Are RockShox revelation any good?
Are RockShox revelation any good?
With the extra hydraulic support the 2018 Revelation is very stable and composed, but it has not got that pitter-patter feeling you find on the Pike RCT3 on high speed square-edge hits. In fact, even in the open compression setting the Revelation feels more like the Pedal setting on the Pike.
What does RL mean on RockShox?
RL= Rebound and lockout (really a low-speed compression) adjustment. RLT= rebound, ‘lockout’ and threshold (opens up the damper on big hits if the low-speed comp is closed).
Can you adjust travel on RockShox revelation?
According to the service manual, you cant adjust the travel on the dual air shaft forks. In the solo air shaft forks you can increase it by changing to a long air shaft.
How do you increase your travel on RockShox revelation?
How to increase the travel of your RockShox Pike
- Make sure your fork and work space is clean.
- Have an oil pan ready to catch any oil.
- Remove the top cap with a 24mm socket.
- Pull the air assembly free – it might need a bit of a wiggle.
- Make sure the inside of the stanchion is spotlessly clean using isopropyl alcohol.
What is DebonAir spring?
The new DebonAir spring should mean it’s simply a case of inflating to your desired pressure and riding. RockShox also claims riders won’t need to run more air pressure than they normally would to gain support early in the stroke because the newly designed air spring should help the fork ride higher in its travel.
What is the cheapest RockShox?
With that being said, let’s take a look at our favorite forks that come in at $500 or less.
- 1) RockShox Recon RL.
- 2) RockShox Recon Silver TK.
- 3) RockShox 30 Silver TK.
- 4) Manitou Markhor.
- 5) RockShox 30 Gold RL.
- 6) Marzocchi Bomber Z2.
- 7) RockShox 35 Gold RL.
Is DebonAir better than solo air?
After many hours on bikes with the new and the old air springs, we can say: The DebonAir spring actually delivers a significant performance boost compared to the SoloAir. By doing so, you can experiment with the geometry of your bike. A longer fork will bring up the front end and slacken the head angle.
What does solo air mean?
The enlightened Solo Air design allows you to ad air to your fork through a single schrader valve, filling both the positive and negative air spring chambers. This creates a perfect equilibrium with the air pressures of your fork.
