Rockshox has announced another batch of new features for Flight Attendant. The component manufacturer is now renewing its ranges of forks and shock absorbers for trail and enduro to incorporate the latest version of this suspension system. The American firm thus redoubles its commitment to one of its star products with AXS technology.
The cycling industry lives in a constant race to set the pace of the market. SRAM He is one of the great actors on the scene and assumes the role that corresponds to him with discipline. The American giant is one of the most relevant protagonists and new release announcements They have been happening tirelessly in recent times, like the recently released Charger 3.1 that updated the brand’s long-travel suspensions.
The Flight Attendant was a milestone by becoming the first wireless electronic and intelligent suspension system. Rockshox managed to make what seemed like science fiction a reality when it managed to make a algorithm It will be responsible for adapting the fork and shock absorber to each situation automatically.
The Flight Attendant system initially arrived at hard and trail versions of the suspensions Of the brand. Thus, the ZEB, Lyric and Pike forks – as well as the Super Deluxe Ultimate shock – debuted this novelty when it appeared on the market in 2021. Since then Rockshox worked to improve it and announced a little over a month ago the arrival of an optimized version that would land this system on SID forks and shock absorbers.
The operation is, essentially, the same: the algorithm collects information and puts the suspensions in one of three compression positions -Open, Pedal, Lock-. Overall, Flight Attendant considers the rider’s tastes, terrain, style and physical abilities before deciding.
Now, Rockshox renews the enduro and trail range with the latest Flight Attendant version. The updated algorithm takes into account new data that allow a more exhaustive and personalized interpretation of the situation. Decisions are more precise and allow greater benefit from suspensions.
The main novelty has been named Adaptive Ride Dynamics, a tool designed to learn to differentiate pedal strokes to personalize the suspension. The objective is to adapt to the surface and optimize the use of the suspension, that will change position depending on the level of effort -classified into four zones: Sprint and High/Medium/Low Intensity-.
Charger 3.1 Flight Attendant Cartridge
First of all, and as a novelty, the renewal comes in the form of this automatic electronic shock absorber Charger 3.1 Flight Attendant, which expands the newly released Charger 3.1 family.
Forks in which it is available:
- ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant: 1,799 euros
- Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant: 1,749 euros
- Pike Ultimate Flight Attendant: 1,699 euros
Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant Shock Absorber
This is a rear shock absorber – with electronic shock absorber Flight Attendant RC3- designed for trail bikes, which in its latest generation has reduced high-speed compression damping.
- Hydraulic cartridge: bottom stop
- DebonAir+ air spring, Linear or Progressive
- Weight: 560 grams
- Price: 1,049 euros
Vivid Ultimate Flight Attendant Shock Absorber
The new shock absorber Flight Attendant TouchDown RC3 It naturally ensures a smooth ride at the top and controlled mid-stroke.
- Hydraulic cartridge: hydraulic stop
- Air spring: Vivid with DebonAir technology
- Weight: 780 grams
- Price: Not available in the after-sales market
Vivid Coil Ultimate Flight Attendant Shock Absorber
With an electronic damper Flight Attendant TouchDown RC3, Rockshox ensures that this model manages to find the balance between downhill performance and climbing prowess.
- Hydraulic cartridge: hydraulic stop
- Air spring: spring
- Weight: 960 grams
- Price: Not available in the after-sales market
Additionally, Rockshox has announced the bikes that can come with the Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant rear shock:
- SBC Stumpjumper Evo only S2-S6 (2021+)
- SBC Levo SL S2-S6 (2022+) only
- Santa Cruz Hightower (2019+)
- Trek Slash Gen 6 (2023+)
- Specialized Enduro (2020+)
- Trek Fuel EX (2023+)
- Yeti SB140 (2020+)
Flight Attendant is compatible with all AXS rear derailleurs and shifters.
You can find more information on the SRAM website.
