The RockShox Recon 29" Air Suspension Fork with 140mm travel and a 42mm offset is a trail-focused, high-performance suspension fork designed to meet the demands of modern 29er mountain bikes. Built around RockShox’s proven technologies, it delivers smooth control, durability, and adjustability—perfect for aggressive trail riders and everyday MTB enthusiasts alike.
🧩 Suspension Technology
At its core is the Solo Air spring system, a lightweight and efficient design that uses a single Schrader valve to fill both the positive and negative air chambers simultaneously. This design simplifies setup and ensures a balanced, plush feel through the full range of travel. It delivers a progressive compression curve, absorbing small bumps comfortably while ramping up support on harder hits.
Complementing this is the Motion Control damper, which brings a range of tuning options including low-speed compression adjustment and a lockout feature. This means you can firm up the fork for climbs and open it back up for descents—all with a simple twist of a knob. The damper also features externally adjustable rebound, allowing precise control over how quickly the fork recovers after impacts.
🚴 Geometry & Handling
The 42mm offset is tailored to modern trail geometry, reducing trail (the geometric measurement) for quicker, more responsive handling while maintaining high-speed stability. This is particularly effective on 29er bikes, which can sometimes feel sluggish with longer trail numbers.
The tapered 1.5" to 1 1/8" steerer tube and forged hollow aluminum crown improve stiffness in the front-end, enhancing precision when cornering or hitting technical terrain. The 270mm steerer length gives flexibility for fitment across various headtube lengths and spacers.
🛠️ Construction & Compatibility
Stanchions: 32mm straight-wall steel—robust and cost-effective, offering durability in rough trail conditions
Axle: Typically available in 15x110mm Boost spacing for increased wheel stiffness and wider tire clearance
Brake Mount: Post Mount compatible with 160mm rotors natively, and up to 220mm using adapters
Max Tire Width: Up to 2.4" (may vary slightly based on frame clearance)
Weight: Approx. 2100g depending on configuration
Max System Weight: 150kg (rider + gear + bike)
E-MTB Ready: Yes — meets durability standards for electric mountain bikes
