Product news: The Japanese suspension specialist SR Suntour presents a revised version of the enduro and freeride suspension fork Durolux. Technically revised and equipped with a new equalizer air spring, the SR Suntour Durolux 2020 promises high-end performance at an attractive price from 639 euros.
Simple service, competitive technology, and an attractive price. With this company philosophy, SR Suntour has successfully established itself in the market. Whether (e-)trekking bikes or (e-)mountain bikes , especially in the entry-level price range, SR Suntour suspension components are practically indispensable. A long-time insider tip for connoisseurs: the Durolux enduro fork. Top performance at a comparatively affordable price characterizes this suspension fork. For 2020, SR Suntour has technically revised the Durolux and equipped it with a new Equalizer negative air chamber.
SR Suntour Durolux 2020: In a nutshell
- Range: All-mountain, Enduro, Freeride, E-MTB
- wheel sizes: 29 inch / 27.5 inch
- Suspension travel: 29 inch: 150mm, 160mm, 170mm / 27.5 inch: 160mm, 170mm, 180mm
- offset: 29 inch: 44mm / 51 inch: 27.5mm
- Versions: R2C2PCS, RC2PCS, RCPCS
- Feather: Air EQ
- Axis: 15x110mm boost
- Weight from 2.120g
- special feature: including optional fender
- Price: from € 639
- Availability: May 2020
SR Suntour Durolux 2020: New equalizer negative air chamber
The dimensions show that the SR Suntour Durolux 2020 is designed for tough use: 36mm stanchions, Boost axle standard and spring travel of 150 to 180mm promise tough qualities in every situation. Three damping units are available: RC PCS – with adjustable compression and rebound; RC2 PCS - with two compression stages (high and low speed as well as one rebound stage; R2C2 PCS - the top model with two rebound and compression stages each.
All versions have the new Equalizer negative air chamber in common. While the previous SR Suntour Durolux forks used a steel negative spring, the new Equalizer technology aims to improve the performance of the fork, especially with regard to different rider weights. Perfectly tailored to the rider, SR Suntour promises a riding experience similar to that of a pure steel spring fork with the Air EQ system. In addition, the closed damping unit (PCS) has been revised.
The SR Suntour Durolux, which was also designed for use on E-MTBs, will be available from May 2020 at a fair price starting at 639 euros. We are curious how the fork will perform on the trails!
SR Suntour Durolux 2020: teaser video