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Fox 36 Float Factory FIT4 27.5 170 fork


The FIT4 version of the 36 maximises user-friendly, all-trail convenience while keeping the fork’s ultimate flat-out, tightly-controlled, race-feel performance.

Some riders will miss the old 20mm axle option but stiffness gains were slight and the QR15 skewer is far more convenient. The massive 36mm stanchions and fat crown mean it’s plenty stiff anyway, with multiple travel (including ‘TALAS’ external adjustment) and wheel size options covered. No matter how hard, relentless or random the impacts, the multiple compression and rebound damping circuits keep the fork totally consistent and immaculately communicative, connecting grips to tyre knobs with amazing HD clarity. Previously that’s been at the expense of a soft top end but the FIT4 damper is now plenty smooth in ‘open’ mode, which has 22 micro-tune sub-levels to play with. The fact you can also flick it into ‘medium’ and ‘firm’ settings means you can run it soft without affecting climbing/pedalling performance too. Alternatively, the ‘fettler’s favourite’ RC2 version ($1558) offers independent high and low-speed compression adjustment. Top support from Mojo makes the cost a fair investment rather than an excessive expense.

Travel 170mm (100-180mm*)
Weight 2,040g
Stanchions 36mm
Wheel size 650b (29in, 26in*)
Axle Boost (15mm*)

Price $1483
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