ULTIMATE GUIDE: 2021 FOX FORKS

ENHANCE YOUR GRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Gravel bikes are traditionally rigid bikes, front and rear, making some terrain much more difficult to conquer. A little bit of travel up front means a whole lot more travel out on the trails. The chassis of Fox's 32 Float AX was originally designed for 100mm XC race bikes, but with the rise of gravel grinder and cross popularity, Fox appropriated the design for 700c bikes. A 15x100mm Kabolt axle is sturdy and light, and the tapered steer tube adds to the smooth, reliable handling. The AX features a short-travel Float Evol air spring keeping things smooth and predictable, and FIT-4 adjustability offers 22 clicks of fine-tuned compression options. There's a lockout option for increased efficiency, and the sleek finish matches easily with a variety of frames.

FEATURES

• 40mm travel for gravel grinding provides predictable cornering and descending
• FIT-4 three-position damper Open, Medium, and Firm settings for when the trail becomes unpredictable
• Float Evol air spring provides smooth and reliable action
• Easily fits 700x40c tires making it a great option for your favorite tires
• 100x15mm Kabolt axle is sturdy and light

SHOP: 32 AX  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

Cross country riding is all about being lightweight, fast and agile, especially when it comes to racing. The 2021 Fox 32 FLOAT Step-Cast fork is the definition of a XC racing quality front suspension. The Step Cast version of the Fox 32 features cut-out lower legs and shorter upper tubes to achieve a racing quality, lightweight front suspension. The Fox Float EVOL Air Spring provides increased sensitivity and traction by automatically equalizing the pressure in the forks upper and lower chambers. 

FEATURES

• 32 mm upper tubes and ample bushing overlap for a quality ride and the hollowed out lower legs provide even more weight savings.
• Step-Cast design Narrower stance and lower weight with room for spokes and rotors
• Float air spring Automatically equalizes the positive and negative air chambers for increased sensitivity and traction.
• Redesigned crown Increases stiffness to the same level as the Trail-proven 34.

SHOP: 32 STEP-CAST  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

Trail suspension needs to be versatile, sporting a lightweight and agile build as seen in cross country forks, but able to provide more travel when the trail gets rough. The 2022 Fox 34 FLOAT Step-Cast fork is the definition of a lightweight, trail-quality front suspension. The Step Cast version of the Fox 34 Fork features hollowed-out bottom legs and shorter upper tubes to achieve a lightweight build that doesn’t sacrifice any stiffness. The Fox Float EVOL Air Spring and the lower leg bypass channels provide increased sensitivity and traction by automatically equalizing the pressure in the forks upper and lower chambers, and the redesigned lower leg arch adds stiffness, reduces weight and is designed to work with ever-evolving modern frames.

FEATURES

• Step-Cast design Narrower stance and lower weight with room for spokes and rotors.
• Redesigned lower leg arch Reduces unnecessary material allowing for a lighter weight while boosting the stiffness of the forks.
• Larger negative air spring Assists with mid-stroke support.
• Float air spring and lower leg channels Automatically equalizes the positive and negative air chambers for increased sensitivity and traction.
• Dedicated air spring and damper tune Specific for this travel range, with a lighter tune at mid and higher velocities.

SHOP: 34 STEP-CAST  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

Cross-country riding is all about being lightweight, fast and agile. The 2021 Fox 32 FLOAT Performance Grip 29 Fork utilizes a lightweight build and performance technology to achieve a racing quality front suspension. The FIT GRIP 3 Damper uses an adjustable damping lever so you can set your fork to be firm or plush in the travel for increased efficiency. The Fox Float EVOL Air Spring provides increased sensitivity and traction by automatically equalizing the pressure in the forks upper and lower chambers. The performance version is coated with a black anodized finish for a sleek, all-black look.

FEATURES

• Black anodized finish
• Float air spring automatically equalizes the positive and negative air chambers for increased sensitivity and traction
• FIT GRIP 3-position lever with an open, medium, and firm setting

SHOP: 32 FLOAT  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

34 is the ultimate trail companion. Featuring an EVOL air spring, choice of dampers, and a lightweight yet robust chassis, you can count on 34 to get up and down the mountain, every time.

Designed for trail riding, the Factory Series 34 features a GRIP2 damper, FLOAT EVOL air spring, and lightweight chassis. Starting at only 3.83 pounds, the 34 provides proven trail performance that instills confidence and control.

Trail suspension needs to be versatile, still sporting a lightweight and agile build as seen in cross-country forks, but able to provide more travel when the trail gets rough. The 2022 Fox 34 FLOAT Factory GRIP 2 29” Fork is the definition of a lightweight, trail-quality front suspension. The Factory version of the Fox 34 Fork uses Fox’s top-of-the-line GRIP 2 Damper, which provides high and low-speed compression adjustments as well as high and low-speed rebound adjustments. The Fox Float EVOL Air Spring works in combination with the lower leg channels to provide increased sensitivity and traction by automatically equalizing the pressure in the forks upper and lower chambers. The Factory version of the Fox 34 GRIP 2 29” Fork includes Fox’s Kashima Coat for enhanced durability and performance. The newly redesigned fork arch can be found on all models and increases stiffness while reducing weight.

FEATURES

• Kashima Coat Low friction coating that provides additional durability.
• Float air spring and lower leg channels Automatically equalizes the positive and negative air chambers for increased sensitivity and traction.
• Lower leg arch Sheds unneccessary weight while increasing stiffness and moder frame compatibility.
• GRIP 2 Damper High and low speed rebound and compression adjustments provide more sensitivity while maintaining support during aggressive riding.

