Manual of rockshox pike 2015 vs 2016

Oct 30, 2015 rockshox pike rct3 29 is a stiff fork with plenty of travel options and setting it up is childs play. March 18, 2015 by jonathon weber social icon website social icon rss. I asked them what was the difference last year but they came back with the stock answer that they are oem and not available after market so i shouldnt be able to buy. Ill show you how to clean the fork inside and replace the seals. We recommend that you have your all your sram components serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Ultralow friction skf wiper seals and maxima plush damping fluid all work overtime to reduce friction, silence noise, and provide lasting fork. Fork decals rockshox fork decals and stickers for rockshox boxxer, reba, revelation, lyrik and other forks. How to get the most out of your rockshox suspension. The pikes charger damper is the rct3 model, which gets a. Feb 19, 2015 im about to pull the trigger on a set of pike solo air 150mm forks, can get a good deal locally on the 2014 model, or 2015 model from chain reaction for the same price but i might get hit with customs duty as they are just over 1k. Fork 2016 36mm fork 2016 40mm shock 2016 all coil shocks dhx2 and van models shock 2016 float dps float x shock 2016 float x2 2015 fork 2015 32mm34mm float and 831 fork 2015 32mm34mm talas fork 2015 36 float 140mm180mm and talas up to 160mm fork 2015 36 talasvan 170mm180mm fork 2015 40 shock 2015 all air shocks float ctd. We wont lie in the realm of short travel air shocks, rockshox have done it tough over the past few years. Jul 07, 2015 born from the pike, the updated rockshox lyrik and allnew yari answer that call while the pike tops out at 160mm, the new lyrik and yari step in with versions that include 180mm of travel.

The lyrikyari is a stiffer chassis compared to the pike rev. They saved a heap of money in machine setup and in manufacture of each damper. The best 160 mm mtb fork you can buy enduro mountainbike. Service manual 20192021 pike and revelation french 11. Pike service kit 200 hour safety and protection supplies apron clean, lintfree rags nitrile gloves oil pan safety glasses lubricants and fluids isopropyl alcohol rockshox suspension oil 0w30 rockshox suspension oil 3wt sram butter grease rockshox tools rockshox charger bleed kit. Rockshox monarch rt3 rear shock flow mountain bike. The pike had always straddled that middle ground between burly performance and wispy weight, but was marched off into exile a few years back when rockshox ushered in the revelation. Does the 201617 rc have a stronger hsc stack than the charger 1. Jon cancellier, the man behind rockshoxs cuttingedge blackbox race programme, reveals the secrets to an optimum rockshox fork setup.

To change the travel in your rockshox pike fork, use the chart below to help determine the necessary air shaft length and. On the podiums, this year has been the battle of orange vs. Easily one of the most recognizable names in the mountain biking industry, rockshox has seen tremendous success over the years due to the. The yarirev use the moco damper whereas the pike lyrik use the charger damper. We work closely with dealers to make sure they can answer your questions and service your sram components.

The open and locked modes feel no differant from my old shock. If you have noticed forks missing from this database or have encountered any errors in the data, please let us know immediately. Ive done the lowers on my forks before and ive done basically everything else on a bike myself aside from damper rebuild and wheel building. Rockshox 2015 revelation rct3, rlt, rl oil volumes. In this feature we look at how to improve your suspension to better suit your riding style and terrain using air volume spacers, also known as bottomless tokens and rings. Apr, 2017 when the new pike was launched in 20, it was a game changer for both the trailfork category and rockshox. The midweight, midtravel rockshox pike has been around so long its often overlooked despite being the benchmark fork for the riding most people really do. The rockshox pike was resurrected in may of 20 with a completely redesigned platform from the original pike that was released in 2003. Rock shox 2016 pike service manual pdf download manualslib. Rockshox have trimmed material from where it isnt needed, hence the unique shapes in the crowns and lower legs. Rockshox decided a full redesign was in order to keep the pike from showing its age.

