MTB

MOUNTAIN BIKE

PERFORMANCE THAT NEVER ENDS

HISTORY

Ever since the company was founded in 1976, Öhlins has represented the very pinnacle of suspension technology and firmly rooted itself as an intricate part of the motorsport industry, underpinning countless world titles. That very technology has subsequently been adopted not only as the gold standard of aftermarket suspension, but is also by car and motorcycle manufacturers around the world.

Back in the 1960s, Kenth Öhlin was an up-and-coming motocross rider and showed an innate talent for mechanics. He knew how to bring the best out of his materials and soon he found himself in modifying his competitors’ bikes. By the time he started his business, he had already designed exhaust pipes, engines and – of course – shock absorbers.

Öhlins soon became synonymous with advanced suspension. The products were not only superior in terms of technology, but as Mr. Öhlin was, and still is, a very meticulous man, the quality was always outstanding. The first world championship was won in 1978, as Russian Gennady Moiseev took the 250cc title on an Öhlins equipped KTM. Since then, more than 400 world titles have followed. The success continued in road racing and soon also came in the automotive segment, in racing as well as in rally, all adding to the motorsport pedigree. But don’t get the idea that Öhlins was content, not for a minute. The company continued to grow, adding electronically controlled, semi-active suspension to its portfolio under the trademark CES. Today, this technology has revolutionized the car industry and can be found in a wide range of products from premium car manufacturers.

In the 1980s, Öhlins’ achievements caught the attention of industry giants and in 1987, Öhlins was acquired by Yamaha. Under the Japanese ownership, Öhlins had the necessary financial stability to develop into a dominating player in the industry. Twenty years later, Öhlins was considered better off on its own legs and Kenth Öhlin regained the company he once had started.

ÖHLINS FACTORY RACING

Öhlins was created out of the need to go faster, to win races. The track provides a catalyst for all of our products, wheter it’s Loic Bruni on a World Cup track or Niko Vink pushing his fest lines bigger and bigger. The devil is in the details and it shows in the differences.

NICO VINK BERNAT GUARDIA

WORKING WITH PROFESSIONAL RIDERS

BUILDING ON OUR TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS FROM F1 TO MTB!

Öhlins has been a pillar of racing for over four decades and counting. We’ve used the insights gained from working with some of the world’s most high-profile racing teams to develop and innovate products across every segment, enabling riders worldwide to experience the pinnacle of suspension technology.

This year, we were proud to announce our technical partnership with the iconic Scuderia Ferrari. For over five years, Öhlins Racing has been developing and supplying suspension for the Scuderia Ferrari cars, providing advanced technical and support when needed. Our goal is to ensure the drivers experience the best possible suspension performance during every race – no matter how extreme the conditions get.

TECHNOLOGY

FRONT FORK TECHNOLOGY

and self-adjusting negative chamber.

> The positive chamber allows riders to tune the spring curve according to their needs using Öhlins’ easy-to-use volume spacer system.

> The negative chamber has been designed for fast trail riding and provides a plush initial feel and superb small bump sensitivity.

> The spring’s surface and seals also minimize friction and breakaway force to enhance the fork’s smooth ride feel.

Three chamber air spring

Found in RXF 36/38 and DH38

Unique 3 chamber air spring tech nology offers great performance and easy set-up with only 2 valves.

> The main and rebound chambers are self-adjusteding, while a third chamber for bottom out control is independent.

> Air spring curves can be adjusted externally, and you can also use spacers to adjust the volume of the air chambers.

> Our new seal head design has been optimized for better lubrication, lower friction and long-life.

> Designed with simplicity in mind, which means servicing is also easy thanks to the independent air spring cartridge.

Öhlins Compression Valve

We’ve used a unique combination of shims and bleed ports to create our well-pressure balanced damping that follows the fork movement all the way through low to high speeds.

> A 4 position high-speed compression adjuster provides 3 positions of adjustment with a 4th position for climb (lockout) mode.

> Our low speed compression adjuster allows for 15 different compression positions.

> The adjustable shim clamp diameter allows for wide range of damping levels.

