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RockShox Signature Series SID, BoXXer and key updates

The New Lyrik Ultimate, all dressed up and ready to party

Rock Shox unveils its Signature series – updating the most popular models in the front suspension line up with a new damper system, oils, and seals. So what’s got Rock Shox so excited about this update? Read on and find out!

Getting rad on the new Rock Shox BoXXer with the Charger 2.1 upgrade.

It’s all about the new Charge 2.1 Damper, the full Signature line is rolling the new 2.1 but how does it translate to better ride feel and less fatigue?

Charger 2.1 Damper – what is it?

For the Charger 2.1, Rock Shox is taking a softer approach to High-Speed Compression (HSC). The new damper features a redesigned shim stack that can help limit the impact of quick hits and harsh braking bumps. These updates can translate to more control for the riders and less fatigue in the hands and upper body. The new refined Low-Speed Compression (LSC) adjustment range allows the fork to ride higher, giving the rider the most available travel and keeping the wheels on top of the terrain hit after hit – All resulting in a more confident and less overall fatiguing trail experience.

The technical bits:

The ethos of the Charger 2.1 is to eliminate friction and create a positive ride for its users. Rock Shox updated new Charger 2.1 damper to feature an all-new SKF rod seal that decreases friction by upwards of 30% at the rebound shaft. Eliminating friction and reducing unwanted fatigue. The new piston wear band offers better oil flow management through the piston provides better damping control keeping the wheels exactly where you want them to be, tracking the trail ahead.

The Signature series utilizes Maxima Plush Fluid over the regular Rock Shox Fluid.

New fluid, piston wear band, and super slick SKF seals:

The Signature series utilizes Maxima Plush Fluid over the regular Rock Shox Fluid. The Maxima fluid is designed to protect from suspension wear, reduce friction, and silence damper noise while maintaining a consistent feel in all temperatures. To improve overall performance, Rock Shox updated the seals in collaboration with SKF, the world’s highest-performance seal manufacturer, for over 5 years. The partnership results in ultra-low friction wiper seals, less fatigue, and buttery smooth suspension feel. The update also includes a new dynamic seal grease, that is said to have better long term friction properties over SRAM Butter. The new piston wear band offers better tracking and oil flow management. The new piston provides better damping control keeping the wheels exactly where you want them to be, tracking the trail ahead and keeping the wheels on top of the terrain. The Debon Air Spring is unchanged in the Signature update but for those unfamiliar, the air spring designed to offer a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel, to soak up small hits and track consistently.

Intended for mostly for trail bikes the Deluxe Ultimate shock is effective at lower shaft speeds where the damping is harder to control, such as jumps or berms

What models are in the Signature series?

The Signature series refers to the premium suspension offering from Rock Shox including SID, Lyrik, Pike, BoXXer, Deluxe, Super Deluxe, and Reverb.

Rock Shox 2020 PIKE with Charger 2.1

Pike Ultimate

MSRP: $929 Weight: 1,832g (27.5” B, 120mm, RC2 damper, Maxle Stealth)

Features

Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
Charger 2.1 RC2 damper option featuring independent high and low-speed compression adjust
Charger 2.1 RCT3 damper option featuring 3-position compression adjust (open/pedal/firm) with low-speed compression adjust
New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New Gloss Silver Signature color option
New foil graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox PIKE Select +

Pike Select+

Weight: 1,832g (27.5” B, 120mm, RC2 damper, Maxle Stealth)

Features

Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
New Charger 2.1 RC damper featuring low-speed compression adjust
New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox PIKE Select

Pike Select

MSRP: $699 |Weight: 1,825g (27.5” B, 120mm, Maxle Stealth)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Charger RC damper featuring low-speed compression adjust
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox Lyrik Ultimate

Lyrik Ultimate

MSRP: $999 Weight: 2,003g (27.5” B, 150mm, RC2 damper, Maxle Stealth)

Features

Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
Charger 2.1 RC2 damper featuring independent high and low-speed compression adjust
Charger 2.1 RCT3 damper featuring 3-position compression adjust (open/pedal/firm) with low-speed compression adjust
New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New foil graphics
“BoXXer” Red Signature color option
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox Lyrik Select +

Lyrik Select+

Weight: 2,003g (27.5” B, 150mm, Maxle Stealth)

Features

Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
Charger 2.1 RC damper featuring low-speed compression adjust
New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

Lyrik Select

MSRP: $699 Weight: 1,996g (27.5” B, 150mm, Maxle Stealth)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Charger RC damper featuring low-speed compression adjust
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox Lyrik Select +

BoXXer Ultimate

MSRP: $1699 Weight: 2,565g (27.5” B, 200mm, Maxle Stealth, Short Crown)

Features

Completely re-designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the new Charger 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
Charger 2.1 RC2 damper featuring independent high and low-speed compression adjust
New ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New foil graphics
BoXXer Red Signature color option
Highly tune-able DH-specific DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox BoXXer Select

BoXXer Select

MSRP: $1309 Weight: 2,558g (27.5” B, 200mm, Maxle Stealth, Short Crown)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Charger RC damper featuring low-speed compression adjust
Highly tune-able DH-specific DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel

