Suspension Upgrades - An Overview
WHAT DOES VORSPRUNG ACTUALLY DO?
What we do is straightforward: we help mountain bikers of all ability levels transform good suspension into great suspension.
OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE.
Improve the riding experience through improved suspension performance according to the needs of the rider.
By focusing on the critical elements of suspension performance, we are able to extract the full potential out of your highly developed OEM suspension components by improving upon the aspects that actually stand to deliver the greatest benefits.
How do we do that? First, let's take a look at our product lineup, and why it exists.
OUR MAIN PRODUCT LINES IN A NUTSHELL:
In forks, spring upgrades simply make a bigger difference to ride quality than damper upgrades. That's not because damping isn't important - it is - but it's secondary, particularly in forks.
That's why we offer three different fork spring upgrades, the Smashpot, Secus and Luftkappe. Each of them delivers a significant and noticeable improvement to performance, regardless of whether you've been riding for 20 minutes or 20 years. All three are available for self-install - or your local suspension service professional will be able to handle it no problem.
We also have damper tuning options for 2017-22 Rockshox Super Deluxe rear shocks, in the form of the Tractive tuning system, and fork damper tuning for pre-2022 Fox Fit4 dampers in the form of the Fractive tuning system. Both the Tractive and Fractive tuning systems are truly one-of-a-kind and make use of advanced tuning methodology not found anywhere else. Fractive systems are available for self-install, however Tractive installation can only be performed by our Elite Partner Tuning Centres.
We also have damper tuning options for 2017-22 Rockshox Super Deluxe rear shocks, in the form of the Tractive tuning system, and fork damper tuning for pre-2022 Fox Fit4 dampers in the form of the Fractive tuning system. Both the Tractive and Fractive tuning systems are truly one-of-a-kind and make use of advanced tuning methodology not found anywhere else. Fractive systems are available for self-install, however Tractive installation can only be performed by our Elite Partner Tuning Centres.
SMASHPOT
The Smashpot coil conversion is built to let you #RunOverEverything, with bump compliance that just cannot be matched, and adjustable hydraulic bottom out control for the big hits.
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SECUS
The Secus air spring upgrade system is the world's premiere air spring, built to let you charge harder for longer when you're on a mission to #SecusAndDestroy, with massively improved initial compliance as well as boosted midstroke support. It's the first and only air system in the world to truly meet or beat the spring rate curve of a coil spring, and combines that with the light weight and adjustability of air springs!
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LUFTKAPPE
The Luftkappe air piston is a cost effective way to significantly improve the balance of small bump compliance in the early stroke with support in the middle of the stroke, delivering a smoother ride. Unquestionably the best bang-for-your-buck upgrade you can make to your bike!
All three spring upgrades are available for self-install, or you can have it done by your local suspension service professionals. Installation difficulty is about the same for all three.
FRACTIVE
Fractive tuning is a damper upgrade system for Fox's FIT4 fork dampers (pre-2022), built for riders who charge hard and need more support than the extremely soft stock tunes.
TRACTIVE
Tractive tuning is a damper upgrade and tuning system for Rockshox Monarch Plus and Super Deluxe (2017-22) rear shocks. This is beneficial for every rider, as in addition to removing some of the elements that compromise square-edge performance, the tune is further dialled using our proprietary calculator for the rider weight, frame characteristics and personal requirements.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We make an earnest effort to avoid vague or misleading claims regarding performance, and to quantify the characteristics of our products and services to the greatest degree possible. In addition to committing ourselves to the highest possible standards for product performance, we consider it critical to maintain clear, honest and frank communication with our customers and dealers about our products and services. By openly discussing the advantages and limitations of our products for any given application, we aim to build trust with our dealers & customers by doing our utmost to ensure that we are providing them with high quality products and services that are matched to their needs as well as possible.
Taking a no-bullshit approach to communication & marketing also holds us to continually improve upon our products, by identifying product issues and acknowledging rider feedback and criticisms as they arise.
No product is perfect despite our striving for perfection - which is also why we’re able to continually improve on OEM suspension performance!
- Steve Mathews
Taking a no-bullshit approach to communication & marketing also holds us to continually improve upon our products, by identifying product issues and acknowledging rider feedback and criticisms as they arise.
No product is perfect despite our striving for perfection - which is also why we’re able to continually improve on OEM suspension performance!
- Steve Mathews