Rockshox rear shock basic service kits rear shock service kits upc. Unlike a dirtbike, the new monarch plus rear shock has no revlimiter. Rockshox basic service kit for 2011 monarch rt3 rtr. Servicing sram components often requires advanced bicycle knowledge along with the use of special tools and fluids used for service. The shock didnt have the little spacer on the shaft but.
Ive just changed from a 2012 kashima rp23 to a monarch rt3 much to the horror of my friends. Rockshox service manuals 2009 download as pdf file 1 2 bushing sleeve 3 1. The aluminum servo head houses a small digitalproportional electric motor that operates the same three manual. New rockshox monarch rt3 and monarch plus rc3 for trek. This warranty does not apply to damage to the product caused by a crash, impact, abuse of the product, noncompliance with. Apr 24, 20 according to rockshox, hvi couples perfectly with bikes that need a little less progression, but dont need the full high volume air can system. The chassis is lean while maintaining the durability and adjustability needed to bite off huge chunks of burly trail action and epic cross country. Item specifications fits monarch rt3 rtr rockshox full service kits rear shock service kits upc. It is only clean everything, to fatten up and restore the oil. New bargain brakes, tweaked suspension, monarch rt3, 650b theres perhaps not anything to set the world alight in this latest release of 20 products from the sram empire, but theres still a. 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 specialized. It has some cosmetic marks on the air can from normal use.
Rockshox monarch rt3 50 hr service monarch shocks use bands, not. Rockshox has been working hard to make its shocks match its excellent forks and the rt3 delivers good performance and great pricing. We took the proven damping performance of our popular monarch series and introduced it to a metricsized chassis. Jan 10, 2017 this video will explain how to disassemble the annual maintenance the shock rockshox monarch rl. Rockshox monarch rt3 debonair pressure pinkbike forum.
Rockshox forks, shocks, dropper post, spares, upgrade kits, hardware, remotes. Rockshox deluxe rt3 bicycle accessories pdf manual download. Rockshox monarch rt3 basic setup and tuning guidetips. Nice action throughout, the debonair air can smoothing the big bumps and increasing initial sensitivity, with travel up to an epic 216mm.
It is not meant to replace the general bicycle owners manual or the shock and suspension fork manufacturers. The specific specialized enduro 29 shock comes with the correct mounting hardware 21. Rock shox monarch debonair db3 rt rear shock close look. Monarch rt3 monarch r air can shaft bottom out washer and oring bleed screw seal head air piston 4 exploded view monarch rt3r. Rockshox monarch rt3 firm lockout upgrade blue liquid labs. Powered by description rock shox monarch rt3 rear bike shock 165x38 white 2012 model mm tune condition item condition.
Universal cycles rock shox monarch plus rc3 rear shock. Buy with confidence rock shox monarch rt3 rear bike shock 165x38 white 2012 model mm tune. Rockshox monarch rt3 rear shock tune kits low rebound, medium compression, soft threshold. I gave the fox multiple chances, but always went back to the monarch. I really like the remote lockout of the xx, but i am worried that this shock might be a mistake for doing mostly trail riding with some xc. Rockshox monarch rt3rt r full service kit modern bike. Images in the following steps are of monarch rl, but are applicable to monarch rt3 relay. Images in the following steps are of monarch rl, but are applicable to monarch rt3. Rockshox monarch rt3 firm lockout upgrade 200716 suspension lock out, monarch 0 comments some of the monarch rt3s come with a reasonably stiff lockout when new but a lot of them dont stay that way for long. On my niner, it replaced the stock fox rp23 prectd, and the. Rockshox tune assembly monarch rt3 20 hl s 219, 11. Rockshox monarch rt3 debonair pressure in bikes, parts, and gear. Shop rockshox tune assembly monarch rt3 20 hl s 219, 11. Even though this is my first rear suspension, the rt3 is very easy to setup.
We work closely with dealers to make sure they can answer your questions and service your sram components. Rockshox monarch rt3 debonair rear shock 200x51 low tune. Because it does have 3 positions, i made a masking tape guide to put on my stem because i couldnt remember what the positions were. English monarch user manual 2 954115000000 rev a monarch user manual english sram corporation 2007 3.
On both occasions, i felt the rt3 was more supple and progressive. I cant find rt3 manual from sram service page either. Turns out were very thankful that we did, as rockshox seem to have really upped their game. I just got a brand new monarch rt3 but i dont have a clue how to tune the rebound. Manual says 350psi so im using the shock pump that came with the shock and the sram ifp adapter, but as soon as i start unscrewing the ifp. I ride trails and dirt roads it adjust for these conditions fine. We recommend that you have your all your sram components serviced by a qualified bicycle mechanic. The sram user manuals can be found online at, rockshox. Description of rockshox monarch rt3 rear shock black superplush suspension performance in a new lightweight design the monarch floats over bumps even smoother than before, turning rugged trails into tiregripping velvet. The 2016 rockshox monarch rt3 debonair is a topend endurogravity shock. Sounds like rockshox need to get to grips with qc in their factory guess theyve outsourced manufacturing to a cheapskate place in china. Rock shox rear shock service parts replacement seal, bushing, oring, and bottomoutnegativebumper kits for servicing rock shox rear shocks pre 2008 oildamper units are nonserviceable. Rockshox rear shock air can high volume service kit, basic.
