Interbike 2008 - RockShox Reba w/ MAXLE Lite

Posted: Oct 7, 2008

For 2009, RockShox has taken their already great Reba and redesigned it from the ground up and added a 20mm MAXLE Lite option too. 26" and 29" options, are also rolling out.

Check out all the details and video inside:

Jon walks us through the all new Reba with MAXLE Lite:

The Reba has become a favorite among racers and trail riders for its light weight and high performance attributes. None of that has changed for 2009, but lots of other bits have. An entirely new chassis, with power bulges for stiffness, post mounts for the brake and a whole new lighter weight package.

All Reba models are available in both 26" and 29" versions. Both of those are available in standard Q/R or the new MAXLE Lite 20x110 thru axle standard. With travel options from 80mm to 120mm, all the XC and trail riders should be well covered.

29er with MAXLE Lite

All Reba models receive a brand new damper. Reba SL and Reba Race get a fresh new Motion Control, while the Reba Team is upgraded to a BlackBox Motion Control damper. The new BlackBox Motion Control damper is built upon the foundation of the original Motion Control. It features a titanium spring tube as well as Dual Flow compression and rebound. External adjustments are detented.

U-turn at 90mm

U-turn at 120mm

All Reba forks will feature a significantly revamped Dual Air system too. Improvements are focused on further reducing friction, while providing a more linear spring rate. Dual Air gives riders the ability to independently adjust the positive and negative air spring chambers. The result is a very light and highly tunable spring system.

For the 2009 model year RockShox has refined its MAXLE and optimized it for weight, while still providing the same great stiffness for which 20x110mm standard has been known. MAXLE Lite is over 50 grams (or 40%) lighter than the RockShox MAXLE, yet maintains equivalent durability and functionality. Even better, it uses the industry standard 20x110mm dimension, meaning it's compatible with products on the market.

All Reba models will still be available in trail friendly standard Q/R too. XC riders that want the added travel will be happy to throw one of these under their bike and hit the trails.

Please visit www.rockshox.com to learn more.

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jptothetree (Oct 8, 2008 at 11:53)

that 29er fork looks really sick!

kazmateusz (Oct 11, 2008 at 10:05)

Good fork for 4x. Stiff and light. ;]

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hampsteadbandit (Oct 8, 2008 at 11:57)

can Maxle-Lite be re-fitted to any fork currently using Maxle 360?

would be a nice weight saving upgrade for a Lyric or Pike Wink

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rexluthor (Oct 8, 2008 at 13:16)

50 grams? That would bring my Lyric coil from 2655 grams (or whatever it is) to 2605 grams. It's simpler and more cost effective to thoroughly blow my nose prior to riding.

racecase (Oct 8, 2008 at 13:18)

yes, it will work.

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swifty17uk (Oct 8, 2008 at 12:01)

yh i got a pike 454 coming with maxle lite instead of regular maxle woop
saves 50g

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sam4412 (Oct 8, 2008 at 12:35)

Not keen on these put am sure ther nice, the 09 boxxers look sweet tho

evilrydr (Oct 8, 2008 at 14:32)

do you mean the 2010 boxxers? the 09's are almost the same as 08. the 2010's have the 'BOX' on the stantion and 'XER' on the lowers.

sam4412 (Oct 8, 2008 at 14:37)

yea yea sorry , i saw them on here not long back suone uploaded pics of fox 2010 and rockshox

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llessurretneprac (Oct 8, 2008 at 12:48)

Rockshox is kicking ass now.

iggz (Oct 8, 2008 at 17:55)

have been for a while now Wink

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norcobmx1 (Oct 8, 2008 at 13:10)

cool

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fantaman (Oct 8, 2008 at 13:23)

sweet forks

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molland8 (Oct 8, 2008 at 14:01)

I was under the impression that the Maxel-Lite wasn't compatible with the 360 etc because rock shox didn't want people fitting a XC orientated component to big hitting forks like the totem

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kopp-productions (Oct 8, 2008 at 15:58)

Too bad Canadian distributors are not carrying the full spread of the new Reba, they don't have all models in all configuration. For example, if you want the 20mm version, then you have to get the Team, and there is no Team with U-Turn, only Dual-Air. I think its a shame they don't have the guts to carry more selection in forks.

bigmoney (Oct 8, 2008 at 20:01)

travel adjust is pointless

kopp-productions (Oct 9, 2008 at 5:25)

I agree on that, but having the option of pushlock or manual lockout is nice, not everyone wants a silly bar mounted device.

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vineet (Oct 8, 2008 at 20:09)

Awesome! this will definitely go on my XC bike when i build it.

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adzy (Oct 9, 2008 at 10:45)

got a pair of reba teams the other week for my bike pic - http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/2490860/ sweet fork, well light and had no prblem yet with strength. good forks imo.

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nathanlawrence (Oct 9, 2008 at 11:54)

lol

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dkidd (Oct 9, 2008 at 15:52)

the 29'er 9mm weighs 3.78 lbs uncut. YES!

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dirtjumper422 (Oct 9, 2008 at 16:10)

i want it sooooooo bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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bullitridden (Oct 10, 2008 at 20:37)

are they stiff? good DJ fork??

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brucie1 (Oct 11, 2008 at 6:49)

A 120mm 29'er with a quick release through axle, I'll get one forsure.

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kazmateusz (Oct 11, 2008 at 10:04)

Maybe good for 4x. Light and stiff.

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matthewway (Oct 13, 2008 at 11:02)

looks like the pike is gonna have to step down as the do it all rock shox fork, these look mint!

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Shellance (Oct 29, 2008 at 4:50)

These look so much nicer than my Reba WC. Might have to blag a pair for christmas!!!

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brucie1 (Nov 8, 2008 at 17:48)

I just got my 120mm 29er with a Maxle and it is sweet. Kills my Minute 29er for lack of bob, smoothness of stroke and responsiveness to bumps. The Maxle lite is the best through axle system yet. If you own a 29er this is the fork for you.

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Shellance (Nov 17, 2008 at 16:30)

Does anyone know the price of these forks? im trying to find out but clearly looking in all the wrong places!!! cheers

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KaneoRideinBmx (Dec 9, 2008 at 15:52)

i have them haha

theminsta (Jan 30, 2009 at 19:10)

How much were they? Do you know the MSRP too?

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KyleG43 (Dec 19, 2008 at 13:37)

aha, now with the maxle and u turn, ppl r gonna start using em for street just like they did witht the pike

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KyleG43 (Dec 19, 2008 at 13:37)

watch, it will happen

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