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RockShox
Pike RCT3 27.5 Charger DebonAir 160 Boost Fork

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Refined for trail and all-mountain supremacy.

The previous Pike was so stunningly capable, RockShox left it virtually unchanged over the past four seasons. However, the industry is rapidly evolving, threatening to leave the Pike in the dust if RockShox didn't update its already excellent riding characteristics. Seeing the need to retain the Pike's reputation as a leading trail and all-mountain fork, RockShox revamped the Pike RCT3 27.5 Charger DebonAir 160 Boost Fork with an increased range of low-speed compression tuning, a reconfigured Pedal mode for climbing competency, and 2.8-inch tire clearance—all without sacrificing its stiff, supportive feel when you're plunging into steep, rock-strewn lines.


At first glance, the new additions to the Pike RCT3 aren't immediately noticeable, which is a good thing if you prefer the sleek and stealth aesthetics found on past models of this fork. However, upon further examination, you'll find its lower legs are cut-out to reduce weight by approximately 20 grams while maintaining the legendary stiffness you've come to love from Pike forks. Since it's available in Boost spacing only, you'll not only reap the benefits of increased front wheel stiffness, but also find this fork works with the high volume tires up to 2.8-inches wide. Another update, the brake mounts only accommodate rotors in the range of 180 to 200 millimeters, seeing aggressive trail bikes now use larger rotors for increased stopping power.


You'll be pleasantly surprised to find its new Charger 2 damper unit retains the Open, Pedal, and Firm settings of the previous model, but with a wider range of low-speed compression adjust in Open mode, as well as re-tuned damping in Pedal mode for better support on long climbs and smooth-buffed trails. Firm mode gets an update as well, allowing for compatibility with RockShox OneLoc remotes. This is helpful if you're a competitive racer using RockShox rear shocks, as you can lock out the front and rear simultaneously to gain efficiency while sprinting for the finish or pedaling up smooth climbs. One more thing to note, the new Charger 2 damper gets a bleed port for easier servicing at home.


We'd be amiss to forgo mentioning the addition of RockShox's DebonAir spring for 2018. This update overhauls the previous Pike's SoloAir spring by increasing the negative air spring volume, thereby improving small-bump sensitivity without sacrificing its support across technical sections and bigger hits. The addition of DebonAir makes it all the more sensitive when you're pedaling across root and rock-infested sections of trail, giving you greater traction over bumps without feeling like it's overly harsh.


Details

  • RockShox's leading trail fork is more tunable than ever
  • 35mm stanchions for stiff, precise tracking on rough trails
  • DebonAir increases sensitivity without sacrificing support
  • Charger 2 damper retains 3-position adjust: Open, Pedal, Firm
  • Wider range of low-speed compression tuning in Open mode
  • Pedal mode re-tuned for improved feel on climbs and smooth trails
  • Firm mode is compatible with OneLoc remote (available separately)
  • Clears higher volume 27.5 x 2.8-inch tires
  • Item #RSX007Z
Travel
160 mm
Stanchion Material
Fast Black-coated aluminum
Lower Material
magnesium
Crown Material
tapered wall aluminum
Wheel Size
27.5 in
Steer Tube Diameter
1-1/8 - 1-1/2 in tapered
Stanchion Diameter
35 mm
Rake
46 mm
Spring Type
DebonAir
Damper
Charger 2
Adjustability
Open mode with low-speed compression tuning, Pedal mode, Firm mode, rebound adjust
Lockout
Firm setting with OneLoc remote compatibility
Axle
15 x 110 mm Boost thru-axle
Brake Compatibility
disc
Rotor Compatibility
180 - 203 mm rotor
Recommended Use
enduro, trail
Manufacturer Warranty
2 years

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