{"id":18404,"date":"2016-04-06T12:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T11:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2016\/04\/06\/fox-announces-lightweight-32-step-cast-fork-r4504\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T08:27:20","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T08:27:20","slug":"fox-announces-lightweight-32-step-cast-fork-r4504","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/fox-announces-lightweight-32-step-cast-fork-r4504\/","title":{"rendered":"Fox announces lightweight 32 Step-Cast fork"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Starting at 1,355g, the 32 Step- Cast (SC) fork is our lightest cross- country fork ever. Optimized for 100 mm of travel, the Step-Cast lower leg design and narrow crown spacing save weight while the 32 mm upper tubes maintain FOX ride quality.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-77934300-1459944994.jpg\" data-fileid=\"707119\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"707119\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-77934300-1459944994.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-77934300-1459944994.jpg\"><\/a><br \/>Features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>15QR x 110 Boost and 15QR x 100 Kabolt axle options\n<\/li>\n<li>27.5\u201d and 29\u201d wheel options\n<\/li>\n<li>100mm travel\n<\/li>\n<li>FIT4 and FIT GRIP three position damper for improved control\n<\/li>\n<li>Lockout for increased efficiency\n<\/li>\n<li>Factory Series models feature Genuine Kashima Coat\n<\/li>\n<li>Gloss Orange, Matte Black, Gloss White<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">32 SC Chassis Design<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:250px;\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10967000-1459944995.jpg\" data-fileid=\"707120\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"707120\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-10967000-1459944995.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-10967000-1459944995.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>The distinct shape of the lower leg design isn\u2019t just for looks. The 32 Step-Cast (SC) chassis uses a narrow stance to save weight and the step design makes room for the spokes and brake rotor. The 32 SC features 32 mm upper tubes and ample bushing overlap for a quality ride and the hollowed out lower legs provide even more weight savings.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>120mm upper tube spacing (32 model uses 130mm)\n<\/li>\n<li>Max tire size 2.3\u201d\n<\/li>\n<li>Max rotor size: 27.5\u201d- 180mm, 29\u201d \u2013 203mm\n<\/li>\n<li>Rake: 27.5\u201d \u2013 44mm, 29\u201d \u2013 44mm or 51mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Production fork weights (165mm steerer tube with star nut installed and Kabolt axle):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>32 SC 27.5 100mm = 1,355g &#8211; 225g less than MY16 32\n<\/li>\n<li>32 SC 29 100mm = 1,360g &#8211; 255g less than MY16 32<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">4th Generation Fit Damper<\/h2>\n<p><strong>FOX Isolated Technology: <\/strong>Our patented closed cartridge system now in its fourth generation, was first developed in 2004<\/p>\n<p><strong>Superior damping performance<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Upgraded to our proven FIT RC2 10mm shaft architecture\n<\/li>\n<li>10mm shaft provides more oil flow through the base valve\n<\/li>\n<li>Dual circuit rebound allows more controlled return from hard hits and quicker recovery from successive impacts\n<\/li>\n<li>32 SC-specific cartridge design and damping tune<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>FIT4 Damper Adjuster Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3-position on-the-fly adjustment \u2013 Open, Medium, Firm<\/p>\n<p>Fine tuning in Open mode with wide range low-speed compression adjuster \u2013 22 clicks<\/p>\n<div style=\"\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-55996500-1459944691.jpg\" data-fileid=\"707108\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"707108\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-55996500-1459944691.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-55996500-1459944691.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>Forks with optional remote will retain fine tuning in Open mode with wide range low-speed compression adjuster \u2013 22 clicks<\/p>\n<p><strong>FIT Grip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Inspired from moto, the new GRIP damper uses our FIT sealed cartridge technology combined with a coil-sprung, independent floating piston.<\/p>\n<p>GRIP allows excess oil to purge through specially designed ports at the top of the damper to maintain consistent damping and increase durability.<\/p>\n<p>Performance Series forks provide Open, Medium, and Firm modes with additional micro-adjust between settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Float Air Spring<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Self-equalizing positive\/negative air spring<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Utilizes our patented FLOAT shock transfer port technology, first introduced in our circa 1999 FLOAT shock\n<\/li>\n<li>Smoother performance with reduced friction\n<\/li>\n<li>Less vibration feedback through handlebar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Highly tunable with air volume spacers<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust the amount of mid stroke and bottom out resistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-75870300-1459944692.jpg\" data-fileid=\"707110\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"707110\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-62657-0-75870300-1459944692.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-62657-0-75870300-1459944692.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">United States Pricing<\/h2>\n<p>32 SC Factory FIT4 $889 USD<br \/>32 SC Factory FIT4 Remote $969 USD<br \/>32 SC Factory FIT iRD $1,569 USD<br \/>32 SC Performance FIT GRIP $619 USD<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting at 1,355g, the 32 Step- Cast (SC) fork is our lightest cross- country fork ever. Optimized for 100 mm of travel, the Step-Cast lower leg design and narrow crown spacing save weight while the 32 mm upper tubes maintain FOX ride quality. Features: 15QR x 110 Boost and 15QR x 100 Kabolt axle options [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":43463,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[160,2649,2930,2650],"featured_location":[],"class_list":["post-18404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech","tag-fox","tag-fox-32","tag-fox-32-sc","tag-fox-32-step-cast"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18404"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18404\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43463"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18404"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=18404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}