Five reasons to check out Fox’s latest hard-hitting single-crown fork
1 RACE-WEIGHT
CHASSIS
The lower leg assembly is new for 2015 and is available in all three wheel sizes (26in, 650b and 29in). It has a new 20mm
through-axle system that can be adapted to accept a 15mm axle (one is included in
the box) and an increased bushing overlap to cut friction and wear. The new
crown is lighter and has less of a drop, reducing overall fork length. With
claimed weights starting from 1.9kg
(4.2lb), the new 36 is actually lighter than its slimmer stanchioned, less
heavy-duty Fox 34 sibling.
2 SUPER-SLICK ACTION
With reduced friction lower legs, Kashima coated
stanchions and molybdenum (a chemical used in the Kashima coat) in the
suspension oil, the new 36 has a seriously active feel. Add a new negative and positive
air spring system, and the fork is so plush it sags even with no rider aboard
the bike. The result is incredible front wheel grip and far less fatigue from vibration
and trail chatter.
3 VAST DAMPING RANGE
The RC2 damper uses lower viscosity oil for improved rebound
performance, and the range of damping offered via the separate low-speed and
high-speed compression dials allows perfect set-up for the terrain you’re
riding. The improved damping works so well that you can run a proper amount of
sag to allow the fork to extend into holes without worrying about it diving. Instead
of our usual 25 per cent sag, we ran 30 per cent without the fork wallowing or sitting
in the mid stroke. It’s very supportive.
4 DISSOLVES HARD HITS
We tested the 36 on the ‘Wibbly Wobbly into Rim Dinger’
option at BikePark Wales, spending all day shuttling that one trail while trying
out different settings. Harsh and repetitive impacts were eaten up, with just
dull thuds felt at the handlebar. Trail feel was still there but impacts simply
weren’t transmitted to our hands, meaning we could ride faster, for longer. For
riding hard in demanding conditions, the RC2 damper feels incredible.
5 OPTIONS FOR EVERYONE
26in
26in
• 1-1/8in or tapered steerer
• 160mm (6.3in) Float (fixed travel) and TALAS
(adjustable travel) versions
• 180mm (7.1in) Float and TALAS versions
• Weights from
1.90kg (4.19lb)
• Pricing from 1330$
650b
• Tapered steerer only
• 160mm (6.3in) Float and TALAS versions
• 170mm (6.7in) Float version
• Weights from 1.92kg (4.24lb)
• Pricing from 1350$
29in
• Tapered steerer only
• 150mm (5.9in) Float and TALAS versions
• 160mm (6.3in) Float and TALAS versions
• Weights from 1.95kg (4.30lb)
•
Pricing from 1350$
