RockShoxLyrik Ultimate
€1,375 MSRP shown on sram.com (Germany region, EUR)
- Travel
- 140–170 mm
- Wheel size
- 27.5" / 29"
- Stanchions
- 35mm tapered wall aluminum
- Damper
- Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup
- Spring
- LinearXL W/ButterCup
- E-bike rated
- Yes (E-bike Approved)
- Weight
- 2,290 g29" Maxle Stealth 160mm Travel 1.5" Taper Steerer, W/ButterCups, claimed
Overview
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate: 140–170 mm 27.5" / 29" fork with 35mm tapered wall aluminum stanchions, Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup damper and LinearXL W/ButterCup spring, e-bike approved; MSRP €1375.
Lyrik is RockShox's all-round trail/enduro fork, pitched as light where it counts and capable on the descents. It uses a 35 mm tapered-wall aluminium chassis with 140–170 mm of travel, 27.5" and 29" wheel options, 180–220 mm rotor compatibility and room for tyres up to 70 mm wide; RockShox lists it as e-bike approved.
The latest Lyrik gets the LinearXL air spring and an integrated short fender mount. Ultimate versions add ButterWagonTech, ButterCups and the Charger 3.2 RC2 damper with Adjustable Bottom Out, while the Ultimate Flight Attendant uses an electronic, automatic Charger 3.2 damper. Select+ runs Charger 3.2 RC2 and Select the simpler Delta RC damper.
- LinearXL air spring with Adjustable Bottom Out (ABO) for a coil-like, predictable feel
- ButterWagonTech keeps oil supplied to the bushings to cut friction
- Charger 3.2 RC2 damper with HSC/LSC and numbered compression adjuster
- ButterCups block 20% of high-frequency trail chatter
- Integrated short fender mount, Lyrik Integrated Fender included
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Full specifications
Chassis
- Wheel size
- 27.5", 29"
- Travel
- 140mm, 150mm, 160mm, 170mm
- Fork offset
- 37mm (27.5"), 44mm (27.5"), 44mm (29")
- Steerer
- 1.5" Tapered, 1.8" Tapered
- Axle
- 15x110mm BOOST™ TC Compt
- Upper tube type
- 35mm tapered wall aluminum
Damper
- Damper Type
- Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup
- Damper adjust
- Crown
- Bottom Out
- Externally Adjustable Bottom Out
- Compression tune
- C5, C7
- Rebound tune
- R55
General
- Colour
- Electric Red - Gloss, Gloss Black
- E-Bike Approved
- E-bike Approved, E-bike Approved w/E-MTB Decal
- Weight (g)
- 2290 (29" Maxle Stealth 160mm Travel 1.5" Taper Steerer, W/ButterCups)
Spring
- Volume reducer
- 0/3 Tokens, 0/4 Tokens, 1/5 Tokens
- Spring
- LinearXL W/ButterCup
Compatibility
- Max tyre width (mm)
- 70
- Maximum Rotor Size
- 220mm
- Minimum Rotor Size
- 180mm
- Fender Compatibility
- Bolt On - Short (Use AC-FEN-AM-B1)
Manufacturer specification — RockShox. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
RockShox Lyrik versions compared
| Lyrik Ultimate | Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant | Lyrik Select+ | Lyrik Select | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €1,375 | €1,855 | — | €1,015 |
| Travel | 140–170 mm | 140–170 mm | 140–170 mm | 140–170 mm |
| Wheel size | 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" |
| Stanchions | 35mm tapered wall aluminum | 35mm tapered wall aluminum | 35mm tapered wall aluminum | 35mm tapered wall aluminum |
| Damper | Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup | Charger 3.2 Flight Attendant W/ButterCup | Charger 3.2 RC2 | Delta RC |
| Spring | LinearXL W/ButterCup | LinearXL W/ButterCup | LinearXL | LinearXL |
| E-bike rated | Yes (E-bike Approved) | Yes (E-bike Approved) | Yes (E-bike Approved) | Yes (E-bike Approved) |
| Weight | 2,290 g | 2,340 g | — | — |
eMTBs that come with the RockShox Lyrik
RockShox Lyrik Ultimate: FAQ
How much does the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate cost?
€1,375 (MSRP shown on sram.com (Germany region, EUR)). Prices vary by country and retailer.
How much does the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate weigh?
RockShox quotes 2,290 g (29" Maxle Stealth 160mm Travel 1.5" Taper Steerer, W/ButterCups, claimed).
Is the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate suitable for e-bikes?
Yes — RockShox lists it as e-bike rated or e-bike specific.
What are the key specs of the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate?
Travel: 140–170 mm; Wheel size: 27.5" / 29"; Stanchions: 35mm tapered wall aluminum; Damper: Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup; Spring: LinearXL W/ButterCup; E-bike rated: Yes (E-bike Approved).
What other versions of the RockShox Lyrik are there?
Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant (€1,855), Lyrik Select+, Lyrik Select (€1,015).
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