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- Suspension forks have been trimmed too much for professionals, high stiffness and control, which leads to stiff handling and a lack of comfort for hobby riders.  
- Manufacturers such as Intend and earlier WP forks show that more comfort, traction and travel utilisation are possible and advantageous even at moderate speeds.  
- Fox and Rockshox are ushering in a turnaround towards more linear suspension, less friction and more comfort, the success of which will depend on low series dispersion.

No more arm pump?: Reversing the trend in MTB suspension forks - Commentary

- Cane Creek Invert Enduro: USD enduro fork with 160-180 mm travel, 38 mm stanchions, available from summer 2026 for 1,599.99 US dollars.  
- Upside-down design offers higher braking stiffness, more traction and comfort; lower torsional stiffness is controlled by SquareLoc axle system.  
- Features: selectable 15/20 mm axle, SideSwipe Guards, new automatic air spring, proven damping, onboard volume adjustment and ForkTuner web app for setup.

Cane Creek Invert Enduro: New player in the upside-down fork game!

FORKS | DAMPERS

- Fox reworks the Grip X damping of the 34, 36 SL and 36 trail forks, removes the lockout and brings them technically closer to the Grip X2.  
- New Grip X cartridge offers more oil flow, less harshness, more traction and control; still 3-way adjustment and 120 g weight advantage over Grip X2.  
- Portfolio structure: 34 Factory (120/130 mm, light), 36 SL (130/140 mm, Trail) and 36 (150/160 mm, All-Mountain/Enduro) with clear damping demarcation.

Fox relaunches trail forks: Fox 36 without lockout function

- New RockShox Vivid with Linear XL air spring, revised damping and adjustable hydraulic bottom out protection for Enduro/Gravity.
- Linear XL spring and reduced IFP pressure ensure sensitive response, lots of traction and a linear, steel spring-like ride feel with tuning via volume spacer.
- Setup is particularly user-friendly thanks to numbered controls, tool-free low-speed compression and pull-out rebound adjuster wheel with integrated Allen key.

More is not possible: RockShox Vivid Gravity shock refreshed

- Linear XL air spring and new RCT2 damping with reduced IFP pressure ensure a more linear characteristic curve and more sensitive response behaviour.  
- O-ring in the air chamber replaces volume spacer: the air volume can be adjusted for more or less progression without the need for tools.  
- Optimised for trail and all-mountain use: larger air chamber body, fixed bump stop, numbered regulators and integrated Allen key for easy setup.

An O-ring replaces the volume spacer: The RockShox Super Deluxe rear shock

- With Lyrik and ZEB, RockShox is launching two newly developed forks plus matching Super Deluxe and Vivid dampers with more linear air suspension.
- New technologies such as Linear XL air spring, AirAnnex, Breather Holes, ButterWagon and Charger 3.2 are aimed at linear characteristics and less friction.
- Initial tests confirm Lyrik/ZEB's high level of comfort, good traction, full use of suspension travel and rider-friendly behaviour even on long descents.

New MTB forks and shocks: RockShox Lyrik, ZEB, Vivid & Super Deluxe - the new benchmark?

- New RockShox ZEB with Linear XL air spring, almost completely redesigned, 150-180 mm travel, 27.5/29 inch, prices from € 1080
- AirAnnex, Breather Holes, Volume Spacer and ABO ensure a linear characteristic curve, adjustable bottom out protection and customisable progression
- ButterWagon, Maxima oil, Charger 3.2, ButterCups and new casting reduce friction, increase control and improve smoothness at high speed

New RockShox ZEB: What Downhill World Cup technology does to an Enduro fork!

- New RockShox Lyrik: 140-170 mm travel, lighter than ZEB, completely new internals, prices € 1,015 (Select) and € 1,375 (Ultimate).
- Linear XL air spring, AirAnnex, Breather Holes and ABO ensure a linear characteristic curve, sensitive response and adjustable bottom-out protection.
- ButterWagon lubrication, new oil and Charger 3.2 damping reduce friction and increase control; ButterCups minimise high-frequency vibrations.

