For 2025 Pike, Lyrik, ZEB, and Boxxer forks, Rockshox’s top end models will get a new Charger 3.1 damper that has a dramatically wider adjustment range and softer overall compression.
The goal was to reduce small “trail chatter” vibrations and harshness felt at the hands with softer low-speed compression damping while also giving aggressive riders more support. But they also made the bushings better for smoother action, and added user-adjustable mid-valve tuning for even more customization. Here’s how they did it…
Charger 3.1 RC2 Damper
Rockshox’s Charger 3.0 already had completely independent high- and low-speed compression circuits, letting you adjust one without affecting the other, which is called “cross talk”. That independence also means Rockshox can change the damping fluid’s flow management in one circuit without affecting the other, and that’s exactly what they did.
The low-speed compression circuit is much softer, with 68% more oil flow. That means it provides much less overall damping in the middle setting, so it’s better able to absorb the little stuff for a softer beginning stroke. This also helps your tire track the ground better.
The high-speed circuit, however, lets you go firmer than before…if you want. For really aggressive riders, this helps them maintain control on massive high speed hits. For the rest of us, rest easy knowing that it, too, can go softer:
The overall tuning range of both high- and low-speed compression circuits is about double what it used to be, so you can more easily find the setting that works for you.
If you’re just catching up, the “RC2” part of that means external low-speed rebound and external high- and low-speed compression adjustment.
Upgradeable, modifiable design
New bushings & air springs
Models & options
