New Forks: New 2017 Forks - Rockshox and MRP

The companies are busy, and some of them are building new parts and yes, it finally done. When the Taipei Cycle Show is happening now, some products also need to be seen. Rockshox, as one of the pioneer on mountain bike suspension once again give a life for their old product, the Rockshox Judy. But, not only that, another company responds the new competitor fork with their new product, MRP Ribbon. So, let's check them out.

Rockshox Judy

Yes, Rockshox gives a life once again for the Judy, one of their old product. Surely with many developments and updates, the Judy is now available in both 27.5 and 29 wheels. The brand says that the new Judy is stiffer and lighter, available in Boost which means ready for plus tires up to 2.8.

Rockshox builds the new Judy in two versions, the Gold RL and Silver TK. Both models are available in 27.5 and 29 wheels with Boost. The new Rockshox Judy Gold RL features such as: Motion Control

Oneloc

Solo Air

Boost

Maxle Lite/Stealth

Torque Caps

Judy Gold RL Details

• Intended Use: XC/Trail

• 80-120mm travel

• Fast Black aluminum upper tubes

• Performance-based Motion Control RL damper

• Compatible with OneLoc remote

• Solo Air spring

• 2.8” maximum tire compatibility for both 27.5” and 29” models (27.5”x3.0” tires fit in the 29” model) 

• All new Boost-specific chassis: light yet stiff 

• New low profile integrated remote spool

• New air pressure guide maximizes performance for E-MTB applications

• Availability: OEM only, select aftermarket options to be announced - price $380 - $450

Judy Silver TK Details

• Intended Use: XC/Trail

• 80-120mm travel

• Proven TurnKey damping

• PopLoc remote compatible

• Lightweight Solo Air spring

• 2.8” maximum tire compatibility for both 27.5” and 29” models (27.5”x3.0” tires fit in the 29” model)

• Steel upper tubes with Satin Nickel finish

• All new Boost-specific chassis: light yet stiff

• New air pressure guide maximizes performance for E-MTB applications 

with Poploc, Turnkey, Solo Air, Boost, Maxle Lite/Stealth, and Torque Caps.

MRP Ribbon Fork

Released at Eurobike last year, the MRP Ribbon is now available for the fans. Some things must be highlighted about this fork: high performance all mountain forks, most adjutability and features in class, and deliver jaw-dropping weight. The company tested this fork in Colorado.

MRP Ribbon Fork Details

• 27.5" Travel: 140, 150, 160, or 170mm

• 27.5+ / 29" Travel: 120, 130, 140, 150, or 160mm 

• Weight: 4.15 lbs. for 27.5", 4.2 lbs. for 27.5+ / 29"

• External Adjustments: Positive air-spring pressure, negative air-spring pressure, 8-position low-speed compression, 16-position Ramp Control, and rebound.

• Internal adjustments: Travel (in 5mm increments)

• Colors: All black chassis with 9 decal color options.

• Wheel size options: 27.5" or 27.5+ / 29”

• Boost spacing - 15x110mm

• MSRP: $989 USD

MRP puts some best features for this enduro-all mountain forks, such as the air spring, which offers negative and positive air chambers. This gives the riders more control. One of the technology for this air spring is Ramp Control, a part to adjust the forks based on the trail. While the damper, the Ribbon is using the EssenTTial damper, a twin tube damper that gives more advantages in performance, ride control, efficiency and durability.