It weighs 27% less and is optimized for faster and more fluid trail riding, striking the optimal balance between traction, control, weight and stiffness.

> The OTX18 offers impressive adjustability for fine-tuning of with easy clicker adjustments with no tools required (HSC, LSC and rebound damping adjusters).

TRAIL

TTX18

DOWNHILL

> TTX18 is our signature damping system within our product portfolio and is the latest twin tube design for gravity riding when only the best is good enough.

> TTX technology is famous for its extremely well balanced damping pressures, which consistently deliver unrivaled control and flawless damping without cavitation in all riding conditions.

> Twin tube technology ensures stable and predictable damping forces, keeping the rider safe and in full control.

> Lightweight, capable and consistent performance over time with a race proven setting bank that ensures opti mized conditions for all types of riders, bikes and terrains.

> A standalone system with drop in design that is service friendly – using the same procedures across Trail and DH forks.

> Easy clicker adjustments with no tools required (HSC, LSC and rebound damping adjusters).

REAR SHOCK TECHNOLOGY

TTX22M

Compression Valve

The first adjuster with alternate shim clamping diameters to adjust the damping levels of your shocks. This valve provides a wide adjustment range. Easy clicker adjustment, with no tools required. Our setting bank ensures optimized dynamic conditions for all types of riders, bikes, linkages, terrain- and last but not least, it’s race proven.

Configurable compression adjusters:

Blue knob – low speed compression

Blue housing – 2 position high speed compression, 3rd climb (lockout) mode also closes the low speed compression.

Gold housing – 3 position high speed compression levels

TTXAir Compression Valve

By adjusting the pressure area on the shims instead of increasing pre-load, more damping can be used for added control, without resulting in an unwanted harsh feel.

Our race proven setting bank ensures optimized dynamic conditions for all types of riders, bikes, linkages, terrain.

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Öhlins End Eye

Designed to cope with the high levels of side load caused by frame flex.

The spring clip and bump rubber cup is designed to handle high spring loads providing controlled bottom out perfor mance. An easy to use spacer system makes it esay for the rider to change travel.

One-Piece Seal head

Unique one-piece seal head design with robust low friction seal. Technology shared with Motocross applications.

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FORK PRODUCTS

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DH38 m.1

Triple Clamp Fork

Our next generation DH fork makes fast, even faster with unrivaled levels of adjustability and sensitivity that gives total rider comfort and control.

Combining our race winning DH38 platform with a number of key upgrades and together they form the best downhill fork we’ve ever created –the DH38 m.1.

Whether you ride an e-MTB gravity rig or the pedal-powered version, with superb small bump tracking and the ability to soak up landings from even the heftiest drop-off, the DH38 m.1 fork will give you smoother, faster and more confident feeling runs than anything you’ve ridden before.

Redesigned seals work in harmony with specifically formulated oils and greases to further enhance the incredibly plush feel of the DH38 m.1. This actively boosts the levels of traction and control and helps smooth out even the most demanding course, enabling you to push your bike harder and finish your run feeling less fatigued.

The award winning DH38 m.1 fork utilizes our TTX twin-tubed damping system to deliver unrivalled control and flawless damping whatever the riding conditions. This new model comes packed with enhancements and up grades over the original, resulting in the plushest feeling, most capable and most easily customizable DH fork on the market.

All Öhlins suspension components are designed to be as easy to maintain as possible and the DH38 m.1 is no exception.

TOP FEATURES

> Features the TTX18 cartridge kit with a DH optimized 18 mm piston > Available 120-200 mm of travel > Three-chamber air spring system with simple setup options and the possibility to add volume spacers > Independent cartridge spring and damper systems > Race proven setting bank > Dual clamp floating axle for stiffness and minimum friction > Optimized for Boost DH hubs and 203 mm disc rotors > 38 mm stanchion diameter with multiple crown offsets availa ble: 46/50/54/58 mm > Approved for Gravity eMTB use > Compatible with maximum tire sizes up to 29”x2.8 / 27.5”x3.0 > Weight: 2820 grams > Axle to crown: 608 mm @ 200 mm stroke

RXF38 m.2

Trail/Gravity Fork

The single crown sibling of our DH38; a more compact, shorter, lighter design optimized for long-travel gravity bikes up to 180 mm stroke. Designed for both muscle bikes and eMTB with multiple crown offset choices.

