Fork: Rock Shox XC30TK27 100

[Gringo]

Hi,

 

Quick question. I bought the 2014 Merida Big 7 Tfs 500 this week and was looking through the stats.

 

The dealer told me the fork is a air shock on the 2014 but If I go onto the Rock Shox website it says its a coil shock..?

 

Specs

 

Specifications for XC 30 TK

TRAVEL 26": 80/100mm , 29": 80/100mm WHEELS 26", 29" WEIGHT 26": 2180 g, 29": 2322 g DAMPING TurnKey lockout AVAILABLE SPRINGS Coil, Optional spring rates: S1 (extra light), S (light), F (firm), F1 (extra firm). ADJUSTMENTS External rebound and TurnKey lockout, Spring Adjust: Preload STEERER OPTIONS 1-1/8" STKM steel, 1-1/8" aluminum (-163g), XL 1-1/8" steel, XL 1-1/8" aluminum, 1.5" to 1-1/8" tapered aluminum (-123g), 1.5" aluminum (-146g) CROWN Forged 6061 T-6 externally pocketed aluminum UPPER TUBES 30mm, STKM straight wall steel, Satin Nickel finish LOWERS Magnesium, 9mm QR, post disc mount, boss or disc specific, 26" Lower Leg Option: Boss or disc specific RECOMMENDED REAR SHOCK Monarch R MAXIMUM ROTOR SIZE 26": 185mm, 29": 180mm COLOR OPTIONS Black, White, Silver, Diffusion Black, Diffusion Silver REMOTES PopLoc remote OTHER Upgrade: Over XC 28 TK 29: 30mm chassis, four-piece bushings

 

I am new to mountain biking and just want someone with knowledge of these bikes to clarify that it is an air shock because that can have a huge factor on the price of the bike.

 

Thanks

[El Scorcho]

Is it not the 30 Gold?

AVAILABLE SPRINGS Solo Air

[droo]

Unscrew the cap on the top of the left leg. If it comes off and there's a valve under it, it's air. If it says 'preload' and doesn't come off, it's coil.