RockShoxZEB Ultimate
€1,415 MSRP shown on sram.com (Germany region, EUR)
- Travel
- 150–180 mm
- Wheel size
- 27.5" / 29"
- Stanchions
- 38mm aluminum
- Damper
- Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup
- Spring
- LinearXL W/ButterCup
- E-bike rated
- Yes (E-bike Approved)
- Weight
- 2,550 g29" Maxle Stealth 170mm Travel 1.5" Taper Steerer, W/ButterCups, claimed
Overview
RockShox ZEB Ultimate: 150–180 mm 27.5" / 29" fork with 38mm aluminum stanchions, Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup damper and LinearXL W/ButterCup spring, e-bike approved; MSRP €1415.
ZEB is RockShox's single-crown fork for the most extreme terrain, from steep double-black runs and freeride features to enduro racing. It is built around a 38 mm aluminium chassis with 150–180 mm of travel in 27.5" and 29" versions, 1.5" or 1.8" tapered steerers and 200–220 mm rotor compatibility, and RockShox lists it as e-bike approved.
The current generation introduces the LinearXL air spring, which RockShox describes as delivering a coil-like ride with end-stroke control, plus an integrated short fender mount. Ultimate models add ButterWagonTech bushing lubrication, ButterCups and the Charger 3.2 RC2 damper (or the automatic Flight Attendant version); Select+ uses Charger 3.2 RC2 and Select uses the 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, ZEB Integrated Fender included
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Full specifications
Chassis
- Wheel size
- 27.5", 29"
- Travel
- 150mm, 160mm, 170mm, 180mm
- Fork offset
- 38mm (27.5"), 44mm (27.5"), 44mm (29")
- Steerer
- 1.5" Tapered, 1.8" Tapered
- Axle
- 15x110mm BOOST™ TC Compt
- Upper tube type
- 38mm aluminum
Damper
- Damper Type
- Charger 3.2 RC2 W/ButterCup
- Damper adjust
- Crown
- Bottom Out
- Externally Adjustable Bottom Out
- Compression tune
- C5
- 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)
- 2550 (29" Maxle Stealth 170mm Travel 1.5" Taper Steerer, W/ButterCups)
Spring
- Volume reducer
- 0/3 Tokens, 0/4 Tokens, 1/4 Tokens, 1/5 Tokens
- Spring
- LinearXL W/ButterCup
Compatibility
- Max tyre width (mm)
- 74.5
- Maximum Rotor Size
- 220mm
- Minimum Rotor Size
- 200mm
- Fender Compatibility
- Bolt On - Short (Use AC-FEN-EDRO-B1)
Manufacturer specification — RockShox. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
RockShox ZEB versions compared
| ZEB Ultimate | ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant | ZEB Select+ | ZEB Select | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €1,415 | €1,965 | — | €1,080 |
| Travel | 150–180 mm | 150–180 mm | 150–180 mm | 150–180 mm |
| Wheel size | 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" | 27.5" / 29" |
| Stanchions | 38mm aluminum | 38mm aluminum | 38mm aluminum | 38mm 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 | 2,550 g | — | — | — |
eMTBs that come with the RockShox ZEB
RockShox ZEB Ultimate: FAQ
How much does the RockShox ZEB Ultimate cost?
€1,415 (MSRP shown on sram.com (Germany region, EUR)). Prices vary by country and retailer.
How much does the RockShox ZEB Ultimate weigh?
RockShox quotes 2,550 g (29" Maxle Stealth 170mm Travel 1.5" Taper Steerer, W/ButterCups, claimed).
Is the RockShox ZEB 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 ZEB Ultimate?
Travel: 150–180 mm; Wheel size: 27.5" / 29"; Stanchions: 38mm 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 ZEB are there?
ZEB Ultimate Flight Attendant (€1,965), ZEB Select+, ZEB Select (€1,080).
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