoXXer has won over 10 elite downhill World Championships and more than 66 World Cup races. Fuelling this passion while exploring the limits, the world’s best riders like Sam Hill, Myles Rockwell, Steve Peat and Greg Minnaar have been propelled to fame with advanced technology–like special long-travel DH air spring systems. Motivated by racers to develop the lightest DH fork for any trail, the new 2011 RockShox BoXXer Keronite® comes with unique features and improvements. RockShox engineers were able to eliminate the paint weight variation that accompanies ordinary paint applications to lower fork legs. However, Keronite® is more than a color–it is a sealing process, shaving off over 30 grams, and more consistent in weight than painting or powder coating. The light and hard surface finish is commonly used in the aerospace industry as a coating to protect landing gear of airplanes to protect against impacts and damages while landing at nearly 180 mph (300 km/h).
2011 RockShox BoXXer World Cup Improvements and Updates:• BoXXer Keronite® model is lightest BoXXer made! At
2,689 grams, it is also the lightest DH fork on the market
• Updated damping featured in World Cup and R2C2 models for increased wheel traction
• Redesigned valve for long-travel-specific Mission Control DH damping system gives more responsiveness
• BoXXer World Cup model receives entirely new Solo Air spring for reduced friction and increased durability
• Updated Maxle Lite DH for additional stiffness and optimal bearing preload
• New damping-adjust knob shapes and detents for increased grip and engineered for ease of use, with or without gloves.
• Decals positioned under clear coat with hard-anodized black crowns for durability
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Beyond the light new finish, this grey uber-fork is now more responsive on small bumps creating a bike that will stay more steady and stable thanks to design updates to the Mission Control DH damper. The increased responsiveness improves traction and front wheel guidance, largely credited to the redesigned rebound piston valve that has enhanced performance and function to provide increased bike control for the rider. Tool-free tuning: No tools are needed for on-trail adjustments thanks to repositioned knobs on the upper side of the fork legs. The rider can easily tune the compression for the high speed mode (in 18 clicks) and for the low speed adjustment (14 clicks). No World Cup mechanic necessary-just ride, change the clicks and ride again until you go fast.
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Topping the race ready details of the new BoXXer WC Keronite are a lightweight pair of hard-anodized black crowns with durable transfer- decals that sit under the protective clearcoat for the ultra clean fit and finish you expect from a pure racing tool. The BoXXer World Cup Keronite with Mission Control DH damping and SoloAir spring system will be available in shops beginning in May 2011 and will have a MSRP of $1,700 (USD).
Check out the
RockShox website to see their entire lineup.
For more info about Keronite® please visit:
www.keronite.com/ Not only does the BoXXer get even lighter, it also sees damping updates for more control and performance. Pinkbike's BoXXer Keronite has already been installed on our 2011 Devinci Wilson test bike - stay tuned for early ride impressions!
www.keronite.com/userfiles/files/Keronite-Lighter%20bikes(1).pdf1
It sounds like they might have been better of using this on the stanchions instead of the lowers (for the wear characteristics)
it's all just fine, but i bet it'll cost 50$ more for shaving off 30 grams. that is, if they offer an ordinarily painted version of world cup.
"ok man, thats cool"
"thanks"
"lets go riding after you eat that 700 gram sandwich, and fill your camelbak until it weighs 2000 grams."
1. Buy a 2010 BoXXer WC
2. Take off a knob from the top (30g)
3. Buy a chicken for $5 from the grocery store
4. Take the cartilage (contains kerotine) out and spread it all over your fork
Saves you $700.
besides if you really want DLC buy a marzocchi, they have been using it since 2004
Source: danjones.posterous.com/marzocchi-2011-in-decline-mag-scan-including
" BoXXer Keronite® model is lightest BoXXer made! At 2,689 grams, it is also the lightest DH fork on the market"
2, 689 GRAMS!!!! NOTHING sounds light if you talk about it in the thousands of Anythings ... lol
Mike did they not already do that for 2011 boxxer line up, as well as changing the knobs?
Edit: Still recovering from surgery so I HAVE NOT had a chance to ride it yet.
www.vitalmtb.com/news/press-release/SRAM-Announces-Rock-Shox-Boxxer-Keronite,304
I got to ride the 2010 Boxxer World Cup and though it was absolutely terrible, and completely let down the rear suspension of the test bike (2011 Devinci Wilson SP) which was simply amazing
the Boxxer Team (now R2C2) was much better than the World Cup I rode
I love timing with kit, to see what works best for me when it comes to Dh (gotta try and keep up with all the young kids who can ride a shopping trolley fast).
One seal change per year, two at the worst.
Just got a new Demo w/ the WC Boxxer....hope it's as reliable as the last!!!!
that's why it's only $100 more than the world cup and comes with a vastly improved damper (allegedly)...
Seriously, who gives a f*ck about the 30g difference? it's the damper I'm interested in.
Snapped during a DH race in Malaysia last weekend. Seriously hoping that the new boxxers are stronger...
- The black coating for stanchions isn't ready yet, we'll have to postpone it for 2012, and anyways we have nothing else to show at Sea Otter - how about we change the compression dials colour and make it 10g lighter and say that's a mission control DH damper update - no we've done it already - so maybe we add some material to make it more reliable, and lasting longer than 2 years... silence... - Boobar get this parcticant fXck out of here FFS! - how about we change the paint job... ah no everybody does that. How about we make the paint job lighter?! - yea, promotion Bobbey, good job Bobbeeeeey! Woooo blaaaaa promotion fXck yeaaaaa! yyy aaaa!
Loosen up you pricks and admit that you are happy with what you've done so far adn you believe changes are right now unnecessary. You have not enough money? End this pish and admit you like what's you've done for more than a year. lighweight paint job buehahaha
the Totem?
He needs a lot more... LOL!!