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Floating axles might look similar to other axles, but in fact they offer a distinct performance advantage due to their unique ability to match the exact width of the fork\u2019s wheel mounting surface precisely to the front hub flange spacing, thus creating perfect chassis alignment and eliminating unwanted friction between the upper and lower fork legs. Floating axles provide much smoother suspension movement throughout the entire range of the fork\u2019s travel, notably improving sensitivity and overall ride quality.<\/p>\n The all-new 36 and 38 come equipped with a new quick-release lever operated patent-pending floating axle system, combining the benefit of a floating axle with the ease of a tool-free quick-release. With this system, spacing is locked in via a floating sleeve, allowing repeated front wheel removal and reinstallation while maintaining perfect fork alignment. Floating sleeve positioning comes preset from the factory so if you are unsure of how to operate the floating axle system or simply don\u2019t want to bother with it, you can just install the front wheel and get on with your ride.<\/p>\n Available optionally is the new Kabolt-X, a lightweight bolt-on floating axle exclusively for the all-new 36 and 38 that not only shaves grams but also increases torsional stiffness via its sleeveless, single-sided pinch bolt design. The all-new 40 utilizes a double-pinch bolt floating axle design to provide maximum stiffness for Downhill racing applications. Chassis alignment must be reset each time the front wheel is removed and reinstalled on both the Kabolt-X and 40 floating axles, but the end result is the same \u2013 perfect alignment and perfect performance.<\/p>\n As a fork compresses, the air volume within the lower legs decreases, increasing air pressure. The more the fork compresses, the more pressure increases. This effect can have the unintended consequence of preventing full travel from being achieved. Our lower leg channels help alleviate this issue by dramatically increasing air volume within the lower legs and thereby reducing the amount of additional unintended pressure ramping.<\/p>\n Another benefit of these channels is that lower leg bath oil is circulated to the upper reaches of the lower legs, continuously lubricating the foam rings and bushings as the fork compresses and extends through its travel.<\/p>\n Our lower leg bleeders allow for atmospheric pressure equalization at the simple press of a button. Pressure build-up in the lower legs dramatically decreases fork performance, preventing full travel from being achieved, and diminishing small bump sensitivity and responsiveness.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stiffness-to-weight is the ultimate metric for bicycle design. Engineers invest countless hours poring over every ounce of material in an effort to optimize this critical ratio. The all-new 38 pulls out all the stops, shaving every possible gram while making sure not to compromise stiffness or strength requirements of modern, hard-hitting long-travel Enduro riding.<\/p>\n Modern frame designs and geometry trends require modern suspension design solutions. The arch design of the all-new 36, 38, and 40 is designed to pair perfectly with modern Enduro and Downhill bikes. Head tube profiles have grown larger and larger, and fork offsets shorter and shorter. Our new arch shape takes this need into account by jutting forward to provide ample headtube clearance at full compression. State-of-the-art computer modeling techniques helped us to create an organic lower leg shape that optimizes stiffness with the absolute minimal amount of material.<\/p>\n The 38\u2019s elliptical steer tube is one of many ways we\u2019ve further optimized stiffness-to-weight, placing more material only where it is needed, and eliminating every ounce of it where it\u2019s not.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our GRIP2 damper is the benchmark for unparalleled ride quality and ultra-precise on-the-fly adjustability. For 2021, we\u2019ve taken GRIP2 to the next level by adding our patented VVC technology to the compression circuit. VVC is a proprietary variable valve control system that allows for external fine-tuning of suspension performance. GRIP2 achieves with the twist of a knob what typically requires the time consuming and complicated task of completely disassembling and reassembling the fork.<\/p>\n EVOL technology increases negative air spring volume, optimizing small bump sensitivity. EVOL\u2019s linear spring curve delivers plushness off the top, extra mid-stroke support, and more tunable bottom-out progression.<\/p>\n The benefits of EVOL are further enhanced by our new Lower Leg channels and Bleeders, which both function to reduce air pressure captured in the lower legs, allowing the EVOL air spring to operate freely without unintended interference.<\/p>\n \u200bThe limited edition 2021 Heritage Collection draws inspiration from the original 36 and 40 \u2013 the iconic forks that shaped modern enduro and downhill riding 15 years ago. The all-new 38 ushers in a new era of hard- hitting, long-travel enduro riding and comes adorned in a unique pistachio hue, commemorating this historic moment and keeping the tradition of launching category-defining forks in a very special limited edition colourway. All Heritage Collection forks feature special black adjuster knobs, a Kabolt-X axle, and include a matching graphics kit, compatible with all 2021 and 2020 models of FOX rear shocks.<\/p>\n Heritage Collection forks are available in extremely limited numbers at time of launch only. Once they\u2019re gone, they\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n The new enduro fork standard is anything but standard. With all new design inside-and-out, plus an unmatched combination of ride quality, tunability, stiffness, weight, and alignment\u2013we took the award-winning, EWS favourite and made it even better.