The Rock Shox Monarch's 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 you''d generally only get from a much heavier coil shock. So you get a durable, fully adjustable shock capable of smoothing out the most aggressive trails, while simultaneously saving you weight for epic cross country riding. The Rock Shox Monarch RL features external rebound and 2-Position compression adjustment (Open/Pedal).
Intended Use: XC, Trail
RL shocks feature external rebound and 2-Position compression adjustment (Open, Pedal), Solo Air lets you add air to your shock through a single Schrader valve, filling both the positive and negative air spring chambers simultaneously. This gives you a plush, predictable ride you can set up in seconds, with the lightest weight air spring on the market
Rapid Recovery allows the shock to recovery faster between consecutive bumps, letting the wheel track the ground with greater precision
Fast Black hard anodized, forged aluminum body with sag gradients
9mm 7075 aluminum shaft
Mount hardware sold separately (2 sets required per shock)
Specifications
Damping
Air
Eye-to-Eye (in.)
6.5in, 7.25in, 7.5in
Has Lockout
Yes
Intended Use
XC
Stroke (in.)
1.5in, 1.75in, 2in
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asked by: a guest I have a 2004 Giant NRS1 mountain bike and need a new rear shock; what should I get and do you carry it?
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anwered by: canteau We would need to know the stroke and length of the shock, unfortunately Giant no longer has this information available. If you are local I would suggest bringing in the bike for us to measure the old shock to see if there is still an option available.
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asked by: a guest What is the bore diameter on the rod end? My 2011 giant anthem x29 uses fox rp2 with 15 mm pin without bushing on the rodend. Failed fox, cannot find a replacement.
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anwered by: canteau Most of the Giant's require a Trunion mount shock, which is a different mounting system than what this shock uses.
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asked by: a guest I have an older gtxcr 3000, to replace the old Sid rock shock shock. Will this fit my bike
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anwered by: canteau It depends, if GT uses standard shock mounting hardware, you will just need to match up the eye to eye length and the stroke of the shock. These measurements need to be exact in order for the bike and shock to work properly.
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asked by: a guest Will this shock fit a 2011 stumpjumper rear shock mount?
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anwered by: canteau It looks like Specialized might use a Specialized specific rear shock yoke. Without sourcing an aftermarket adaptor kit to fit a standard shock to a Specialized frame, it looks like you might need to get a replacement shock from a Specialized dealer.
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