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Graham Cottingham

Are algorithms going to revolutionize MTB suspension? RockShox releases new Flight Attendant with Adaptive Ride Dynamics

Mountain biker rides down a rocky trail using RockShox's new Flight Attendant.

RockShox has announced the latest version of its electronic suspension platform called Flight Attendant, the updated Flight Attendant system has a new Adaptive Ride Dynamics feature which collects more data points and uses new algorithms to give personalized active suspension control.

We all know MTB suspension fork and shock settings make a huge difference to a bike's performance, maximizing grip and boosting efficiency, but how often do you fine-tune your settings? Once a year? Once a race? Even the most finicky suspension fettlers probably only twiddle their dials no more than every month or two. However, during the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup at Lenzerheide last year, SRAM claims Nino Schurter's suspension made 1,325 automatic suspension changes in just under 90 minutes of racing.

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