It was a major improvement from ride characteristics to the weight of the bike. Monarch plus b1 full service kit 20142019 rockshox spare rear shock service kit full includes debonair air can seals monarch plus b1 20142019. If its anything like the rc3 plus debonair, it sounds about right. Sram llc warranty extent of limited warranty except as otherwise set forth herein, sram warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after. Mine feels better in all sorts of situations now, including technical climbs, which was an unexpected bonus.
Jun 06, 2018 rock shox monarch plus rc3 ifp pressure issues there appears to be something wrong with multiple monarch plus rear shocks. The float x, foxs successor to their dhx air shocks, is a hell of a shockwith very clear distinctions between compression damping settings and a nice balance of small bump sensitivity and bottom out. The shock is available in a number of configurations, spanning from 152 to 216mm of travel, ace for allmountain riders. Rockshox monarch plus rc3 debonair rear shock bike.
Ad oggi per il monarch ed il monarch plus sono infatti disponibili 3 diversi manicotti. Because with its fusion of the monarchs exemplary light weight with an allnew solo air system, and a damper design similar to the vivid air, the plus will have you bombing allmountain trails like it was born to downhill. If youve never had to buy a new rear shock you might be surprised by how much even a modest unit costs. Rear shocks 2014 rockshox monarch plus nelos cycles. Im lookin to trade out my fox drcv ctd on my 2014 slash 7 and the upgrade would be the rockshox monarch plus rc3.
You will have to adjust from here, but you will want to achieve the proper sag for your frame, as recommended by your frame manufacturer. Featuring silky smooth travel in a new lightweight design. The sram installation manuals can be found online at,, truvativ. Rockshox monarch plus rc3 debonair service after reading the instructions on rockshox s site, i am a little hesitant to release the pressure in the ifp chamber because its typically filled with nitrogen past rear shock rebuild experience. Rockshox monarch rt3 debonair pressure in bikes, parts, and gear. Apr 01, 2014 rockshox will offer the debonair as a factory option for the sights monarch rt3 shock, and it will be standard equipment on 2014 piggyback rc3 plus models. Sag gradients are right on the damper body for easy adjustment. Whether youre an enduro guru or seeking to crush that technical course all for the sake of bragging rights we get it you need a rear shock to smooth out the bumps along the way. Universal cycles rock shox monarch plus rc3 rear shock. With this in mind, it pays to keep on top of the recommended service schedule in an effort. Bleed manual mtb disc brake hose shortening and bleed.
Mount kits attach the rear shock to the frame and are available to fit most major brands of shock. In recent years, rockshox has absolutely nailed their suspension designs. Rockshox monarch plus rc3 with ding dong, aka piggyback reservoir. Rockshox vivid air r2c rider weight air pressure shock sag 100lbs 45. That extra ding dong on the body is filled with something that makes 15minute sustained descents all the more enjoyable. Jan 05, 2017 rockshox monarch rt3 debonair pressure in bikes, parts, and gear. We recommend that you have your rockshox suspension serviced by a qualified bicycle. As it turned out, the bh uses a fairly obscure shock size, and while we couldnt get a fox to suit, we were able to get the new monarch rt3 from rockshox in the correct length. Our friend daniel mergenthaler shares his experience with his new rockshox monarch plus rc3 shock. Rockshox put us on a fleet of transition patrols with its monarch plus rc3 for the first bit of our riding, then swapped out the upper link and shock for the new super deluxe rc3. I had one that developed very stiff platform on 2030% travel and besides the increase in damping force, also made a klunk sound.
The sram installation manuals can be found online at. But it kind of kicks rockshox figures of 1psi to 1lb. The pike is no question bestinclass, and the 2014 monarch has been great on the niner jet 9 al and rip 9 al ive tested recently. Rockshox super deluxe rc3 shock test mountain bike. Rockshox monarch rt3 rear shock flow mountain bike. Jun 11, 2015 tuning your rockshox monarch debonair. How much air should i have in for my rear shock for my rider.
Rockshox rear shock super deluxe ultimate rct 230x60 debonair, 2 tokens, 380lb lockout. Now, the 2015 monarch rt3 and monarch plus rc3 look to raise that bar even further shocks that are customtuned for specific, highlypopular, models from trek and. This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash, impact, abuse of the product, noncompliance with. The pike is no question bestinclass, and the 2014 monarch has been great on the niner jet 9 al and rip 9 al ive tested now, the 2015 monarch rt3 and monarch plus rc3 look to raise that bar even further shocks that are customtuned for specific, highlypopular, models. The monarch debonair comes with a fairly progressive rate curve, but that doesnt mean you shouldnt experiment with spacers to see what itll do to your bikes performance.
