
RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate
The unmistakable feel of coil, engineered for a new era of enduro and downhill performance
Specifications
- Travel
- 185x47.5(TR) to 250x75, standard and trunnion
- Weight
- 435g (210x52.5, without spring)
- Adjustment
- RC2T Adj. Hydraulic Bottom Out
- Spring
- Coil (spring not included)
- E-bike Approved
- E-bike Approved
Overview
There's a reason everyone loves coil—the feel is unmistakable—supple off the top, supportive through the mid-stroke, and backed by Adjustable Bottom Out (ABO) for confident end-stroke control—giving you unwavering consistency and predictability. Engineered to work as a system with your fork and Charger 3.2 damper, the RC2T damper's new main piston compression tunes deliver confident mid-stroke support, while intuitive HSC/LSC adjusters make setup fast, clear, and easy to communicate. Distilling decades of coil dominance into a shock built for today's enduro, E-MTB, and downhill bikes, Vivid Coil Ultimate carries the unmistakable heritage of coil into a new era of performance.
Features
NEW RC2T damper provides a wide, usable range of Low Speed Compression (LSC) and High Speed Compression (HSC) adjustments without any cross-talk.
NEW Numbered Compression adjuster for intuitive adjustments—start at “0” and easily add or decrease damping.
NEW Base valve with 40% reduction in IFP forces, making it the most supple shock on the market while maintaining perfect traction.
Adjustable Bottom Out (ABO) delivers confident end-stroke control—backed by position-sensitive damping in the last portion of travel.
RC2T Threshold lever provides pedaling efficiency without compromising descent performance.
Engineered to work as a system with your fork and Charger 3.2 damper for cohesive suspension performance.
Wide size range from 185x47.5 to 250x75 with standard and trunnion mount options for maximum frame compatibility.
Coil spring deliviers unmistakable suppleness and ground-hugging traction that air springs cannot match.
Maxima Plush Dynamic Suspension Lube reduces friction and maintains consistent feel across all temperatures.
E-bike approved for maximum durability on high-speed enduro and downhill e-bikes.
Coil spring not included—use the RockShox spring calculator to determine the proper spring rate.
Real-World Performance
Damper Technology
Next-generation Charger 3.2 RC2 with ButterCups and updated Rebound/Compression tunes for virtually silent, precisely controlled performance.
Air Spring Technology
Unmatched small-bump sensitivity and linear feel - consistent performance without air pressure changes.
Guides for setup
All guidesSetting Sag
How to properly set up your suspension sag for optimal performance.
Rebound Damping
Mastering the art of return speed for better control and traction.
Compression Damping
Controlling how your suspension compresses
Suspension & Rear Shock Service
Service intervals, maintenance schedules, and DIY vs professional guidance.
How we evaluate this component
Product cards, analysis notes, and setup guidance are grounded in public specifications, market positioning, compatibility, and the most likely real-world use cases on trail.
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