Lean Back and Hang On
RockShox Announces 2017 Super Deluxe Coil
Just about a year ago, SRAM announced a new lineup of shocks to fit a new metric sizing - the Deluxe and Super Deluxe shocks. Now, they've just announced a coil version of the Super Deluxe, along with updates to the rest of the lineup. Currently, all of the models announced are OEM only, but the word is that aftermarket versions will become available. Get the full scoop from SRAM after the break.
In 2016, RockShox revolutionized rear shock design with the Deluxe and Super Deluxe. The revolution continues with Super Deluxe Coil.
COIL FOR ALL
Super Deluxe allowed us to ditch old design constraints, and simply focus on building the best possible rear shock. And with that old thinking no longer holding us back, we began to wonder why coil-shock performance had to be limited to purely downhill and enduro applications and why there should be any pedalling compromise associated with a coil shock.
NO OPTION SPARED
In the words of a famous enduro racer, “Lean back and hang on,” because the all-new Super Deluxe Coil brings the consistency and feel of a coil sprung shock to trail and enduro bikes, and the benefits of metric design to downhill bikes. And with remote-lockout options, riders can capitalize on pedalling power anywhere, not just on fire roads.
SAG GRADIENTS – COIL SETUP
All Super Deluxe Coil models feature sag gradients printed on the shaft to facilitate the correct setup. Steel springs will be available from RockShox in 50 lbs increments from 250 to 650, depending on length.
The Super Deluxe Coil Range:
SUPER DELUXE COIL RCT
Solid Threshold adjustment for pedaling performance, low speed compression adjustment to fine tune the ride to any trail and condition, the unmistakable feel of a coil spring and RockShox’s Super Deluxe design. A unique blend that’s now a reality, to push the benefits of coil shocks to bold new places.
SUPER DELUXE COIL RT REMOTE
Remote rear shocks are no longer reserved to the XC elites – and Super Deluxe Coil RT Remote has already proven it with its 2016 EWS title with Cecile Ravanel. Riders can conserve energy and accelerate faster by switching to the “Threshold” mode, and click back into “Open” for full shredding capabilities.
SUPER DELUXE COIL RC WORLD CUP
RockShox metric rear shock technology meets downhill World Cup racing – a shock designed for the new breed of downhill bikes, ultra-capable and light as never before. No-compromise damping, with precise low speed compression and rebound adjustments to dial in a podium-worthy ride.
SUPER
DELUXE COIL R
No-nonsense performance for all coil-worthy applications, from the latest breed of trail and enduro bikes to downhill and park rigs that leave room in the budget for a season pass at the local hill. All the benefits of the Super Deluxe Coil package in a shock that’s as easy to understand as it is fun to ride.
SUPER DELUXE UPDATES
STROKE INDICATOR
All MY18 Super Deluxe and Deluxe models feature a full stroke indicator on the damper body, to facilitate proper setup by confirming that you are using the full travel of your shock.
NEW OPTIONS, MORE GREATNESS
- NEW Super Deluxe RCT
- NEW Super Deluxe RT Remote
- NEW Super Deluxe RC World Cup
- New stealth graphics on Super Deluxe RC3
- New stealth graphics and additional stroke options for Super Deluxe R
The Super Deluxe Lineup:
SUPER DELUXE RCT
Solid Threshold adjustment for pedaling performance, low speed compression adjustment to fine tune the ride to any trail and condition, and the proven performance of RockShox’s revolutionary Super Deluxe rear shock in a package that’s ready to tackle any challenge.
SUPER DELUXE RT REMOTE
Remote rear shocks are no longer reserved to the XC elites – and Super
Deluxe RT Remote has already proven it with its 2016 EWS performance under the
likes of Jerome Clementz and Cecile Ravanel. Riders can conserve energy and
accelerate faster by switching to the “Threshold” mode, and click back into
“Open” for full shredding capabilities.
SUPER DELUXE RC WORLD CUP
RockShox metric rear shock technology meets downhill World Cup racing –
a shock designed for the new breed of downhill bikes, ultra-capable and light
as never before. No-compromise damping, with precise compression and rebound
adjustments to dial in a podium-worthy ride – with the precise ride tuning
abilities of an air spring.
SUPER DELUXE RC3
· New stealth graphics
SUPER DELUXE R
· New
stealth graphics
· Additional
stroke lengths (up to 75mm) to replace Vivid Air for metric bikes
DELUXE UPDATES
METRIC GOES REMOTE
- NEW
Deluxe RL Remote
- New stealth graphics
for Deluxe RT3, RT, RL and R
Between the Super Deluxe Coil and its competitors, it looks like there'll be a bevy of options for product managers and aftermarket enthusiasts alike to up the suspension on their bikes.
Comments
Andy Eunson
8 years, 2 months ago
Are not some bikes designed for air springs with rising rates? Would seem to me that a coil might not be optimum for all designs. But very good for designs with a more liner rate?
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Tehllama42
8 years, 2 months ago
Depends on overall progressivity and leverage ratio - combine that with the trend towards larger negative springs that make air shocks a lot more coil-like, and there are quite a few frames that can work well in either configuration depending on preference. For big oafs like me, coil is always a pretty reasonable option to consider, since I'm pushing air can rating limits on many designs, and the weight penalty is pretty minimal.
The only reason linear/linear isn't the norm is because a lot of traction is to be gained with tracking the ground through suppleness near sag, but controlling larger and faster suspension movement still requires the same net forces (or slightly higher, as bikes get faster and less energy is getting dissipated into flexy components) so the difference is made up in a more progressive suspension setup. This can be come with either the inherent ramp-up of an air spring, making the leverage ratio drop as the rear axle moves through travel, or both.
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