MRP is a brand known by riders who truly love the sport of mountain biking. Having created popular products like their bash guards, chainguides and Ramp Control Cartridges that you can use to upgrade your existing Fox or Rockshox forks, you can imagine they have quite a bit of knowledge and are dedicated to creating the ultimate ride. New for 2018, they have introduced 3 new products that include a dual crown fork that can be used for either long-travel trail bikes or gnarly downhill rigs for racing or freeride. A new Coil-Sprung Rear Shock available in both Standard and Metric sizing. Last but not least, the all-new Core Series Chain Guides. With what may be the most sought after chain guilds on the market as well as winning PinkBike’s Suspension Product of the Year for 2017 with the Ribbon Fork you can expect nothing but quality in these new products.
Stanchion Size: 35mm
Travel: 170, 180 or 190mm
Weight: 5.5 – 5.7 lbs.
Spring System: FulFill independent positive and negative chamber system
External Adjustments: Positive air-spring pressure, negative air-spring pressure, 8-position low-speed compression, 16-position Ramp Control and rebound
Internal Adjustments: Travel (170-190mm), air spring volume Brake Mount: 180mm PM
Wheel Size Options: 27.5”, 29”
Axle: Boost spacing – 15x110mm, QR axle standard, “tooled” bolt-on axle optional
Axle to Crown: 368.5mm (27.5”), 388.5mm (29”)
Offset: 49mm (27.5”), 51mm (29”)
Colors: All black chassis with 9 decal color options
The all-new Hazard Coil Rear Shock is the shock dedicated to those riders who don’t want to sacrifice the performance or control of their bike. Like most Coil Sprung Shocks the Hazzard will give you supple action, lower friction, longer service life, and more consistency with Control over both high and low-speed compression damping, rebound, and spring preload. It also features a convenient low-speed compression switch that firms up the shock immensely for sustained climbs and stage transfers. The biggest perk of the Hazzard is it’s compatibility with bikes that required air-sprung shocks do to design with their new Progressive Springs. It is available in both Standard and Metric Sizing with Traditional Eyelet, bearing and Trunion mounting. The shock can use our standard steel springs or MRP’s new Enduro SL and Progressive springs. Nine decal color options let you match it to your ride! Just like Hazzard is most riders’ favorite section of Moab’s Whole Enchilada trail, the Hazzard shock may just be the favorite part of your bike. It delivers grin-inducing performance that remains consistent, top to bottom. And, a handy low-speed compression switch firms things up so you can head back up for more.
Sizes: Standard - 200x51, 200x57, 215x63, 222x70
Metric - 210x50, 210x55, 230x60, 230x65
Trunnion - 205x57.5, 205x60, 205x65
Weight: 500 grams (without spring)
External Adjustments: 2-position open/firm lever, spring preload, rebound, low-speed compression, high-speed compression
Colors: Black body and spring with 9 decal color options
This leaves us with the Core Series Chainguides, CS for short. MRP has more than 20 years experience in the Chain guide business and that is probably why they are the best. New for 2018 ar better price-points. CS-level models are now available in the 1x, AMg, SXg, and G4 guide families. They feature all the performance or their premium alloy and carbon siblings, but use either glass-filled composite or premium finished steel backplates. Unlike other guides found at these price points, the CS models feature co-molded upper guides for silent chain retention and alloy guide hardware. The CS line includes:
1x CS
• ISCG-05 (28-34T) and S3 (28-36T) mounts
• Glass-filled composite backplates
• Low-profile nylon upper guide with noise canceling co-molding
• Aluminum guide hardware
• 33 grams
• MSRP $39.95
AMg CS
• ISCG-05 mount
• 28-34T
• Premium finish steel backplates
• Low-profile nylon upper guide with noise canceling co-molding
• Patented integrated skid
• Aluminum guide/skid hardware
• 152 grams
• MSRP $74.95
SXg CS
• ISCG-05 mount
• 32-36T
• Premium finish steel backplates
• Full-capture nylon upper guide with noise canceling co-molding
• Patented one-piece integrated skid with co-molding
• Aluminum guide/skid hardware
• 185 grams
• MSRP $109.95
G4 CS
• ISCG-05 and ISCG mounts
• 34-38T
• Premium finish steel backplates
• Full-capture nylon upper guide with noise cancelling co-molding
• Patented one piece integrated skid
• Aluminum guide/skid hardware
• 208 grams
• MSRP $99.95