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RockShox expands the Boxxer family

In response to the trend towards more suspension travel and robust parts, RockShox is expanding the "Boxxer" series to three models for 2003. The forks are only stingy in terms of weight, but not in terms of travel or adjustment options. Because RockShox is not participating in the "Onepointfive" standard with oversized fork steerer tubes and crowns for the time being, the long suspension travel forces double bridge designs.

Unbonded stanchions with enlarged diameters and a forged upper fork crown ensure greater steering precision and rigidity on all three "Boxxer" forks. The suspension is provided by two preloadable steel springs.

The two models "Boxxer World Cup" and "Boxxer Team" meet the highest requirements: In addition to the rebound damping, the compression damping of the HydraCoil 2 cartridge can also be adjusted separately for high and low speeds. The only difference between the two models is the shimmering golden titanium nitride coating on the stanchions, which ensures a buttery smooth response on the top-of-the-range "Boxxer World Cup" model. With a weight of 2.88 kilograms, the "Boxxers" are certainly among the lightest downhill forks on the market.

The "Boxxer Race" is intended for occasional downhill riders or fearless freeriders: the entry-level model weighs slightly less than its larger siblings (2.79 kg), but the damping can only be adjusted in the rebound stage. Interesting for all those who can live with a little less suspension travel: The travel of the "Boxxer Race" can be reduced from 18 to 15 centimeters without tools. In addition, this model is said to boast a price that - according to RockShox - "was previously considered impossible". MOVE is waiting with bated breath and will report the prices as soon as they are fixed.


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