The next evolution of single crown awesome is here.RockShox created a whole new breed of fork, designed to challenge the limits and take on the world’s toughest Enduro tracks. ZEB’s stiff yet versatile single crown 38mm chassis and machined good looks, pack a punch, and deliver a clear tactical advantage to win races. The all-new ZEB is finally here.
It comes in four versions: ZEB Ultimate ($999), ZEB Select + (OEM), ZEB Select ($799), and ZEB ($699 -$799). With travel options from 150mm to a whopping 190mm, for 27.5″ and 29″ wheels sizes. There is also an optional bolt-on integrated ZEB fender for $20.
ZEB Ain’t Dead
Just like our forks, every peak has a story. Pikes Peak, towering 8,000 feet above the RockShox global design center in Colorado Springs, CO, is the highest summit in the southern Front Range of North America’s Rocky Mountains. The ultra-prominent 14,115-foot fourteener was most recently named after the American explorer, Zebulon Pike. Back in 1806, Pike set out to climb the great peak’s razor-sharp shale walls, bone-crushing boulders, and extreme climate.
Taking no shortage of inspiration from our backyard, Zebulon was born (shortened to ZEB). Built to withstand everything the 7,960-foot singletrack descent of Pikes Peak is known for – death grip speeds, relentless rock gardens, raw corners, steep chutes, and one heck of a good time.
Nothing Else Measures Up
Built to match the new generation of long-travel, hard-hitting mountain machines. ZEB’s bold design and smashing good looks offer a perfect match.
When The Going Gets Rough…
…ZEB PLOWS RIGHT THROUGH IT. The new world order of Enduro racing has raised all the limits. Holding every critical line, when it matters the most, has never been more important. ZEB’s new chassis design maximizes bushing overlap. This reduces friction and keeps your fork sliding perfectly smooth. No matter how rough the terrain, ZEB gives you the confidence to plow right through it.
Strength In Numbers
Riders of any size benefit from the extra strength to send it, without needing the extra hours in the gym. It all comes down to a critical balance between stiffness and weight (something our engineers love to obsess over). ZEB’s robust 38mm chassis delivers the perfect blend. Increased sensitivity, greater steering precision, and the ability to go faster, corner harder, and stay in control. ZEB crosses the line in a stiffness category of its own.
Lyrik vs ZEB test lab data: Both forks are 29” 180mm travel
Torsional Stiffness = 21.5% Stiffer
Fore/Aft Bending Stiffness = 2% Stiffer
Side Bending Stiffness = 7% Stiffer
Worth The Weight
A lean, mean, fighting machine. ZEB’s aggressive good looks add stiffness in all the right places, while maintaining meaningful compliance where required. Even on this heavy-hitting fork, we know gram counting makes a difference. We’ve chiseled away anything extra without compromising the integrity of ZEB’s design.
ZEB Ultimate
ZEB Ultimate is a whole new breed of fork, designed to challenge the limits and take on the world’s toughest Enduro tracks. Going Ultimate has its advantages. Featuring an all-new stiff 38mm chassis designed with the Charger 2.1 damper, DebonAir™ air spring technology, SKF Wiper Seals, and Maxima Plush Fluid. Our highest performing, athlete-proven technologies matched with premium style plays. An anodized crown and ZEB’s signature color – Slab Grey – make a rocking debut. MSRP $999
New 38mm chassis for increased stiffness and rider confidence
Highly-tunable DebonAir™ air spring offers a buttery smooth feel off the top and maintains a higher ride height for increased confidence in steep terrain
Our highest performing Charger technology. Charger 2.1 RC2 damper features independent high and low-speed compression with rebound adjustment – designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the Charger 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
Ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
Available in the Signature Colorway Slab Grey or Ultimate High Gloss Black with foil graphics
Short fender compatible (RockShox fender sold separately)
ZEB Select +
ZEB is a whole new breed of fork, designed to challenge whatever limits you find. ZEB Select+ features an all-new stiff 38mm chassis designed with the Charger 2.1 RC damper, DebonAir™ air spring technology, SKF Wiper Seals, and Maxima Plush Fluid.
New 38mm chassis for increased stiffness and rider confidence
Highly-tunable DebonAir™ air spring offers a buttery smooth feel off the top and maintains a higher ride height for increased confidence in steep terrain
Our highest performing Charger technology. The Charger 2.1 RC damper features easy to adjust low-speed compression and rebound – designed to reduce hand fatigue and fight unwanted friction, the Charger 2.1 damper increases confidence and control over every trail
Ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
Short fender compatible (RockShox fender sold separately)
ZEB Select
ZEB Select features an all-new stiff 38mm chassis designed with the Charger RC damper, DebonAir™ air spring technology, SKF Wiper Seals, and Maxima Plush Fluid. A whole new breed of fork, designed to challenge whatever limits you find.
New 38mm chassis for increased stiffness and rider confidence
Highly-tunable DebonAir™ air spring offers a buttery smooth feel off the top and maintains a higher ride height for increased confidence in steep terrain
Charger Technology – The Charger™ RC damper features easy to adjust low-speed compression and rebound
Ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
Short fender compatible (RockShox fender sold separately)
ZEB
ZEB features an all-new stiff 38mm chassis designed with the New Charger R damper, SKF Wiper Seals, and Maxima Plush Fluid. A whole new breed of fork, designed to challenge whatever limits you find. MSRP $699 – $799
Specs
Wheel Size: 27.5″, 29″
Travel: 150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm
Spring: DebonAir, Dual Position Air
Damper: Charger R
Offset: 38mm (27.5″), 44mm (27.5″, 29″)
UPPER TUBE: 38mm aluminum
Weight: 2253g (29” / 190mm / Maxle Stealth)
Features
New 38mm chassis for increased stiffness and rider confidence
Charger Technology – The New Charger™ R damper features factory-tuned compression with easy to adjust rebound
Highly-tunable DebonAir™ air spring offers a buttery smooth feel off the top and maintains a higher ride height for increased confidence in steep terrain
Ultra-low friction SKF wiper seals provide long-lasting fork performance and improve overall suspension feel
Maxima Plush damping fluid reduces friction and silences damper noise
Short fender compatible (RockShox fender sold separately)
eMTB endorsement decal
ZEB Fender
Don’t let the weather get in the way of adventure. The new RockShox branded ZEB short fender is designed to keep you dry and clean when the weather turns. It can be easily installed at three points and looks as if your fork and fender are one, leaving your friends wondering why they are still messing around with zip ties.
MSRP $20
Features
3-bolt mounts make for easy installation
Designed to integrate seamlessly and look pro with RockShox branding
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