First Look: All-New 2014 RockShox Pike, Monarch Plus Updates & Reverb Improvements 15

RockShox released a trio of 2014 goodies this morning, including an all-new Pike fork, updated Monarch Plus, and an improved Reverb Stealth. What's new? Dive in head first to the tech specs and into videos, below.

2014 RockShox Pike

A comeback has never been so amazing. After taking a few years off, PIKE comes back in the RockShox lineup, as the ultimate trail fork. Your trail could be a silky smooth ribbon of singletrack, or a rock-infested goat trail in the Alps. Either way, there is a PIKE for you. All wheel sizes, with 26”, 27.5” and 29” options, and 160mm and 150mm travel models, plus a 140mm version for the 29” platform. The RCT3 damper is available in either Dual Position Air or a Solo Air version to complete the offering.

PIKE is as stiff as a Lyrik, thanks to its 35mm stanchions and chassis, but at a trail fork weight. How so? The lower legs are asymmetrical, to maximize stiffness and precision on the braking side and save precious grams on the damper side. The 160mm 26” version clocks in at a svelte 1,837 grams (4.05 pounds).

The all new 15mm Maxle Lite featured on PIKE requires no tools to adjust the lever position or secure the wheel, and provides an even more solid and reliable interface between the fork and wheel.

Simply put, the all-new Charger damper we developed for PIKE is the most refined damper RockShox has ever produced. It’s a bladder-charged damper, which means it has consistent performance even during the longest, hardest descents, plus it allows complete control for the trail with open, pedal and lock positions (RCT3 version). A Rapid Recovery rebound circuit completes what many testers have described as the “best RockShox fork ever made.”

2014 Pike Specs

• MODEL: RCT3
• WHEEL SIZE: 26”, 27.5”, 29”
• WEIGHT*: 26” – 1835g (4.05 lb), 27.5” – 1861g (4.10 lb), 29” – 1876g (4.14 lb)
• TRAVEL: 26”/27.5” – 150mm, 160mm; 29” – 140mm, 150mm
• STEERER: Tapered only
• AXLE: New Maxle Lite 15mm
• ADJUSTMENTS: External rebound, low speed compression, 3-position compression (Open/Pedal/Lock)
• SPRING: Dual Position Air, Solo Air
• SEAL: Low friction single seal
• BUSHINGS: Slotted upper bushings
• CROWN: Forged, hollow 7075 Aluminum
• LOWER LEGS: Asymmetrical, Magnesium, disc only
• MAXIMUM ROTOR SIZE: 200mm
• COLORS: Black, White
• MSRP: $980-1085 (878-949€)

*Weight based on 265mm tapered aluminum steerer, 15mm Maxle

2014 Monarch Plus Updates

In 2014 the new Monarch Plus has even more to offer. Providing traction-gaining suppleness, giving you more control over any type of terrain – all in a lightweight bombproof package. Proven Rapid Recovery, and Solo Air technologies come standard for this lightweight big hitter. Now with twice the rebound range, the new Monarch Plus allows you to take your riding to levels you never thought possible with a short and mid travel air shock.

We have trimmed the fat and added muscle: new sleek adjusters, a lower profile air valve location all while achieving quieter action. The new RockShox Monarch Plus will give you the extra confidence and control in the scariest situations.

With Rapid Recovery, your rear wheel can return to the ground faster upon consecutive hits, giving you greater precision and control no matter what the trail throws at you. With Monarch Plus your all mountain or trail machine will get a massive ego boost in any terrain... maybe even you.

With printed Sag Gradients on the damper body and Solo-Air adjustability, initial set up and on the fly tuning has never been so simple.

Available with an RC3 or R damper, coming in two different colors, and five different sizes, the 2014 Monarch Plus will have you covered no matter what you ride, or how you want to look doing it. Now with a damper design similar to its big brother Vivid Air, the new Plus will have you thinking you’re on a long travel DH bike, slowing down might be your only problem now.

• Rapid Recovery
• Twice the rebound range
• Increased compression flow
• Quieter action with more control
• New lower profile air valve location
• New adjusters
• MSRP: $486 (435€)

2014 Reverb Stealth Updates

Today RockShox expands the array of options by adding a 150mm travel version for Reverb Stealth, a 34.9mm diameter option for all models and the new Connectamajig quick-release hydraulic hose option on Reverb Stealth.

Reverb is now available in 100, 125 and 150mm travel options (150mm for Reverb Stealth only), ensuring each rider can find the appropriate version to better suit each one’s frame size and configuration, in addition to riding style and personal preferences.

With the addition of the 34.9mm diameter version for both Reverb and Reverb Stealth, and the already available 30.9 and 31.6mm diameters, Reverb is designed to fit the vast majority of the existing mountain bike frames on the market.

The cleanest house routing for an adjustable seat post meet easy installing and maintenance: Reverb Stealth is now available with the Connectamajig hydraulic quick-release for the remote control hose. Connectamajig makes it a breeze to route the hose into the frame when assembling the seatpost on a bike, and allows for several disconnects and reconnects before a system bleed is required.

MSRP: $384 - $455 (346€-411€)