{"id":64079,"date":"2023-07-27T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=64079"},"modified":"2023-08-07T03:26:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T01:26:24","slug":"rockshox-announce-new-sid-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/rockshox-announce-new-sid-family\/","title":{"rendered":"RockShox announce new SID Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since SID shook up the World Cup in the \u201890s, it has become the undisputed champ of cross-country forks. Racing\u2019s never been easy, but modern courses and bikes demand suspension technology that goes beyond shaving grams. The SID suspension family offers something for every XC rider, from the feathery SID SL to its jacked-up, longer-travel sibling, SID. Whichever trim you choose, you get an infinitely tuneable fork with damping that\u2019s dialed for XC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEW SID \/ SID SL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

THE XC FORK FOR CHAMPIONS AND CONTENDERS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The same way that you obsess over your training, nutrition, and preparation, we are always chasing ways to make SID that much faster. The new SID forks all feature new damping systems and a new air spring with chassis enhancements for performance and durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cross-country is all about efficiency. Efficiency is all about control. More options give you more control. The new SID and SID SL forks now offer three-position damping systems that let you change from Open to Pedal to Lock positions on the fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the entire SID and SID SL lines, every damper is available with either three-position (3P) or two-position (2P) compression damping, from our top-of-the-line Charger Race Day 2 damper to Charger XC to Rush XC. Whichever fork you\u2019re on, it puts on-the-fly control in your hands for whatever is up the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extensive testing and development with everyone from local legends to the G.O.A.T. himself, Nino Schurter, revealed that the 3P damper\u2019s Pedal position was a huge advantage for cross-country riding and racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is easy to imagine the use for the Lock position\u2014high-speed starts and sprints, or an extended climb up fire roads. Open is meant for the descents on today\u2019s rugged XC courses. But what about in-between terrain? The Pedal position combines watt-friendly efficiency with comfort, traction, and control to make quick work of dicey climbs or fast, flowy singletrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MAXIMA PLUSH DYNAMIC SUSPENSION LUBE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone loves an iconic collaboration. What manifested from our continued relationship with Maxima Racing Oils is the new Maxima Plush Dynamic Suspension Lube\u2014a proprietary blend created in partnership with the foremost experts in performance lubrication and designed specifically for the new RockShox lineup. The goal was to create the perfect lubricant blend that keeps your suspension feeling fresher for longer, enabling every component in our forks to work together seamlessly in all temperatures. The obstacle was minimizing the inevitable resistance that moving parts incur. Working closely with Maxima, we found the gold medal recipe to complement our forks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the top down, you\u2019ll notice how SID Ultimate and SID SL Ultimate have changed. We machined a new alloy crown that\u2019s lighter than ever before. This update means that SID SL reigns supreme in super-light XC and keeps SID nice and trim without compromising steering precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE FUTURE OF XC IS HERE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t call it a downcountry fork\u2026or do. SID drives like an enduro fork without sacrificing the efficiency and light weight that racers like Nino Schurter need. The new three-position damping system has Lock for smashing watts, Open for smashing rocks, and Pedal for efficient traction on techy climbs. SID\u2019s new air spring has more volume and an improved negative spring for supple action that shushes trail chatter, no matter how loud the cowbells are clanging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NEW DEBONAIR+<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AN AIR SPRING THAT SOARS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SID already staked its claim as an XC fork that likes it rough, and now it\u2019s more tunable than ever with its new DebonAir+ spring. Whether you want a firm feel or a plush ride, pressure adjustments make a noticeable difference in mid-stroke support. However you set it up, you won\u2019t lose that supple feel at the top\u2014or come up short of full travel. More traction, control, and comfort make SID unbeatable on any track or trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PUMP UP THE VOLUME<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Additional air volume was a major improvement for SID\u2019s DebonAir+ spring\u201450% more negative and 16% more positive volume. This modifies the spring curve so you can dial in the perfect feel for your riding style and terrain. Looking for more comfort? Drop 10 PSI. More support? Add 10 PSI. Whether you need firm mid-stroke support for racing or a bottomless feel for troublemaking, SID can do it all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SID\u2019s initial travel is now noticeably more supple. That\u2019s partially due to the increased negative air volume, and partially to SID\u2019s new top-out spring\u2014a coil spring rather than a rubber bumper (less hysteresis\u2026 look it up.) The coil top-out bumper helps maintain both comfort and traction in the initial travel, where XC riders need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW SID<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

SID IS STRONGER THAN EVER<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be jealous; SID\u2019s legs might be stronger than yours. Its new chassis rides on longer upper tubes for increased bushing overlap. This means both the upper and lower bushings are fully engaged to reduce side loads during impacts, resulting in less friction and increased long-haul durability. New, longer upper tubes also allowed us to boost the positive and negative air spring chamber volumes for endless tuneability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SID ULTIMATE 3P<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Climb mountains. Charge descents. SID Ultimate isn\u2019t like other XC forks. It is lighter than ever with a formidable 35mm chassis that holds the line when you\u2019re on the edge. The new Race Day 2 damper features a three-position (3P) compression adjuster\u2014rigid Lock, plush Open, and efficient Pedal positions, all at your fingertips. SID adapts to everything from full-gas cross-country to sporty backcountry loops thanks to a new, higher-volume DebonAir+ spring that\u2019s supple at the top of its travel with tons of tunability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Damper Charger Race Day 2**
Damper Adjust Remote or Crown Adjust
Spring DebonAir+
Wheel size 29\u201d
Travel 110mm\u2020, 120mm
Fork offset 44mm (29\u201d)
Weight 1,476g (110mm travel, 44mm offset)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Includes VAT, **SID Ultimate Charger Race Day 2 is the lightest damper on the market, machined to remove weight, ***SID Select+ Charger Race Day 2 has the same damper performance as Ultimate, without the extra machining, \u2020Travel change kit available<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FEATURES<\/h3>\n\n\n\n