RockShox Rethought Everything – Inside Their New Suspension with Tim Lynch

With the latest RockShox suspension launch, they’ve rethought everything and that goes further than just the technology that you get to ride. RockShox have even changed the development process itself, in order to bring us the biggest leap forward in suspension technology that they possibly can. This week we’re joined by RockShox Chief Engineer, Tim Lynch, to find out what really went into developing the latest raft of gravity suspension. From ZEB to Lyrik, and Vivid Air to Super Deluxe, we’ve got you covered. This is an insight that goes beyond what you’ll have heard in the press releases, to really get under the skin of how this tech actually gets designed. So sit back, hit play and check out this episode with Tim Lynch. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here . You can find out more about the new RockShox range here . Podcast Stuff Sponsoring Partners Loam Pass Picture this, over 70 epic mountain bike destinations across North and South America. Two free days at each, a third at half price, and no blackout dates. Just you, your bike, and an endless world of trails. Even better, there’s loads of new spots to explore this year, including Highland in New Hampshire and KRB in New Mexico. Well that’s what you get with Loam Pass . For just $250, you unlock over 100 days of riding across top bike parks, shuttles, and trail systems. Whether you’re chasing park laps or finding hidden gems, it’s got you covered. But don’t hang around, that early bird price ends May 1st 2026. Head to loampass.com, grab your pass, and start planning those road trips. RockShox This episode is a paid partnership with RockShox – check out the new suspension range over at sram.com . Patreon I would love it if you were able to support the podcast via a regular  Patreon  donation. Donations start from as little as £3 per month. That’s less than £1 per episode and less than the price of a take away coffee. Every little counts and these donations will really help me keep the podcast going and hopefully take it to the next level. To help out, head  here . Merch If you want to support the podcast and represent, then my webstore is the place to head. All products are 100% organic, shipped without plastics, and made with a supply chain that’s using renewable energy. We now also have local manufacture for most products in the US as well as the UK. So check it out now over at  downtimepodcast.com/shop . Newsletter If you want a bit more Downtime in your life, then you can join my newsletter where I’ll provide you with a bit of behind the scenes info on the podcast, interesting bits and pieces from around the mountain bike world, some mini-reviews of products that I’ve been using and like, partner offers and more. You can do that over at  downtimepodcast.com/newsletter .

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RockShox Rethought Everything – Inside Their New Suspension with Tim Lynch is an episode from Downtime - The Mountain Bike Podcast by Downtime MTB.

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This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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