RockShox

I purchased this damper to replace the stock race day damper on my hardtail. I never felt like the small bump compliance of the SID SL shock was as good as the Fox SC shock that is on my full suspension bike and that combined with all the positives I've read about Flight Attendant got me to bite.

A big improvement for the small bump compliance and in function overall. I had a grip lockout installed so I could switch between open and locked easily, but having that function automated allows the shock to adjust for momentary events that would just get ignored (with a manual lockout) resulting in less comfort or efficiency.

I can't really say that it is ever in an obviously incorrect setting and yeah one does feel a bit faster while just having a fun ride and certainly would while racing. It is a lot of money (why the value is only 4 stars), but for an enthusiast who likes to try new technologies it is worth it. And having a retrofit kit available is not as costly as a new fork.

Finally, if one is familiar with maintaining shocks the installation is a breeze (otherwise have your LBS install it for you). I did invest in a non-chamfered socket for the removal of the old damper and the installation of the Flight Attendant as chamfered socket are risky to use on a shock.

Maybe it isn't technically true, but it feels like shock pumps are really bad at their job. No big deal if you'll be filling your fork to 80psi, but topping off a rear shock at a bike park can be a painful experience so bad that you would rather just live with an undersprung shock rather than red welts and blisters on your hands.

This pump is quite long, so it isn't easy to put in your pack. However that length must be contributing to mechanical leverage, because the first time you use it you'll hit your target pressure so effortlessly you'll swear the gauge must be lying. You're still going to need something more compact if you ride with a hip pack, but if you ride with a large enough hydration pack this is simply a no-brainer.

I had a fox transfer dropper post (2024) on my specialized epic Evo and this dropper would stick periodically even though it wasn't that old and weathered. I could have gotten a One Up, Wolf tooth, PNW but decided to bite the bullet and get the RockShox AXS as I had the previous model on my other bike. Such a game changer! Easy to install and integrates well with the SRAM APP as I have the transmission derailleur. You do need to buy a dropper post remote though. I got the SRAM pod (left side) and you can configure this on the SRAM APP as well. I'm loving this axs dropper post!

As a road cyclist with a pretty seat to bar drop with a pretty similar setup on my gravel bik this component was interesting. Descending down bumpy gravel that leaned over got my curious to try a drop bar reason one to drop center of gravity and get the saddle out of my way and reason two being the active dampening seemed pretty cool to get a bit of comfort.

Everything was great and worked perfectly 75 mm is more then enough. The only negative is the weight and large battery unit seat clamp thing.

It takes a bit to tinker and get the seat angle to your exact liking.

Weight wise is should be 100 grams lighter for how much it costs.

Also you have to buy the rox shock pump to get the high psi needed.

If sram can't cut the weight at least include the pump.