New RockShox Lyrik suspension fork: 170 millimetres of travel are back, but what are butterwagons?

- New edition of the Fox 38 with Glide Core air chamber and revised GripX2 damping for more volume, traction and control.  
- Riding behaviour: sensitive, very controlled, high suspension travel, more comfort, but still racy and firm and designed for fast riders.  
- High price, similar weight to its predecessor, upgrade particularly worthwhile for active racers and heavy or e-bike riders.

Fox 38 2026 test: The new Fox 38 enduro fork

- Fox 40 erhält neues GripX2-Mid-Valve, größere Luftkammer und weniger Reibung für mehr Kontrolle, Traktion und sensibles Ansprechverhalten.  
- Float X und DHX Dämpfer werden mit überarbeitetem Hauptkolben und Dämpfung optimiert, bieten mehr Grip und rücken näher an den Float X2 heran.  
- Das Update bringt spürbare Fortschritte, lohnt sich laut Fazit aber vor allem für ambitionierte Fahrer mit großem Budget.

Gravity damping 2.0: more forgiving than ever - Fox 40 relaunched

Bike parts & clothing reduced: MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

The first series suspension fork for 32": Intend Samurai XC 32 inch

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No more arm pump?
Reversing the trend in MTB suspension forks - Commentary

Cane Creek Invert Enduro
New player in the upside-down fork game!

Fox relaunches trail forks
Fox 36 without lockout function

More is not possible
RockShox Vivid Gravity shock refreshed

An O-ring replaces the volume spacer
The RockShox Super Deluxe rear shock

New MTB forks and shocks
RockShox Lyrik, ZEB, Vivid & Super Deluxe - the new benchmark?

New RockShox ZEB
What Downhill World Cup technology does to an Enduro fork!

New RockShox Lyrik suspension fork
170 millimetres of travel are back, but what are butterwagons?

Fox 38 2026 test
The new Fox 38 enduro fork

Gravity damping 2.0
More forgiving than ever - Fox 40 relaunched

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

The first series suspension fork for 32"
Intend Samurai XC 32 inch

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Fox relaunches trail forksFox 36 without lockout function

More is not possibleRockShox Vivid Gravity shock refreshed

An O-ring replaces the volume spacerThe RockShox Super Deluxe rear shock

New MTB forks and shocksRockShox Lyrik, ZEB, Vivid & Super Deluxe - the new benchmark?

New RockShox ZEBWhat Downhill World Cup technology does to an Enduro fork!

New RockShox Lyrik suspension fork170 millimetres of travel are back, but what are butterwagons?

Fox 38 2026 testThe new Fox 38 enduro fork

Gravity damping 2.0More forgiving than ever - Fox 40 relaunched

Bike parts & clothing reducedMTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

The first series suspension fork for 32"Intend Samurai XC 32 inch

No more arm pump?
Reversing the trend in MTB suspension forks - Commentary

Cane Creek Invert Enduro
New player in the upside-down fork game!

Fox relaunches trail forks
Fox 36 without lockout function

More is not possible
RockShox Vivid Gravity shock refreshed

An O-ring replaces the volume spacer
The RockShox Super Deluxe rear shock

New MTB forks and shocks
RockShox Lyrik, ZEB, Vivid & Super Deluxe - the new benchmark?

New RockShox ZEB
What Downhill World Cup technology does to an Enduro fork!

New RockShox Lyrik suspension fork
170 millimetres of travel are back, but what are butterwagons?

Fox 38 2026 test
The new Fox 38 enduro fork

Gravity damping 2.0
More forgiving than ever - Fox 40 relaunched

Bike parts & clothing reduced
MTB accessories now cheap in the winter sale

The first series suspension fork for 32"
Intend Samurai XC 32 inch