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RockShox Lyrik RC2 DH Solo Air fork


THE LYRIK DH hasn’t changed for three years now but it’s a mark of how good it is that it’s still one of the best hardcore single- crown forks around and a proper bargain now too.

The Lyrik has some dated features – it’s only compatible with 26in wheels, comes with a 20mm Maxle throughaxle rather than a 15mm Maxle Lite and has a ziptie cable guide on the crown – but the 35mm stanchion chassis is super-accurate and strong without being excessively heavy and RockShox have dropped the price by 150$ since last year.

The seals take a while to loosen up and this delays the time it takes for the stroke to get fully plush, but once bedded in the fork has a supple start to suck up small-bump traction and then a consistently progressive stroke through to a controlled bottom out.

This RC2 DH version has separate high- and low-speed compression damping adjustments so you dial in as much support or fluidity as you want. Dual Flow rebound means it comes back up to fighting height fast but doesn’t bounce through the top stroke. Spare seals and a shock pump are included, and reliability is totally rock solid however hard you ride it.

Travel 170mm
Weight 2,206g
Length 555mm
Wheel sizes 26in

PRICE: 1172$






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