Rock Shox ZEB 38mm Fork.....

Looks like RS has an answer to the Fox 38.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-rockshox-zeb-2021-fork.html

 

Yeah, that was foreshadowed about the time the Fox 38 was released. And before we go too much further, I believe that "Zeb" may be short for Zebulon Pike. Rock Shox has roots at the foot of Pike's Peak. I could be wrong here, but sounds reasonable.

EDIT: I didn't read the Pinkbike article before I posted. Sorry for the redundancy.

I guess my Lyrik is now irrelevant.

So I am guessing the idea of lateral compliance as a desirable ride characteristic is out the window? I can't imagine how unforgiving this (or the 38) would be paired with a wide carbon rim. Instant sideways deflection!

 

I've got one of these on order for my megatower... I'll let you guys know what I think of it. Going to move my fox 36 down to my trance 29 to get rid of some of the flex in my 34 factory.