RockShox ZEB Review | How Does It Ride?
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- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- Both Mike and Henry have been riding the RockShox ZEB for several weeks now and have many great things to say about the beefier, 38mm stanchion enduro fork from RockShox.
Grab a beverage, pull up a lawn chair, and hang out with us as we leave the funky tech specs behind and purely chat about how the ZEB rides on the trail.
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*DON"T WORRY!* Our next video will be a ZEB vs Fox 38 in a couple weeks 🤘
Thanks for the quick delivery of my Zeb from your webbsssystore. This fork is bananas.
Edit: Yes, the video may seem salesy. However, what they say is absolutely true. I'm coming from a 2019 Fox Factory 36 (Grip2) 160mm. I'm 205lb ready to ride. I spent over 100 rides trying to get this to behave. It took me one ride at the base settings and everything about this fork is better than my 36. More sensitive, more supple, stronger/more supportive, confidence inspiring, so smooth. With the 36, I was constantly fighting the fork in chunky turns as I could feel what I now believe to be bushing bind, lower leg pressure buildup, air spring stiction, etc.
YMMV... but this fork... it's excellent.
You read my mind, it would be cool if you also review the fox 38 performance with the grip damper not everyone can afford the performance elite or the factory :)
Will you eventually review the redesigned Kona hei hei?
i have a fox 36 fit 4 would you buy a new ZEB or a grip 2 damper (180 mm)?
So it's ok for lighter riders? (59kg/130lbs)
No need to be nervous Henry, you know your stuff. Keep going. Nice to see someone from the team
He's doing a ZEB, staying composed 😀
Authentic. Awkward. Knows their shit. Nice job everyone. Henry, you're the man.
my local bikeparks don't have uplifts, so i'm going to chuck a 190mm zeb and a wide range drivetrain on my DH bike an get the ultimate enduro machine!
Just bought my purple OneUp pedals and 2021 FOX DPX2 from you guys and your boy Henry was amazing in helping me out in choosing the right shock. Can’t wait to come out to Washington one of these days and visit the shop. You guys are the best!
Nice job. Henry said it all at 6:47. That's all that matters.
If it makes these guys smile, i think I'll love them.
Great job guys. Sounds salesy but ZEB does just exactly what you guys say. Thing is epic. Had a 38 for a hot minute. Great fork but it started creaking almost right away, so sent back for warranty and picked up a ZEB. Comparing the two, ZEB has better small bump than 38, and matches 38 everywhere else. It’s also lighter and cheaper. And doesn’t creak. YMMV
Nice guys...looking forward to the Z vs. 38 comparo vid!
Great review guys, Keep up the good work.
If it makes these guys smile then I'm going to love them.
Love this fork and for me it’s an upgrade that definitely makes my bike more capable and enjoyable. My 170 ZEB Feels like a mini Boxxer on the front of my bike. So stoked
Looking forward to trying one in comparison to a 38. Having ridden DVO for so long, like Henry, it'll be interesting to compare the suppleness on the first part of the stroke (being OTT) on both the Zeb & 38, along with the overall stiffness comparison to an Onyx's 36mm stanchions.
Right on! Took the words right out of my mouth! Interested to see the comparison. From what i can tell and from who ive talked too about the 38 the feelings are kind of MEH about it VS the previous 36 which is surprising to me since the ZEB out of the box is a massive upgrade at least i think so!
Gotta say, the background music is fire 🤘🔥
I was deciding if I should get one!
Do you think the large airchamber could be too progressive. After watching the 38 teardown on vorsprungs channel he noticed they put a tone of work into making the fork linear aswell as allowing air from the lowers to flow into the uppers to prevent that harsh spike you can get when bottoming out.
i like the angled crown vs the rounded one on the fox forks
Great video. I just got mine (160 Ultimate). Coming from a Pike Select plus. Hope the Zeb is all that’s advertised. The Pike is a good trail fork but didn’t cut it at the park. Understandably so. Hope this one helps on those park days.
A few of us just rode the Zeb in Whistler this past weekend... it did not disappoint!
