But for lean XC racers looking for the lightest high-performance option, the Fox 32 SC gets the pick from us. If you’re after a lightweight XC fork, it’d be hard to recommend anything else – the Fox 32 Step-Cast is a brilliant performer, and is exceptionally lightweight.

Are Fox 32 forks good?

But for lean XC racers looking for the lightest high-performance option, the Fox 32 SC gets the pick from us. If you’re after a lightweight XC fork, it’d be hard to recommend anything else – the Fox 32 Step-Cast is a brilliant performer, and is exceptionally lightweight.

How much travel do Fox 32 have?

120mm
The Fox 32 Factory fork is available in both 29″ and 650b wheels with 120mm of travel, a 15mm through-axle and a tapered steerer.

How do you lower the float on a Fox 32?

Chapters

  1. A WARNING.
  2. On the air-side, either a bottom nut or a bolt is used to secure your fork lowers.
  3. Engage half of the exposed thread with the damper removal tool.
  4. Remove the O-ring and washer from the bolt.
  5. With the fork slightly inverted, support the fork lower with your hand while striking the 6mm hex bit.

Can you increase travel Fox 32?

You can adjust the travel of most 32mm FLOAT forks by 10mm increments. Most forks can have their travel shortenend, but only select few models can have their travel extended.

Can you reduce Fox fork travel?

To shorten travel you will need one Neg Plate Spacer (PN: 234-04-627) for each 10mm reduction in travel desired. 2015-2017 36 FLOAT 170mm and 180mm forks can be reduced in travel down to 130mm. 2015-2017 36 FLOAT 160mm forks can be reduced in travel down to 110mm.

What is the difference between Fox Factory and performance?

Factory sits at the high end, with the World Cup proven brand engraved, Performance Elite steps down a bit, while the Performance line suits those who do not have tons of money to spend on forks, still keeping themselves in a higher price zone.

What is step cast Fox?

TAILOR MADE FOR THE RIGORS OF MODERN XC RACING. The lightest 34 ever, the all-new 34 Step-Cast is designed from the ground up to deliver uncompromising XC race performance with class leading tunability, chassis stiffness and strength.

What is the Fox 32 float 29 Fork?

I’ve been testing the Fox 32 Float 29, 100 FIT CTD Remote fork for several months now and as you can tell from the full name, there’s a lot to this fork. First: the 32 refers to the diameter of the stanchions (the shiny tubes that move in and out of the legs).

What is the difference between the 32 float and 32 step cast?

The 32 Step-Cast fork utilises 32mm diameter stanchions like the 32 Float. The new crown adds weight and supposedly brings stiffness up to the same level as the 34 trail fork. To strip out as much weight as possible, the entire chassis is optimised around 100mm of travel.

What makes the Fox 32 step-cast so special?

In the pursuit of ultimate performance, sometimes less can actually be more. That was certainly the approach that Fox took with its 32 Step-Cast fork when it debuted back in 2016. Named after its unique stepped lowers, the 32 Step-Cast (SC) is a pure XC race fork that is optimised around 100mm of travel.

What makes the Fox 32 SC the lightest suspension fork?

The result is the lightest suspension fork that Fox has ever built. Since its launch, the 32 SC has received two key improvements. In 2019 Fox added the new generation EVOL air spring system, which has a larger negative spring volume to help ease the fork into its travel for a smoother feel with improved small-bump sensitivity.