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Rock Shox Lyrik RC2 DH Solo Air
Building on the popular Lyrik fork the DH has more travel and an enhanced compression and rebound damper. Also removed from this fork is the Floodgate control lockout. For those who don't need the burlier Totem or Boxxer options the lighter Lyrik DH could be for you.
All four Lyrik spring options now come with the power bulge on the lowers which adds stiffness and durability as well as a choice between the standard Mission Control with floodgate, or DH Mission Control.Design and Construction:
Magnesium lowers with the powerbulge for low weight and added stiffness.
35mm stanchions constructed with 7000 series aluminum
555mm axle to crown (@170mm of travel) – 545mm axle to crown (@ 160mm travel)
Brake mount: 74mm post mount (6″ standard) (to accommodate 210mm maximum brake rotor)
Maxle Lite 20mm axle
Aluminum 1 1/8", 1.5", Tapered options
2180g (4.80 lbs)
High and Low speed compression adjustment on top of right leg
Rebound damping adjustment on bottom of right leg
Air spring on left leg
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Design Features:
The new Lyrik DH has an enhanced compression damper and no longer has the floodgate lockout. A 2.35 tire was used, note in photo above ample clearance with the fork brace to accommodate larger tires.
The Mission Control differences are well explained at this Sicklines article where the Lyrik DH Coil was reviewed. I will direct you to this to read these details.
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Previous Forks used:
2008 Lyrik 2 Step with Mission Control, 2005 Fox 36 TALAS, 2010 Totem Coil.
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Setup:
This fork was on a Pivot Firebird with a 66.5o Head Angle. Sag was set to 21% with 55lbs air, low speed compression (LSC) was 6 clicks clockwise, high speed compression (HSC) 4 clicks clockwise. The bike was set up for me by Suspensionwerx.com.
Once the air spring was set for my weight and compression was adjusted I kept it as for for the review. After riding the fork for two months after getting from the Pinkbike guys I sent it in to Supensionwerx for a retune. After this if felt more compliant.
I would only adjust the rebound depending on the type of trail I was riding.
Performance:
I found this fork to be very compliant and plush. Climbing in the saddle slackened the bike noticeably, the fork was firm when pedaling casually. Pedaling out of the saddle the fork would bob considerably which shouldn't be surprising at the settings I had which were more biased to downhill.
Rolling on flat terrain the fork was firm, soaked up the terrain and was ready for more.
On non technical descents it would soak up the small bumps well, I had very little hand feedback in this situation. On slow technical descents the fork would absorb the terrain and reset itself for the next hit. Which comes very fast on the North Shore and Whistler trails. The fork stabilized the bike to set up for subsequent technical sections. I was able to slow the bike right down and let go of the brakes over whatever chunder came before me.
On fast high speed descents the fork just soaked it all up and really smoothed out the ride. Even through rough terrain the fork did not flex or jar exlemplifying good torsional and for-aft rigidity
Out of curiosity I went into our local park and to play with the LSC settings. I went off a 4 foot drop and through the rhythm section and burms of the BMX track. First I turned the LSC setting all the way counter clockwise. At this setting the fork was very soft and would use 3/4 of its travel very quickly. I then set the LSC 16 clicks clockwise. At this setting the fork was very firm. At six clicks in clockwise the travel felt very consistent. This was a good demonstration on the effectiveness of the LSC settings.
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Overall Impression:
The fork is compliant, firm and soaked up everything I threw at it. Sudden braking did not produce fork dive even on steep terrain. Climbing was firm and bob was not noticeable when climbing casually in the saddle.
Video of the Lyrik going through its paces.
MRSP - $1400.00 Can. The shop that told me this said they wouldn't sell this fork for that much. They would ask $1200.
Pros
- Easily set up and adjusted
- Compliant feel - not stiff, stictiony nor flexy
- smoothly and predictably goes through its travel
Cons
- Could use travel adjust if you are climbing a lot
All four Lyrik spring options now come with the power bulge on the lowers which adds stiffness and durability as well as a choice between the standard Mission Control with floodgate, or DH Mission Control.Design and Construction:
Magnesium lowers with the powerbulge for low weight and added stiffness.
35mm stanchions constructed with 7000 series aluminum
555mm axle to crown (@170mm of travel) – 545mm axle to crown (@ 160mm travel)
Brake mount: 74mm post mount (6″ standard) (to accommodate 210mm maximum brake rotor)
Maxle Lite 20mm axle
Aluminum 1 1/8", 1.5", Tapered options
2180g (4.80 lbs)
High and Low speed compression adjustment on top of right leg
Rebound damping adjustment on bottom of right leg
Air spring on left leg
Lyrik Close up
Design Features:
The new Lyrik DH has an enhanced compression damper and no longer has the floodgate lockout. A 2.35 tire was used, note in photo above ample clearance with the fork brace to accommodate larger tires.
The Mission Control differences are well explained at this Sicklines article where the Lyrik DH Coil was reviewed. I will direct you to this to read these details.
Lyrik Details
Previous Forks used:
2008 Lyrik 2 Step with Mission Control, 2005 Fox 36 TALAS, 2010 Totem Coil.
Climbing in the Alpine
Setup:
This fork was on a Pivot Firebird with a 66.5o Head Angle. Sag was set to 21% with 55lbs air, low speed compression (LSC) was 6 clicks clockwise, high speed compression (HSC) 4 clicks clockwise. The bike was set up for me by Suspensionwerx.com.
Once the air spring was set for my weight and compression was adjusted I kept it as for for the review. After riding the fork for two months after getting from the Pinkbike guys I sent it in to Supensionwerx for a retune. After this if felt more compliant.
I would only adjust the rebound depending on the type of trail I was riding.
Performance:
I found this fork to be very compliant and plush. Climbing in the saddle slackened the bike noticeably, the fork was firm when pedaling casually. Pedaling out of the saddle the fork would bob considerably which shouldn't be surprising at the settings I had which were more biased to downhill.
Rolling on flat terrain the fork was firm, soaked up the terrain and was ready for more.
On non technical descents it would soak up the small bumps well, I had very little hand feedback in this situation. On slow technical descents the fork would absorb the terrain and reset itself for the next hit. Which comes very fast on the North Shore and Whistler trails. The fork stabilized the bike to set up for subsequent technical sections. I was able to slow the bike right down and let go of the brakes over whatever chunder came before me.
On fast high speed descents the fork just soaked it all up and really smoothed out the ride. Even through rough terrain the fork did not flex or jar exlemplifying good torsional and for-aft rigidity
Out of curiosity I went into our local park and to play with the LSC settings. I went off a 4 foot drop and through the rhythm section and burms of the BMX track. First I turned the LSC setting all the way counter clockwise. At this setting the fork was very soft and would use 3/4 of its travel very quickly. I then set the LSC 16 clicks clockwise. At this setting the fork was very firm. At six clicks in clockwise the travel felt very consistent. This was a good demonstration on the effectiveness of the LSC settings.
rockin' Whistler - note even braking down this rock face does not create dive
Overall Impression:
The fork is compliant, firm and soaked up everything I threw at it. Sudden braking did not produce fork dive even on steep terrain. Climbing was firm and bob was not noticeable when climbing casually in the saddle.
Video of the Lyrik going through its paces.
MRSP - $1400.00 Can. The shop that told me this said they wouldn't sell this fork for that much. They would ask $1200.
Pros
- Easily set up and adjusted
- Compliant feel - not stiff, stictiony nor flexy
- smoothly and predictably goes through its travel
Cons
- Could use travel adjust if you are climbing a lot
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Enduro27
(Dec 16, 2012 at 21:06)
GREAT write up
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