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RockShox Vivid R2C Coil shock


WE'VE BEEN HANKERING after the new Vivid R2C downhill shock since its announcement, and we've finally got our hands on one. 

The new Counter Measure system is designed to ensure unrivalled suppleness, while revised compression and rebound circuits are claimed to offer more consistent and 'controlled damping than ever before. Beginning and end stroke rebound and low-speed compression can be adjusted via nicely machined knobs, while high-speed compression adjustment is handled with different internal tunes. One thing's for sure - we can't wait to get out and give the new Vivid same serious testing!

PRICE 430$ (without spring or mounting hardware)






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