Fork Upgrades

Looking to get the most out of your front fork? Take a look at our upgrades list below to find out how we can take your current suspension to the next level. Please note all prices are for individual components only, install charges are extra. For more information on service costs, please see our price list here. 

 

FOX FORK UPGRADES: 

 

Fox GripX2 Damper: GREATER TRACTION. EVEN MORE CONTROL AND SPEED.

To create the ultimate descent-focused damper, we sought the level of tunability seen in motocross and supercross racing suspension. Our award-winning GRIP 2 damper had a 20mm base diameter and seven valves. GRIP X2 scaled up the tunability by increasing the base diameter to 24mm with 23 valves. The result is the most tunable, supportive and smoothest descent-focused damper ever created by FOX.

Riders reap the benefits of sitting higher in the travel while tires stay glued to the ground. They can corner with increased traction, giving them the confidence to push the limits of downhill and enduro racing, all while reducing overall rider fatigue. GRIP X2 is the winning difference.

 

Fox GripX Damper: UNCOMPROMISED ALL-MOUNTAIN PERFORMANCE.

When it’s time to climb, simply rotate the high-speed compression adjuster clockwise until you feel the final distinct click. At that point, GRIP X simultaneously closes both high and low-speed compression, allowing a firm platform for efficient power transfer to the pedals. Before dropping in, back the high-speed adjuster off to the desired setting and descend with all the added traction and predictability, without compromise. GRIP X lets you dominate all-mountain.

 

Fox Grip SL Damper:  CLIMB FASTER. DESCEND HARDER. RECOVER QUICKER

In the world of endurance racing, every gram counts. With the Grip SL, we created a short travel-specific damper that not only reduced weight but could keep up with increasingly demanding World Cup XCO and XCM races.

Lockout performance is paramount on the Grip SL; firm for hammering pedals during a sprint while maintaining a smooth blowoff force when you hit a bump with lockout engaged. This reduces fatigue and conserves rider energy. When the compression adjuster is in Middle or Open mode, riders experience a supple stroke in the early stages of the travel with an optimized pedal-to-bump efficiency. GRIP SL gives riders the lightest XC damper with unparalleled ride feel.

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROCKSHOX FORK UPGRADES:  

 

Rockshox Charger 3.1 Upgrade:  The Charger 3.1 RC2 Piston Kit upgrades existing Charger 3 dampers to the NEW Charger 3.1. With increased damping range, Charger 3.1 RC2 is primed to take on any trail. Less compression damping in the Low Speed Compression open position and additional support in the High Speed Compression closed position gives you the traction, control, and comfort you need to charge dicey lines all day. Upgrades existing Charger 3 dampers to Charger 3.1 . Compatible with Pike C1+(2023+), Lyrik D1+(2023+), and ZEB A1+(2021+) Charger 3 dampers

 

Rockshox Charger 3.1 Damper:

Charger 3.1 RC2 is a brilliant evolution with increased damping range and High Speed Compression (HSC), Low Speed Compression (LSC), and Low Speed Rebound adjustments. Less compression damping in the LSC open position and additional support in the HSC closed position, provides traction, control, and comfort you need to charge dicey lines all day. Includes vibration-fighting ButterCups to block 20% of trail chatter.

  

 

Rockshox Charger 2.1 Damper: Compared to the Charger 2.0 damper, the Charger 2.1 separates the high and low speed compression circuits to increase the tunability and maximize a fork's control. With the Charger 2.1, the fork is able to ride higher in its traction for increased confidence while maintaining traction over fast, technical flow features. Have a Rockshox fork that's older than 2018? Give us a call or contact us via email so we can make sure a Charger 2.1 fork is compatible with your fork. 

 

 

Debonair Sealhead for Rockshox forks: The Debonair Sealhead is a retrofit that can be made on existing Rockshox air pistons to increase the volume of the negative air chamber. This increased the small impact compliance of the fork while adding some additional mid-travel support. The sealhead upgrade is available to most 35mm stanchion Rockshox forks, such as the Pike, Lyrik and Yari. 

 

 

AIR SHAFT ASSEMBLIES (Fox & RockShox): 

 

Looking to change the travel of your front fork? Most frame manufacturers allow for plus or minus 10mm of travel change without sacrificing the frame's structural integrity or the ride quality of the bike. Increasing front fork travel has the added benefit of slacking the headtube angle for increased stability at higher speeds, while decreasing the front travel make the headtube and seat tube of the bike steeper for better climbing and snappier handling. Depending on the air piston, newer pistons can increase small bump sensitivity, making the bike ride extra plush over successive small impacts like roots and brake bumps. 

 

**Please contact us with the serial number of your fork and model of the bike for more detailed information on compatibility of air pistons with with specific fork and frame options. For Fox 32 and 34 StepCast Models, please contact us via email at service2ion2suspension.com for more information.  

 

 

AFTER MARKET UPGRADES:

 

Vorsprung Luftkappe: Airspring progression is most often accomplished by the addition of volume spacers on top of the air piston to help the fork "Ramp" faster for better mid-stroke support. Unlike volume spacers, the Luftkappe increase the volume of the negative chamber while reducing the volume of the positive chamber. This allows for the mid-stroke support of volume spacers with coil-like small bump sensitivity that also helps with reducing hand fatigue over long days of riding. 

 

Vorsprung Secus: The Secus aspires to deliver an air spring with a truly better spring rate, everywhere in the travel for a truely coil-like ride feel. The Secus upgrade delivers the first and only air spring system to really come indistinguishably close to the linear spring rate of a coil fork for the entire first 2/3rds of its travel, with the advantage of a gentle end stroke progression to prevent bottoming without the “wall of force” harshness that excessively progressive springs create.

 

Vorsprung Smash Pot: Presenting the Smashpot - a fork coil spring conversion system for single crown enduro forks, featuring externally adjustable hydraulic anti-bottoming technology to deliver precisely the amount of bottoming resistance you need. The benefits of coil are clear: if your first priority for your fork is outright performance and grip, get yourself a Smashpot. 

 

 

 

Tuning, Lubricants & Seals: Mass produced suspension products are designed to fit the needs of the majority of riders. With some riders falling outside the norm with respect to kitted-weight and suspension application, changing shock tunes can have a dramatic effect on the overall performance of the suspension. Additionally, we use high end Motorex lubricants and go out of our way to find the highest quality seals for our fork service, which makes regular maintenance and valve tuning two of the most important upgrades you can make to your suspension for unparalleled ride quality.