Suspended mountain bike fork Black Friday: discounts

RockShox on sale: decode the reference before the crossed-out price

A discount on a fork only applies to the exact version, and the RockShox names concentrate all the ratings in abbreviations. Spot them before putting two discounts side by side:

• Wheel diameter and travel: 27.5 or 29, then 100mm or 150mm.
• The axle: Bst for Boost, in 15 x 110, 9QR for a quick release of 9 mm.
• The offset, noted OS: 37, 42, 44 or 51 mm depending on the model and the wheel.
• The spring and the control: SA for Solo Air, Crw for a setting on the crown, Rmt for a handlebar control.
• The generation: A1, B1, C1 and onwards, which determine the compatible parts.

The guide to practices and ratings remains on the permanent page of suspended MTB forks.

Fork part: find the one for your model

The majority of references on the page are parts, which are not purchased like a fork. A part is valid for a specific model, a stanchion diameter, a travel range, and a generation: a Solo Air piston of 35 mm for 100 to 160 mm will not fit in a 32 mm fork. The serial number of the fork, entered in the TrailHead tool of RockShox, identifies the model and generation; parts from a Boxxer downhill, a SID cross-country, and a Judy cannot be exchanged.

Around the fork during the operation

Seals, oils, and service kits complete the refurbishment, among the suspension parts of the operation. At the back, the MTB shock absorbers of the operation are selected based on the frame's kinematics, and the section of suspensions in Black Friday gathers the three pages. Once the operation is complete, check the clearance sale or the new arrivals.

RockShox, the only fork brand on the page

Rockshox, suspension brand of the Sram group, is the only one here offering forks: the Judy for leisure cross-country, the Pike and the Revelation for trail, the Lyrik for enduro, with Charger cartridges and parts from Boxxer and SID.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to change a RockShox fork?

Fitting requires cutting the steerer to the correct length and placing the appropriate crown race for the headset. As the cut is permanent, measure twice or have it done by a workshop.

What is a fork seal kit for?

It replaces the wiper seals and foam rings that protect the stanchions from mud. When replaced at the interval recommended by RockShox, it extends the life of the stanchions and keeps a fork supple.

What does Solo Air mean?

It’s RockShox's air spring: a single valve inflates both the positive and negative chambers at once. So the adjustment is done in one move, using a high-pressure pump.

Do 29-inch fork parts fit on the 27.5 version?

It depends on the part. The stanchions are specific to a wheel diameter and an axle, whereas some internal parts, like Solo Air pistons advertised for 27.5 and 29 inches, can be used for both. The designation always specifies the sizes covered.

When to take advantage of Black Friday for your fork?

The event takes place on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and the Black Friday discounts from Vélo-Store on forks and their parts cover the whole of November. Off-season, it's the right time to order parts for a service and put the bike out of commission.