@@TheLostCo awesome, great to hear. Great experience shopping with you guys.
i love when there's more area for room in my forks!!!
Great video
Hey I saw your van conversion vid and was wondering if youre still living in the van and if so have you had any issues with the Dodge??
Lots of noise online that both the Zeb and 38 having issues (harsh damper / stiction / hard to tune) as a shop can you shed some light from you experience on these issues and possible solutions?
thank you
When you compare the 2021 Zeb Ultimative to the Lyrik Ultimative do you then compare them both using the newest DebonAir airshaft?
Sure do!
@@TheLostCo Sweet. Thx 🤙
I think that that little detail is often forgotten mentioned when the Lyrik Ultimative is compared to other forks.
Love it :]
Yo, Henry... you mentioned you had time on a DVO Diamond.
I'm in between going to a Zeb or a DVO Onyx SC.
I know you were on the Diamond not the Onyx, but do you have any insight on how a Zeb might compare to a beefier version of the Diamond? I'm kind of slowly becoming a DVO fanboy.
Sam Rides Bikes zeb
I know that you said any weight could benefit, but I’m only 120 pounds and ride pretty hard. Would this be overkill for someone like me or would a lyrik be a better choice?
Hi Mike, what compression settings are you guys running?
Nice clip. I would really like to see a review from your team about the trust shout fork. If you fid one.
There isn’t really a reason to review any of the Trust forks since they are no longer in production. Why would you spend money on a product that has no support when things go wrong?
Hi please can I ask Where u got the anti strava strava club sticker
Keep going in youtube ! 😁
I'm hesitating to put the zeb or the z1 coil in 180mm measurements on my specialized kenevo ebike. Any advice?
I'd be curious to hear how it compares to the DVO Diamond. I have a DVO Diamond and run it at 160mm and I love it to bits so I'm curious to know how it stacks up.
I was about to say the same thing. I'm running a DVO Diamond at 160 on my Stumpjumper Evo and love it. I'd be curious to hear how it compares to the Diamond and Onyx.
Better small bump sensitivity, more support, less stiction. Overall just feels better! Give us a ring and I'd be stoked to get more nitty gritty!
-Henry
I wish you would do more than make a sales pitch. Compare it to Fox 38 and Onyx SC, and this vid would be different than the other 500 vids that just tells the same stuff about composure and stiffness and how good it feels and looks. The only good vid about the Fox 38 I have seen is the Vorsprung one because they actually dare to say something slightly unflattering and it's what makes it real and interesting.
I’ve got a ZEB and a 38. Everything they said about the ZEB is spot on even if it sounds like a sales pitch. 38 is a very confidence inspiring fork but doesn’t match the ZEB on small bump/plushness... and mine started creaking right away. Creaking aside, both are great but ZEB smoothes out chatter better, is lighter, cheaper, and easier to set up. Plus, if you add the rockshox torque caps to your hub the ZEB gets noticeably even more sharp through chunky corners.
@@shanecurnyn4612 Thanks! Really appreciated!
Would you say that this can be set up as progressive as a Lyrik? I have a 2018 Lyrik RCT3 with 2 tokens right now. Three tokens was too harsh, but I wish I had just a tad more bottom out resistance.
I personally like my suspension really soft off the top and then rather progressive through the mid to end stroke, so there's a little bit left for larger drops. My understanding was that the new air shaft is mostly targeting mid stroke. How does this fork differ as far as being progressive?
EDIT, I think also because the RCT3 doesn't have high speed compression, having a little more high speed compression might help with this issue. I might try to get my fork reshimmed first
Do you prefer the 38 or the zeb?
Anyone know's if the Charger R of ZEB can be revalved or tuned somehow? My Charger R damper seems to have very high setting of low speed compression and it hammers my hands. No matter what i do with pressure.
question: what tokens do i use for the ZEB? there are no specific ZEB tokens available.
