{"product_id":"vorsprung-tractive-valve-tuning-system-rockshox-super-deluxe-air-coil","title":"Vorsprung Tractive Valve Tuning System \/ Rockshox Super Deluxe Air\/Coil","description":"\u003cp\u003e**** For a Tractive tuning on your shock, please fill out a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdg8XFJonM1JH7asn3S1Rw3uvGoQi8QM9w1frBhVTSd3EE6Rw\/viewform\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdg8XFJonM1JH7asn3S1Rw3uvGoQi8QM9w1frBhVTSd3EE6Rw\/viewform\"\u003ework order\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(RC3) More usable 3-position compression adjuster with evenly spaced settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(RCT, RC) Higher-resolution compression adjustment range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure-balanced valving to provide sensitivity and support without cavitation\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\u003eCustom compression \u0026amp; rebound tunes\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\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\/\" data-mce-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\" data-mce-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) novice, or a hard-charging 140kg (300lbs) professional, or someone more \"average\" in stature?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8621\/files\/SDLX_Coil_Tractive_1_large.jpg?v=1522880192\" alt=\"\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/8621\/files\/SDLX_Coil_Tractive_1_large.jpg?v=1522880192\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/photo\/15428622\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/photo\/15428622\/\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-element-width\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"news-photo-element-height\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"news-photo-caption\"\u003eTRACTIVE VALVE INSTALLED IN THE SUPER DELUXE, 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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/elite-partner-tuning-centres\" 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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/elite-partner-tuning-centres\" 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=\"\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.pinkbike.com\/photo\/15429035\/\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/ep1.pinkbike.org\/p4pb15429035\/p4pb15429035.jpg\" data-mce-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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/vorsprungsuspension.com\/pages\/elite-partner-tuning-centres\"\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\u003eWho is the Tractive Valve Tuning System for the Super Deluxe 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! However, a Super Deluxe Coil may be for you.\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. We don't firm up the lockout because it inhibits performance of the shock when unlocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders who want to service their damper at home. The Tractive kit for Super Deluxe 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 Air version of the Super Deluxe on a frame that is excessively progressive or otherwise completely unsuited to air shocks. These will work better with a Super Deluxe coil shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\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 Super Deluxe works with air or coil, in the RC3, RCT, RTR (Remote) and RC variants. It is not compatible with Super Deluxe R variants which has no compression lever.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"S4 Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14173933895715,"sku":"S4-RS-DELUXE-TRACTIVE","price":375.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2534\/7722\/products\/Monarch_3_VG.jpg?v=1552249080","url":"https:\/\/s4sospension.com\/products\/vorsprung-tractive-valve-tuning-system-rockshox-super-deluxe-air-coil","provider":"S4 Suspension","version":"1.0","type":"link"}