[bullcrew]

Anyone play with one yet, I think I'm going to order one next week and see...the bottom out had me curious as does the new damper set up....I know I'm an ohlins fan hands down but I always have a want to try everything....and I can always slap the ohlins on...

 

[buckoW]

I’ve been riding one for a few weeks. It feels pretty creamy and nice. I’m pleasantly surprised and impressed with it. The compression is supportive but not harsh and I was able to go down a spring rate without hard bottom outs. Even with the lsc fully closed it doesn’t kick my feet or feel harsh. Seems to be a very nice shock.

 

[sethimus]

ordered an ultimate for the new bike, will build on monday if all parts arrive by then

 

[bullcrew]

I'll call rockshox and order one then...that's what I was looking

 

[sethimus]

but why a select+ and not the real deal? they are cheap as borscht anyways

 

[bullcrew]

I want the hydraulic bottom out

 

[Flo33]

I want the hydraulic bottom out

I read somewhere, that there are Ultimates with hydro bottom out damping, they are just scarce.

Edit: here you go https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/models/rs-sdlc-ult-b1

 

[bullcrew]

I'll chat at em and verify.. thanks

 

[Sandro]

I've been pondering the Ultimate for my V4 Nomad too. Recommended tune for that frame appears to be medium for both compression and rebound, but I've seen people with V5 Nomads (5mm longer stroke, bit less leverage) comment that they felt the compression tune is too harsh. Does anyone have experience with that shock on the old Nomad?

 

[sethimus]

I read somewhere, that there are Ultimates with hydro bottom out damping, they are just scarce.

Edit: here you go https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/models/rs-sdlc-ult-b1

retail coil ultimate always comes with hbo, only oem can order the version without

 

[sethimus]

I've been pondering the Ultimate for my V4 Nomad too. Recommended tune for that frame appears to be medium for both compression and rebound, but I've seen people with V5 Nomads (5mm longer stroke, bit less leverage) comment that they felt the compression tune is too harsh. Does anyone have experience with that shock on the old Nomad?

retail is always low comp/linear rebound, but there are shim kits one can order already. try www.chrissports.ch there you can find the article numbers

 

[Sandro]

retail is always low comp/linear rebound, but there are shim kits one can order already. try www.chrissports.ch there you can find the article numbers

I found a few that were supposedly mid compression tunes, including the one at BC, without HBC and yet another guy complaining about too much damping.

https://www.bike-components.de/en/RockShox/Super-Deluxe-Ultimate-Coil-RCT-Shock-for-Santa-Cruz-Nomad-p69641/

 

[sethimus]

no hsc, no real ultimate. r2ct is the one to order

 

[Sandro]

no hsc, no real ultimate. r2ct is the one to order

That’s the one bike discount sells and it’s cheaper to boot. Thanks

 

[jstuhlman]

I've been pondering the Ultimate for my V4 Nomad too. Recommended tune for that frame appears to be medium for both compression and rebound, but I've seen people with V5 Nomads (5mm longer stroke, bit less leverage) comment that they felt the compression tune is too harsh. Does anyone have experience with that shock on the old Nomad?

ultimate coil came on my first v4. i recall being surprised at how good it felt. got a deal on an 11-6 i couldn't pass up though.

 

[Andeh]

I've got the Ult Coil on my Nomad 6. Liked it better than my EXT so sold that off. Compression adjusters do meaningful changes, and there's fewer of them so very easy to bracket. Ended up running with both in the middle running the stock retail Light/Light tune. The retail Ultimate Coil does include HBO. I'm running that wide open on the N6 since that's a pretty progressive bike and I'm not hitting huge jumps.

The SD air is much harder to find the HBO version / upgrade. The upgrade kit appears to be the entire lower stanchion assembly, and retail appears to be around $80 if you can find them. Common lengths are really hard to find. I did find a OEM takeoff one with HBO, and also really like it on my ebike.

 

[djjohnr]

Have one on my e-bike, as others stated it has a nice useable range of high speed compression adjustment. Very smooth feeling and the hbo works well. I need to get a stiffer rebound tune in mine as I’m right at the limit.

 

[Mo(n)arch]

So I am considering to get a Super Deluxe Ultimate coil with HBO to replace an old Super Deluxe coil on my Propain Tyee.
It seems that it's only available with one standard-tune (low-low). How do I get moar shimz?!

 

[sethimus]

So I am considering to get a Super Deluxe Ultimate coil with HBO to replace an old Super Deluxe coil on my Propain Tyee.
It seems that it's only available with one standard-tune (low-low). How do I get moar shimz?!

buy the kits, see link above

 

[Kanye West]

Got 2 to sell in a 205x65. 2023 SD Ultimates with the HBO adjuster. They work well. Adjuster ranges are sensible.