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Vorsprung Luftkappe Upgrade Solo Air Piston Kit

Vorsprung Luftkappe Upgrade Solo Air Piston Kit

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Description

Make a good fork a great fork.

Introducing the Luftkappe air piston kit for:

  • Fox 34, 36 & 38
  • Rockshox Pike, Yari and Lyrik Solo Air forks
  • Rockshox Zeb

Taking everything Vorsprung learned with the Corset air sleeves, the Luftkappe is a new air piston assembly that enlarges the negative air chamber to reduce the initial spring rate. This lets you run higher air pressure for more support in the middle and end of the stroke with improved sensitivity at the start of the stroke.

User installable and simple to set up, the Luftkappe transforms a good fork into a great fork.

Features:

  • Coil-like feel without the harsh bottoming of a completely linear spring
  • Lower initial spring rate increasing sensitivity
  • Improved mid-stroke support & control
  • Compatible with stock bottomless tokens
  • Superior bump compliance and traction
  • Reduced hand fatigue
  • Reduces required compression damping
  • Optional 10mm shaft clamps available for self-install

All Luftkappes are considered an easy-medium difficulty to install. If you've rebuilt forks before - they're a walk in the park.

Luftkappes do NOT come with the installation tools.

Pinkbike:

"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."

Vital MTB:

The Luftkappe blends sensitive small-bump compliance, mid-stroke support, and bottom-out resistance perfectly; pretty close to the holy grail of suspension performance - as good as the stock fork is, we no longer want to be without the Luftkappe.

Key things to note before you start (from the installation manual):

  1. You need a torque wrench. Don’t try it without one. Beg, borrow, rent, buy or steal one from a friend.
  2. You will need 10mm shaft clamps to hold the air spring shaft. Please don’t try grabbing the shaft in a vice or in V-blocks, you WILL
    damage it.
  3. We refer to the Rockshox service manuals for all aspects of the servicing OTHER than the specific installation of the Luftkappe to the
    Debonair Air Shaft.
  4. Record your air pressure and rebound settings before you start doing anything else.
  5. Don’t do it drunk. Even if you’re Australian.
  6. The Luftkappe only replaces the piston - not the entire air shaft. We will be removing the existing piston from the air shaft, and
    replacing it with the Luftkappe.

Compatibility Info, FAQ's, and Installation Instructions:

Steve at Vorsprung is freakishly knowledgeable about everything to do with the inner workings of suspension products and is constantly updating the Vorsprung site with the latest compatibility info, FAQ's and installation instructions to suit different forks.

Check out the dropdowns at the bottom of the page HERE for the latest Luftkappe info.

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Product Reviews

5.0
Rated 5.0 stars
Based on 12 reviews
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100%would recommend this product
12 reviews
  • Max C.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Awesome product would definitely recommend

    Best upgrade ever for my fork, saves 400 bucks for the dampener upgrade as it fine tuned your fork to pretty much how and trail/dh/enduro rider would set up their suspension, its small bump compliancy makes rock gardens feel like nothing and the mid stroke support is amazing, the mid stroke support works really well with a coil rear shock and it keeps the fork high in the travel without it feeling harsh. This keeps your head angle slack when doing through rock gardens but keeps it steeper while pedalling. In short I highly recommend this product for any fork.

  • Adam
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Noticeable Improvement

    Very noticeable improvement. 2018 Rockshox Lyrik RCT3 Solo fork in 150mm. Doesnt blow through the travel on the small and technical stuff any more. More support in the mid stroke. I had a minor installation issue but it got sorted quickly.

  • Alistair
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Rock eating machine

    The Luftkappe turned my average fox 36 float 170mm 2017 into a subtle rock eating machine. Night and day better in every way to the standard negative air chamber.

  • Steven
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 stars
    2 years ago
    .great upgrade, great value, literally changes your fork if set up properly.

    If you have a pre-2019 pike or Lyrik and like to ride hard, buy this you wont regret it. Better than debonair. Get the right air pressure for your riding style, bike setup and terrain, youll be very very happy with what a small and cheap upgrade can do for your fork. Does everything as Vorsprung promises. Just make sure you follow the simple instructions when installing the air piston cap and reinstalling lowers and it should be golden.

  • Marcus
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Best bang for ya bucks

    Awesome update plenty of bang for your bucks serviced the fork lowers and fitted cap great results

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