Positive (+) chamber
Sets the dynamic sag position and controls how the shock responds through roughly the first 60% of travel.
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EXT ARIA V2
RETHINKING
AIR SUSPENSION.
The EXT ARIA V2 mountain bike air rear shock combines coil-like sensitivity with the flexibility to fine-tune support around your bike and riding style. Available in New Zealand through RYDERimports, with local technical and after-sales support.
Choose your platformARIA V2 for trail, enduro and e-bikes.
ARIA V2 DH for downhill and freeride.
ARIA V2 DH for downhill and freeride.
Air springAS3Independently adjustable + and ++ chambers
ProgressionNO TOKENSFine-tune the spring curve with air pressure
Bottom-out controlHBCHydraulic support through the final 15% of stroke
Setup supportRideMasterA recommended baseline for your bike and riding
AS3: EXT’s patented technology
Air Spring Tuning with Coil-Like Sensitivity
Positive (++) chamber
Fine-tunes how support builds through the travel. Higher pressure adds mid- and end-stroke support, while lower pressure gives a more linear feel.
No tokens needed
Adjust progression through the ++ chamber without plastic volume spacers. Shape support around your bike and riding style.
How the AS3 air spring works
EXT’s patented AS3 system combines two independently adjustable positive air chambers, separated by just two seals, with a large, self-equalising negative chamber.
Adjusting the + and ++ chambers lets you fine-tune how much support the shock provides and where progression begins to build. The large negative chamber keeps the initial stroke sensitive and comfortable.
What’s new in ARIA V2
Smoother Travel. More Refined Control.
Redesigned air transfer
A revised bypass between the positive and negative chambers smooths the transition through the stroke, removing unwanted mid-stroke feedback.
Optimised airflow
Revised airflow along the positive chamber’s inner tube keeps the air spring response predictable, even during rapid compressions and high-speed impacts.
Reduced friction
Updated seal profiles and materials reduce friction for improved sensitivity. The upper bushing now sits internally, in direct contact with the damping oil, for smoother movement throughout the travel.
More compact layout
A new vertical piggyback orientation and smaller valve block improve frame clearance and open up more fitting options.
Hydraulic bottom-out control
A secondary piston adds hydraulic support through the final 15% of the stroke, controlling bottom-out without changing the air spring’s behaviour.
LOK 2.0
The standard ARIA V2 features an independent, customisable lockout circuit for pedalling support. The DH version omits the lever for improved frame clearance.
ARIA V2: Trail / Enduro / E-Bike
Available Lengths and Strokes
Lengths are eye-to-eye measurements. Select the correct mount, length and stroke for your frame; dimensions alone do not confirm clearance or compatibility.
Metric Standard210 mm47.5 / 50 / 52.5 / 55 mm stroke
Metric Standard230 mm57.5 / 60 / 62.5 / 65 mm stroke
Metric Standard250 mm67.5 / 70 / 72.5 / 75 mm stroke
Metric Trunnion185 mm47.5 / 50 / 52.5 / 55 mm stroke
Metric Trunnion205 mm57.5 / 60 / 62.5 / 65 mm stroke
Metric Trunnion225 mm67.5 / 70 / 72.5 / 75 mm stroke
Technical information
ARIA V2 Specifications
ARIA V2: Full specifications
- Patented AS3 dual positive air chamber technology
- Monotube design
- Adjustable high- and low-speed compression
- Adjustable rebound
- V4-series compression valve
- 14 mm chromoly steel shaft
- EXT EV2S fluid
- High-volume bladder reservoir pressurised to 55 psi
- Independent, customisable LOK 2.0 lockout circuit
- Adjustable Hydraulic Bottom-Out Control (HBC)
- Weight: 622 g in 210 × 55 mm
ARIA V2 DH: Downhill / Freeride
Built for Gravity
Dedicated downhill tune
A dedicated configuration tailored to longer shock strokes and the demands of downhill and freeride.
More frame clearance
Removing the LOK 2.0 climb lever creates more room for fitting the shock to DH frames.
DH-specific HBC
A redesigned Hydraulic Bottom-Out Control system delivers 20% more force at the end of the stroke to help manage heavy impacts and big landings.
ARIA V2 DH: Full specifications
- Patented AS3 dual positive air chamber technology
- Monotube design
- Adjustable high- and low-speed compression
- Adjustable rebound
- V4-series compression valve
- 14 mm chromoly steel shaft
- EXT EV2S fluid
- High-volume bladder reservoir pressurised to 55 psi
- DH-specific Hydraulic Bottom-Out Control with 20% more end-stroke force
- Dedicated downhill tune
- No LOK 2.0 lever
- Weight: 667 g in 250 × 75 mm
ARIA V2 DH: Available lengths and strokes
Eye-to-eye length and available stroke options. The DH version starts at 230 mm standard or 205 mm trunnion.
Metric Standard230 mm57.5 / 60 / 62.5 / 65 mm stroke
Metric Standard250 mm67.5 / 70 / 72.5 / 75 mm stroke
Metric Trunnion205 mm57.5 / 60 / 62.5 / 65 mm stroke
Metric Trunnion225 mm67.5 / 70 / 72.5 / 75 mm stroke
EXT RideMaster
Get Your Setup Dialled
The ARIA V2 integrates with RideMaster, EXT’s web-based suspension setup platform, to give you a starting point tailored to your bike and riding.
Enter your bike and rider weight, suspension travel, shock stroke, terrain and riding level to receive recommended air pressures, sag, damping and HBC settings in minutes.
EXT is developing further RideMaster applications to support the wider product range.
New Zealand support
Help with Fitment and Setup
RYDERimports provides local technical and after-sales support for EXT Racing Shox in New Zealand. Get in touch for help choosing between ARIA V2 and ARIA V2 DH, checking fitment or getting your setup dialled.
EXT FIVE PLUS
Up to 5 Years of Warranty Cover
The ARIA V2 and ARIA V2 DH are eligible for EXT’s FIVE PLUS warranty extension programme, adding three years of cover to the standard two-year warranty. Five years of total cover, subject to the programme’s terms and conditions.
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