Rockshox Sid 2024: New suspension for cross country and down country bikes

In order to offer every cross-country and down-country rider the best suspension, Rockhox will continue to split the Sid model range into two parts in 2024. On the one hand, there are the super-light models of the Rockshox SID SL serieswhich is primarily intended to appeal to weight-conscious racers with a race number on their handlebars. On the other hand, the Rockshox Sidwhich is designed to guide lightweight bikes particularly smoothly over the trails despite little suspension travel. Both versions will receive numerous updates to the chassis and internals for the coming year. In addition, Rockshox has developed the Sid Luxe damper has been given an update for 2024 for greater efficiency and a better driving experience.

The new Rockshox Sid family at a glance

• New features for fork crown, bushing overlap, air spring, compression adjustment and damping
• Suspension travel: 100 / 110 / 120 millimetres
• Range of use: Crosscountry / Downcountry
• Weight: from 1352 grams
• Price: from 819 euros
• New Sid Luxe damper with revised compression setting and blow-off function
• New Twistloc Ultimate handlebar remote control

New Rockshox Sid and Sid SL suspension forks

Rockshox is packing its cross-country suspension forks with technology for 2024 and has not left the fork crown untouched. The new, milled aluminium crown saves weight. At the same time, the stiffness should remain at the usual level for high steering precision. For both the Rockshox Sid and Sid SL suspension forks, the American suspension specialists have opted for progressively adjustable compression damping. The new cross-country forks are available with either a two-stage (2P) or three-stage (3P) compression damping. The new system was developed in collaboration with World Cup stars such as world record racer Nino Schurter.

New 2P and 3P options for the Rockshox Sid suspension

For sprints from the starting line, spontaneous bursts of speed and long climbs on flat ground, the "Lock" position locks the suspension so that every pedal stroke can be converted into speed. On difficult climbs or flowing, fast trails, the "Pedal" position should offer the best compromise between control, traction, efficiency and comfort. The "Open" position opens up the full downhill performance of the new Rockshox Sid forks. The damper setting can be adjusted either on the fork crown or via a handlebar remote.

Convert older Sid suspension forks to the latest technology with upgrades

In order to allow owners of earlier Sid models to enjoy the new three-stage compression damping, Rockshox also offers the corresponding parts as upgrade kits. With the Charger Race Day (RC) 2 upgrade for 319 euros, "old" Sid forks can be upgraded to the latest state of the art. Customers can choose between three-stage or two-stage compression damping. The shock can also be upgraded. The Sid Luxe upgrade with a 3P or 2P option costs 64 euros.

New damping and new lubrication

In addition to the three compression damping positions, there are damping units in three different quality classes: Charger Race Day 2, Charger XC and Rush XC. They should all benefit from optimised lubrication. To this end, Rockshox has entered into a co-operation with the lubricant experts from Maxima Racing Oils for the new Sid and Sid SL suspension forks. The Maxima Plush Dynamic Suspension Lube is designed to minimise friction in a wide temperature range and stay fresh for a long time.

The new Rockshox Debonair+ air spring

Despite their low weight, the new Rockshox Cross Country suspension forks are designed to perform on the trail. In order to fulfil this promise, Rockshox - as recently with the Boxxer - relies on a revised air spring, called Debonair+. A larger air volume leads to a modified spring characteristic. A total of 50 per cent more volume in the negative chamber and 16 per cent more volume in the positive chamber should allow for more adjustability. Rockshox promises that every XC rider will be able to find their personal favourite setup, regardless of whether their priority is comfort or support. The pressure adjustment of the air spring should result in an even more noticeable difference in behaviour in the mid-travel range. In addition to the enlarged negative chamber, the new Sid-Top-Out spring should ensure a smooth feeling at the top of the stroke at all times. This is a small steel spring on a rubber buffer, which is intended to optimise the response on demanding cross-country courses.

Rockshox Sid 2024: more stable and still light

As known from the previous versions, the Rockshox Sid 2024 comes with 35 millimetre thick stanchions. In addition, these have been lengthened a little to achieve a higher overlap in the area of the bushings. Rockshox hopes that this will result in less friction and increased resilience, even under side loads. At the same time, the longer stanchions create space for the increased volume in the positive and negative chambers.

The model versions of the new Rockshox suspension forks

The new Rockshox Sid comes exclusively for 29-inch wheels and with 44 millimetres of travel. Cross-country riders can choose between 110 or 120 millimetres of travel. The top model in the 2024 series is labelled "Ultimate 3P" on the Sid forks. The spearhead of the XC suspension forks can be recognised by the new "Blue Crush" colour scheme. However, the fork is also available in black. As its name suggests, the top model comes with the new three-stage compression damping. With 110 millimetres of travel, the new Sid Ultimate 3P should weigh just 1476 grams. You will have to fork out 1199 euros for the highest quality fork in the line-up. For end customers, the Sid is also available with simpler Select damping for 939 euros. The Sid and Sid Select+ versions are reserved exclusively for complete bike fitters (OEM).

Rockshox Sid SL 2024: superlight fork for XC racing

The Rockshox Sid SL also comes with the new compression adjustment, crown, lubricant and air spring. In contrast to the Sid without the name suffix, it comes, as before, with narrower 32 millimetre stanchions and has been redesigned once again for a lighter weight. XC racers can choose between 100 and 110 millimetres of suspension travel.

The model versions of the new Rockshox Sid SL fork

In the top version Rockshox Sid SL, the lightweight suspension fork with 110 millimetres of travel weighs just 1352 grams and costs 1079 euros. A more affordable version, the Sid SL Select, is available for 819 euros. As with the models in the Sid series, the Sid SL and Sid SL Select+ versions are not available to complete bike manufacturers.

New Sid Luxe damper 2024

Rockshox will also be relying on 3P compression damping with lock, pedal and open positions at the rear from 2024. The high-speed compression damping of the shock has been optimised to enable an immediate blow-off on demanding descents. The new compression damping should be able to react more quickly to unexpected impacts and give cross-country mountain bikers more control and less fatigue on downhills. The new, responsive compression damping is active in both the open and pedalling positions. This is made possible by an increased oil flow combined with increased bottom-out protection thanks to a conical bottom-out bumper.

The models of the new Rockshox Sid Luxe rear shock

While the Sid Luxe with Select+ shock will only be available on complete bikes, the Sid Luxe Ultimate can be retrofitted for between 539 and 609 euros. Both model versions will be available with either Debonair or Soloair air springs. Of course, the Sid Luxe shock has also been reworked for a lighter weight: it weighs a minimum of 246 grams.

New Rockshox Twistloc Ultimate Remote

Rockshox has revised the Twistloc handlebar remote to match the new forks and shocks. The latest version of the suspension remote provides an even tidier cockpit. Among other things, compatibility with the levers of telescopic stabilisers has been improved. Twistloc riders can choose between straight or curved cable guides and smooth or profiled grips.