The new "Revelation" enduro forks and the "Ario" entry-level shocks only have the same name and target group. Otherwise, Rockshox has completely revised both product groups for the 2010 model year. The forks have been given more travel and have lost weight, while the shocks now use the same technology as their more sophisticated siblings in the Monarch line.

The most striking new feature of the Revelation is the greater suspension travel. This increases by 10 millimetres to a total of 150 millimetres. Depending on the version, the new forks can be lowered continuously to 120 millimetres thanks to " Air U-Turn ". For damping, Rockshox relies on the proven "Motion Control" technology, which offers numerous adjustment options but is still easy to operate. The top model Revelation Team even has the lighter and more sophisticated "Blackbox Motion Control", but in terms of weight, the simpler Revelation Race has nothing to hide. Thanks to the completely redesigned chassis, all Revelation models should weigh just 1620 to 1841 grams, depending on the internal components - around 150 to 250 grams less than the previous models. In addition to the Chasis, the 20-millimeter "Maxle Lite" thru-axle, which is offered as an alternative to the traditional quick-release version on both models, ensures sufficient stability. Rockshox will also be offering a version of the Team version with a tapered steerer tube from 1.5 to 1.1/8, which provides additional stiffness in the chassis. In total, Rockshox will be launching six different versions of the Revelation Team and two versions of the Revelation Race.

Revised damper technology in the entry-level range
In addition to a new housing, the dampers in the Ario line have been given a completely new interior. This is based on the same technology as the sophisticated Monarch dampers. This means that the Ario dampers can be used for a wide range of applications from very comfortable to sporty and firm. The difference lies in the significantly lower price, which comes at the cost of a slightly higher weight and fewer adjustment options. The top model Ario 3.2 with lockout lever, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable air spring firmness will also be available individually, while the two simpler models Ario 2.1 (rebound adjustment and adjustable air spring) and Ario 1.1 (adjustable air spring) will only be available on complete bikes.

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