35 Gold RL Debonair A2 Fork

Today's hard-hitting bikes need hard-hitting forks. The all-new Rockshox 35 Gold RL Debonair Fork is exactly that. This fork is built for hard-charging on proper MTB trails but you won't have to sell the farm to afford it. The fork arch has threaded mounts for a neat way to attach a fender without having to zip tie it on.

Who's this item for: Cost-conscious riders after a burly fork for riding up and down mountains. Suitable for all types of two-wheeled hooliganism.

Spring type: This fork uses RockShox Debonair air spring.

Axle to crown height: (140mm Travel fork)

• 27.5: 532mm
• 29: 551mm

Fork Offset:

• 27.5" 37/44mm
• 29: 44/51mm

Max tyre width: 81mm / 3".

Compression / Rebound damper style technologies / adjustments: The 35 Gold RL uses the long-standing, Motion Control damper which features low-speed compression (with a lockout) and external rebound adjustment in an open bath system.

Travel adjustability: The length of travel can be adjusted internally by adding or removing travel spacers.

Volume adjustability: Yes it accepts the black 32mm Bottomless Tokens (yes, the 32mm tokens) so you can easily tune the air-spring performance to best match your own riding style and suspension preference.

Stanchion diameter: 35mm.

Axle size and style: 15x110mm (Boost).

Steerer tube standard: 1-1/8" to 1-1/2" Tapered.

Lowers materials: Magnesium.

CSU / Steerer tube materials: Aluminium.

Brake hose clamp / retention style: Moulded plastic clamp with retainer screw.

Brake mount style (and size): 180mm post mount.

Brake rotor compatibility (minimum / maximum):

• Minimum: 180mm
• Maximum: 220mm

Pros: Quality damping on a budget. Pretty much the same tech as a top of the line fork from a few years ago. The threaded mounts for neatly mounting a fender is a very nice touch.

Cons: The Motion Control damper in this fork doesn't perform quite as well as the Charger Damper found on RockShox higher end forks, but hey, it's also half the price.