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All the revolutionary features of the brand-new 36 packaged in a super-stout chassis engineered specifically for modern hard-hitting, long-travel enduro-style riding. The all-new 38 is hungry to devour all you can throw at it and ask for more.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Completely redesigned for 2021, this world cup weapon has its sights set on the top step. Equipped with an updated version of our award-winning grip2 damper, an updated EVOL air spring, and a host of other radical new performance-driven features, the all-new 40 is ready to attack the track with ferocity.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q: Why do the 36 and 38 have a 15mm axle instead of 20mm? Q: Can Bleeders be added to Performance Series 36 and 38? Q: Why is the elliptical steerer tube just on the 38? Q: Why does the 38 use an inner air sleeve\/cartridge tube and higher air pressures than the 36? Q: VVC was added to compression circuit on MY21 Grip2-equipped forks, was VVC also added to DHX2 and FloatX2 this year? Q: Is the new 36 and 38 mud guard compatible with earlier Q: Is the longer 40 mud guard compatible with 36 and 38? Q: Why does the DHX2 have detents on the spring preload collar? Q: What happened to the 49? Q: What\u2019s up with the new arch design, why does it lean forward so much? Q: What are the ridges on the back of the fork legs? Q: What\u2019s the difference between the QR15 axle and the KaboltX axle on the new 36 and 38? Twin it to win it. The all-new X2 and DHX2 have changed everything, including the game. This award-winning, gravity-defying duo holds nothing back, especially not you. Both models boasting a complete redesign for 2021, including new chassis’, dampers and matching 8-click HSC and HSR adjustment\u2014following in the footsteps of their GRIP2 cousins. Featuring progressive MCU bottom-out bumpers unique to the specifications of each shock, these fraternal twins are both guaranteed to get you to the bottom–without ever bottoming.<\/p>\n The all-new X2 changes everything, including the game. This award-winning, gravity-defying air shock holds nothing back, especially not you. Boasting a laundry list of advanced features, the Float X2 is ready to clean house.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Featuring an entirely new chassis and damper, enhanced tunability, smoother action, and a new MCU bumper for progressivity and end-stroke control \u2013 the all-new DHX2 is ready to race straight out of the gate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nLower Leg Channels<\/h2>\n
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Lower Leg Arch<\/h2>\n
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GRIP2<\/h2>\n
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ALL-NEW 38<\/h2>\n
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ALL-NEW 40<\/h2>\n
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Forks Q&A<\/h2>\n
A: Boost 15mm is nearly as stiff as 20mm, much easier to use, and more versatile?<\/p>\n
A: Yes, Bleeders can be purchased separately and added to any 2021 fork with the Bleeder bosses on the back of the fork legs.<\/p>\n
A: It is only on the 38 for now but might find its way to other forks in the future.<\/p>\n
A: Because of the large diameter upper tubes of the 38, in order to achieve optimum air spring function and progressivity, positive air volume needed to be reduced. This is the reason for the inner sleeve. A: The piston diameter in the 38 is smaller than the 36, therefore, the piston area of the 38 is less than the 36. The smaller piston area requires more pressure to achieve the same force.<\/p>\n
A: VVC was added to the rebound circuit of DHX2 and Float X2 for MY21.<\/p>\n
models of 36?
A: No, it only works on the new forks as the lower legs which the mud guard attaches to are an entirely different shape.<\/p>\n
A: No, the 40 mud guard only fits the 40.<\/p>\n
A: Ideally, spring preload should be as light as possible. The detents allow the preload collar to be set just snug enough to hold the spring in place without the collar backing off due to movement and vibrations that occurs while riding. If more than a few turns of preload is needed then it is better to upgrade to a firmer spring.<\/p>\n
A: It\u2019s still here! It\u2019s just called 40 now<\/p>\n
A: The new arch design is the optimum shape for max stiffness and min weight, and the forward lean is to provide clearance at full compression for modern, large profile head tubes.<\/p>\n
A: Those ridges are internal channels that dramatically increase air volume in the lower legs, reducing pressure buildup near bottom out, and allow bath oil to lubricate the foam rings, seals and bushings as the fork compresses and extends.<\/p>\n
A: The short answer is that we typically recommend the QR15 axle for riders who frequently remove their front wheel, and the KaboltX for riders who rarely remove their front wheel. The long answer is that the QR15 axle allows for easier front wheel removal and it also allows for perfect chassis alignment with repeated front wheel removal and reinstallation. The KaboltX axle requires an Allen key for removal and chassis alignment should be reset each time the wheel is removed and reinstalled. But, the KaboltX axle shaves about 75 grams over the QR15 and it increases stiffness somewhat due to pinching the drive side of the axle to the dropout, which the QR15 axle does not do. So, it\u2019s really a question of do you prioritize marginal gains in the categories of weight and stiffness, or do you prioritize ultimate convenience? You can\u2019t go wrong either way!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n2021 X2 and DHX2 Shocks<\/h2>\n
ALL-NEW FLOAT X2<\/h2>\n
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ALL-NEW DHX2<\/h2>\n