Selva R represents the “state-of-the-art” of custom tuning for MTB forks. The 2Air technology allows a very precise tuning of the air side. Thanks to the two separate air chambers, you can set the pressure of the positive chamber (Silver) according to weight, like any traditional forks, in addition to that you can also change the pressure of the negative chamber (Bronze) in order to fine-tune the response of the fork in the first part of the travel.

With the CTS Technology the possibilities of customizing the damping are potentially infinite. With the Selva R you get two CTS valves, Gold (installed) and Blue (in the box).

Thanks to the Neopos (one is already included into the Selva R) the air spring is further refined, a riding experience that’s not possible to achieve with a traditional air fork.

Selva R creates a tuning potential that has been unachievable until now. Every single parameter of the Selva R can be modified according to your own specific needs. There is no setting you cannot reach. Your riding style is already built into the fork, it’s up to you to unlock it.

   

Technology

2AIR

The 2Air technology is designed to achieve the highest level of customization in an air fork. By changing the pressure in the positive chamber (Silver – main chamber) you can decide how much support you have from the fork according to your weight and/or riding style. While on the other hand, by changing the pressure in the negative chamber (Bronze – sensitivity control), you can fine-tune the suppleness of the fork in the initial travel.

NEOPOS

Neopos is a technology that represents the next evolutionary step in air suspension, a cutting-edge innovation that will change your riding experience for the better. Neopos stands for “new positive”, a technology that improves the behaviour of the fork’s positive air chamber. Using the Neopos the result will be a more constant, predictable and comfortable air suspension. Meaning, more like that of a coil spring suspension comfort.

CTS

Tuning your fork has never been so straight-forward. With CTS you can fine tune your suspension quickly with extreme accuracy. You decide what’s the best setting for you and your fork, choosing among 7 different behaviours. You set it up by yourself in five minutes, in your workshop. Freedom is now in your hands.

RCC

Remote Cartridge Control is an on-the-fly sytem that finely tunes the overall compression. In most of the forks, tuning options must be done on the fork itself or remotely by a mechanical cable rotating a knob. With our RCC, we took a completely different approach: a remote adjustment that becomes integrated into the cartridge. We give the riders the  opportunity to adjust the overall compression on the trail, while riding, right from the cockpit. With RCC, the fine tuning of overall compression is controlled by 13 different positions, from fully open to locked out.

HEX

The ability of a fork to resist flexing is a key factor for maximum riding precision. A fork that rebounds too fast may make riding unsafe with an overall lack of control, above all when braking and cornering. In the same way, it is important that the fork is not too stiff, because it may make riding too tiring. When designing the Selva R we had a fundamental aim in mind, finding the perfect balance point between stiffness and flex, this is the same as our standard forks. Thanks to the Hexagon Design, the natural flex of the fork has been dramatically decreased with this lightweight method. In this way, we have managed to combine the advantages of the standard boost with the stiffness of a traditional fork.

ILS

ILS (Integrated Locking System) completely improves the thru-axle design. The lever is easily removable for re-insertion at virtually any position. The ILS can be used on a rear axle that requires a tool for removal. On top of that, the ILS is designed to prevent overtightening of the front axle, making wheel removal quick and simple. For our weight freak friends, the ILS can be removed without affecting the functionality of the thru-axle.

IFT

The IFT (Internal Floating Technology) is what truly differentiates our forks from any other fork. Smoothness is very important in terms of suspension performance. After many tests on stanchion coatings, we now know that they have a minimal effect on reducing friction. With the IFT we wanted to approach this aspect from a very different point of view. All forks, regardless of their stiffness, experience some kind of lateral stress while riding. This type of stress increases the friction of the internal parts. Thanks to Formula’s design, our hydraulic cartridge is structurally merged with the stanchions and lower legs. In a riding situation, our internals compensate for the external stresses placed on the fork. This causes an incredible reduction of friction.

Learn more on about the Formula Shelva R MTB Fork

 

Technical specifications 

29’’ / 27,5’’ Plus
TRAVEL		STANCHIONS
Standard	130-160mm (Internally Adjustable)	Diameter (Ø)	35mm
GEOMETRY		Material	7075 Aluminium
Axle to Crown	565mm +/- 5mm at 160mm of travel	Finish	Hard Anodized Black
Fork Offset (Rake)	46 or 51mm	ADJUSTMENTS
Max Rotor Size	203mm	Rebound	21 Click Adjustment
STEERER TUBE		Compression	High and Low Speed 12 Click Adjustment
Axle to Crown	565mm +/- 5mm at 160mm of travel	Tuning Compression System	Gold and Blue valves included (other valves optional)
Fork Offset (Rake)	46 or 51mm	Air adjustments	Silver (main), Bronze (sensitivity)
Max Rotor Size	203mm	Neopos	Included
STEERER TUBE		Lockout	Crown mounted
Size	Tapered 1 1/8” – 1.5”	Remote Cartridge Control	Optional
Colour	Black Anodized	OTHER FEATURES
CROWN		Damping	Drop-In Cartridge with Internal Floating Technology
Colour	Black (Matt)	Spring type	2Air system
Material	Hollow Forged Aluminium	WEIGHT
LOWERS		Standard version	1.980g
Colour	Black (matt) / Ultraviolet (matt)
Dropout	15QR BOOST (Standard) / 20QR BOOST (Option)
Axle	Integrated Locking System (ILS): 15QR or 20QR

 

 

27,5’’
TRAVEL		STANCHIONS
Standard Extended	120-160mm (Internally Adjustable) 170-180mm (Internally Adjustable)	Diameter (Ø)	35mm
GEOMETRY		Material	7075 Aluminium
Axle to Crown (standard) Axle to Crown (standard)	550mm +/- 5mm at 160mm of travel 570mm +/- 5mm at 180mm of travel	Finish	Hard Anodized Black
Fork Offset (Rake)	46 mm	ADJUSTMENTS
Max Rotor Size	203mm	Rebound	21 Click Adjustment
STEERER TUBE		Compression	High and Low Speed 12 Click Adjustment
Size	Tapered 1 1/8” – 1.5”	Tuning Compression System	Gold and Blue valves included (other valves optional)
Colour	Black Anodized	Air adjustments	Silver (main), Bronze (sensitivity)
		Neopos	Included
STEERER TUBE		Lockout	Crown mounted
Size	Tapered 1 1/8” – 1.5”	Remote Cartridge Control	Optional
Colour	Black Anodized	OTHER FEATURES
CROWN		Damping	Drop-In Cartridge with Internal Floating Technology
Colour	Black (Matt)	Spring type	2Air system
Material	Hollow Forged Aluminium	WEIGHT
LOWERS		Standard version	1.940g
Colour	Black (matt) / Ultraviolet (matt)	Extended version	1.940g
Dropout	15QR BOOST (Standard) / 20QR BOOST (Option)
Axle	Integrated Locking System (ILS): 15QR or 20QR