The RXF38 m.2 boasts a huge range of adjustment; 15 clicks of low speed compression and low speed rebound damping and 3 click across high speed compression, plus a climb mode setting. The retuned twin piston, three chamber air spring system allows for total air spring tuning from the initial movement through to the bottom out.

TOP FEATURES

RXF36 m.2

Trail/Enduro Fork

Built around our race proven TTX18 cartridge, this lighter and super progressive fork is made for tough trails and enduro racing.

The race winning TTX18 damping from our DH38 Race Fork has been reworked to bring its renowned levels of traction and control for use on the trail and enduro circuit. The TTX18 cartridge kit features a trail-optimized 18 mm piston that now adds ultra-sensitive tracking over small bumps to the superbly capable package.

With increased damping pressure bandwidth, the damping valve response and sensitivity greatly exceeds our original RXF36 fork to give unrivaled traction control and ultra-consistent performance – no matter how tough the trail gets.

Basic set-up of the RXF36 m.2 fork is simple to dial in. Once complete, you’ll immediately appreciate the super-plush feel that gives outstanding levels of comfort over long demanding rides and maintains momentum over root and rock-strewn trails – allowing you to stay completely in tune with your bike. The RXF36 m.2’s superb levels of confidence inspiring traction and control will encourage you to push your bike harder than ever before.

TOP FEATURES

> TTX-technology

> Air: travel 140-170 mm (27.5” up to 180 mm)

> Independent cartridge spring and damper systems

> Three-chamber air spring system with simple setup options and the possibility to add volume spacers

> Retuned air spring system with a race proven setting bank

> Floating axle design to minimize friction

> Approved for eMTB use

> 36 mm stanchion diameter with multiple crown offsets available: 29’’ 44/51 mm / 27.5’’ 38/46 mm

> Compatible with maximum tire sizes up to 29”x2.8 / 27.5”x3.2

> Weight: starting at 2100 grams

> Axle to crown: 570 mm @ 150 mm stroke

> Race proven setting bank

DC/Trail Fork

Say hello to the RXF34 m.2, a short travel trail fork complement to our successful fork line up. The first single crown MTB fork Öhlins built was the RXF34 m.1 but this version has few things in common with original. The RXF34 m.2 has a new chassis designed with flex patterns for precise steering and features a new air spring and OTX damper platform. The OTX damper offers 15 clicks of low speed compression adjustment, 3 position high speed compression with a pedal platform and 15 clicks of rebound adjustment. The system has excellent small bump sensitivity and will keep your front wheel planted when the trail gets rougher. OTX18 is 27% lighter than its big brother TTX18 than is found in our more gravity oriented forks RXF36, RXF38 and DH38.

RXF34 m.2 has been developed with focus on traction and control having a light and stiff fork to build confidence to go faster. Öhlins is known for it’s racing pedigree and even if short travel trail bikes are not a race category, we’ve used our performance background to raise the level of performance of this emerging market segment. With a perfect balance between traction, stiffness and weight you can just take aim and charge with confidence, knowing the RXF34 will take you there.

OTX18 trail optimized damper

PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION GUIDE

Find the base set up for your bike and optimize it for your riding style. Start by choosing your bike brand and model, then enter your weight and preferred sag in Step 2. You’ll see which products, springs and hardware that fit your bike and also get initial set up recommendations.

SHOCK ABSORBERS

TTX22M2

Coil Shock

The new TTX22M m.2 builds on the supreme levels of big hit performance, traction, and control that have made the original the go-to shock choice for serious gravity riders.

The TTX22M m.2 benefits from improved bottom out performance thanks to a newly designed bump rubber, as well as the cup it sits in. This signifi cantly improves mid to end stroke control as a result of earlier engagement and more consistent, predictable support. The new design also has the added effect of lowering the risk of a hard bottom out that may affect handling.

