In August of 1990 Paul Turner released the first RockShox suspension component – the RS-1. Revolutionary at the time, it featured an air spring, two inches of travel and single handedly changed the way mountain bikes were ridden and developed for years to come. Some 32 years later, you can now purchase suspension right off the shelf that would outperform even the wildest dreams of any rider back in the early 90s. Adjustable spring curves, shaft speed specific rebound and compression adjustment, light weight, reliabality, lock-out levers, electronic management – these days we have it all.
Among all the latest developements in suspension engineering and technology, the basics are still there hiding behind a curtain of buzz words and shiny stanchion coatings. Understanding and adhering to the key basics to ensuring you are getting the most from your suspension are as relevant as ever and will ensure you are getting the latest from your suspension be it the latest Cane Creek coil shock, or a
