36 FLOAT 29 160 RC2 FIT Fork - 2015
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Long travel with big wheels, while the technology has come a long way, can still be a bit intimidating, especially if you’re one of the engineers trying to design a long-travel 29-inch fork. All that real estate between the steerer tube and the front wheel’s axle can add up to flex. If poorly designed, the front end can feel like it’s made of gummy bears. Fortunately, the engineers at Fox Racing are on it and they know what they’re doing. The 36 Float 160 RC2 FIT Fork tackles the flex problem, along with a few others, for the stiff, responsive front end that you’ve come to expect from these masters of suspension.
In order to deal with the flex associated with long travel and 29-inch wheels, Fox took a hard look at the 36’s chassis. The crown has been redesigned to be both lighter and lower, resulting in shorter axle-to-crown measurements. This means that your bike’s geometry won’t change as a result of the longer fork travel, and it also reduces flex. The fork’s lowers have been redesigned, as well, to reduce weight and increase stiffness. As a result, the 36 now weighs almost as little as its little brother, the 34.
This version of the 36 sticks with the FIT damper. Unlike a traditional open bath damper, the FIT damper fluid is sealed inside an air-tight bladder. This prevents contamination, which improves the consistency on long descents. The Float 36 also uses Fox’ RC2 ride adjustment system. RC2 stands for Rebound and two Compression settings (high-speed and low-speed) to allow you to customize the fork to your taste and terrain.
As mentioned earlier, improvements have been made this year in friction reduction. The Kashima coating, which already reduced friction compared to standard fork coatings, has been further improved with smoother base anodizing. Fox also added a new, lower-friction lubricating oil for a dramatically smoother ride. You really can feel the difference.
Details
- FIT damper
- RC2 ride adjustment system
- Improved Kashima coating
- Lower-friction lubricating oil
- 15mm QR axle
- Item #FRS000U
- Travel
- 160 mm
- Stanchion Material
- Kashima-coated aluminum
- Lower Material
- magnesium
- Wheel Size
- 29 in
- Steer Tube Diameter
- 1.125 - 1.5 in tapered
- Stanchion Diameter
- 36 mm
- Spring Type
- air
- Damper
- FIT
- Lockout
- no
- Axle
- 15 mm, 20 mm
- Brake Compatibility
- post mount
- Claimed Weight
- 4.3 lbs
- Recommended Use
- mountain biking
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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