Rock shox monarch debonair rt3 200x51 for sale online ebay. Sag markings and simple, intuitive controls make it a cinch to get set up. I have a 2017 nukeproof mega with a monarch plus hv rc3 rear shock so a 2016 onward shock. Description what you get payments shipping terms guarantee other items 2014 rockshox monarch plus rc3 debonair size 200x577. The long weekend in vancouver kicked off our longterm testing of this new suspension platform. Jul 08, 2014 in recent years, rockshox has absolutely nailed their suspension designs. One upgrade on any mountain bike thatll have the biggest impact is the suspension. For the rear shock, start at about half of your rider weight for air pressure. So looking at the rockshox service manual it looks pretty straight forward release air, slide outer sleeve off and unscrew the inner from the body. Have ordered the debonair can upgrade and a service kit.
This rc3 debonair version uses a huge negative chamber, giving almost coil. The rc3 takes a nod from some bigger nontrail bike dampers and does one thing important. Rockshox will offer the debonair as a factory option for the sights monarch rt3 shock, and it will be standard equipment on 2014 piggyback rc3 plus models. Rock shox am rear shock air can service kit, basic monarch. Rockshox monarch r rear air shock mtb manual 165 x 38mm 1 trending price. Just changing the rear shock by itself will impact how a bike will feel and handle. Im am 6 3 and so i bought an xl frame, which came with a pike rct3 up front and a monarch plus rc3 debonair in the rear. The 2016 rockshox monarch rt3 debonair is a topend endurogravity shock. Rockshox monarch plus rc3 db rear shock jenson usa. Typically this is somewhere between 3040% of overall travel.
Rear shock bushing installationremoval tool 5 rockshox suspension service. The following chart is a list of the tools needed for service on your monarch plus rear shock. Will the debonair can upgrade make much of a difference. Turns out were very thankful that we did, as rockshox seem to have really upped their game. Follow these easy steps to keep your shock running as smooth as silk, prevention is always better than cure.
Im reporting on a pushed 2011 rockshox monarch plus rc3 that i combined with a 2011 fox 36 talas 160 rlc fit fork as replacements for the specialized suspension on my 2007 euduro sl. Rockshox monarch plus rc3 debonair service after reading the instructions on rockshoxs site, i am a little hesitant to release the pressure in the ifp chamber because its typically filled with nitrogen past rear shock rebuild experience. Rockshox monarch plus debonair can upgrade easy enough. Was wondering if anyone knew the answer to my woes. Rockshoxs debonair air can changed how a lot of riders thought about air shocks providing the monarch and monarch plus with a lively feel, great traction off the top, solid midstroke support, and a super tuneable end stroke via volume spacers that are so cheap and so easy to install, or remove, that they strongly encouraged riders to.
Eyelet bushings protect the shock eyelet from wear, and keep the mount kit snug we include one in every mount kit. Because with its fusion of the monarch s exemplary light weight with an allnew solo air system, and a damper design similar to the vivid air, the plus will have you bombing allmountain trails like it was born to downhill. Rockshox monarch r rear air shock mtb manual 165 x 38mm 1. Rockshox monarch plus rc3 db rear shock lightweight bombproof package ready to roll the rockshox monarch shock is ready for some big hits. Images in the following steps are of monarch rl, but are applicable to monarch rt3. Manicotto high volume, con possibilita di regolare il volume con appositi spessori. Dec 10, 2012 rockshox monarch plus rc3 with ding dong, aka piggyback reservoir. Both shocks used the medium open compression tune, and both shocks were set to 33% sag. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. How much air should i have in for my rear shock for my rider weight. Rockshox debon air and solo air rear shock sag setup youtube.
I had the monarch plus rc3 debonair on my brand new santa cruz bronson for all of seven months during which time it failed twice and is now in the trash can in my garage. We started our first backtoback test with a rockshox monarch plus rc3 debonair installed, rode several trails to the point that we were very familiar with them, then swapped out for the super deluxe rc3 debonair. Thread the small end of the push pin onto the threaded rod until the rod is flush or slightly protrudes from the hexshaped end of the push pin. Sram user manuals can be found online at, avidbike. Unlike a dirtbike, the new monarch plus rear shock has no revlimiter. There are full service manuals available for download from the sram site. The 2016 rockshox monarch r debonair is a highend rear suspension shock. But my rear shock 2017 rockshox monarch was holding air but not reboundingleading to pedal strikes since my whole frame was sagging. Manicotto debonair, quello con il volume daria maggiore ed unelevatissima burrosita iniziale.
Rock shox monarch plus rc3 ifp pressure issues t3mppu. Nice action throughout, the debonair air can smoothing the big bumps and increasing initial sensitivity, with travel up to an epic 216mm. Rockshox monarch plus debonair can upgrade worth it. For my weight 182 w gear santa cruz recommends running about 185 psi for the monarch. Rockshox refused to cover it under warranty because my lbs had to crack it open upon the first failure to reassemble the internals which had unthreaded. Ive got a rockshox monarch debonair and it works great at 30% sag. Rockshox monarch rt3 debonair rear shock 200x51 low tune for. Rock shox monarch plus rc3 ifp pressure issues there appears to be something wrong with multiple monarch plus rear shocks. New rockshox monarch rt3 and monarch plus rc3 for trek.
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