{"product_id":"vorsprung-tractive-valve-tuning-system-rockshox-monarch-plus-rc3","title":"Tractive Valve Tuning System - Rockshox Monarch Plus \u0026 Super Deluxe Air\/Coil","description":"\u003cp\u003e**** For a Tractive tuning on your shock, please fill out a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdg8XFJonM1JH7asn3S1Rw3uvGoQi8QM9w1frBhVTSd3EE6Rw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ework order\u003c\/a\u003e and send us your suspension ****\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTractive tuning price includes damper and air sleeve service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Benefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuperior stability and predictability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved traction \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgrade compression base valve assembly with triple circuit technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore usable 3-position compression adjuster with evenly spaced settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure-balanced valving to provide sensitivity and support without cavitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow friction Acetal IFP to replace the stock metal IFP which scores the reservoir bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom Tractive Valve Tuning System tune selection for each rider based on frame, weight, terrain, aggression and preference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomised rebound valving to replace the stock non-functional rebound shim stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 140 possible valving combinations for this shock alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen charged via low-profile reservoir end cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll upgrade parts developed, tested and machined by Vorsprung in Whistler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal alterations to reduce the typical knocking during direction changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendations on spring pressure and volume spacer alterations if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, before the company even officially existed, Vorsprung founder Steve Mathews had begun work on what went on to become the Tractive Valve Tuning System. Rather than being a single physical part or mechanism, Tractive encompasses the single most comprehensive and consistent method of damper tuning ever seen in the mountain bike world. Working with engineers from one of the world's foremost mathematical computing companies, we have developed a truly one-of-a-kind system - and this particular kit is only the beginning. Big claims, we know. What sets Tractive apart?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTractive is a process, not just a part.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/photo\/15429034\/\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-element-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-element-height\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"news-photo\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" alt=\"Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/ep1.pinkbike.org\/p5pb15429034\/p5pb15429034.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"news-photo-caption\"\u003eEXAMPLE 3D PLOTS OF VERTICAL WHEEL OUTPUT VS DISPLACEMENT VS VELOCITY FROM OUR FIRST GENERATION CALCULATION SOFTWARE. TWO DIFFERENT FRAMES WITH TWO DIFFERENT DAMPERS ARE SHOWN.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the process?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe process begins with the end result that we are trying to achieve with a particular damper curve - it must provide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003esufficient, but not excessive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eresistance to compression and extension, in proportion to the rider's demands.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow do we define and measure this correct amount? It needs to be measured at the wheel - the only place that matters. But direct measurement of forces and velocities at the rear wheel are very difficult to make - especially when the leverage ratio between the axle and the shock is constantly changing. And is the rider a timid 45kg (100lbs) woman, or a hard-charging 140kg (300lbs) hulk of a man, or someone more \"average\" in stature?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/photo\/15428622\/\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-element-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-element-height\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"news-photo\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" alt=\"Vorsprung s Tractive Valve Tuning System for Monarch Plus\" src=\"https:\/\/ep1.pinkbike.org\/p5pb15428622\/p5pb15428622.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"news-photo-caption\"\u003eTRACTIVE VALVE INSTALLED IN THE MONARCH PLUS, CUSTOM TUNED FOR RIDER DEMANDS\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/elite-partner-tuning-centres\" title=\"International Partners\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElite Partner Tuning Centres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003earound the world now have access to our proprietary, cloud-based Tractive Valve Tuning System calculation software. This software lets the tuner observe the true response at the wheel when considering the rider's weight, the bike's leverage rate and the damper curve generated by a specific tune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnprecedented Tuning Advantages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Direct comparisons can be visualised between any riders, on any bikes, with suitable benchmarks established and repeatably matched - an industry first.\u003cbr\u003e• Our ever-growing database and the ability to directly compare two scenarios like this gives us an unparalleled ability to analyse and summarise feedback over time.