CONCLUSION With the 36, Fox makes an impressive comeback and offers racers what they sorely missed with the tamer 34: a significantly firmer and perfectly adjustable compression damping with less weight. With these prerequisites, the 36 remains in control of the situation at all times and stands confidently in its travel. The bolted thru-axle is annoying.
BIKE verdict SUPER
Price 1099 Euro
Suspension travel¹/works specification157 mm/160 mm
Weight¹ 1996 g
Info www.ridefox.com
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Setting options Spring stiffness via air pressure, rebound, high and low-speed compression, lockout hardness
Lowering/platform No/no
Max. Ø disc/weight limit 203 mm/no
Available shafts 11/8", Taper
Available dropouts 15, 20 mm (per adapter)
MEASURED VALUES¹
Installation length 550 mm
Torsional rigidity 24.3 Nm/°
Brake rigidity 237.9 Nm/°
¹BIKE measured values (weight may include thru axle and remote lever. Lefty incl. Lefty-4All adapter).
²The BIKE judgement is independent of price. It is made up of the six criteria and is based on rounded values. BIKE judgements: super, very good, good, satisfactory, with weaknesses, unsatisfactory.
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