First Look | 2025 RockShox Flight Attendant Trail

First introduced back in 2021, the RockShox Flight Attendant was updated this year with the arrival of the new XC model. Built around the latest SID fork and SIDLuxe shock, the second generation Flight Attendant brings a new level of sophistication thanks to its powermeter integration. The electronic suspension system continues to feature a clean wireless setup, but the automation has increased with an improved algorithm and more customization options.

We reviewed the RockShox Flight Attendant XC and were blown away by how accurate the system is thanks to its ability to read your riding style and power output. The high efficiency of the pedal is undeniable, and we love how the system achieves this without the usual tangle of cables that come with remote locks. Really impressive stuff, and you can see our in-depth video review below for the full story.

Building on the latest version of the XC, today we see the arrival of the new RockShox Flight Attendant Trail variant. It includes all the same technology, albeit in a longer travel package for trail riders and enduro racers.

Watch our Flight Attendant video review here:

2025 RockShox Flight Attendant Trail

While the RockShox Flight Attendant XC is purpose-built for lightweight race bikes with less than 120mm of travel, the Trail variant is designed for trail and enduro bikes with 140-170mm of travel.

It's developed over the latest Zeb, Lyrik and Pike forks, featuring the new Charger 3.1 damper released last week as part of the 2025 RockShox fork lineup.

For the rear suspension, Flight Attendant Trail options come in the form of Super Deluxe, Vivid Air and Vivid Coil shocks.

If you're curious about those Boxxer Flight Attendant forks seen on the DH World Cup race circuit, there's currently no word from RockShox on when those will be offered to the public.

How does this work?

For an in-depth explanation of how all the hardware and software work, check out our RockShox Flight Attendant review for everything you need to know.

The short version is that RockShox Flight Attendant is designed to optimize your bike's performance by using various sensors to detect what the rider and the terrain are doing before automatically adjusting the suspension.

In addition to the pedal sensor, electronic modules built into the fork and shock use accelerometers to measure bump force and pitch sensors to determine whether you're climbing or descending. Using all this information, the system will adjust the fork and shock between three settings; Open, Pedal and Lock.

It does this using small servo motors powered by AXS rechargeable batteries. RockShox says you'll get 20-30 hours of ride time before the batteries need a charge, and when they go down the system will return the suspension to open mode.

Adaptive Ride Dynamics

Where things kick off a few points with the second generation RockShox Flight Attendant is its Adaptive Ride Dynamics.

By pairing the system with an AXS-compatible powermeter, the Flight Attendant not only knows whether he's walking or cruising, now he knows how. hard he steps. The idea is that the faster you run to the finish line, the tighter the suspension will be.

Over time the Flight Attendant builds a picture of your energy output and riding style, creating four Effort Zones in the process; Low, Medium, High and Sprint. Depending on where you are, suspension will change your behavior 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 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 functionality. As a result, it will not provide the same accuracy and reproducibility as it does with a powermeter.

A new fix

The latest version of the RockShox Flight Attendant keeps the Bias adjustment of the original, and of course the three suspension settings can be controlled manually with the buttons on the fork module or with the AXS controller on the left. You can also use the controller to activate Suspension Mode, which changes the fork and shock to a predetermined setting with the click of a button.

Enter the SRAM AXS app and you'll find new customization options. This includes removing the lock with a fork, or removing both fork and close the shock, so the system will only switch between Open and Pedal. We found this to be beneficial for trail riding where you may not want the suspension to lock itself.

The app is also used to calibrate the system from the start, and allows you to adjust the low-speed compression on both the fork and shock. Unfortunately you still can't adjust the high speed compression damping. However, in relation to RockShox's new 2025 forks, the Charger 3.1 damper is offered with several tuning kits that change the rebound and compression characteristics.

What bikes will it come with?

We'll have to wait and see which bikes the RockShox Flight Attendant Trail will be fitted to, although based on past experience we can expect to see the jumps from Trek, Specialized, Canyon and YT. Given all the photos from the press kit of Braydon Bringhurst riding the new Spectral, that option seems more likely.

In addition, Flight Attendant forks and shocks will also be available aftermarket for those who would like to upgrade their bike. You'll be able to buy the parts separately, allowing you to mix and match to your liking. If you own a Specialized Epic EVO for example, you can combine Flight Attendant Pike with SIDLux. Or if you had a Trek Fuel EX, you could pair the Flight Attendant Lyrik with a bright coil.

Indeed the main limitation is the rear shock, which is only offered in a few sizes and tunes for a certain range of bikes on the market. Here is the current list of compatible bikes at the time of writing;

• Specialized Stumpjumper EVO (2021+)
• Enduro Special (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 and specs

Below we've listed the prices and specifications for the RockShox Flight Attendant Trail forks and shocks.

Separate from those, the Flight Attendant pedal sensor ($210 AUD) is also required. If you want to unlock the Adaptive Ride Dynamics function however, which we highly recommend, you will need a powermeter with AXS. 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 the left AXS controller for Flight Attendant to work, but it is required if you wish to use Exit Mode. Add another $260 AUD for the left AXS Pod controller.

2025 RockShox Zeb Ultimate Flight Attendant

• Walking | 170 mm
• Wheel size | 29in
• Spring | DebonAir+ w/Buttercups
• Damper | Charger 3.1 RC2 Flight Attendant
• Desired weight | 2,450g
• RRP | $2,750 AUD

2025 RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Flight Attendant

• Walking | 160 mm
• Wheel size | 29in
• Spring | DebonAir+ w/Buttercups
• Damper | Charger 3.1 RC2 Flight Attendant
• Desired weight | 2,100g
• RRP | $2,660 AUD

2025 RockShox Pike Ultimate Flight Attendant

• Walking | 140mm
• Wheel size | 29in
• Spring | DebonAir+ w/Buttercups
• Damper | Charger 3.1 RC2 Flight Attendant
• Desired weight | 1,960g
• RRP | $2,575 AUD

2025 RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate Flight Attendant

• Spring | A coil
• Damper | TouchDown RC3 Flight Attendant w/Adjustable HBO
• Desired weight | 960g (with spring)
• RRP | $TBC

2025 RockShox Vivid Air Ultimate Flight Attendant

• Spring | Clear DebonAir
• Damper | TouchDown RC3 Flight Attendant w/Adjustable HBO
• Desired weight | it's 780g
• RRP | $TBC

2025 RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Flight Attendant

• Spring | DebonAir+ Linear or Progressive
• Damper | RC3 Flight Attendant w/HBO (Optional)
• Desired weight | 560g
• RRP | $1,630 AUD