{"id":18251,"date":"2016-04-29T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/04\/29\/rockshox-announces-all-new-sid-fork-r4680\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T08:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:20:40","slug":"rockshox-announces-all-new-sid-fork-r4680","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/rockshox-announces-all-new-sid-fork-r4680\/","title":{"rendered":"RockShox announces all-new SID fork"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>No mountain bike fork has epitomized success more than SID. Gold in every Olympics since 2000. More major international race wins than any other fork. An unwavering dedication to light weight, precision, performance and speed. A fierce commitment to competition. From its dedicated, 100 millimeter travel-specific chassis, damper and air spring, to its precise steering characteristics, and its every-gram-counts attitude \u2014 each element of SID\u2019s design is focused on winning. Because whether it\u2019s a gold medal on the line or simple bragging rights, SID\u2019s sole purpose is success.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LxH4YcFdO0s\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LxH4YcFdO0s<\/a><br \/><strong>All new SID, focused on XC<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SID evolved over the years: new wheel sizes, new travel options\n<\/li>\n<li>Trail (120mm) bikes used to be lightweight XC bikes, perfect for SID\n<\/li>\n<li>Trail category has moved to more aggressive specs like Pike and Revelation on 120mm bikes\n<\/li>\n<li>Bring SID back to its roots: Superlight Integrated Design\n<\/li>\n<li>Focus on SID\u2019s main intended use: XC racing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-50245900-1461924374.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"719198\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719198\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-50245900-1461924374.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-50245900-1461924374.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>100mm max travel platform<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shorter and lighter upper tubes and air shafts\n<\/li>\n<li>Air spring optimized for 100mm\u2014no need for pre-installed tokens and maintains tune-ability\n<\/li>\n<li>Knocked out magnesium dropouts\n<\/li>\n<li>Easier to hit stiffness requirements at 100mm with less material in lower than with a longer travel fork. No compromise.\n<\/li>\n<li>Result: Lighter weight\n<\/li>\n<li>Almost 100g lighter than previous SID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Torque cap compatibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All SID forks are Torque Cap compatible: 15&#215;100 and BOOST (15&#215;110)\n<\/li>\n<li>Torque Caps provide a larger interface between the hub and fork, with additional stiffness over a standard end cap\n<\/li>\n<li>All SID forks are compatible with standard end caps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54749500-1461924375.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719202\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719202\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-54749500-1461924375.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-54749500-1461924375.jpg\"><\/a><br \/><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-71799400-1461924374.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"719199\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719199\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-71799400-1461924374.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-71799400-1461924374.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>New solo air spring<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More linear spring curve to suit a broader range of rider weights.\n<\/li>\n<li>Tuneable with Bottomless Tokens\n<\/li>\n<li>Jounce bottom-out bumper\u2014same as RS-1\u2014bottomless feel\n<\/li>\n<li>Updated seals\u2014lower friction material and better performance at lower temperatures (also in Reba, Revelation, RS-1, and Bluto)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-80375900-1461924375.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"719203\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719203\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-80375900-1461924375.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-80375900-1461924375.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">New SID Charger Damper models<\/h2>\n<p><strong>SID World Cup and RLC models feature an all new charger damper<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully bled bladder cartridge damper\n<\/li>\n<li>Two-position \u201copen\u201d and \u201clock\u201d\n<\/li>\n<li>Compression adjust in the \u201copen\u201d position\n<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLock\u201d position tuned with high lockout force\n<\/li>\n<li>Factory tuned high-speed compression circuit\n<\/li>\n<li>Beginning stroke rebound adjust with factory tuned Rapid Recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-82194300-1461924373.jpeg\" data-fileid=\"719197\" data-fileext=\"jpeg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719197\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-82194300-1461924373.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-82194300-1461924373.jpeg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>New SID: It&#8217;s all in the details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maxle Ultimate is standard for AM models (Maxle Stealth on OEM models)\n<\/li>\n<li>Tool-free brake hose guide\n<\/li>\n<li>New control knobs and air cap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-24153800-1461924373.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719196\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719196\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-24153800-1461924373.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-24153800-1461924373.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SID World Cup<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Winning is everything<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>SID World Cup has one focus\u2014winning XC performance. The chassis and internals have been specifically engineered for 100 millimetres of travel. No compromises. SID now features our highly acclaimed Charger Damper, optimized for the hard-pedaling needs of dedicated competitors. Torque Caps provide incredibly accurate steering. SID is highly tunable. It\u2019s lightweight. It has no excuses. Because winning is everything.