How do I know what size fork will fit my bike?
How do I know what size fork will fit my bike?
Take your existing front wheel out and measure the current axle diameter to work out further narrow down what fork your bike can accommodate.
Can you change travel on a FOX 36 fork?
Supplies Needed. 2018 36mm FLOAT forks can be travel adjusted by replacing the air shaft assembly. 36mm FLOAT NA2 forks can be reduced in travel as low as 100mm (831 air shaft).
Is the FOX 36 a good fork?
Conclusion. On the trail, the FOX 36 Factory feels, well, like a FOX 36. It’s a fork at the very top of its game. The GRIP2 damper gives huge control over the rebound and compression circuits with both high- and low-speed adjustment and once dialled in, grip and support are exceptional.
Are FOX 36 forks boost?
The 36 E-Bike Performance fork only comes in a Boost 29″ version with 160mm of travel but has black anodised upper legs and uses a three-position GRIP damper.
Will this fork fit my bike?
The main thing you need to look for is the steerer size. Most Mtb headtube is 1.1/8″, a few are 1.5″ or the combo of the two, tapered steerer. So as long as the fork is 1.1/8″ you are good to go.
Is 150mm travel too much?
Those roots and rocks can ping you offline, despite being sure of your steering inputs. Too much travel can also dull the feedback of your trail bike. We recommend that a trail fork ideally have 34mm stanchions, at 130-140mm, for a 29er – possibly, up to 150mm, for the smaller 27.5in wheel size.
Can you increase travel on a FOX fork?
Certain 32mm forks may have travel extended only if they were built with a damper and chassis that can be extended safely to the new longer travel. Please contact FOX directly before extending travel on any fork to verify that the stock components of the fork can handle the new longer travel.
How much travel does a Fox 36 have?
Best suited for 150-170mm travel options, the Fox 36 is the perfect enduro fork with a ton of options to fit almost any bike.
What is better Fox 38 or Fox 36?
By their measurements, Fox says that the 38 fork is “31% stiffer transverse shear, 17% stiffer fore/aft, and 38% torsionally stiffer than the 36.” All that material does make the fork a fair bit heavier, tipping the scale roughly 300g deeper than the 36 that we tested last season.
What’s the difference between Fox 36 and 38?
Do all forks fit all bikes?
There are loads of different suspension forks out there. Nowadays it’s not really a case of good ones and bad ones. Essentially you need to know what fork steerer type your bike frame accepts, what wheel size it takes and what wheel axle type your front wheel takes.
Is 160mm enough for enduro?
Even if you’re not competing, because mechanical support at races is minimised, the best mountain bike rigs destined for enduro race tape need to be ultra-reliable too. Look for travel between 160mm and 180mm combined with either 29in wheels front and rear, or mullet set-ups (29in front, 27.5in rear).
Is 160mm travel too much for hardtail?
It depends totally on your riding style and the intended use. For pretty much XC or dirt jump, go with a 100mm XC or dirt jump fork. For general trail riding a 120 to 130 would work well. For AM to light Free ride a 140 to 160mm fork would be the ticket.
Can I put 150mm forks on a 120mm bike?
hi dom, you yea can, but that is maybe a bit too much. All things being equal, it will make your bike slacker and raise the bottom bracket. So while you are looking for a bit more travel on the way down, the higher BB does not help with cornering. So it’s a trade-off.
What is better Fox 38 or FOX 36?
Is Fox better than RockShox?
Key points when comparing Fox and RockShox – Both Fox and RockShox offer a range of suspension forks from lightweight XC race forks to long-travel downhill forks. – Results: RockShox dominates World Cup XC, while Fox is tops in World Cup DH racing.
