The NEW RockShox Vivid | Reviewed and Explained

The RockShox Vivid is back from the dead and ready to tear up the trails with sensitivity that parallels a coil shock, but with much more adjustment from the new high-volume Debonair air spring. The Vivid features an RC2T damper with TouchDown technology which bypasses compression damping in the first 10% of travel for an extremely smooth and sensitive initial stroke.

In this video, Mike explains the new tech behind the all new RockShox Vivid, hits the trail for to review it, and then compares it to the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil and Air shocks to help you figure out which RockShox shock is best for you.

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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - Vivid Overview
2:01 - New Vivid Tech
5:45 - RockShox Vivid Review
15:10 - Is the Vivid right for you?
18:42 - Vivid vs Super Deluxe air and coil
20:00 - Bummer
20:50 - Outro

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[TheLostCo]

Is anyone else as excited about the new Vivid as I am?? 😂

-Mike

[TeamCykelhold]

If it's an X2 that is actually reliable and can be rebuilt at home, it's a winner.

[Todd]

Mike smashes these videos. Dude is a total natural. Awesome job.

[KevBee]

The Lost Co has many of the very best videos on YT for mtb people.
Accurate detail/content, video production and depth are all top notch.
Every one I have seen over the past few years is entertaining and is moderately technical too.

[lukemarvenko]

I'm going to wait for the Rockshox Vivid 'ultimate premium performance elite pro max factory' to drop before buying

[DeanMaga]

Just installed the Vivid on my Nukeproof Giga because my EXT Storia blew out and I was signed up for a race. Initial set was quick and dirty, hooked up ShockWiz and got it dialed. It completely changed my bike for the better and the Giga is incredible now it feels even better. Racing it this weekend so time will tell how well it performs.

[curtrobertson]

Talks about the shock but we all want to talk about that great hair

[Silverripples]

I have the 2015 Vivid on my DH bike and love it to death, so plush and it just feels like heaven. If this new one is even better I cannot imagine how that must feel.

[emilejvr]

You guys should make a comparison video between the new vivid and fox X2

[devlish]

Excellent thorough and clear review as usual, Mike!! 👏

[tinglestravels]

Thanks for including the comment on the EVO at the end! I had watched that video and am currently debating which shock to get as an upgrade to the stock Float X. I think this is going to be a great match with my ZEB on the front to plow the CHONK 😎

[EvansMTBSaga]

Looks great. Jack Moir has been testing it for a while now

[dtheopha]

Put one on my Highlander and am very impressed. Running less sag then previous shock and it is both poppier and more compliant. It lands SO soft and planted. Climbs great too

[azzy]

I purchased a Vivid for my non-Cascade Link Stumpy Evo based on this review and after about 5 rides on a variety of terrain from tech to flow I can say my experiences with this shock on this bike pretty much mirror Mike's. The bike lost a tiny bit of "pop" but made up for it in smoother takeoffs and a huge amount of confidence in carrying speed through the trail and on the landings.

[OutdoorDad-nvmg]

I was ready to grab a Super Deluxe Ultimate coil for my SJ Evo based on your previous videos, but the Vivid looks like an even better fit. Nice!

[aoisonne]

Already got the newer 2023 Lyrik Ultimate on my Ripmo and love it over my old Fox Factory Grip2. They definitely knocked it out of the park with the new compression design. Flow trails feel smooth and downhills are a lot more fun. Can't wait to get the Vivid next to replace my crappy X2. Even my Jade X coil shock feels a lot better than my X2. It's sad cause I was a big fan of Fox suspensions for a long time, but I've been feeling underwhelmed by their products lately. I'm sure many will disagree with me, but it feels like Fox is just being carried by their reputation at this point.

[YanDoroshenko]

Why do I keep watching these?! I don't need a new shock, I don't need new anything, I'm perfectly happy with my bike! God damn...

[alanworley]

I just bought a Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate for my Stumpy EVO (amazing btw) based on your recommendation. Now I have to buy a Vivid?! Haha great videos and very informative. Now I know what my new new shock is going to be.

[ly_sopoivatana]

the more i watch the more questions i have but in the end you alr answered it all

[aggropa]

Seems like an incredible shock. I wish I could’ve gotten the Vivid on my Pole Voima but there’s always some new technology coming out. I’ve rode Fox shocks my whole life, and always felt they were a bit harsh, and the rebound was springy. Since switching to Rock Shox super deluxe ultimate and Zeb ultimate, my bike seems more plush, responsive and well-controlled without harshness. The buttercups also take the edge off of the PA rocks.