Computer-Controlled Suspension For XC Riding | NEW Rockshox Flight Attendant

RockShox has finally taken the wraps off its cross-country Flight Attendant suspension system.

Seen in the wild under the likes of Nino Schurter, the new range introduces the Flight Attendant system from the brand’s trail and enduro forks to a lower weight category and brings some new features to the table.

With Active Ride Dynamics influenced by AI algorithms and sensors that take data from your past seven rides, the system is constantly learning and adjusting to your needs.

Is this the future of mountain biking? Will we see even more electronic components on bikes?

Let us know down below!

#flightattendant #electronicsuspension #mtb

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 Unlocking Full Riding Potential
02:16 How It Works
04:52 Active Ride Dynamics
05:53 The Range
07:21 Ride Impressions
08:58 Outro

Credits:
Getty Images / Piotr Staron

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[bikeradar]

What do you think about RockShox Flight Attendant? 🤔👇

[vldy]

I love how everything that involves programming has the AI bullshit buzzword attached to it

[Johnvdubable]

I had flight attendant version 1 pn my enduro. It is by far the est tech ive had on a bike. Explaining it makes it sound simplistic. You just have to ride it to feel how good it is.

I don't think you can buy it after market yet but would definitely put it on my xc bike if i could.

[arcadialive]

It’s using similar tech as adaptive air suspension in cars. It’s not AI. But I love the video.

[vrwgqq]

I actually like seeing the flight attendant tech, coupled with the latest transmission and AXS wireless from SRAM - though it does likely mean more service intervals in some cases.

I don't see how its revolutionary geometry however. It seems like its now the same geo can be applied across the board from XC to Enduro with only the suspension travel and tune being the differentiator.

IMO the Stumpy 2020 carbon bike with the flex stays was revolutionary for a trail bike, and I can't see the place for the 'new' Epic EVO, if Spec'd with the same parts as an equivalent stumpjumper.

I actually think the flight attendant applicability is probably best at this stage for XC/Trail, I am excited to see what a few gens of evolution of the motion sensors, accelerometers, next gen kinematic, dampeners and the speed of processing can do for an Enduro/DH application.

[boboso]

If anything you would think they would be working "AI" into the drivetrain, so it's doing the shifting for you in critical times, which makes more sense. I like they are pushing boundaries and what not, but it's also taking the mountain out of mountain biking with too much electronics.

[berniekeene]

It would be cool to use the fork and maybe the seatpost on a drop-bar gravel bike for the extreme gravel downhills in Colombia.

[trevorfilipiak]

I think it will almost inevitably trickle down. With AXS Transmission, it started at the very top end and eventually trickled down to GX AXS which is affordable and good. This Flight Attendant will never make it to the entry level bikes but I imagine in 1-3 years we will see options at the mid tier price point and above.

[KriegerKrieg]

I wish R&D would go into durability and more reliable parts with less maintenance rather than performance. Like Shimano linkglide has done but with suspension.

[Barendol]

This might be the solution for my drop bar full suspension xc idea. ...but considering the price, using friction shifter (wing shifter?) as remote lockout lever seems like better choice to me.

[marshallemmett]

Sounds like an override feature would iron out all the singular issue. To explain a bit further, the ability for the rider to choose a suspension setting, without the computer's input.

[wrcompositi]

So many batteries hang on this bike like a Christmas tree! 😂 Next gadget on the list: computer controlled tire pressure, ABS brake control, etc...

[funLad]

Hi, great review, do you know if you could have fork always in open position and only shock to be controlled by FA? Or what if I just installed FA shock and crank sensor, no FA fork, would it work in that configuration? Thank you

[Dylan]

When I first got into riding and heard about the Brain on the Specialized Epic, I thought it did what this does.

[funLad]

Hi, any chance you could tell me how did size large feel? It is a little bit longer than last generation. I am 5'10 and in-between M and L, could you tell me how tall are you? Many thanks

[DerrylWester]

Can you use only the fligh attendant fork? Does it work like that? And put suspension box for the rear, saw it on Loanna LeComte bikes Canyon HT

[robertturner-rr]

I use 160mm cranks. Nothing is available in this length which will house the pedal sensor. Also appears the chainring can’t be less than 32T. Correct?

[lbgstzockt]

Wow, an algorithm. Where'd they find that magic tech? Gotta love 2024 buzzword marketing.

[trocycling]

A friend told me that it was pretty noisy... you hear the motor constantly on climbs and it's distracting. Can anyone confirm?

[gravelDave]

It may be telling that specialized hasnt done its normal ' and according to our testing the new suspension system can shave 2.3 seconds off a 20km XC course conpared to the old model' ...