{"product_id":"rockshox-vivid-coil-ultimate-rc2t-rear-shock-2025-spring-sold-separately","title":"RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate RC2T Rear Shock 2025 (Spring sold separately)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex h-full flex-col justify-center gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-lighter-text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-xl font-semibold text-default-text\"\u003eRockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate RC2T Rear Shock 2025 (Spring sold separately)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"heading-button flex min-h-[52px] w-full py-2.5 items-center\" type=\"button\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"w-full text-left\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ml-auto inline-block h-6 transition duration-300 rotate-180\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"h-full w-4 rotate-90 text-[#D31716]\"\u003e\u003cpath fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M19.775 16 4.555 7.629l2.89-5.258L24.26 11.62c3.454 1.9 3.454 6.863 0 8.762L7.447 29.63l-2.893-5.26L19.774 16Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body py-3.5 block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sm:mx-mx-[-20px] grid grid-cols-1 gap-5 sm:grid-cols-12 md:mx-0 md:grid-cols-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"py-2.5 sm:col-span-10 sm:col-start-2 md:col-span-7 md:col-start-2 xl:col-span-6 xl:col-start-3\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"prose\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe roughest tracks demand it. Vivid Coil Ultimate is unmatched in downhill performance and tunability. Easily dial in the perfect ride feel with the TouchDown RC2T positionsensitive damper. External, independent High and Low Speed Compression adjustments provide unreal sensitivity off-the-top, support and control in the mid-stroke, and Adjustable Hydraulic Bottom Out to cushion the harshest landings. It’s the unmistakable feel of coil, evolved with premium technology to give you world-class suspension performance.\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTouchDown RC2T damper features sensitivity and suppleness off the top while remaining stable and supportive throughout its travel. With added Adjustable Hydraulic Bottom Out to resist harsh hits, this position-sensitive damper offers reliable performance and tunability with energetic responsiveness at every position in the travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW TouchDown RC2T damper features Rebound adjustment, independent High and Low Speed Compression adjustment, and an easy-to-adjust Threshold Lever for added pedaling efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable Hydraulic Bottom Out has five compression settings at your fingertips to customize the amount of bottom-out resistance in the last 20% of travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with new Electric Red Coil Springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, stroke-specific bottom-out bumper accommodates the range of stroke lengths, allowing for full travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaxima plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 clicks of rebound adjustment offer a wide range of tunability and accommodate more rider types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rebound Knob pulls out to reveal a 3mm hex wrench that can adjust both High Speed Compression and Hydraulic Bottom Out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x30 Bearing Adapter compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOccasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and\/or specifications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column half\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEye to eye:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe total shock length. Measurement is made between the centres of each mounting hole\/bolt in a straight line. This must match the new shock and is listed by the frame manufacturer in either mm or inches, often along with the stroke length. eye to eye is listed first and stroke length second. For example, 190mm x 50mm or 7.5” x 2.0“\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column half\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStroke length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe amount of travel the shock has (not the bike) can be seen by how much the telescopic part of the shock moves under full compression. Either the shaft itself can be measured or it can be worked out from the difference between the eye-to-eye length when fully extended, and fully compressed. Shown as the second number in the shock size by the manufacturer (eg 190mm x 50mm or 7.5” x 2.0”), this again should be the same as the original shock and as intended by the frame manufacturer to work with that particular linkage design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column full\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sec5\" class=\"column full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware includes the bushings and bolts that fit into the eyelets at either end of the shock, allowing it to be fitted to the frame. Although standards are starting to settle, the hardware will vary with each frame and shock combination. If replacements are needed there are dedicated suspension tuning specialists who can supply these parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column full\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.tredz.co.uk\/assets\/images\/userpages\/content-images\/guides-reviews\/buyers-guides\/component-guides\/rear-shocks\/mounting-hardware.jpg\" alt=\"Rear shock mounting hardware\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column full\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sec3\" class=\"column full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCoil Shocks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil shocks can be tuned to your riding style by using a spring with the correct spring rate for your weight. The best spring for you will most likely be purchased separately, some riders will find they experiment with different springs to find their best set up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprings are rated by pounds (lbs) and this should be printed on the spring along with the travel length of the spring in inches. For example 400 lbs x 2.25”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil springs are available in either steel or titanium, there is no noticeable performance difference between the two apart from the weight advantage of titanium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people will experiment with spring rates to find the right spring for them, although a few turns of preload can be added when setting sag it is always best to find the correct spring rate for your weight, riding style, and frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column full\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"sec7\" class=\"column full\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJargon Buster\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column third\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttack position\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– body position of the rider when riding into a technical section of trail, braced for any trail feature with weight balanced in the centre of the bike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Controlling how the suspension moves through the available travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-speed compression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– How the suspension moves through the travel from High-speed hits not high-speed riding, for example rocks, roots, braking bumps, landing from jumps\/drops etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-speed compression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- How the suspension moves through the travel from low speed movement not low-speed riding, for example when under compression through a berm, going up a transition of a jump etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The strength required to compress the spring remains the same through the full movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column third\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgressive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The strength required to compress the spring increases progressively through the full movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Referring to the eye-to-eye measurement of a shock in mm rather than inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiggy-back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– An extra part of the shock that comes out from the main body. This gives a larger oil volume for internal damping, offering better damping control and more consistent performance on extreme terrain. The frame design must have the space for this larger type of shock and will not fit all bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreload\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– How much the coil spring is compressed in its static state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRebound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– how fast a shock returns to full extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSag\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– how much travel is used under rider weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column third\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShock pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– A high pressure air pump used to adjust air shocks, running at a much higher pressure than a normal inner tube\/tyre pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– The force needed to compress the shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStroke length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– the amount of travel the shock has, not the same as the amount of travel the bike has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrunnion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– A trunnion mount shock has a larger body where one eyelet is housed in the body. This allows a longer stroke length in a shorter eye-to-eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Internal plastic spacer that can be added inside an air shock to reduce internal air volume and so increasing the progression of the shock through its travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ridgeline Cycles","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ 230 X 62.5MM","offer_id":58370399633791,"sku":null,"price":669.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard \/ 210 X 50MM","offer_id":58370399732095,"sku":null,"price":669.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trunnion \/ 165 X 45MM","offer_id":58370399797631,"sku":null,"price":669.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Trunnion \/ 205 X 57.5MM","offer_id":58370399830399,"sku":null,"price":669.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"SC Megatower V1 Only \/ 230 X 62.5MM","offer_id":58370399895935,"sku":null,"price":569.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/3246\/5535\/files\/resize_width_1000_c111a55f-b0c4-41b2-9e2f-17ff499e98eb.jpg?v=1788518889","url":"https:\/\/ridgelinecycles.co.uk\/products\/rockshox-vivid-coil-ultimate-rc2t-rear-shock-2025-spring-sold-separately","provider":"Ridgeline Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}