RockShox’s all-new Psylo and revamped Domain mountain bike forks find inspiration in the proven Pike, Lyrik & Zeb platforms to bring top-level suspension performance to a wider audience at more reasonable prices. Not every mountain biker can afford Ultimate-level forks, so RockShox reworked some of their most popular tech into the more affordable 35mm Psylo and 38mm Domain platforms.
All-new RockShox Psylo 130-160mm all-mountain trail fork
Every mountain biker can benefit from the development and refinement that has made the Pike and Lyrik forks so popular out on the trail. But at a much more accessible pricing level, the all-new RockShox Psylo might just be the fork a lot of riders have been pining for.
The new RockShox Psylo is a versatile trail bike platform with a wide 130-160mm travel range and 35mm aluminum stanchions. The forks are offered for 27.5 and 29″ wheels, with 37 & 44mm offset options. It effectively replaces the Revelation, Yari & 35-series.
Psylo Tech Details
Three different springs options cover wide ground to hit all levels of spec and performance. The two OEM-only Silver level specs both get a Motion Control Damper and either a Coil or Solo Air Spring.
Then, the aftermarket RockShox Psylo Gold RC steps it up to an updated DebonAir spring, with Bottomless Token air volume adjustability. But it’s an all-new Isolator RC damper that’s the heart of the new Psylo Gold.
It features a premium shim-based, spring-backed Internal Floating Piston design inherited from RockShox’s top-tier Charger 3 damper. Plus, the Isolator features a 3-position (Open, Pedal, Firm) compression adjust knob on the top of its right leg so riders get the same on-the-fly ride adjustment as top-level suspension. And externally tunable rebound to perfectly dial in optimal traction and suspension control.
All three spec levels get new premium bushings that RockShox claims “offer lower breakaway force and elevate this platform to feel silky smooth in rough terrain“. And they feature Maxima Plush fluid in their damper to reduce friction and quiet oil flow through their travel, plus Maxima Plush Dynamic Suspension Lube for longer-lasting, low-friction suspension performance.
RockShox Psylo – Pricing & availability
Only the top-level RockShox Psylo Gold RC air fork is available aftermarket, retailing for $539 / 645€. It comes in at a claimed weight of 2320g, about 200g more than a comparable Lyrik Ultimate.
The OEM-only Psylo Silver RC air fork is a bit heavier at 2786g, and a hundred grams heavier again for the OEM-only RockShox Psylo Silver R coil fork at 2888g. All weight claims for 160mm of travel and a 44mm offset.
Revamped RockShox Domain 150-180mm enduro mountain bike fork
The big travel Zeb made its mark from enduro to freeride, with big 38mm stanchions and mega stiffness to stretch out to travel lengths previously limited to dual-crown forks. Now, RockShox brings a lot of that long travel down to a more affordable pricepoint in their latest Domain. Heavy hitter enduro & eMTB fork travel performance with mega bang for your buck.
You still get 38mm stanchions, but just a bit less travel, here topping out at 180mm. Just like the all-new Psylo, the 2025 RockShox Domain is meant to be a versatile enduro platform with its own wide 150-1680mm travel range. The Domain forks are also offered for 27.5 and 29″ wheels, only with 44mm offset.
Domain Tech Details
For now, only two different air spring options are available in the Domain. The OEM-only spec is a Gold level fork with Solo Air and a Motion Control-based “R” damper.
Then, the aftermarket RockShox Domain Gold RC steps it up to the same updated DebonAir spring (Bottomless Token compatible) and all-new Isolator RC damper that’s in the new Psylo Gold. Again you get 3-position (Open, Pedal, Firm) external compression controls on top, and externally adjustable rebound down below.
Both also get the same quieter Maxima Plush low-friction damper fluid, and long-lasting Maxima Plush Dynamic Suspension Lube.
RockShox Domain – Pricing & availability
Only the top-level RockShox Domain Gold RC air fork is available aftermarket, retailing here for $579 / 695€. It comes in at a claimed weight of 2501g, or just 160g more than a Zeb Ultimate. The OEM-only Domain Gold R air fork is just a bit heavier at 2524g. Both weight claims for 180mm, 44mm offset.
The new Isolator RC damper is also available separately as an upgrade for $84 / 96€. So you could always upgrade the OEM Domain Gold R fork, too. But you can’t upgrade an older Domain with an Isolator.
Expect to see the all-new Psylo & revamped Domain popping up this summer on model year 2025 complete bikes, and in the aftermarket.
