What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "I’ve ridden the Deluxe Ultimate on everything from bike park laps to techy alpine climbs, and it’s unreal. The RCT damper gives me that perfect balance between support and plushness. The lockout force is seriously solid for long climbs, and tuning it to my ride style was quick and intuitive."We rely on the SRAM Deluxe Ultimate Rear Shock (230x65mm) when the trail demands both precision and power. SRAM’s engineering meets aggressive all-mountain riding with this high-performance rear shock, making it our favorite upgrade for enduro and trail bikes that need control on the descents and efficiency on the climbs. With the RCT damper at the core, it gives us smooth, predictable compression response—whether we’re bombing down rooty chutes or holding traction on loose switchbacks. Lockout force options up to 380 pounds mean climbing sections don’t sap our legs, and the full adjustability of rebound and compression lets us dial in our ride with surgical precision. Built to match a wide range of modern bikes, the Deluxe Ultimate delivers a refined, responsive feel we can count on in the gnarliest terrain.