2023 RockShox Zeb, Huge Update, All New Internals, Buttercups! - First Ride!
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- čas přidán 25. 05. 2022
- Rockshox just dropped a HUGE update on their suspension catalogue, with Lyrik, Zeb, Pike, Super Deluxe and more all receiving MASSIVE updates!
I've been riding the new 2023 ZEB with new Charger 3 damper, buttercup for reduced chatter and new air spring.
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2023 RockShox, BIG updates, all new internals! PS - I forgot to mention in the video that RockShox removed the sag markings from the fork. That was definitely useful, time to get out your tape measures!!
Do you think this affected the plushness of the fork ? Could the writing cause resistance on a very small level ?
Bean Counters suck, obviously they don't ride MTBs
No point in measuring sag. offers no information to help you tune your suspension.
The fox has an ebike tuned version available.does the r/s benefit from a special extra tune for ebike ?
FOX 38 vs ZEB charger 3, yes!
Yeeeah Rob!!! This was great info as always!!! Definitely want to see a Fox 38 vs new-gen ZEB comparison!!! Cheers
I look forward to all ya videos… but the back to back sounds perfect…. Great content again rob..👍
Hey Rob Rides Emtb! Changing one thing as time is the correct way to test new components so I'm glad you will try the rear shock later! Ride ride ride!
Great video. Nice onboard footage. Glad to see these big updates as it reduced the price of the 22' ZEB Ultimate to $700. I just purchased to one replace a Yari/Lyric Ultimate. Looking forward to next series of comparison videos as I start to play around with settings a little bit on my new ZEB.
thanks for the video - love my 2021/22 Zeb ultimate + (would love to see a comparative review)
I love your channel! I would like the fox 38 vs zeb comparison!
with quality videos like this you can see how your a fraction off 100k subscribers.
great vid, really want a set for the levo now 😍
Great video and awesome footage Rob. We gotta get you down to Barbados to do some riding with the guys!
Yeah, nice review, I especially appreciate the E-Bike notes and video angles on the fork. I raise my hand for a direct 38 vs. Zeb review too. Thanks!
Thanks! I will try to get this one out soon.
Hey! Love the camera angle! How did you installed the camera?
Well you have all the fun 😏 and it sounds amazing.. know am going to get on my bike a ride my frustration off 🙃.
Good job Rob
Great analysis & overview 👍🏼
I like the inclusion of the strip down of the internals
Wish you did more videos more often, always find them really interesting
I just put a higher end damper in my fork, a 2022. Might have to ride it a couple years then change. I have the lower end shock though, that is something I'm really interested in changing over to.
I just got the rail 9.9 cx and it’s an awesome E-bike. It came with the Zeb ultimate and I’m impressed. I ran 10psi less than the recommended for 80kg rider to get 30% sag and felt it was a bit to supple so I went with the recommended for the weight and it was much better, i bottomed out the fork with 1 token in and 1 click HSC and it was harsh, I thought the frame had failed. I totally agree with your comments and I would buy the zeb if I didn’t already have it. I do run the rebound 2 clicks from wide open to get the right feel, Comp 1click from full open and Low speed 6clicks from Wo
awesum review
+1 to a back-to-back with the Fox 38s
Yes on the comparison. Can you swap all the new innards to last years Zeb select?
Hi Rob, big fan of your work👌🏻🙏🏻can’t find the back to back test vs the 38 in your channel, still to come?
that buttercup reminds me of some suspension seat-posts that are out there
Very good video.
The Lyrik also became 20% stiffer, which is the same as the Zeb claimed (21.5%). So basically, @160 your Zeb is also 300g lighter and is named Lyrik 😉
Rob, I just bought the new Lyrik for my Focus Jam 6.8 went on the tuning app and put in recommend pressure but felt harsh and I let used 60% of the travel. Iv have taken out some pressure which has made a difference but no one on has really gone into detail and setting up high and low damping and rebound. Be interested in a details set up if you had a chance or time. 🤟
You may have it figured out by now, but you could try the following and see if it helps:
If you have the stock ammount of tokens, try adding one or two then run more sag. Try 30%.
