Öhlins Racing lately unveiled new variations of its TTXAir shocks and its heavy-hitting enduro and downhill forks, the RXF38 and DH38. Whereas they aren’t precisely “new”, it seems that Öhlins made notable updates throughout all fashions to enhance their efficiency and make them the perfect variations but. Let’s see what’s new.
Öhlins TTXAir Shocks
Öhlins’ path, enduro, and eMTB air shocks, the TTX1Air and TTX2Air, have been round for a while. Each underwent inside and exterior overhauls and are including m.2 to the mannequin title to indicate the most recent model. The first aim of the replace was to cut back friction and improve sensitivity to present these air-sprung shocks a extra coil-like really feel. This was achieved through the use of new seals and introducing a bladder system. Öhlins says, “Riders will expertise elevated consolation and improved rear-wheel management, because of the improved floor contact.”
Moreover, Öhlins claims the pedaling platform of the brand new TTXAir m.2 supplies improved help when powering up tough climbs. If that’s not sufficient, in addition they added compatibility with distant lockout techniques. In response to Öhlins, it’s suitable with the Öhlins 3-Mode Distant, Scott TwinLoc, and Orbea Squidlock, in addition to any distant that pulls 7.5 mm of cable per click on.
Inside, Öhlins says air quantity adjustment must be simpler than ever because of a redesigned spacer system. Likewise, making changes to stroke size now not includes eradicating the end-eye, which ought to make it extra user-friendly and fewer time-consuming. Talking of user-friendly, exterior updates embody a redesigned adjustment knob that goals to make tuning simpler and extra intuitive. A redesigned end-eye ought to make it suitable with extra frames, and refreshed graphics intend to present it a contemporary, however nonetheless very Öhlins, look.
TTXAir m.2 Particulars
The TTX1Air m.2 has a single-can design that’s finest suited to linear linkage designs and extra compact frames. The TTX2Air m.2 makes use of a double can design with optimistic and unfavorable chambers and a bigger air quantity. Each variations of the TTXAir shocks retail for $745, though a 4% Tariff surcharge is being added within the US, bringing the entire as much as $774.80.
- TTX1Air – single-can design
- TTX2Air – double-can design
- TTX compression valve expertise
- Adjustable HSC, LSC, and rebound damping
- TTX1Air m.2 is out there in 165×45, 185×55, 190×45, and 210×55 mm
- TTX1Air m.2 weight: 390 g (190×45 mm)
- TTX2Air m.2 is out there in 185×55, 205×65, 210×55, and 230×65 mm
- TTX2Air m.2 weight: not listed
- Stroke size may be diminished by as much as 7.5 mm in 2.5 mm increments
Öhlins RXF38 and DH38
The single-crown RXF38 and the dual-crown DH38 have put in just a few years because the beefiest forks within the Öhlins lineup. Whereas they arrive in numerous packages, each forks are constructed round Öhlins’ TTX18 damping cartridge and acquired related inside and exterior updates. Öhlins TTX18 damping expertise has already confirmed itself on the world stage because it was raced by the 2024 Total World Cup Downhill Champion, Loic Bruni. That’s a powerful basis for each fashions, which clearly already labored effectively sufficient, for SuperBruni anyway.
Moderately than full overhauls, the interior updates to each the RFX38 and DH38 look like delicate refinements aimed toward bettering consolation, sensitivity, and bottom-out management. Öhlins added a bottom-out “spring booster” so as to add progressiveness, and so they declare to have additional optimized the system to be used with quantity spacers. This could make it simpler for riders to keep away from harsh bottom-outs and to dial within the trip really feel via changes to air quantity.
Externally, the stanchions have been given a slippery new floor therapy which Öhlins claims “improves small-bump sensitivity and total trip smoothness,” and “reduces put on and enhances long-term efficiency.” The lowers have been up to date with a shiny gloss black end and related daring new graphics to the TTXAir shock talked about above.
RXF38 m.3 Particulars
The brand new RXF38 m.3 is Öhlins’ long-travel single-crown fork aimed toward enduro, e-MTB, and aggressive path riders. Retail value is $1,395, plus a 4% Tariff surcharge ($55.80) within the U.S. market.
- Obtainable in 160, 170, and 180 mm lengths
- Air and Coil (170 mm solely) choices
- 38 mm stanchions
- TTX18 damper
- 29-inch solely
- 44 mm offset
- eMTB-approved
- 2,320 g w/ bolts and axle (claimed)
DH38 m.2 Particulars
The DH38 m.2 is Öhlins’ devoted dual-crown downhill fork made for lapping your native bike park or profitable the World Cup total. You possibly can choose one up for a cool $1,675, and don’t neglect about that 4% Tariff surcharge ($67) should you dwell within the U.S.
- 200 mm size solely
- Air and Coil choices
- 38 mm stanchions
- TTX18 damper
- 29-inch and 27.5-inch sizes obtainable
- 46, 50, 54, and 58 mm offset choices
- 110 x 20 mm axle
- 2,820 g w/ bolts and axle (claimed)
In case you’re keen on studying extra or upgrading your suspension, the entire new fashions can be found now via the Öhlins web site.