Built for aggressive enduro riding, bike-park laps, and demanding terrain, the RockShox ZEB Ultimate delivers the stiffness, control, and composure needed when the trail gets steep and technical. With massive 38mm stanchions, 160mm of travel, and RockShox’s latest suspension technology, the ZEB Ultimate is designed to stay planted and predictable when speeds increase and lines get rough.
At the heart of the ZEB Ultimate is the Linear XL air spring, engineered to provide a coil-like feel with excellent small-bump sensitivity, strong mid-stroke support, and predictable progression throughout the travel. Adjustable Bottom Out (ABO) gives riders additional control over end-stroke resistance, allowing the fork to handle hard compressions, drops, and aggressive impacts without sacrificing suppleness.
The Charger 3.2 RC2 damper provides independent high- and low-speed compression adjustment along with rebound adjustment, giving riders precise control over how the fork responds to terrain and riding style. Numbered compression controls make settings easy to track and repeat.
RockShox ButterCups help absorb high-frequency trail chatter before it reaches your hands and arms, while ButterWagonTech continuously supplies lubrication to the bushings to reduce friction and maintain smooth performance throughout the service interval.
Highlights
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160mm travel for aggressive trail and enduro riding
- 29” wheel compatibility
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38mm aluminum stanchions for excellent chassis stiffness
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Charger 3.2 RC2 damper with high- and low-speed compression adjustment
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Linear XL air spring for a supple, supportive, coil-like ride
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Adjustable Bottom Out (ABO) for tunable end-stroke control
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ButterCups technology reduces high-frequency trail vibration
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ButterWagonTech continuously lubricates bushings for reduced friction
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15x110mm Boost axle
- 44mm fork offset
- 200mm minimum / 220mm maximum rotor compatibility
- Integrated short-fender mount
- Gloss Black finish
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Approximate weight: 2,550g
Specifications
Wheel Size: 29”
Travel: 160mm
Damper: Charger 3.2 RC2 with ButterCups
Air Spring: Linear XL with ButterCups
Stanchion Diameter: 38mm
Offset: 44mm
Axle: 15x110mm Boost
Steerer: 1.5” tapered
Axle-to-Crown: 576mm
Maximum Tire Width: 74.5mm
Minimum Rotor Size: 200mm
Maximum Rotor Size: 220mm
Color: Gloss Black
For riders looking for maximum control when the trail gets fast, steep, and rough, the RockShox ZEB Ultimate combines a stiff chassis with highly adjustable damping and a supportive, predictable air spring. It’s a premium choice for modern long-travel enduro bikes and aggressive e-MTB builds.