LSC: 0-4 clicks from fully open ( add clicks up to 4 if you are on steeper trails with g-outs, should stop the fork diving in corners and on steeper stuff)
HSC: fully open
Rebound: check recomened for your wieght
Rear:
add tokens if stock
30-35%
LSC: fully open
HSC: NA
Rebound: as stock
Great review, thank you. Is there a super deluxe review coming soon?
Going to be interesting when those elastomers go brittle and disintegrate during the cold winter months. Only good thing I can see is the HBO on the coil shocks.
Very well informative video, does this give the zeb a more initial plush feeling?
I am looking forward to this upgrade for my zeb
High and low speed is the rate in which the fork stanchion moves in the tube. Big hits, drops, roots and rocks would be effected by high speed damping. Low speed damping is rollers, g outs and slower fork movement. Nothing to do with the speed the bike is traveling.
Im a big fun of the fox but to me this time Im switch to rockshox zeb. And for me it works better then fox 38. I was comparing fox 38 vs 36 and for me the 36 is more progressive. But I made my mistake and ending selling my 36 for the 38. After that when I tested zeb 38 i fun how progressive and and smooth as the fox 36 and but with this new technology for me is my next upgrade thanks for the video is a great information
Please do that back to back!
Hi Rob,great video on the new Zeb fork ! Is this just on the Zeb
Ultimate or across the Zeb range ? What's the cost & can you switch over to the new damper 3 as you were saying it's the same chase from the damper 2.1 ? Or is that not possible because of the bleeder valves & lastly price ?
the same
Look it up like a normal person geez
I think the Fox looks better. It is looking slicker. Internals are awesome on the new Rock Shox
Rob I have a Whyte E160s with the basic ebike Zeb. Can I upgrade to what you fitted?
Nice review Rob! I currently have a 2022 Zeb Ultimate. I really like how my current Zeb keeps its ride height but I would sacrifice a little ride height for less chatter off the top.
It's going to be interesting to see how the new Zeb does against the 38.
The new one id supposed to ride even higher i think.
Something satisfying about watching a fork do its thing.
Hi Rob, when is the cube test coming out
Hope the super deluxe coil is syrong enough for the 22 levo
Hi Rob, great channel! A big compliment to you. I enjoy your videos very much. Well done, educational and entertaining. Please keep it up.
I have a question about this video. What Garmin mount do you have mounted on the Trek Rail?
Greetings from Switzerland.
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@@RobRidesEMTB Thank you for the fast answer!! 👍🏻 A longer steerer tube is needed to fit this, right?
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Hi Rob, anymore updates on the new Zeb Ultimate and Super Deluxe Ultimate since posting this vid mate?
What was your setup on the „original „ zeb ?
Can you show how you setup your camera fir fork view
what do you think of it between your fox 38 grip2?
How is the camera mounted to get the "Fork view"?
Hello🙋🏻♂️
Is it the 59mm crown version or bigger? I need help...Nobody knows😭😭
Anyone know where to get the recommended pressures for the new zeb? I can’t see it on the RS website.
hey rob was the next video on this but using the super deluxe shock released?
Anyone know if you can lock this fork down for up hill climbs?
Hey Rob, if you already have a 2021 zeb ultimate would you say its worth upgrading to the this newer zeb or are the improvements very minimal?
The chassis is the same, so if you really want you could upgrade the internals (only valid for zeb though, pike and lyrik are new platforms)
@The lower legs have more sliding surface to support the stanchions so if you opt for upgrading the internal, there is still some difference.
