Vorsprung tractive valve tuning system / Rockshox Monarch Plus RC3 S4 Suspension

**** For a Tractive tuning on your shock, please fill out a work order and send us your suspension ****

Tractive tuning price includes damper and air sleeve service

Features and Benefits:

• Improved support
• Superior stability and predictability
• Improved compliance
• Improved traction 
• Upgrade compression base valve assembly with triple circuit technology
• More usable 3-position compression adjuster with evenly spaced settings
• Pressure-balanced valving to provide sensitivity and support without cavitation
• Low friction Acetal IFP to replace the stock metal IFP which scores the reservoir bore
• Custom Tractive Valve Tuning System tune selection for each rider based on frame, weight, terrain, aggression and preference
• Customised rebound valving to replace the stock non-functional rebound shim stack
• Over 140 possible valving combinations for this shock alone
• Nitrogen charged via low-profile reservoir end cap
• All upgrade parts developed, tested and machined by Vorsprung in Whistler
• Internal alterations to reduce the typical knocking during direction changes
• Recommendations on spring pressure and volume spacer alterations if necessary.

In 2011, before the company even officially existed, Vorsprung founder Steve Mathews had begun work on what went on to become the Tractive Valve Tuning System. Rather than being a single physical part or mechanism, Tractive encompasses the single most comprehensive and consistent method of damper tuning ever seen in the mountain bike world. Working with engineers from one of the world’s foremost mathematical computing companies, we have developed a truly one-of-a-kind system – and this particular kit is only the beginning. Big claims, we know. What sets Tractive apart?

Tractive is a process, not just a part. 

EXAMPLE 3D PLOTS OF VERTICAL WHEEL OUTPUT VS DISPLACEMENT VS VELOCITY FROM OUR FIRST GENERATION CALCULATION SOFTWARE. TWO DIFFERENT FRAMES WITH TWO DIFFERENT DAMPERS ARE SHOWN.

What is the process?

TRACTIVE VALVE INSTALLED IN THE MONARCH PLUS, CUSTOM TUNED FOR RIDER DEMANDS

Our Elite Partner Tuning Centres around the world now have access to our proprietary, cloud-based Tractive Valve Tuning System calculation software. This software lets the tuner observe the true response at the wheel when considering the rider’s weight, the bike’s leverage rate and the damper curve generated by a specific tune.

Unprecedented Tuning Advantages:

• Direct comparisons can be visualised between any riders, on any bikes, with suitable benchmarks established and repeatably matched – an industry first.
• Our ever-growing database and the ability to directly compare two scenarios like this gives us an unparalleled ability to analyse and summarise feedback over time. 
• Benchmarks are able to shift locally to reflect the different terrain demands in different parts of the world
• The combined experience of your local suspension tuner and Vorsprung’s own expertise can be leveraged to get you the best out of your shock

With Tractive, you directly benefit not just from Vorsprung’s knowledge, but from the collective experience of all of our partnersaround the world. 

Tractive Valve Tuning Systems are built with the following approach:

• Damper architecture weaknesses and problems identified and improved upon with upgrade parts
• Damper tunes selected to be the most suitable custom valving for the rider, frame and terrain
• Damper adjustment ranges and modes altered if necessary

The first shock to receive the Tractive treatment is the Rockshox Monarch Plus.

Who is the Tractive Valve Tuning System for the Monarch Plus NOT suited for:

• Riders who already exceed the maximum rated air pressure of their shock. You need a different shock, sorry!
• Riders who want a firmer-than-stock lockout. The Tractive system offers a firm compression mode rather than a lockout for climbing traction, but if a near-rigid lockout is non-negotiable, look elsewhere.
• Riders who want to service their damper at home. The Tractive kit for Monarch Plus is not available for self-install or self-service as it requires both a vacuum bleeder and a nitrogen charging system to install. 
• Riders who are using the Monarch Plus on a frame that is excessively progressive or otherwise completely unsuited to air shocks. These will work better with a coil shock.

Pricing:

Tractive Valve for Rockshox Monarch Plus – $310 including full service and installation.

How do I make my Monarch Plus a Tractive?

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