Vorsprung originally developed the luftkappe air piston for Rock Shox Pike/Lyrik/Yari forks in their quest of making a good fork a great fork. They now have a version available for Fox 34 and 36 series forks. After installing several of these for customers of ours we can truly say that they improve ride quality. It is one of those rare things in the suspension world where you can actually feel the difference just when simply compressing your fork. Don’t just take our word for it, see what Pinkbike had to say in their review.
“The Luftkappe’s change to the feel of the Lyrik was immediately noticeable on the trail. Traction was increased across chatter and the fork remained higher in its travel and more stable, improving the dynamic ride height without sacrificing the top end. My confidence soared when hitting sections with a lot of chatter and mid to large-sized hits, and the result meant more comfort and speed through such sections.”
- Coil-like feel without the harsh bottoming of a completely linear spring
- Larger negative air chamber
- Lower initial spring rate
- Increased sensitivity
- Improved mid stroke support & control
- Superior bump compliance and traction
- Reduced hand fatigue
- Reduces required compression damping
- Retains Bottomless Token compatibility
- Optional 10mm shaft clamps available for self-install