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP Price:<\/strong> $1150-1225 | \u20ac1255-1336 | \u00a3965-1028<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New SID is solely focused on XC\n<\/li>\n<li>All-new SID chassis drops weight and adds stiffness\n<\/li>\n<li>Charger Damper\u2122 with Rebound, Lockout and low-speed compression adjustment\n<\/li>\n<li>Carbon-fiber Crown Steerer Unit \u2013 light and stiff\n<\/li>\n<li>XC-tuned Charger Damper\u2122 \u2013 RockShox\u2019s highest performance damper\n<\/li>\n<li>More tuning options with dedicated 100mm Solo Air\u2122 spring\n<\/li>\n<li>Factory tuned Dig Valve\u2122 \u2013 mid-stroke support\n<\/li>\n<li>Weight-saving knocked-out magnesium dropouts\n<\/li>\n<li>Tool-free brake hose guide\n<\/li>\n<li>Maxle Stealth\u2122\n<\/li>\n<li>OneLoc\u2122 remote compatible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60578700-1461924380.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719206\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719206\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-60578700-1461924380.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-60578700-1461924380.jpg\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">RockShox SID WC RLC.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34993000-1461924380.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719205\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719205\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-34993000-1461924380.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-34993000-1461924380.jpg\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">RockShox SID RLC.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SID RLC<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pure XC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New crown, new legs, new dropouts\u2014new lighter, stiffer, ultra-focused XC chassis. New Charger Damper\u2122, new 100 millimetre air spring. This is the new SID RLC. This is a fork designed specifically to meet the exacting demands of cross-country and marathon competition. It has enhanced steering precision thanks to Torque Caps, real lockout control and a highly tunable Solo Air\u2122 spring. Pure XC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP Price:<\/strong> $845-915 | \u20ac922-998 | \u00a3709-768<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>XC-tuned Charger Damper \u2013 RockShox\u2019s highest performance damper\n<\/li>\n<li>More tuning options with dedicated 100mm Solo Air spring\n<\/li>\n<li>Factory tuned Dig Valve\u2122 \u2013 mid-stroke support\n<\/li>\n<li>Weight-saving knocked-out magnesium dropouts\n<\/li>\n<li>Tool-free brake hose guide\n<\/li>\n<li>Maxle Stealth\n<\/li>\n<li>OneLoc remote compatible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SID XX<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Winning DNA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Signature SID feel, thanks to its Motion Control\u2122 XX damper. Lighter weight and better steering precision thanks to Torque Caps and an all-new 100 millimetre optimized chassis. The SID name is more synonymous with high-performance cross country than any other, and this new SID XX is wholly dedicated to furthering that tradition. Prepare to see SID make more trips to the podium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP Price:<\/strong> $845 | \u20ac922 | \u00a3709<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Proven XLoc hydraulic remote<br \/>\u2022 More tuning options with dedicated 100mm Solo Air spring<br \/>\u2022 Factory tuned Dig Valve \u2013 mid-stroke support<br \/>\u2022 Weight-saving knocked-out magnesium dropouts<br \/>\u2022 Tool-free brake hose guide<br \/>\u2022 Maxle Stealth<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-89451100-1461924380.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719207\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719207\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-89451100-1461924380.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-89451100-1461924380.jpg\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">RockShox SID XX.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-6\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-97571100-1461924379.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719204\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719204\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-97571100-1461924379.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-97571100-1461924379.jpg\"><\/a><span class=\"italic text-sm text-slate-500 block mt-1 mb-4\">RockShox SID RL.<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">SID RL <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Next generation contender<\/strong><br \/>Superlight Integrated Design. For nearly two decades, SID has helped cross-country riders realize their goals. The new SID RL combines the proven features that have made this fork synonymous with XC, with cutting edge new engineering that shaves weight, increases stiffness and adds a whole new level of tuning possibilities, for a truly custom ride. SID RL \u2014 a true contender.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP Price: <\/strong>$600-670 | \u20ac655-731 | \u00a3504-562<\/p>\n<p><strong>Features and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>OneLoc remote compatible\n<\/li>\n<li>More tuning options with dedicated 100mm Solo Air spring\n<\/li>\n<li>Factory tuned Dig Valve \u2013 mid-stroke support\n<\/li>\n<li>Weight-saving knocked-out magnesium dropouts\n<\/li>\n<li>Tool-free brake hose guide\n<\/li>\n<li>Maxle Stealth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Specifications:<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-01118900-1461924375.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719200\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719200\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-01118900-1461924375.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-01118900-1461924375.jpg\"><\/a><br \/><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10147900-1461924548.jpg\" data-fileid=\"719209\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"719209\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-10147900-1461924548.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10147900-1461924548.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No mountain bike fork has epitomized success more than SID. Gold in every Olympics since 2000. More major international race wins than any other fork. An unwavering dedication to light weight, precision, performance and speed. A fierce commitment to competition. From its dedicated, 100 millimeter travel-specific chassis, damper and air spring, to its precise steering [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":42997,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[123,2821,2822],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-18251","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-rockshox","tag-rockshox-sid","tag-sid"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18251","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18251"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18251\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18251"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18251"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18251"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=18251"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}