36 – The Undisputed All-Mountain Champion
Smoother, stiffer and more grip. The 36 suspension fork from FOX is the perfect answer to the needs of aggressive All Mountain bikers. Made to dominate every descent. As a representative of the Factory series, this fork with the proven FLOAT air suspension is of course also packed with functions. On the technical side, the Trail-focused GRIP X damping stands out in particular, which shows its strengths not only on the long haul, but also in Downhill use.
While the shape of the arch and fork legs skillfully increases strength with minimal use of material, the lowers impress with clever detail solutions. Both the "Bypass" channels and the special bleed valves are dedicated to pressure regulation in order to exploit the maximum suspension travel potential on the one hand and to optimize the fork's response on the other. With its smooth and extremely durable Kashima coating, the 36 is also visually impressive.
Technical details of the FOX 36 suspension fork
- series: Factory
- suspension: FLOAT EVOL
- damping: GRIP X
- Low Speed Compression (LSC): 16 clicks
- High Speed Compression (HSC): 15 clicks (with Firm mode)
- Low Speed Rebound (LSR): 17 clicks
- steerer: 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" diameter (Tapered)
- stanchions: 36 mm diameter, with Kashima coating
- installation dimension: 15 x 110 mm Boost (Kabolt X thru axle)
- weight: approx. 1929 g (29", 160 mm travel, 165 mm steerer; manufacturer's specification)
GRIP X | Uncompromized All-Mountain Performance. Downhill-oriented or rather light and suitable for long distances? Thanks to the GRIP X damping, Trail bikers no longer have to decide. The versatile damper combines unparalleled Downhill performance with low weight and easy adjustability, which also offers a fixed mode for efficient pedaling on climbs.
Lower Leg Arch | The disciplines from All Mountain to Enduro to Gravity place special demands on a modern suspension fork. In order to meet these requirements, the arch and lowers feature a design that saves every superfluous gram without compromising on stiffness and stability.
Lower Leg Bypass Channels | When the fork compresses, the air pressure increases, which can result in the fork not reaching its full travel. Channels in the lower tubes solve this problem by significantly increasing the air volume. This not only reduces the occurrence of unwanted pressure increases, but also allows the oil to circulate to the upper areas of the lowers, keeping the inner seals and bushings lubricated at all times.
Lower Leg Bleeders | To further improve sensitivity and responsiveness to small bumps, the lowers have vent valves in addition to the "Bypass" channels, which allow the atmospheric pressure to be equalized at the touch of a button.
Kabolt X | This floating Bolt-On thru axle with one-sided Pinch-Axle construction not only saves weight at every conceivable point, but also improves torsional rigidity. In addition, the chassis alignment avoids unwanted friction between the upper and lower fork legs for smoother suspension movement across the entire range of travel.
