As our skills and speed progress with each mountain biking season, often the bikes and components we ride need to shift in lockstep. Formula has considered the evolution of riding styles, capabilities, terrain makeup, support needs, and evolving rider preferences with their top-shelf Selva R air fork.

Their innovative CTS tuning system allows Selva R owners to swap the compression tune in their fork in a matter of minutes, with tools that most beginner mechanics have laying around. With any other fork brand, this process requires shipping your fork to a certified service center and waiting a week or two to get it back. Then you have to test the new tune to see if you dig it, and send it back if you don’t.

The CTS system is one of several unique elements inside the Selva R and I had the chance to squish around on one over the past few months. Check out the deeper details and ride report below.

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