But why bust out plastic clips or rulers to keep your suspension finetuned. Its lightweight design not only delivers silky smooth travel, but thanks to a redesigned solo air spring with updated damping controls, it also delivers a spring rate youd generally only get from a much heavier coil shock. Its lightweight design not only delivers silky smooth travel, but thanks to the debonair air spring, it also delivers a spring rate youd generally only get from a much heavier coil shock. Monarch rt featuring silky smooth travel in a new lightweight design, monarch floats. Turns out were very thankful that we did, as rockshox seem to. This is just a basic tuning guide i wrote up for those new to the rockshox monarch rt3 rear shock and confused by the levers, dials etc as i was when i first saw them. Sag gradients dont set your sag correctly, and you might as well be hopping onto someone elses bike. Rear shock bushing installationremoval tool 5 rockshox suspension service. Sram rockshox deluxe rt3 service manual pdf download. Proven rapid recovery, debonair and solo air technologies come standard for this lightweight big hitter.
In 2014 the new monarch plus has even more to offer. Rebuild instructions for rockshox monarch rear shock, if you have questions about the installation or service of these or any sram. How much air should i have in my suspension fork for my rider weight. Rockshox trailhead app is the starting point to get your suspension dialed in for the perfect ride. Rockshox debuts new forks and shocks bike magazine. I did find that the quality of the rp23 was better, maybe something to do with having them pushed. Oct 30, 2014 debonair adds so much volume to the negative air spring, in fact, that rockshox claims it takes 25 percent less effort to get the shock moving through the first third of its travel.
In addition, this manual contains important infoation abo ut the safe operation and maintenance of your shock. The 20 rockshox monarch rt3 relay damper on a lapierre zesty of the same vintage. Rockshox 20 monarch rt3 basic air can service kit for. Manly dam and mt narrabeen mtb rockshox monarch setup and. Rock shox rear shock full service rebuilt kits monarch rt3 full servicerebuild kit 20 close. Rock shox rear shock air spring pressure settings psi. The beauty of carbon is its ability to be easily tuned by manual manipulation. 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.
Product information rock shox monarch rt3 rear shock featuring silky smooth travel in a new lightweight design, monarch floats through bumps even better than before, turning rugged trails into tiregripping velvet. Rockshox monarch rl rear shocks featuring silky smooth travel in a new lightweight design, monarch floats through bumps even better than before, turning rugged trails into tiregripping velvet. Increased bushing overlap, a new bushing design and a new scraper seal decreased friction and increased durability. The 20 and on i think rt3 is a different design to the older ones and i havent seen any reports of them failing from big inputs.
I tried the conversion on a 20 monarch r but it doesnt seem to work. Rockshox monarch r rear air shock mtb manual 165 x 38mm. 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. Rear shocks rock shox monarch rt3 rear nelos cycles. Rockshox monarch rt3 rear shock flow mountain bike. Rear shock service kits rear shock parts worldwide cyclery. This is a look at the rock shox monarch debonair db3 rt shock. I never used it with the stock mm tune on it because the frame i have needs a hh tune, so i.
Anything that keeps your air shock out of the shop and out on the trail is a good thing in our book. Proven rapid recovery, debonair and solo air technologies come standard. I just did a complete rebuild on my 16 monarch plus rc3 debonair with this one, in addition to the air can kit that likely came with it. 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.
Rockshox monarch rt3 vs fox evo ctd singletrack magazine. When tuning suspension, alwa make one change at a time and write it down. The rockshox monarch rear shock is not remote upgradeable. We got our first ride on the rockshox monarch xx shocks at roc dazur when they launched the new sram rise mountain bike wheels, with the opportunity to ride it back to back with the monarch rt3 on the same rocky mountain element. Providing tractiongaining suppleness, giving you more control over any type of terrain. The sram installation manuals can be found online at, rockshox.
Jul 08, 2014 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. View and download sram rockshox deluxe rt3 service manual online. English monarch user manual 4 954115000000 rev a monarch user manual english sram corporation 2007 5 set up instructions all monarch shocks monah shocks can be set up and tuned for your particular weight, riding style, and teain. The 20 rockshox monarch rt3 relay damper on a lapierre zesty of. Apr 01, 2014 rockshox developed a simple and elegant solution to moderate the spring rate and provide a seamless transition from the negative spring for its monarch rt3 and rc3 shocks. The sram installation manuals can be found online at,, truvativ. May 30, 2014 my rockshox monarch rt3 is a 2012 model and that is what the guides based on but it will probably help for other models, the methodology even translates to setting up fork sag and rebound just be aware of the differences between shock functions, dials, levers etc. Monarch plus provides tractiongaining suppleness, giving you more control over any type of terrain all in a lightweight bombproof package. Pretty straightforward project with srams techsheet guidance on their site. Mine lost its lock out after a year, i found that the negative air chamber needed air but you need an adapter and a valve stem remover to add air to it. Monarch rt3 featuring silky smooth travel in a new lightweight design, monarch floats through bumps even better than before, turning rugged trails into tiregripping velvet. Rockshox is also touting new and improved seals on their monarch shocks.
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