EXT ARIA
EXT ARIA
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CORE FEATURES
- AS3 technology: the dual positive chamber featuring only 2 dynamic seals to separate the 3 different chambers. (EXT unique patented design)
- Positive chamber +/++ (low/high) with endless adjustment potential via 2 separate air valves to finetune the spring characteristics.
- Negative self-activating large volume chamber.
- Unique air seals design based on aerospace technology.
- Lok 2.0 technology.
- 14 mm superlight weight internal shaft
- Large 28mm hydraulic main piston
- Adjustable Hydraulic Bottom-Out Circuit (HBC)
- Proprietary “Super Finish” surface treatment on sliding parts
NOTE 1: The max equivalent spring rate for the Aria air spring is a 600lb coil. We strongly suggest considering a coil shock if you need a spring rate higher than this as it will provide the best performance for your needs.
NOTE 2: As this is a brand new product we are still analyzing fitment on frames as quickly as we can. As such it is imperative that fitment is tested before use by installing the shock on the frame and slowly cycling the suspension completely through the travel to ensure adequate clearance.
Product Features
Product Features
As this is the first air shock from EXT, it is called the ARIA, “air” in Italian... which is saturated in novel technology and design approach. Though the EXT brand has become synonymous with unrivaled performance of coil shocks, their knowledge of air spring technologies actually began in the Williams Formula 1 program developing products for the highest forms of racing.
Early in the project it was clear to EXT’s team that they wouldn’t be satisfied with simply adding an air can to their existing coil-shock structure-- high performance necessitated a complete ground up re-design. Thus, EXT took the innovative dual-positive air chamber concept made for the Era fork and formatted a new version of it to fit the unique needs of the Aria application. From this groundwork they have created a shock featuring a noticeably improved air-spring able to reach high levels of sensitivity and support that are currently only achievable with coil sprung shocks.
The Aria’s hydraulic damping system is based on the E-Storia circuit design but implements architecture specific to the demands of an air shock.
Excellent tunability of the damper is achieved by maintaining independent high and low-speed compression circuits, as well as isolated rebound circuits. These damping adjustments have been designed to give the user a discernable change between clicks while maintaining enough granularity that the rider should be able to find the perfect setting.
To complete the package, the proprietary LOK 2.0 system and externally adjustable hydraulic bottom-out control (HBC) were integrated into the Aria as well.
Plainly put, EXT’s Aria is not your conventional air damper. The combination of many of EXT’s proven features and a revolutionary air spring make it stand out from anything else on the market.
Fitment and Sizing
Fitment and Sizing
For installation tutorial videos, please see our page MTB Installation Videos or visit this LINK.
NOTICE: All dampers should be test fit to the frame and cycled though the travel to ensure frame compatibility and clearance. This is especially important when using aftermarket parts that modify stock geometry or linkage characteristics. We are not responsible for damage to frames where the shock fitment was not initially verified.
Bikes with Known Fitment Issues
- 2021-22 Norco Range
- 2020 Specialized Stumpjumper (non EVO model)
- Intense Tazer
- 2019-2022 Specialized Demo
- Trek Rail (Will work with e-Storia)
- Evil Following V3
- Evil Offering V1
- Santa Cruz Hightower (All Versions)
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