Interesting ... I may have misread you but you're not sounding like this new Zeb is the bowl of buttery-ness I was expecting. Especially in comparison to the Fox 38 as per your closing comments
Hi Rob , do rockshox make e bike forks or is it only fox that does that ?
if i buy a zeb will it just be fine on an ebike without there being a specific tune
thanks
Hi! I love this video but i still have a question. I just got an specialized enduro comp that came with a ZEB select+ and it just comes with two adjusters. One for speed and the other compression. Still a very good fork but what can one do to make it better? What do you suggest to do with it for it to work better? I do feel vibration and noise...the zeb is a 22 model I believe
The zeb is the only 2022 rockshox fork out of Pike, lyrik and zeb that can be upgraded to the charger 3 damper and air spring with the buttercups. The only difference is you won't have the air bleeders on your lowers. Not sure of cost.
I'm a light rider 60kg so have just put a charger 3 lyrik on my new EMTB, so far so good. I'm impressed.
Comment filmez vous la fourche a l'avant ?
Can you test charger 3 vs avalanche?
Fasst Flexx handle bars are the original "butter cups"
u weight geared up 110 or is it including the bike?
Could you fit that into a domain b1+?
Where can we get these!!!
Have you ridden the Zeb , ebike fork ? Thoughts. No compression adjustments , but rides pretty nice.
with the rush RC damper ?
I have to say I love the filming angle you got for this review. I used to do this on my motorcycle to see the Ohlins at work and it’s wicked to see. Would also love your opinion on the new Ohlins 38 29er if you ever get one for comparison. Brilliant review and production as ever 👍
great angle indeed
Can you get an upgrade kit Rob? I have a 2021 Zeb
PS now I know how you secured 8th on thic and creamy 😉
Yes, you can upgrade the Zeb to the Charger 3, and also, the Debonair+ update :-)
You will give a review of the Fulgur bike ?you’ve posted a video that you got one to try long time a go.
Yes, I am waiting for the correct size!
@@RobRidesEMTB great thanks
I have friends in Italy that saying it’s a fantastic bike and motor very curious of your opinion.
5:58. Is that your pet deer out for a run with you?
What travel were you on?
Hay rob can the specialised turbo levo sl take 220mm rear roters?
Hi Rob
Again, great video Rob! Zep, If you´re up for it, I would like to see 38 Fox and new Zeb compared... Greetings from eMTB Slovenia!
I'd like to see the butter cup made for specific weight ranges in a colour coded polymer
Just get a better fork. The ERA has a mini spring and dual chamber air. This thing is still using plastic tokens. Keeps the margins nice and high for RS. Whole range is made to maximise profit and keep costs as low as possible.
ERA is excellent no doubt (I have the Storia v3) but it comes at a more expensive than Zeb at £1600
@@RobRidesEMTB yes it’s not cheap. But what’s another 700 quid on a 10k bike lol
@@mattx4253 “maximise profits” yeah, that’s the idea dude 🤣
Buttercups apart, is the actual performance a significant increase versus Charger 2.1 ?
It is a familiar feel to the 2.1 but I seemed to need less pressure and less (zero) tokens, so there's definitely some massive changes inside. The LSC and HSC are definitely improved, more range it seems. It feels different enough throughout the whole travel compared to 2.1, but I'd still be happy with the 2.1 for sure! I think
170mm correct?
So buttercups are essentially elastomers?
I won’t be selling my ERA for one of these that’s for sure.
It doesn’t look like your using all the travel
That front shock is all air?
Lets say rubber damper instead of those marketing words.
buttercup does sound better though
Buttercups sounds like an indie band 😂😂😏
Sram are really good at marketing. I dislike their approach in some ways
Copying fox with the bleed valves
Bleed valves have been around forever. Maybe not in MTB, but no one is copying no one per say. Competition is good for us all.
Also, MRP came up with this idea for mtb shocks when they released their ribbon shock with air bleed valves before Fox did though. Also, Fox is now suing Rockshox for this lol! Then again, Rockshox has being suing Race Face(owned by Fox) for their narrow/wide tooth chain rings which is a Sram technology/patent.
Once you have had kashima you cant go back 😆
I've gone back more than once. Love my current ZEB.
Buttercups are gimmick for the nieve
What is it with this guys fingers? 🫣😆 Thank you Rob I love all this stuff. Great video as usual 👍🏻