\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• Benchmarks are able to shift locally to reflect the different terrain demands in different parts of the world\u003cbr\u003e• The combined experience of your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/elite-partner-tuning-centres\" title=\"Vorsprung International Partners\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elocal suspension tuner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Vorsprung's own expertise can be leveraged to get you the best out of your shock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"postImage\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/photo\/15429035\/\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/ep1.pinkbike.org\/p4pb15429035\/p4pb15429035.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-caption\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003ePROPRIETARY CLOUD-BASED TUNE CALCULATION SOFTWARE ENABLES ELITE LEVEL TUNERS AROUND THE WORLD DIRECT ACCESS TO OUR DATABASE FOR COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT SCENARIOS.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Tractive, you directly benefit not just from Vorsprung's knowledge, but from the collective experience of all of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/elite-partner-tuning-centres\" title=\"Our Global Partners\"\u003epartners\u003c\/a\u003earound the world.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eTractive Valve Tuning Systems are built with the following approach:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamper architecture weaknesses and problems identified and improved upon with upgrade parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamper tunes selected to be the most suitable custom valving for the rider, frame and terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamper adjustment ranges and modes altered if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first shock to receive the Tractive treatment is the Rockshox Monarch Plus.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/photo\/15428626\/\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Vorsprung s Tractive Valve Tuning System for Monarch Plus\" src=\"https:\/\/ep1.pinkbike.org\/p4pb15428626\/p4pb15428626.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-caption\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUPGRADED TRIPLE CIRCUIT COMPRESSION BASE VALVE ASSEMBLY\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho is the Tractive Valve Tuning System for the Monarch Plus NOT suited for:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who already exceed the maximum rated air pressure of their shock. You need a different shock, sorry!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want a firmer-than-stock lockout. The Tractive system offers a firm compression mode rather than a lockout for climbing traction, but if a near-rigid lockout is non-negotiable, look elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want to service their damper at home. The Tractive kit for Monarch Plus is not available for self-install or self-service as it requires both a vacuum bleeder and a nitrogen charging system to install. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who are using the Monarch Plus on a frame that is excessively progressive or otherwise completely unsuited to air shocks. These will work better with a coil shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTractive Valve for Rockshox Monarch Plus - $310 including full service and installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I make my Monarch Plus a Tractive?\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Tractive kit for the Monarch Plus is not available for self-install, so you'll need to send your shock in to Vorsprung in Whistler, (or alternatively to one of our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/elite-partner-tuning-centres\" title=\"Elite Partner Tuning Centres\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eElite Partner Tuning Centres\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003cspan\u003e Follow these steps to get it done:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace an order through this page to order your Tractive Tune. It will take your address and you can pre-pay for the Tractive Tune and the return shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake note of your order number, and fill out\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/forms\/lUedVUXK99eYW8nV2\" title=\"Tractive Tune Request Form\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTHIS FORM\u003c\/a\u003e (opens in new window) to give us the information we need to tune your shock for you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShip your shock to us (or drop it to us if you're lucky enough to be nearby\u003c\/span\u003e). Shipping instructions can be found\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/shipping-items-to-us\" title=\"Vorsprung Shipping Information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmail us (steve at vorsprungsuspension dot com) with the tracking number once it's en route to us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\nWe'll then get everything taken care of and have your shock Tractive Tuned and shipped back to you as soon as possible. If we have questions or other concerns, we'll contact you, and of course you are welcome to contact us with any questions you have.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Tractive kit for the Monarch Plus works only with the RC3 variant (not the R variant which has no compression lever), model years 2014 to current (versions B1 to B3 in Rockshox nomenclature). These are distinguishable by being all black (damper body\/air shaft and air can). Earlier models with the grey air shaft\/damper body are not compatible.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S4 Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14173902831651,"sku":"S4-RS-MONARCHPLUS-VG","price":375.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2534\/7722\/products\/Monarch_1_VG.jpg?v=1552248824","url":"https:\/\/s4sospension.com\/products\/vorsprung-tractive-valve-tuning-system-rockshox-monarch-plus-rc3","provider":"S4 Suspension","version":"1.0","type":"link"}