09 April 2024, Upplands Väsby, Sweden: Öhlins Racing is expanding its footprint in the short-travel trail category with the launch of the brand’s latest MTB front fork – a 140-mm version of the Öhlins RXF34 m.2. The new RXF34 m.2 builds on the success of its 120-mm and 130-mm predecessors, offering a 140-mm setup tailored to the demands of lighter, short-travel trail bikes.
Featuring an OTX18 damper, lightweight 2xAir 31 air spring, and an updated trail bike-specific crown steerer unit, the Öhlins 140-mm RXF34 m.2 delivers big on performance, bringing Öhlins’ race-proven technology to fast trail riders seeking next-level traction, control, and support.
The OTX18 damper, a lighter version of the TTX18 damper found in Öhlins’ trail and downhill forks, offers exceptional adjustability, with both high- and low-speed compression adjustment as well as rebound adjustment. Further enhancing the new RXF34 m.2’s adjustment capabilities is the 2xAir 31 air spring, which features adjustable positive and negative air chambers that allow riders to fine-tune the performance of the fork to their specific riding conditions and preferences.
Technical Features
- Trail-optimized OTX18 damper
- 2xAir 31 air spring
- New crown steerer unit
- Fork stanchion diameter: 34 mm
- Wheel size: 29”
- Offset: 44 mm
- Travel: 140 mm (120 and 130mm versions available)
- Floating axle to minimize friction
- eMTB-approved
- Weight: 1752 g
- Optimized for 180-mm discs (203 mm max)
- Maximum tire size: 2.6”
- Axel to crown: 551 mm at 140 mm stroke
“We're thrilled to introduce the latest 140-mm RXF34 m.2 fork, designed for riders in search of the ultimate in short-travel trail performance," says Thomas Westfeldt, Senior Manager, Business Unit MTB at Öhlins Racing. "With the combination of our trail-optimized OTX18 damper, lightweight air spring, and ultra-stiff chassis design, we’re bringing confidence-inspiring Öhlins performance to a new demographic of trail riders – those who aim to ride faster and smoother than ever before.”
About Öhlins
Öhlins Racing has been an integrated part of the motorsport industry as well as the motorcycle and automotive industry for over 45 years. Our focus has consistently been on high-quality products, service and support, all the way from Formula 1 circuits to the local, national racing events in over 50 nations worldwide.
For more information visit www.ohlins.com.
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Through our DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain business groups, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
For more information visit www.tenneco.com.