RockShox was founded by Paul Turner in 1989 in Asheville, North Carolina, USA. It moved to California four years later when Steve and Deborah Simons bought out Dia Compe. [1] Turner raced motorcycles in his teens. In 1977, at the age of 18, he established a company that sold motorcycle components.

Below is the original Rock Shox ad from February 1990. Turner quickly advanced to working as a consultant for Honda, moving to northern California and there developing race engines and chassis. He also began racing in triathlons on racing bicycles and mountain bicycles.

RockShox Inc. is an American company founded by Paul Turner and Steve Simons in 1989, that develops and manufactures bicycle suspensions. The company led in the development of mountain bikes. It is part of SRAM Corporation.

Apr 8, 2014 · The RockShox RS-1 name is steeped in historical nostalgia. It sort of changed mountain biking forever. At the time, there were no niches, which enabled the first mountain bike fork in existence to win both cross-country and downhill …

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Rock Shox, Inc. was founded by Paul Turner and Steve Simons in 1989 and incorporated in North Carolina. It was later reincorporated in California. Turner, who raced motorcycles in his teen years during the 1970s, went on to found an aftermarket engine parts company in 1977 at the age of 18.

Dec 5, 2024 · Paul Turner’s Rock Shox are the best off-road suspension components ever offered. By putting the travel in the front of the bike, the Rock Shox allows the bike to be more responsive to lateral and vertical forces, which allows the …

RockShox, Inc. was founded by Paul Turner and Steve Simons in 1989 and incorporated in North Carolina. It was later reincorporated in California. Turner, who raced motorcycles in his teen years during the 1970s, went on to found an aftermarket engine parts company in 1977 at the age of 18.

Jun 23, 2008 · I've been working on the Rock Shox page for the MOMBAT site and it is pretty solid through 1997 or so. I got some pretty neat stuff from the guys at Cane Creek (who …

RockShox are oil-damped, air sprung shock absorbers, much like what you find on an off-road motorcycle. Compressed air (adjustable from 38-45 psi) acts as a spring. When you push on it, it compresses, then pushes back.