Great question. You use the RockShox 35mm tokens - thelostco.com/products/rockshox-bottomless-tokens-35mm-solo-air-pike-boxxer-b1-lyrik-b1-yari
would love to see RS launch 38mm stanchion DH fork... that would be awesome.
The reason the boxxer is 35mm is because the way the crowns were it was too stiff with the big stanchions
@@Cburns26 thats why they are called flexshox?
@@tomasstraka5244 ahahah ya, I prefer single crown rockshox but anything over 180 I want fox
@@Cburns26 never ridden 180 nor fox 😂
Your wish came true lol
what can you say about zeb R, thanhs dude
Öhlins RXF 36 m.2 Air TTX18 Fork review please.
Nice Ed BassMaster reference.........just look at it! would ya?
i have a fox 36 fit 4 would you buy a new ZEB or a grip 2 damper (180 mm)
The ZEB if you can afford it, every time bro
Well they’re 2 different forks, ones 38 and ones 36mm stanchions so it depends how you ride, if you need a stiffer fork for more heavy enduro then get the zeb or fox 38, if you don’t ride super hard then just get the damper
@@fazza2104 i ride bikepark but I have never felt like my fork doesn't do the job
Zeb definitely
Johannes Neumaier well if you think you would benefit from the thicker stanchions then do it, but keep in mind the extra weight
is it leaking oil or making squeaky noise?
After riding the zeb I can confidently say it’s better than the fox 36 in every aspect
Nice Zia sticker on the TR!
NM represent! -Henry
Why does everyone choose the rockshox zeb ultimate instead of the zeb select
did they say more air volume is better and then talk about running pucks???
Anyone please share weight and psi and tokens on your zeb. thanks
I am about 165 lbs, with apx 56psi, and 0 tokens. As far as psi, the ZEB has a chart on the side of the lowers. Refer to that chart and bracket from there. We are also always happy to help via phone or email!
sales@thelostco.com // (360) 306-8827
We need a Zeb vs 38!!!!!!!
I tried both. Spend the extra money and get a Fox 38.
I’m super tempted by the ZEB however I’m unsure what rear shock to pair with it. Should I just keep my DPX2 or swap to a deluxe ultimate (specalized status 160). Or should I just save up and get a 38 factory. 😂 too many options
Yup, purchased my ZEB from you guys. As a PSA, its hard to find 170,180,190 ZEBs right now, but easy to find 156, 160 and the charger 170 dampers (45$). Super easy to swap them out. So, no need to wait. Buy your 150 Zeb and your 180 Damper and start riding tomorrow.
hey do you SHIP to INDIA?
i think Henry should just be called The Zeb, personally.
Don't be too proud of this technological terror you've installed. The ability to destroy a trail is insignificant next to the power of the force. (4:07 nice)
Why am I watching this I already have one. Edit I agree with the the points
Henry be itchin tho💀
Totem
Wish high end forks weren't at such an expense, a poor soul like myself can't afford that monstrous price tag :(
I feel like those mosquito is eating you two alive. Guy on the right won't stop scratching himself😅😅
I got a fox add on this video
So boring colours.. 🤦🏻♂️
Seems an épico fork but at least they could have done the red colour of the lyrik 🙁
Imma just watch it here because i can't afford it. 😅
If a mtn biker reviewed a toaster he would find a way to describe it as "playful"
Toasters do have "pop".
is it me or does the other guy looks a lot like the huntchback of notre dame XD
Is that you Brad f#####n' Pitt???
Is two types of people in this world:
I set up my rebound d bound vbound dumpers 2.1 v 16 bababab took me two ride to tune it up.
And me with my RC fork "120psi 4tocken and F that crap rebound just do the middle bit she be fine hey"
Honestly I’m getting sick of watching mtb videos! Every bike or frame I want is pre-order and a release date of March / April of 2021 and all parts are sold out. I picked the worst time to need a new bike👎
Rather convert my 36 to coil spring... cheaper, lighter, and more linear.
*DON"T WORRY!* Our next video will be a ZEB vs Fox 38 in a couple weeks 🤘
Wohoo!
WEEKS ? comon
FOX FTW!