Having first launched back in 2021, RockShox Flight Attendant was updated this year with the arrival of a brand new XC variant. Built around the latest SID fork and SIDLuxe shock, the second-generation Flight Attendant brings a whole new level of intelligence thanks to its powermeter integration. The electronic suspension system continues to feature a clean wireless setup, but the automation has stepped up with an improved algorithm and more customisation options.
We reviewed RockShox Flight Attendant XC and were blown away at how intuitive the system is thanks to its ability to learn your riding style and power output. The elevated pedal efficiency is undeniable, and we love how the system achieves it without the typical tangle of cables that come with a remote lockout. It’s genuinely impressive stuff, and you can see our in-depth video review below for the full story.
Building off the latest XC version, today sees the arrival of the new Trail variant of RockShox Flight Attendant. It incorporates all the same technologies, albeit in a longer travel package for trail riders and enduro racers.
Watch our video review of Flight Attendant here:
2025 RockShox Flight Attendant Trail
Whereas RockShox Flight Attendant XC is purpose-built for lightweight race bikes with under 120mm of travel, the Trail variant is designed for trail and enduro bikes with 140-170mm of travel.
It’s been developed around the latest Zeb, Lyrik and Pike forks, which feature the new Charger 3.1 damper that was released last week as part of the 2025 RockShox fork lineup.
For rear suspension, Flight Attendant Trail options come in the form of the Super Deluxe, Vivid Air and Vivid Coil shocks.
If you’re curious about those prototype Boxxer Flight Attendant forks that have been spotted on the World Cup DH race circuit, there is currently no word from RockShox on when that’ll be offered to public.
How does it work?
For an-depth explanation of how all the hardware and software works, see our RockShox Flight Attendant review for everything you need to know.
The short version is that RockShox Flight Attendant is designed to improve your bike’s pedal efficiency by using a variety of sensors to determine what the rider and terrain are doing before automatically adjusting the suspension.
In addition to the pedal sensor, electronic modules built into the fork and shock utilise accelerometers to measure bump forces and pitch sensors to determine whether you’re climbing or descending. Using all of this information, the system will adjust the fork and shock between three settings; Open, Pedal and Lock.
It does this using tiny servo motors that are powered by rechargeable AXS batteries. RockShox states you’ll get 20-30 hours of ride time before the batteries need charging, and should they go flat the system will revert the suspension to the Open mode.
Adaptive Ride Dynamics
Where things kick up a few notches with the second generation RockShox Flight Attendant is its Adaptive Ride Dynamics.
By pairing the system with an AXS-compatible powermeter, Flight Attendant doesn’t just know whether you’re simply pedalling or coasting, it now knows how hard you’re pedalling. The idea being that if you’re sprinting for the finish line, the suspension will be more likely to firm up.
Over time Flight Attendant builds a picture of your power output and riding style, creating four Effort Zones in the process; Low, Medium, High and Sprint. Depending on which zone you’re in, the suspension will change its behaviour accordingly.
To take advantage of the Adaptive Ride Dynamics function, you’ll need to pair your Flight Attendant suspension with an AXS-enabled powermeter. Both of SRAM’s spindle and spider-based Quark powermeters are compatible.
It’s important to note that you can still use Flight Attendant with the basic pedal sensor, but you’ll miss out on the Adaptive Ride Dynamics function. As a result, it won’t offer the same accuracy and reactivity as it does with a powermeter.
New adjustability
The latest version of RockShox Flight Attendant retains the Bias adjustment of the original, and of course the three suspension settings can be controlled manually by the buttons on the fork module or via a left-hand AXS controller. You can also use the controller to activate the Override Mode, which switches the fork and shock to a predetermined setting at the click of a button.
Dive into the SRAM AXS app and you’ll discover new customisation options. This includes removing the fork lockout, or removing both the fork and shock lockout, so the system will only toggle between Open and Pedal. We’ve found this to be beneficial for trail riding where you might not want the suspension locking out on its own.
The app is also used for calibrating the system in the first place, and it allows you to adjust the low-speed compression damping for both the fork and shock. Unfortunately you still aren’t able to adjust high-speed compression damping. However, in regards to the new 2025 RockShox forks, the Charger 3.1 damper is offered with several tuning kits for modifying the rebound and compression characteristics.
What bikes will it come on?
We’ll have to wait and see what bikes RockShox Flight Attendant Trail will come fitted to, though based on prior experience we’d expect to see the likes of Trek, Specialized, Canyon and YT jumping on board. Given all the photos from the press kit feature Braydon Bringhurst riding the new Spectral, that option seems highly likely.
Furthermore, Flight Attendant forks and shocks will also be available aftermarket for those who’d like to upgrade their own bike. You’ll be able to purchase the components separately, allowing you to mix and match depending on your preference. If you owned the latest Specialized Epic EVO for example, you could combine a Flight Attendant Pike with a SIDLuxe. Or if you had a Trek Fuel EX, you could pair a Flight Attendant Lyrik with a Vivid Coil.
Really the main limitation is the rear shock, which is only offered in a handful of sizes and tunes for a specific list of bikes on the market. Here’s the current list of compatible bikes at the time of writing;
- Specialized Stumpjumper EVO (2021+)
- Specialized Enduro (2020+)
- Specialized Levo SL (2022+)
- Santa Cruz Hightower (2019+)
- Trek Fuel EX (2023+)
- Trek Slash Gen 6 (2023+)
- Yeti SB140 (2020+)
RockShox Flight Attendant price & specs
Below we’ve listed the prices and specifications for the individual RockShox Flight Attendant Trail forks and shocks.
Separate to those, the Flight Attendant pedal sensor ($210 AUD) is also required. If you want to unlock the Adaptive Ride Dynamics function however, which we would highly recommend, you’ll need an AXS-enabled powermeter. And unless your bike already has one, you’ll be looking at $1,248 AUD for a SRAM X0 crankset with a spindle-based powermeter.
You don’t need a left-hand AXS controller for Flight Attendant to work, but it is required if you wish to use the Override Mode. Add another $260 AUD for a left-hand AXS Pod Controller.
2025 RockShox Zeb Ultimate Flight Attendant
- Travel | 170mm
- Wheelsize | 29in
- Spring | DebonAir+ w/Buttercups
- Damper | Charger 3.1 RC2 Flight Attendant
- Claimed weight | 2,450g
- RRP | $2,750 AUD
2025 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant
- Travel | 160mm
- Wheelsize | 29in
- Spring | DebonAir+ w/Buttercups
- Damper | Charger 3.1 RC2 Flight Attendant
- Claimed weight | 2,100g
- RRP | $2,660 AUD
2025 RockShox Pike Ultimate Flight Attendant
- Travel | 140mm
- Wheelsize | 29in
- Spring | DebonAir+ w/Buttercups
- Damper | Charger 3.1 RC2 Flight Attendant
- Claimed weight | 1,960g
- RRP | $2,575 AUD
2025 RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate Flight Attendant
- Spring | Coil
- Damper | TouchDown RC3 Flight Attendant w/Adjustable HBO
- Claimed weight | 960g (plus spring)
- RRP | $TBC
2025 RockShox Vivid Air Ultimate Flight Attendant
- Spring | Vivid DebonAir
- Damper | TouchDown RC3 Flight Attendant w/Adjustable HBO
- Claimed weight | 780g
- RRP | $TBC
2025 RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant
- Spring | DebonAir+ Linear or Progressive
- Damper | RC3 Flight Attendant w/HBO (Optional)
- Claimed weight | 560g
- RRP | $1,630 AUD