Changing the spring and stroke is an easy operation on the TTX22 m.2, and no special tools or shock disassembly are required. The updated shock’s blue trail high-speed compression valve also provides a wider ad justment range. This gives riders more distinct alternatives to choose from when customizing setup, with added support in the pedal mode to make the bike a more efficient climber. The golden DH compression valve retains the same adjustment range as the original, which is already perfectly optimized for gravity riding.

TOP FEATURES

> Specifically designed for Trail and Gravity riders

> TTX-technology

> Adjustable HSC (High Speed Compression) / LSC (Low Speed Compression) and Rebound damping

> Nitrogen pressurized bladder reservoir system

> Easy to set up with enough adjustment range to suit different riding conditions*

> Both Trunnion, standard, piggy-back or side-by-side cylinder head options available in both metric and imperial lengths/ strokes

> Lightweight springs with increments of 23lbs

Trunnion metric lengths: • -185 x 55/52.5/50/47.5 mm • -205 x 65/62.5/60/57.5 mm • -225 x 75/72.5/70/67.5 mm

Standard metric lengths: • -210 x 55/52.5/50/47.5 mm • -230 x 65/62.5/60/57.5 mm • -250 x 75/72.5/70/67.5 mm

TTX1Air

The same performance as our TTX2Air but in a more compact single can package; for bikes with lesser need for greater air volume, a lower level of progressivity and a shorter shock stroke.

TTX2Air

The double can design delivers more freedom to adjust the spring curve to suit all types of leverage curves. Featuring a 4 position adjust able air valve.

TTXAIR

SHOCK ABSORBER

The air spring sibling to our highly successful TTX22M coil shock.

A high performance, robust air sprung shock; available in both single (TTX1Air) or double (TTX2Air) air can options allowing you to to optimize the air volume requirements to any stroke, linkage progressivity or linkage rate. Now also featuring a new slimmer fit end-eye design on the TTX1Air to fit more frame de signs. A specific wiper seal and air sleeve lubrication reduces friction through out the service interval, and we have also increased the maximum air pressure to handle wider range of riders and e-MTB requirements.

Both versions combine the superior damping function of the TTX system together with a new air spring design; delivering both improved performance as well as strength. Öhlins brought the TTX concept into the MTB market and the technology set a new standard in damping function, a path followed by our competitors.

The TTXAir improves on an already proven package in terms of damping performance and making individual tuning simple. The metric system design has allowed us to increase the bushing overlap, to create a robust design with improved side load management. A versatile and ideal choice from trail bikes through to eMTB applications.

TOP FEATURES

> TTX technology

> Adjustable HSC (High Speed Compression) / LSC (Low Speed Compression) and Rebound damping

> Climb mode

> 5 compression and 6 rebound click settings to choose from, to suit any type of linkage design

> Trunnion metric lengths: -165 x 45/42.5/40/37.5 mm -185 x 55/52.5/50/47.5 mm -205 x 65/62.5/60/57.5 mm

> Maximum air pressures:

> TTX1 Air up to 300 Psi > TTX2 Air up to 325 Psi > Air spring volume spacers included in kit

> Stroke adjuster included in kit

> Standard metric lengths: -190 x 45/42.5/40/37.5 mm -210 x 55/52.5/50/47.5 mm -230 x 65/62.5/60/57.5 mm

Lightweight Springs Series

Offering race ready weight with big mountain strength. Employing the most advanced spring design and manufacturing technologies, including:

> Cutting edge heat treatments and materials allow us to stress the wire harder without causing damage to the spring and therefore build lighter springs

> Multi-step surface treatment processes for increased durability and corrosion resistance

> Available in 4 Nm/23 lbs increments; offering great adjustability and tuning options

Service/ Distribution

To ensure peak product performance and the best rider suspension experience, it is important to follow the recommended product service intervals.

The Öhlins service network can be found throughout Europe, Asia as well as North and South America.

For the more technically astute, our products are home service friendly; workshop manuals for both 50 hour fork lower leg services and 100 hour air spring services, for both forks and rear shock, can be found at www.ohlins.com/support/manuals/ and instruction videos on our You Tube channel www.youtube.com/ohlins

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