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  1. RockShox FAQ
  2. REAR SHOCKS
  3. 2023 Rear Shock Collection
  4. Hydraulic Bottom Out

Hydraulic Bottom Out

  • Does Hydraulic Bottom Out change the spring rate/curve? plus icon minus icon
  • No, Hydraulic Bottom Out affects the last 20% of travel by limiting oil flow through the system and effectively dissipating the energy. This does not cause “ramp up” as seen with Bottomless Tokens ... See more
  • Can I upgrade my current RockShox rear shock to Hydraulic Bottom Out? plus icon minus icon
  • Hydraulic Bottom Out is only available on the MY23 Super Deluxe line; MY23 Super Deluxe rear shocks without Hydraulic Bottom Out can upgrade the damper body to activate this feature. RockShox rear ... See more
  • Can I use fewer Bottomless Tokens if my RockShox Super Deluxe has Hydraulic Bottom Out? plus icon minus icon
  • Yes. Hydraulic Bottom Out allows most riders to use one less Bottomless Token than on a rear shock without Hydraulic Bottom Out. See more
  • How does Hydraulic Bottom Out work? plus icon minus icon
  • Hydraulic Bottom Out consists of a needle that blocks the oil flow as the piston moves through the stroke and kicks in within the last 20% of travel to increase compression damping. See more
  • What do I do if I’m experiencing bottom outs with Hydraulic Bottom Out? plus icon minus icon
  • Hydraulic Bottom Out works in tandem with Bottomless Tokens, so adding a Token or two can help with eliminating harsh bottom outs. See more
  • Does Hydraulic Bottom Out provide any degree of rebound damping as the shock begins to rebound after bottom out? plus icon minus icon
  • No, Hydraulic Bottom Out does not affect rebound damping. See more
  • How does Hydraulic Bottom Out compare to Tokens? plus icon minus icon
  • Tokens affect the spring rate, making the spring curve ramp up at the end of the travel. Hydraulic Bottom Out only affects compression damping in the last 20% of travel and has no effect on the spr... See more

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