RST is mainly associated with budget units on inexpensive bikes. The new air-sprung Rogue, however, is built with real performance in mind.
With a tapered
aluminium steerer, 34mm stanchions and a 15mm QR axle binding the magnesium lowers,
it’s bang up to date chassis-wise, and offers trail-friendly travel at either
140mm, 150mm or 160mm. Unusually, it’s the shorter-named version that gets the most
adjustment. The Air TRL offers a rebound dial and a remote lockout, while the
plain Air gets both rebound and compression twiddlers, alongside a manual
lockout.
Can it compete with
similarlyspecced and wildly popular units – such as the Fox 34 and RockShox
Pike – in the white-hot trail/enduro market? Check back soon for the review.
Price 675$
