Rock Shox comes with downhill air shock

What was previously only reserved for riders of cross country to enduro bikes is now also a topic for freeriders and downhillers: suspension with air. The new Rock Shox "Vivid Air" is a revolution, so to speak.

Together with Steve Peat and Greg Minaar, the engineers have developed an air shock based on the "Vivid Coil", which automatically balances the pressure between the positive and negative chambers with the Solo Air system. The main arguments for the use of air over a steel spring are the lower weight of 400 grams and the good adjustability to rider weight, riding style and track. Until now, the spring performance of conventional air shocks has changed under hard use due to the heating of the oil. The "Vivid Air" works with an expansion tank, which allows a larger amount of oil in the damping system, while a thermoplastic pin is used in the rebound damping. This expands with heat and is intended to ensure constant damping characteristics.

Although the "Vivid Air" looks quite massive, according to Rock Shox it should still fit into most enduro bikes. The Vivid Air will be available from August in five lengths from 200 mm to 240 mm.

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