* $150 - $195 for part alone (no tooling), or $355 - $400 including a full Hyperformance Service and installation (please see ‘Performance Upgrades’ page)
Using the knowledge gained from their ‘Corset’ air can Vorsprung have created the ‘Luftkappe’. This air piston upgrade increases the negative air volume in your fork providing greater small bump compliance, suppleness, and traction while maintaining (and even improving) the forks middle and end stroke support.
Features:
- Coil-like feel without the harsh bottoming of a completely linear spring
- Larger negative air chamber
- Lower initial spring rate
- Increased sensitivity
- Improved mid stroke support & control
- Superior bump compliance and traction
- Reduced hand fatigue
- Reduces required compression damping
- Retains Bottomless Token compatibility
- Optional 10mm shaft clamps available for self-install
For more information and a complete list of compatibility options please visit the 'Vorsprung Luftkappe' product page on the Vorsprung website and scroll down to the bottom of the article.
* NSDynamics does not sell tooling associated with Vorsprung products
* NSDynamics does not sell oil/grease to be sent via freight, these products can only be purchased in store
* While we can assist with Luftkappe choice, NSDynamics does not have detailed specifications from all suspension manufacturers and is not responsible for final choice of Luftkappe, and cannot guarantee returns/refunds on any used or accidentally purchased items
COMPATABILITY
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Dual Position Air (DPA) forks of any year |
Not Compatible |
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Rockshox Pike / Revelation < 2014 |
Not Compatible |
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Rockshox Pike / Revelation 2014 (Solo Air) all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 |
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Rockshox Pike / Revelation 2015 (Solo Air) all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 |
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Rockshox Pike / Revelation 2016 (Solo Air) all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 |
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Rockshox Pike / Revelation 2017 (Solo Air) all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 |
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Rockshox Pike / Revelation 2018 - Debonair ONLY - all wheel sizes |
LK - A2 |
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Rockshox Pike / Revelation 2019 + (Debonair) all wheel sizes |
In order to fit a Luftkappe to a MY2019+ Pike / Revelation, you will need to remove the MY2019+ air shaft assembly and retrofit the previous generation Solo Air spring shaft (available separately - not through our web store). Rockshox part numbers are as follows: |
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Rockshox Lyrik / Yari < 2015 |
Not Compatible |
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Rockshox Lyrik / Yari 2016 (Solo Air) all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 |
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Rockshox Lyrik / Yari 2017 (Solo Air) all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 |
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Rockshox Lyrik / Yari 2018 - Solo Air & Debonair - all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 |
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Rockshox Lyrik / Yari 2019+ (Debonair) all wheel sizes |
LK - A1 + Airshaft (Solo Air) |
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Rockshox Boxxer |
Not Compatible |
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Rockshox Zeb |
LK-ZEB |
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Fox Talas forks |
Not Compatible |
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Fox 32 |
Not Compatible |
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Fox 34 <2016
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Not Compatible |
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Fox 34 2016 (Float NA2) - Performance & Factory Series - 120mm & lower |
Need 2018 EVOL airshaft, use LK-34/38EVOL |
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Fox 34 2016 (Float NA2) - Performance & Factory Series - More than 130mm |
LK-34NA (discontinued) |
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Fox 34 2017 (Float NA2) - Performance & Factory Series - More than 130mm |
LK-34NA (discontinued) |
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Fox 34 2018+ (Float NA2 Evol) - Performance & Factory Series - 27.5" (all travels) and 29" (140mm and lower only) |
LK-34/38EVOL |
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Fox 34 2018+ (Float NA2 Evol) - Performance & Factory Series - 29" (150mm and higher) |
Not Compatible |
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Fox 34 Stepcast (2019+) |
LK-34/38EVOL |
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Fox 36 <2015 |
Not Compatible |
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Fox 36 2015 (Float NA) - Performance & Factory Series |
LK-36NA |
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Fox 36 2016 (Float NA) - Performance & Factory Series |
LK-36NA |
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Fox 36 2017 (Float NA) - Performance & Factory Series |
LK-36NA |
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Fox 36 2018+ (Float NA2 Evol) - Performance & Factory Series |
LK-36EVOL Note: If your MY2018 36 Evol tops out noticeably, you will need to replace your air shaft assembly before purchasing the Luftkappe. For 2019 onwards, Fox have updated this part due to the topout issues that many of the 2018 36 Evol forks had. 34 forks do not have this issue. Relevant Fox part numbers for the new air shaft assemblies, by travel: 180mm: 820-02-534-KIT If your fork does not have noticeable top-out issues, you don't need to replace the shaft before installing the Luftkappe. |
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Fox 36 (Float NA2 Evol) E-bike Specific [SPD-PED-ELEC] |
Note that this fork usually requires the 34 Float NA2 Evol Luftkappe due to its thicker stanchions having a smaller ID. Exceptions exist - eg Giant e-bikes, which still use the 36 Float NA2 Evol Luftkappe as they are standard 36s despite the e-bike stickers on the fork. |
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Fox 38 (2021+) |
LK-34/38EVOL |
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Fox 40 |
Not Compatible |
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Fox Rhythm Series forks |
Not Compatible |
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Marzocchi Z1 |
Not Compatible |