Rockshox pike select charger rc suspension fork 27. Although in this instance he was talking about the pike fork, it also applies to the lyrik, revelation, yari, sid and others. View and download rock shox 2016 pike service manual online. A mate has ridden both and says the posh ones are slightly better, but at. Apr 06, 2017 talking about the 2016 rockshox pike rc with a quick overview of features and discussion around how it has performed over the last year riding in everything from sun to snow. It also benefits from having sag markers on the legs, making setup much easier. Rockshox releases new pike fork by greg heil on apr, 2017 rockshox has just announced improved models of their pike, lyrik, revelation, yari, and rs1 suspension forks. Rock shox sid tech manual service manual 2016 sektor recon 30 gold monarch rl rt xx service manual. From the point the lyrik was successfully introduced to market in 2015, rockshox decided it was time to update the pike. The fox rp23 and ctd rear shocks are very good, and rockshox just havent been able to keep up. Unknown to many riders, rockshox products offer the ability to tweak and tune many settings, including the air spring.

As well as shaving off a bit of weight, the new chassis makes the lineup far simpler there are. Due a 2016 pike as part of a new build in a couple of weeks as the 2015 allocations are now gone for new oe orders. This video will show you how to install the new rockshox charger damper. A true trail machine we couldnt wait to have on our bikes and get to you. And two years later, we have the end result in our hands. Built with a tough and trailready component spec, the 120mmtravel camber fsr expert carbon evo features a rockshox pike rc fork with a tapered steerer, a customtuned fox float ctd factory shock, and sram x01 11speed drivetrain.

The original pike was made more with a focus on dirt jumpfreeride bikes whereas now the new pike is strictly a trail dominator. Putting the two latest and greatest suspension forks to the ultimate headtohead test. How do i change travel in my solo air equipped fork. Scroll down to see the 2014 rockshox pike fork decals. Will be comparing with my 2015 pikes to see if there are any functional and cosmetic part from the stickers changes. Overhauled internals put pike ultimate right back front and centre for incredible trail control without excess weight and fresh graphics dont hurt either. Reproduction fork decals to suit 2016 rock shox pike. Rockshox trailhead app is the starting point to get your. Please note all decals will fit any pike model so you can spruce up your older rockshox pike fork decals with the newer 2015 design. Mar 04, 2018 rockshox has revamped the venerable pike trail fork with a new chassis, damper and air spring.

Featuring an updated debonair air spring paired with our charger 2. Damper, compression fork parts service worldwide cyclery. Platform and lowspeed compression adjustment on the pike. The sid range is the allout crosscountry racing fork in the lineup. The pike was developed in an age when 26 wheels were still the norm. The pike was a fearsome combination of weight, stiffness, performance, reliability. Standard and semi custom rockshox pike mountain bike fork decals for 2015 and onwards as well as 2014 rockshox pike fork models. If you own a boxxer race, team, rc, r2c2 and world cup from 2010 onwards 35mm chassis, you can update your fork with the charger damper upgrade kit. Get the best deals on rockshox bicycle forks when you shop the largest online selection at. Sram llc warranty extent of limited warranty except as otherwise set forth herein, sram warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after. Talking about the 2016 rockshox pike rc with a quick overview of features and discussion around how it has performed over the last year. To increase or decrease the travel in your rockshox pike fork, the air. With a lightweight 160mm chassis, a stiffer casting and the new charger damping system, the rockshox pike rct3 suspension fork has.

In the case of the pike, weve found the suggested pressures are a good start. Fs, rockshox pike 26 150mmn solo air forks 5 months old and hardly used, selling due to new bike purchase, comes with user manual and spare seal kit. Rockshox forks, shocks, dropper post, spares, upgrade kits, hardware, remotes. Anyone know if theres any difference between the two year. Some rockshox models are cut price versions of other forks. View online or download rock shox 2015 pike service manual. For those that have been around for a while, the pike was a popular 140mm fork with the big 20mm axle launched back in 2005 and was a winner for hard riding. Back from the dead last spring, rockshox brought back the pikea fork many of us missed dearly. Swapping charger damper on rockshox pike the lockout and lsc on my charger damper stopped working, so sram is just sending my lbs a new damper under warranty. Lyrik pike revelation yari debonair spring upgrade kit compatibility. But joining them were some fierce new players to the market, the cane creek helm air and formula selva both boast incredible tunability, would they upset the natural order. The new pike is 160grams lighter than the old model, which weighed 2,040 grams, in the same configuration and with the same steerer tube length. Running a 2015 boxxer with the original charger damper. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing.