The five-inch travel fork has stepped in as one of the standard go-to options for race-ready speed with ample travel to smooth out any rock gardens, redwood roots, or drop-offs in the way of the finish line. The RockShox 29in Pike RCT3 Solo Air 130 Fork with 51mm of offset sits at the head of the table as the gold standard by which all the others are measured. While the fork’s benefits begin with the offset — which reduces the wheel flop typically associated with 29ers at low speeds — they certainly don’t end there. The Solo Air fork ditches the adjustability of the Dual Position Air version in favor of a single 130mm travel position. You lose the ability to drop the front end of your bike by a couple of centimeters to make it more aggressive on the climbs, but save about 50 extra grams in the process for a lighter, simpler mechanism. Don’t be fooled though, the RCT3 can still climb with the best of them with an adjustable Charger damper and will shine like a star on the steepest, most technical descents you can find. That said, the RCT3 wouldn’t be at the front of the five-inch travel game if it were rigidly un-adjustable. Depending on the terrain you’re climbing or dropping into, the fork’s settings can be dialed by the three-position RCT3 switch, letting you choose the amount of lockout for big hits, general trail terrain, or cross-country speed. RockShox’s Rapid Recovery feature indulges the RCT3’s terrain-gobbling tendencies by keeping recovery between hits short, maintaining a cushioned ride over multiple successive bumps. The Maxle Lite axle is an exceptionally easy to install version of RockShox’s standard model. Its tool-free installation can be completed with just one hand, but that simplicity doesn’t squander any watts thanks to the Maxle Lite’s reinforced stiffness, which is admittedly somewhat surprising considering the thing self identifies as “Lite.” The Power Bulge feature also contributes to stiffness with a reinforced lower leg and oversized …

A comeback has never been so amazing. After taking a few years off, PIKE comes back in the Rockton lineup, as the ultimate trail fork. Your trail could be a silky smooth ribbon of single-track, or a rock-infested goat trail in the Alps. Either way, there.

A stiff aluminum crown married to lightweight 32mm aluminum upper tubes make the Recon Gold a singletrack force to be reckoned with.

The iconic RockShox chassis got the fat treatment by reengineering it to meet the unique needs of fat tires and wheels. Everything from crown, to arch, to axle has been optimized to tackle the increased torsional loads of its wide stance. With more traction and control than ever before, you’ll never be happier you went fat.Crown or Remote (PushLoc) compression to lockout, rebound damper adjustment. Solo Air lets you add air to your forks through a single Schrader valve, filling both the positive and negative air spring chambers simultaneously. Fast Black coating on the upper tubes provides improved durability and decreased friction. Rapid Recovery allows the fork to recovery faster between consecutive bumps, letting the wheel track the ground with greater precision. Sag Gradients are printed right on the fork’s upper tubes, making perfect suspension setup easy and accurate. Air Guides – starting pressures noted on the back of the fork help you set up your suspension in seconds instead of minutes. 15mm Maxle Lite in 150mm length. OneLoc remote compatible. Axle to Crown Length: 511mm. Brake Type: Post Mount 160. Defined Color: Black. Color: Gloss Black. Crown Race: 40. Offset: 51mm. Front Axle: 15mm Thru x 110mm. Lockout Switch: Handlebar – Cable. S.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter: 28.6. Steerer Type: Tapered. Steerer Tube Length (mm): 265mm. Positive Spring: Air. Negative Spring: Air. Travel (mm): 100mm. Wheel Size: 26″. Stanchion Diameter: 32mm. External Adjustments: Lockout Threshold,Low Speed Compression Damping,Rebound Damping. Maximum Tire Width: 116mm. Designed for ebike: Yes.

The reba is no prima donna. Even though it’s available with a host of race-worthy technologies, this cross country fork doesn’t need the promise of a podium to give its all. It expects to be ridden every day. Which is just what you’ll want to do once you experience its supreme versatility. From quad-burning climbs to grin-inducing descents, the reba is the ultimate trail WARRIOR for daily duty.