SID Ultimate Carbon

MSRP: $999-$1079 Weight: 1,481g (27.5” B, Maxle Stealth)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New SID Blue Signature color option
New foil graphics
Charger 2 RLC damper featuring 2-positions (open/lock) with compression adjust
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a consistent feel throughout the travel
Ultra lightweight carbon crown-steerer

Rock Shox SID Ultimate arrives with an alloy steer tube

SID Ultimate

MSRP: $779-$849 Weight: 1,582g (27.5” B, 100mm, Maxle Stealth)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New SID Blue Signature color option
New foil graphics
Charger 2 RLC damper featuring 2-positions (open/lock) with compression adjust
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox SID Select +

SID Select+

Weight: 1,560g (27.5” B, 100mm, Maxle Stealth)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Charger 2 RL damper featuring 2-position compression settings (open/lock)
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a consistent feel throughout the travel

Rock Shox SID Select

SID Select

MSRP: $599-$669 Weight: 1,560g (27.5” B, 100mm, Maxle Stealth)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Charger RL damper featuring 2-position compression settings (open/lock)
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a consistent feel throughout the travel

Frequently Asked Questions

This update sounds awesome, can I update my old fork to the Charger 2.1?

Yes – BUT, only if you have RCT3: Pike (2014+), Lyrik (2016+), RC2: Pike (2018+), Lyrik (2016+), BoXXer (2019+) other than that you’ll have to update the seals and save up. The upgrade kits retail from $250 -$375 and will be available aftermarket form your Rock Shox dealer.

Will the update hit the TrailHead App?

Yes, all 2020 forks will be in the Trailhead App, but only air-spring and rebound settings will be available.

Rear Shocks

New seals for the 2020 year keeps the dirt out and the shock slick.

Rock Shox Ultimate Deluxe Shock:

How it works:

Intended for mostly for trail bike the Deluxe Ultimate shock is effective at lower shaft speeds where the damping is harder to control, such as jumps or berms — more control when you need it most an entirely new damper made up of five tunable pistons, representing a new level of inline shock. The Ultimate Deluxe shock deals with compression and rebound in a symmetric manner. The rebound/compression needle controls the oil flow in the initial shock movement — metering oil through a hole before traveling through a shim stack. Therefore, low-speed compression and rebound are more consistent than ever before. This system also stops the backflow of oil in the compression and rebound circuits.

Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate

Deluxe Ultimate

Weight: 340g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

Fully checked damper design allowing for a Low-Speed Compression adjustment and optimal traction control tuning
New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride

Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate Remote

Deluxe Ultimate Remote

Weight: 345g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Compatible with OneLoc and TwistLoc remotes

Rock Shox Deluxe Select +

Deluxe Select+

Weight: 340g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAirspring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Easy access lever to intuitively go from Open / Threshold positions

Deluxe Select

Weight: 313g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
External rebound adjustment

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate

Super Deluxe Ultimate

MSRP: $579 Weight: 453g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Low-Speed Compression adjustment allowing fine tuning of compression needs from the base tune

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate remote

Super Deluxe Ultimate Remote

Weight: 465g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Remote feature allows for on-the-fly switch to “threshold” mode and back to “open” mode
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Compatible with OneLoc and TwistLoc remotes

Super Deluxe Ultimate DH

Weight: 485G (250×75, 2 Tokens, MM Tune, Standard/Standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Low-Speed Compression adjustment allowing fine tuning of compression needs from the base tune

Super Deluxe Select+

Weight: 445g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Easy access lever to intuitively go from Open / Threshold positions

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Select

Super Deluxe Select

Weight: 440g (210×50, 2 tokens, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Highly tune-able DebonAir spring offers a coil-like consistent feel throughout the travel
External rebound adjustment

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate

Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate

MSRP: $549 Weight: 406g (Without coil spring, 210×50, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
BoXXer Red coil Signature color option
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Low-Speed Compression adjustment allowing fine tuning of compression needs from the base tune

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate Remote

Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate Remote

MSRP: $599 Weight: 418g (Without coil spring, 210×50, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
New Signature BoXXer Red color option
Remote feature allows for on-the-fly switch to “threshold” mode and back to “open” mode
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Compatible with OneLoc and TwistLoc remotes

Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH

Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH

Weight: 441g (Without coil spring, 250×67.5 MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Low-Speed Compression adjustment allowing fine tuning of compression needs from the base tune

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select +

Super Deluxe Coil Select+

Weight: 398g (Without coil spring, 210, 50, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
Separate and independent open and threshold pistons tuned exactly for your ride
Easy access lever to intuitively go from Open / Threshold positions

Rock Shox Super Deluxe Coil Select

Super Deluxe Coil Select

Weight: 393g (Without coil spring, 210×50, MM tune, standard/standard)

Features

New Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
New graphics
External rebound adjustment

The new Deluxe Ultimate line from Rock Shox is sure to please riders everywhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

NegMeg – What is it and how does work?

MegNeg reduces the force required for the initial breakaway and increases mid-stroke support. If you’re an aggressive rider, who is willing to take the time to tune you’ll find a serious performance boost with MegNeg. MegNeg increases the negative volume meaning more natural off-the-top movement and increased mid-stroke support. Suspension designs with a very progressive spring curve find that MegNeg adds more mid-stroke support than a rider might prefer. Available in 3 different sizes and for $90 MegNeg price includes air can, bottomless rings (tokens), seals, and decals.