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RockShoxs machine-learning Flight Attendant moves to Charger 3.1 damper and debuts on DH-spec Vivid shock
RockShox has given Flight Attendant, its state-of-the-art automatic electronic suspension adjustment system, a major upgrade.Its now paired with the recently launched Charger 3.1 damper, moving away from the bladder design of the discontinued Charger 2.1, which remained available on Flight Attendant Pike, Lyrik and ZEB forks until today.Moving to Charger 3.1 across the fork range except the SID, which has its own Flight Attendant Charger Race Day 2 damper the new forks get access to the re-tuned low-speed compression damping touted to improve performance.Beyond the reworked compression tune, the latest Charger 3.1 damper tech boasts user-tuneable compression and rebound, with valve kits available to purchase separately.The top cap of the new Charger 3.1 Flight Attendant damper displays which mode it's in and gives you the option to adjust settings. - RockShoxRockShox confirmed the Charger 3.1 Flight Attendant dampers can be retuned with either alight, medium or heavy rebound valving like non-Flight Attendant forks but only has one compression tune.The compression tune's low-speed range is similar to the standard damper, while the high speed is set slightly firmer.All the MY25 Flight Attendant forks also get the same reworked bushings as their non-electric counterparts.By working on its tolerances and factory processes, SRAM says these are claimed to reduce friction, which improves comfort and traction.While the forks hydraulic internals have been updated, externally their looks remain unchanged.Equally, all the new machine-learning tech that was launched when SID got the electronic treatment, such as Adaptive Ride Dynmaics, Bias Adjust, Effort Zones and Override Mode, remain unchanged.RockShox's latest programming updates are present and correct on this newest iteration of Flight Attendant. - RockShoxAs do minimum component requirements, namely a fork, shock and pedalling sensor. Add an AXS rear derailleur, left-hand pod controller and a power meter to open up even more performance.All Charger-3 equipped forks (Pike, Lyrik and ZEB) can be upgraded to run a Flight Attendant damper, but an accompanying Flight Attendant rear shock must also be fitted.A fork, shock and pedalling sensor are the minimum required components for Flight Attendant to work. - RockShoxShock-wise, youve got a choice between the new Vivids and the Super Deluxe Ultimate.However the latest tech may remain the subject of your fantasies, given RockShox only officially supports Flight Attendant on a handful of bikes:2021-2022 Canyon Neuron 292019-2022 Canyon Spectral2023+ Canyon Spectral:ON2019+ Santa Cruz Hightower2023+ Santa Cruz Megatower2020+ Specialzied Enduro2022+ Specialzied Levo SL S2-S62021+ Specialzied Stumpjumper Evo S2-S62023+ Trek Fuel EX2021-2022 Trek Slash2023+ Trek Slash Gen 62020+ Yeti SB1402022 YT Capra 292021-2022 YT Jeffsy 29While fitment to other bikes is possible, RockShox says its not recommended because of shock clearance issues, shock tune incompatibilities and limited Flight Attendant shock lengths.Flight Attendant is only officially compatible with certain bikes. - RockShoxTo check whether your bike is compatible with Flight Attendant, check RockShoxs website here.Entirely new to the Flight Attendant range is the gravity-focused Vivid shock, both in its coil and air-sprung variants.In simple terms, this takes the Vivid and bolts the Flight Attendant module to its piggyback reservoir. However, aftermarket upgrades arent possible, so if youve just purchased a Vivid Ultimate coil or air, youre out of luck if you want to bolt Flight Attendant on.The Vivid is new to the Flight Attendant family. - RockShoxNeither Vivid shock is available aftermarket, either.This suggests more brands that havent been announced yet are intending to fit Flight Attendant to their gravity-focused enduro bikes and downhill bikes. Once that list is announced, we suspect the Vivids will become available aftermarket.Weve also spotted Flight Attendant fitted to RockShoxs Boxxer fork at World Cup downhill races. Its public release is possible too.RockShox Flight Attendant pricesIf youre lucky enough to have a compatible bike, upgrading to Flight Attendant is going to set you back a fair chunk of cash.RockShox Flight Attendant Charger 3.1 DamperCompatible with Pike C1+, Lyrik D1+, ZEB A1+/$/ no pricing givenRockShox ZEB Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShox170mm travel, 29in wheel1,609 / $1,599 / 1,799RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShox160mm travel, 29in wheel1,569 / $1,549 / 1,749RockShox Pike Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox Pike Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShox140mm travel, 29in wheel1,519 / $1,499 / 1,699RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight AttendantRockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant. - RockShoxEye-to-eye and stroke lengths not specified939 / $949 / 1,049RockShox Vivid and Vivid Coil Ultimate Flight AttendantThe Vivid is new to the Flight Attendant family. - RockShoxEye-to-eye and stroke lengths not specified/$/ not available aftermarket
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