What does SID stand for RockShox?

Superlight Integrated Design
The SID has been in RockShox’s catalog since 1998, long enough for most of us to forget what those three letters stand for. It’s ‘Superlight Integrated Design,’ an appropriate name for suspension that’s meant to weigh as little as possible.

What are SID forks?

THE WORLD’S WINNINGEST XC SUSPENSION FAMILY. The world’s most winningest XC fork is charging back to the podium with new capabilities and two superfast new siblings. SID got swoll; we beefed it up to tackle more super-fun terrain. The new SID SL is light, slanky, and fast AF, crushing quick courses and fast tracks.

How much travel does the RockShox Sid have?

The SID SL gets the superlight treatment and keeps its 32mm stanchions and 100mm travel only. Before Rockshox made these two models, there was a small gap in the fork lineup. An older SID with 32mm stanchions and 120mm felt a bit flexy, while a Pike with 35mm stanchions was a bit too much.

When were RockShox invented?

1989, Boulder, Colorado, United States
RockShox/Founded

What is step cast fork?

The Fox 34 Step Cast fork is a 120mm dedicated lightweight fork tailored for the trail category. The Step-Cast chassis allows Fox to shorten the damper rod and air spring rod since the fork is only offered with 120mm of travel and reduce the overall weight as much as possible.

How does RockShox motion control work?

Unlike many other suspension forks, Rockshox’s Motion Control mostly eschews shim stacks in favor of simple ports. Because there is a small shim stack behind the ports to control high speed compression damping (for when you drop off something or hit something really hard).

Is SRAM a German company?

By 1997, SRAM purchased Sachs, a legendary German manufacturer with expertise in chains and gearing. Sachs provided SRAM with a group of experienced metallurgists and engineers as well as a successful chain and internally geared hub production line. SRAM’s released its first XO rear derailleur in 2001.

Is FOX better than RockShox?

– Results: RockShox dominates World Cup XC, while Fox is tops in World Cup DH racing. – TPC sales: We sell slightly more Fox fork-equipped bikes than RockShox bikes. Okay, ready for a deep dive on mountain bike forks? To keep things simple, we’ll focus on the most common forks that FOX and RockShox produce.

When did RockShox come out with rear shock?

RockShox enters the rear shock market 1997JudySL True one-piece monocoque lower leg design 1995Mag Paris-Roubaix Race-winning technology for the road riding crowd PN 950-005033-00, Rev. A 3 2000ROCKSHOXGENEALOGY

Which is the 2007 RockShox Fork line up?

The following chart is a complete list of the 2007 RockShox fork line-up. It details the fork model and corresponding damper and spring technology specific to each fork. It is important to determine the technology used in your fork, in order to successfully service it, as this manual is sectioned by technology, rather than forks.

What is the Technical Manual for the RockShox?

PLASTIC MALLET X X X X X MALLET DRIFT TOOL X LONG DOWEL ROD (PLASTIC OR WOOD) X X X X X FLATHEAD SCREWDRIVER X X SHARP PICK X X X SHOCK PUMP X³ X X X MAGNET X RULER X³ X¹ SID DUAL AIR UPPER TUBE RETAINER TOOL X4 BUSHING REMOVAL TOOL/PLATE X ¹BoXXer Only ²Mission Control Only ³SID Race Only 4SID Models Only 10 95-4015-011-000, REv.

What kind of air spring does Sid SL use?

A lightweight, highly tunable air spring designed to offer a consistent feel throughout the travel – effortlessly soaking up the smallest hits and tracking the slightest changes in the terrain. Our lightest production damper with rock-solid lockout.