RockShox left the previous Pike virtually unchanged over the past four seasons, seeing it was the premiere trail fork with its supportive, stiff-tracking feel and excellent Charger damper. However, the industry is rapidly evolving, threatening to leave the Pike behind if RockShox didn't update its already excellent riding characteristics. Seeing the need to improve a capable chassis for aggressive trail and all-mountain riders, RockShox revamped the Pike RCT3 27. 5 Charger DebonAir 130 Boost Fork with an increased range of low-speed compression tuning, a reconfigured Pedal mode for climbing competency, and 2. 8-inch tire clearance without sacrificing its supportive feel when you're plunging into steep, rock-strewn lines. At first glance, the new additions to the Pike RCT3 aren't immediately noticeable, which is a good thing if you prefer the sleek and stealth aesthetics found on past models of this fork. However, upon further examination, you'll find its lower legs are cut-out to reduce weight by approximately 20 grams while maintaining the legendary stiffness you've come to love from Pike forks. Since it's available in Boost spacing only, you'll not only reap the benefits of increased front wheel stiffness, but also find this fork works with the high volume tires up to 2. 8-inches wide. Another update, the brake mounts only accommodate rotors in the range of 180 to 200 millimeters, seeing aggressive trail bikes now use larger rotors for increased stopping power. You'll be pleasantly surprised to find its new Charger 2 damper unit retains the Open, Pedal, and Firm settings of the previous model, but with a wider range of low-speed compression adjust in Open mode, as well as re-tuned damping in Pedal mode for better support on long climbs and smooth-buffed trails. Firm mode gets an update as well, allowing for compatibility with RockShox OneLoc remotes. This is helpful if you're a competitive racer using RockShox rear shocks, as you can lock out the front and re...