RockShox Psylo Gold RC, product shot
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ForkE-bike rated
RockShox Psylo range · 2 versions

RockShoxPsylo Gold RC

€645 MSRP shown on sram.com (Germany region, EUR)

Travel
130–160 mm
Wheel size
27.5" / 29"
Stanchions
35mm straight wall aluminum
Damper
Isolator RC
Spring
DebonAir
E-bike rated
Yes (E-bike Approved)
Weight
2,320 g29" full fender compatible Maxle Light, claimed

Overview

RockShox Psylo Gold RC: 130–160 mm 27.5" / 29" fork with 35mm straight wall aluminum stanchions, Isolator RC damper and DebonAir spring, e-bike approved; MSRP €645.

Psylo is RockShox's value-oriented all-mountain fork built for both mountain bikes and E-MTBs. It uses a 35 mm chassis with 130–160 mm of travel, 27.5" and 29" options, tyre clearance up to 81 mm and steerer choices including 1.5" Tapered XL and 1.8" Tapered; it is listed as e-bike approved, with E-MTB decal versions.

Psylo Gold RC pairs aluminium upper tubes with the three-position Isolator RC damper and DebonAir spring, while Psylo Silver RC uses steel upper tubes, the revised Motion Control damper and a SoloAir spring. Full-fender lower legs with hidden mounts are offered for E-MTBs.

  • Isolator RC damper with three-position compression (Open, Pedal, Firm)
  • 35 mm aluminium chassis, 130–160 mm travel
  • Tunable DebonAir air spring, Bottomless Token ready
  • Premium low-breakaway bushings
  • Short fender compatible, RockShox fender included

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Full specifications

Chassis

Wheel size
27.5", 29"
Travel
130mm, 140mm, 150mm, 160mm
Fork offset
37mm (27.5"), 44mm (27.5"), 44mm (29")
Steerer
1.5" Tapered, 1.5" Tapered XL, 1.8" Tapered
Axle
15x110mm BOOST™
Upper tube type
35mm straight wall aluminum

Damper

Damper Type
Isolator RC
Damper adjust
3 position remote (Cable Pull 7mm + 7mm– sold separately), Crown

General

Colour
Diffusion Black, Gloss Black
E-Bike Approved
E-bike Approved, E-bike Approved w/E-MTB Decal
Weight (g)
2320 (29" full fender compatible Maxle Light)

Spring

Volume reducer
0/2 Tokens, 0/3 Tokens, 1/3 Tokens
Spring
DebonAir

Compatibility

Max tyre width (mm)
81
Maximum Rotor Size
220mm
Minimum Rotor Size
180mm, 200mm
Fender Compatibility
Bolt On - Short (Use AC-FEN-AM-A1), Bolt On - Short (Use AC-FEN-TRL-A1) or Full (3rd Party)

Manufacturer specification — RockShox. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.

RockShox Psylo versions compared

Psylo Gold RCPsylo Silver RC
Price€645—
Travel130–160 mm130–160 mm
Wheel size27.5" / 29"27.5" / 29"
Stanchions35mm straight wall aluminum35mm straight wall steel
DamperIsolator RCMotion Control
SpringDebonAirSolo Air
E-bike ratedYes (E-bike Approved)Yes (E-bike Approved)
Weight2,320 g2,786 g

eMTBs that come with the RockShox Psylo

RockShox Psylo Gold RC: FAQ

How much does the RockShox Psylo Gold RC cost?

€645 (MSRP shown on sram.com (Germany region, EUR)). Prices vary by country and retailer.

How much does the RockShox Psylo Gold RC weigh?

RockShox quotes 2,320 g (29" full fender compatible Maxle Light, claimed).

Is the RockShox Psylo Gold RC suitable for e-bikes?

Yes — RockShox lists it as e-bike rated or e-bike specific.

What are the key specs of the RockShox Psylo Gold RC?

Travel: 130–160 mm; Wheel size: 27.5" / 29"; Stanchions: 35mm straight wall aluminum; Damper: Isolator RC; Spring: DebonAir; E-bike rated: Yes (E-bike Approved).

What other versions of the RockShox Psylo are there?

Psylo Silver RC.

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