The monarch is a wolf in sheep's clothing. Its new lightweight design not only offers a butter-soft suspension range, but thanks to the revised Solo Air spring with improved damping control, it also has a spring hardness that is otherwise only available with a much heavier steel spring. The result is a robust, fully adjustable shock absorber that absorbs the most aggressive shocks while saving weight for strenuous cross-country riding. In other words, the perfect balance of performance and efficiency. So don't let her look fool you. Because just like the wolf, you never know exactly what's behind it.