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Rear suspension systems for optimal traction and control

How to choose the right rear shocks

Rear Shocks for e-mtb riding need to match terrain, speed, and the level of support or control you actually want. This page brings together 30 options from 5 brands so you can compare real differences in ride feel, reliability, and value.

Rear suspension systems for optimal traction and control Observed pricing runs from about EUR 399 to EUR 1299 depending on construction and tier.

Brand

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30 products
Arma V4
GravityE-MTB
EXT

Arma V4

1069

MTB downhill shock with race-proven performance

E-Storia
TrailEnduroE-MTB
EXT

E-Storia

1099

E-bike dedicated damper with ultimate control

Storia V4
TrailEnduroE-MTB
EXT

Storia V4

1069

Analog enduro shock with motorsport-derived technology

MOD
TrailEnduroE-MTB
Formula

MOD

799

Enduro and all-mountain coil shock excellence

MOD DH
GravityE-MTB
Formula

MOD DH

899

DH-specific coil shock for elite competition

DHX Live Valve Neo
NEW
TrailEnduroE-MTB
FOX

DHX Live Valve Neo

999

Wireless coil control that adapts to terrain in real time

DHX2 Factory
GravityEnduroE-MTB
FOX

DHX2 Factory

799

The winning gravity coil shock for Downhill and Enduro racing

FLOAT X Factory
TrailE-MTB
FOX

FLOAT X Factory

699

Master of All-Mountain suspension with fade-free performance

FLOAT X2 Factory
GravityEnduroE-MTB
FOX

FLOAT X2 Factory

899

The definitive gravity air shock optimized for Downhill and Enduro racing

TTX22m.2 Coil
TrailEnduroGravityE-MTB
Öhlins

TTX22m.2 Coil

949

Professional gravity coil shock with refined end-stroke control

TTX2Air m.2
TrailEnduroE-MTB
Öhlins

TTX2Air m.2

899

Premium double-can air shock with ultimate traction and control

Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH
GravityE-MTB
RockShox

Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH

599

Premium downhill coil shock with unmatched adjustability

Super Deluxe Select
NEW
TrailEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Super Deluxe Select

Threshold-equipped value trim for broad trail-bike use

Super Deluxe Select+
NEW
TrailEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Super Deluxe Select+

Modern Super Deluxe chassis with RCT support at a more attainable trim

Super Deluxe Ultimate
TrailE-MTB
RockShox

Super Deluxe Ultimate

649

Race-proven all-mountain performance with ultimate tunability

Super Deluxe Ultimate
NEW
TrailEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Super Deluxe Ultimate

Race-proven trail-to-enduro air shock with intuitive RC2T tuning

Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
NEW
TrailEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant

1145

Automatic Flight Attendant efficiency on the latest Super Deluxe chassis

Vivid Coil R2C
GravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Coil R2C

545

Legendary coil shock confidence for downhill and freeride

Vivid Coil Select+
NEW
GravityEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Coil Select+

399

Decades of coil dominance distilled into an accessible, high-performance shock

Vivid Coil Ultimate
NEW
GravityEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Coil Ultimate

775

The unmistakable feel of coil, engineered for a new era of enduro and downhill performance

Vivid Coil Ultimate DH
GravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Coil Ultimate DH

699

Pure downhill coil performance with unmatched tunability

Vivid Coil Ultimate DH
NEW
GravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Coil Ultimate DH

785

Pure downhill coil dominance—built for today's most demanding tracks

Vivid Coil Ultimate Flight Attendant
GravityEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Coil Ultimate Flight Attendant

1299

AI-powered coil suspension with wireless control

Vivid Select
NEW
EnduroGravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Select

Simpler RT damper trim that still carries the new Vivid chassis feel

Vivid Select+
NEW
EnduroGravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Select+

More attainable Vivid trim with RCT control and real gravity intent

Vivid Ultimate
GravityEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Ultimate

839

Big, bold downhill air shock with unmatched tunability

Vivid Ultimate
NEW
EnduroGravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Ultimate

World Cup-proven gravity air shock with RC2T control and coil-like feel

Vivid Ultimate DH
GravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Ultimate DH

839

Pure downhill air shock with infinite tunability

Vivid Ultimate DH
NEW
GravityE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Ultimate DH

850

Dedicated downhill Vivid trim tuned around BoXXer-level support

Vivid Ultimate Flight Attendant
GravityEnduroE-MTB
RockShox

Vivid Ultimate Flight Attendant

1199

AI-powered downhill performance with wireless AXS integration

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Frequently asked questions

How should you choose rear shocks for e-mtb riding?

Start with terrain, target speed, and compatibility constraints. Then choose the level of support, stiffness, comfort, or power that actually fits your bike and riding style.

Do you need the most expensive option?

Not necessarily. The right choice is the one that delivers the performance, adjustment range, and reliability your riding actually uses. Mid-tier options often offer the best balance of cost, serviceability, and ride quality.

When should you optimize setup instead of replacing the component?

If your current part is compatible and mechanically healthy, better setup, pressure, bleeding, servicing, or cockpit tuning may solve the problem before a replacement is needed.