SHOP: 34 FLOAT  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

The Fox 36 Float forks are built for aggressive all-mountain riding. It features a floating axle offers a distinct performance advantage due to their unique ability to match the exact width of the fork's wheel mounting surface precisely to the front hub flange spacing. This creates a perfect chassis alignment that eliminates unwanted friction between the upper and lower fork legs. The lower legs have bleeders that allow for atmospheric pressure equalization at the press of a button. With the lower leg arch, you'll have enhanced stiffness without the extra weight. All-new design inside-and-out, plus an unmatched combination of smooth performance, tunability, stiffness, and lightweight.

FEATURES

• Optimized for 150-160mm of travel Fox took the award-winning, EWS favorite and made it even better.
• Float EVOL technology increases negative air spring volume.
• Bleeders on the lower legs allow for atmospheric pressure equalization at the press of a button.

SHOP: 36 FLOAT  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

Suspension is evolving at a rapid rate and becoming much smoother, stiffer, and more tunable. Modern suspension is more capable than ever before and lets riders conquer the terrain with ease. The Fox 38 Float series forks are hard-hitting, long-travel enduro specialists. It carries over all of the new features of the redesigned 36 and pairs them with the stiffer 38mm to cope with the hardest hits. You'll find the floating axle to match the exact width of your hubs, the lower leg bleeders and the air channels to further perfect your suspension feel. A feature not found on the 36 is the elliptical steer tube that adds material where it's needed, but not where it isn't, to increase strength and stiffness.

FEATURES

• Optimized for 160-180mm of travel Packing the same revolutionary feature set as the new 36, the category defining 38 is ready for the big time.
• Float EVOL technology increases negative air spring volume
• Bleeders on the lower legs allow for atmospheric pressure equalization at the press of a button
• Elliptical steerer optimizes the stiffness-to-weight ratio, placing more material only where it is needed, and eliminating every ounce of it where it’s not.

SHOP: 38 FLOAT  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

DOWNHILL: FOX 40

Completely redesigned for 2021, the line of Fox 40 forks are built for the most demanding riding conditions from DH racing to park laps to remote freeride. It features a floating axle offers a distinct performance advantage due to their unique ability to match the exact width of the fork's wheel mounting surface precisely to the front hub flange spacing. This creates a perfect chassis alignment that eliminates unwanted friction between the upper and lower fork legs. The lower legs have bleeders that allow for atmospheric pressure equalization at the press of a button. With the lower leg arch, you'll have enhanced stiffness without the extra weight. These forks feature Fox's legendary Kashima coating that provides a buttery smooth feel paired with a GRIP2 damper that provides high and low-speed compression adjustments and high and low-speed rebound adjustments.

SHOP: 40 FLOAT  |  FOX FORK LINEUP

FACTORY VS PERFORMANCE  |  FINISH OPTIONS  |  FLOAT EVOL AIR SPRING  |  DAMPER OPTIONS  |  AXLE OPTIONS  |  STEP-CAST  |  AIR CHANNELS  |  BLEEDERS  |  LOWER LEG ARCH

FOX SERIES LEVELS

FACTORY

"Factory" says it all. The best-of-the-best technology Fox has to offer is available in their Factory Series models with the buttery smooth, and ultra durable Genuine Kashima Coat. These products are World Cup proven. You'll find the latest Grip2 damper paired with Factory forks for maximum tuneability.

PERFORMANCE ELITE

Performance Elite forks retain the same adjustments, features, dampers, weight, and 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Factory Series, but have black anodized stanchions instead of Genuine Kashima Coat; a killer option for those who love a subtle look or are looking to save a few bucks.

PERFORMANCE

Performance Series forks retain the same black anodized 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Performance Elite, except paired with a GRIP damper making this the most affordable option out of the Fox lineup, but lacking some of the top-end bells and whistles.

KASHIMA VS BLACK ANODIZED STANCHIONS

Beyond the looks, there is one key aspect that sets Kashima apart from it's black anodized counterpart; durability. The friction performance of the two finishes are nearly identical (slight nod to Kashima) and would be hard for most riders to notice. So, why would you want Kashima? That all lies in it's durability. Kashima provides that same low-friction feel for longer with less wear on the stanchion surface. This means less maintenance and better feel for longer. 

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DAMPER OPTIONS

GRIP2 DAMPER - UPDATED FOR 2021

The GRIP2 damper is the benchmark for unparalleled ride quality and ultra-precise on-the-fly adjustability. For 2021, Fox has taken the GRIP2 to the next level by adding their patented VVC technology to the high-speed compression circuit. VVC is a proprietary variable valve control system that allows for external fine-tuning of suspension performance. GRIP2 achieves with the twist of a knob what typically requires the time consuming and complicated task of completely disassembling and reassembling the fork.

FIT4

In its fourth generation, Fox's patented FIT4 closed cartridge system provides three on-the-fly compression damping positions—Open, Medium, and Firm—to adapt to varying trail conditions. Factory Series forks feature an additional 22 clicks of low-speed compression adjust in the Open mode, allowing riders to fine-tune their exact damping preferences.

GRIP DAMPER

Inspired from moto, the GRIP damper uses the FIT sealed cartridge technology combined with a coil-sprung, independent floating piston. GRIP allows excess oil to purge through specially designed ports at the top of the damper to maintain consistent damping and increase durability. Performance Series forks provide Open, Medium, and Firm modes with additional micro-adjust between settings.

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