
RockShox Vivid Ultimate
World Cup-proven gravity air shock with RC2T control and coil-like feel
Specifications
- Travel
- 185x47.5(TR) to 250x75, standard and trunnion
- Adjustment
- RC2T Adj. Hydraulic Bottom Out
- Spring
- LinearXL air spring
- E-bike Approved
- E-bike Approved
Overview
World Cup-proven and built to charge, Vivid Ultimate sets a new standard in downhill-oriented air-shock performance. The LinearXL air spring delivers a distinctly coil-like ride feel, with off-the-top suppleness, supportive mid-stroke behavior, and Adjustable Bottom Out for confident end-stroke control. Paired with the D1 RC2T damper and a Charger 3.2-matched main piston tune, this version is aimed at riders who want a premium gravity air shock that still makes sense on aggressive enduro and e-MTB builds.
Features
NEW LinearXL air spring delivers a more coil-like feel with easy-to-change bottomless tokens for volume tuning.
NEW RC2T damper provides a wide, usable range of Low Speed Compression and High Speed Compression adjustment without cross-talk.
NEW numbered compression adjuster makes setup faster and easier to communicate between test laps.
Adjustable Bottom Out gives more confident end-stroke control when the riding gets bigger and faster.
NEW main piston compression tune matches Charger 3.2 fork dampers for stronger mid-stroke support.
The chassis is built to work across enduro, downhill, and e-MTB bikes rather than only one gravity niche.
E-bike approval helps the shock cope with higher system weight and longer sustained descending loads.
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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