2019 Fox 36 Fork with Grip2 Damper
Wed 11th Apr, 2018 @ 3:30 pm
Never ones to rests on their laurels, Fox have already fired out a 2019 fork in the shape of the new 36 with an improved 4-way adjustable damper. We get the low down on the tech specs and what this means for your riding – plus look out for the full review in issue 53 of IMB.
A New Level of Grip
36 Gets a Grip Too
The award-winning 36 gets a performance boost with our new GRIP2 4-way adjustable damper. Now with our patent-pending Variable Valve Control (VVC) high- and low-speed rebound adjuster, improved compression damping and less friction overall, the new 36 offers a new level of adjustability and performance that matches our X2 shocks.
• FIT GRIP2 damper with 4-way high- and low-speed compression and rebound damping
• FLOAT EVOL air spring
• 15QRx110 mm, 15QRx100 mm, or 15/20 mm convertible thru-axle
• 1.5” tapered or 1-1/8” (26” only) steerer tube
Travel options:
29” – 150, 160 mm
27.5” – 160, 170, 180 mm
26” – 100 mm (831), 160, 180 mm
Evol = Extra Volume
Small Tweaks Make Big Changes on the Trail
A more linear air spring curve gives EVOL forks plushness off the top, extra mid-stroke support, and more tunable bottom-out progression.
- EVOL is Extra Volume in the negative air spring
- Creates a more linear spring curve through first 25% of travel
- Increases small bump sensitivity
- Greater mid-stroke support
- More tunable bottom-out progression
Inside the Float Evol Air Spring
FLOAT EVOL: Self-equalizing positive/negative air spring system
- Utilizes our patented FLOAT shock transfer port technology, first introduced in our circa 1999 FLOAT shock
- New EVOL air spring has fewer dynamic seals
- Less feedback through handlebar
- Highly tunable with air volume spacers – Adjust the amount of mid stroke and bottom out resistance
FIT (FOX Isolated Technology) GRIP2
Next Generation Sealed Cartridge Fit Damper
- 4-way adjustability (HSC/LSC/HSR/LSR) – adjusters are more independent than RC2
- Patent-pending Variable Valve Control (VVC) rebound adjuster changes valve stiffness – like changing high speed valve shims rather than adding preload
- Mid-valve design allows more effective shaping of compression damping curve – another level of refinement
- Reduced shaft friction vs. RC2 – remove friction and replace with valving for more control
- New seals reduce friction – improved small bump compliance
- Wider and improved range of compression adjuster – add damping support without adding harshness
Look out for the review of the new Fox 36 in the next issue.
