I have a 2009 fox 36 talas rc2, with the talas iii system, and unfortunately the talas travel adjustment is no longer working properly, im. Make sure your rc2 adjusters are in the open position both fully counterclockwise. You may need to firmly pull up on the spring to disengage it from the plunger shaft. The 36 160 comes in three flavors, the talas, float and van, specifically. The 36 suspension fork lineup is fox racing shox 36 mm stanchion platform that is available in float air spring, fixed travel, talas air spring, travel adjust and vanilla coil spring, fixed travel models. In the 36, fox uses a lighterweight oil in the sealed damper for consistency.
Another change in the 2011 line is the inclusion of the foxs fit rc2 damper. Starting with the rebound adjuster fully open counterclockwise push on the fork to compress it and feel its return speed. Fox designed the fork to have a large bushing overlap surface to keep it nice and stiff despite its longer legs. In backtoback comparisons with a 2018 fox 36 rc2, the new. A slight change to the talas, it now uses two steps instead of three.
Regardless of whether the impacts came fast and squareedged, or deep and wallowy, the 36 always isolated the terrain and tracked beautifully. The transition to the 2016 fox racing shox mountain bike suspension fork lineup all started with the 2015 36s switch to a new air spring. Fox racing shox 36 float 29 grip 2 factory boost fork. The new fox racing shox 2018 line sets new benchmarks for front and rear suspension. Categories components fox spares fox fork spares fox fork lower legs fox fork lower legs.
Sep 26, 2014 maintaining your fork is key to good performance on the trail. If i got another fox and i could do it i would probably go for the basic van r to have the open bath damper. This video guides you through the process of changing your bath oil and dust wipers in the 2015 36mm fork in order to reduce friction. These days, we see sixinch bikes on the trail every day. Fox 36 float fit rc2 fork has 20mm thru axle with quick release in good condition the fork seals were replaced with the newer slick seals less stiction adjustable rebound and compression. Mar 23, 20 fox 36 van fit rc2 180mm bike fork in action medium rebound, lowest preload, 15 clicks hsc, 14 clicks lsc. Although the fox 36 fit fork that comes on the mondraker dune rr is good, its just nothing compared to the 36 rc2 float that chris built for my old foxy and also has the qr15 mm axle, rather than a proper bolt through set up. Refer to your rockshox users manual or to see the recommended service interval for your product. Offering improved rigidity and traction for allmountain riding and enduro racing in a new lighter chassis. It comes preset from the factory at the firm setting.
Proven at enduro world series level, the fox shox 36 van 26 180mm fork sets a new benchmark in trail performance at all levels. This was the longest stint ive had on the talas 36 and i was completely blown away with its performance. Fox 36 van fit rc2 180mm bike fork in action medium rebound, lowest preload, 15 clicks hsc, 14 clicks lsc. Our time on the fox 36 float rc2 fit fork has been nothing but positive. This fork can be ridden up and down terrain, as its more than just a shuttle or lift serviced entity. Fox had some very stiff competition recently in the suspension world no pun intended.
Despite the savings, the fox factory float 36 fit4 is still an expensive fork. Fox fork 2014 factory series 36 talas 26 rc2 fit 180mm. Fox 36 rc2 dust wiper and bath oil service youtube. Mountain bike a manual of beginning to advanced technique. I felt the same with both my last float 140 and van rc2 maybe its better for 2012. We had the fork for about 6 months and it never had a seal issue. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles. Apr 20, 2010 fox 40 downhill fork gets updated all over.
The fit damper is position sensitive and may ride differently than this test fork. Not so long ago, six inches of suspension was considered longtravel. Contact your local dealer or fox racing shox for further inspection and repair. Riding in gnarly terrain, chassis solidity and steering precision both feel excellent. Installing your fork before you ride setting sag adjusting rebound. You can adjust the travel of the 2015 fox 36 float fork in 10mm increments. Adjustments fox 36 grip2 if this were purely a battle to see which fork had the most adjustments, fox would take the win.
Fox racing shox bike accessories, bike parts bikecomponents. Fox 36 van fit rc2 180mm bike fork in action youtube. There are absolutely no scratches on the stanchion tubes anywhere. Talas fit rc2, and van fit rc2 models of the new 36 180 fork as well as select other models. A by flipping the fit rc2 cartridge, the compression controls are up top, which also improves. This fork was purchased about midway through the 20 year and has been used for all mountaintrail riding. Each of these three fox 36 models have submodels with different features and price points. Every single suspension tuner ive spoken with some internationally acclaimed have mentioned the high stiction in the fit damper. Rockshox super deluxe 50 hour service tutorial video howto how to.
It is important to service your forks to keep them. State of the art technology and outstanding performance are not just for world cup riders, they guarantee more fun and performance. Fox racing shox 36 fit damping cartridge upgrade cartridge. Fox has also reformulated its stock bath oil, dubbing it 20weight gold, which will become the standard oil in all forks going forward.
Its a package thats very competitive in the weight and price games, compatible with just about any bike or wheel, and finely tunable across a wide usable range of independent adjustments. Or we should say forks, plural, because there are variants galore, in 26, 27. The top of their single crown fork range is the 180mm travel 36 180, available in all three fox flavours. Seatpost owners guide determine which 20172020 transfer seatpost will fit your bike.
Its likely a very expensive option but you can transplant a rc2 damper into a fit 4 fork to get a fork with the rc2 damper and qr15 lowers. Dec, 2010 fox 36 forks for 2011 the fox 36 has two versions, a 160mm all mountain and a 180mm freeride fork. Small w 2012 fox float 16036 fit kashima fork is definitely. This, mixed with a convertible 15 x 100 20 x 110 axle kit make the fox 36 fit float fork the most adjustable fork in their history, and arguably in the history of the industry. Apr 16, 2015 fox had some very stiff competition recently in the suspension world no pun intended. The black knob on the fit ctd fork damper and factory ctd shocks controls the trail. The new 36 is a very different and innovative fork for fox. Rotate the fork to a horizontal position and shake it. It introduced a full air system with check valves to equalize air pressure between the positive and negative chambers, dropped weight and improved performance. The kashima coating will be available on float fit rc2, talas fit rc2, and van fit rc2 models of the new 36 180 fork as well as select.
Fox have thrown a lot of firepower at the 2015 36, and it really is an entirely new fork. All fox fork models with oil level charts and volumes. Loaded up with some custom matched graphics, this fox 36 looks pretty sharp. It has a big range of useable adjustments, the weight is decent, has a stiff chassis, and seems realiable. Redefining ride dynamics since 1974, fox is trusted by riders when the conditions get. Determine which 20172020 transfer seatpost will fit your bike. Fox bicycle forks and rear shock controls consist of the following. Apr 06, 2011 this fork can be ridden up and down terrain, as its more than just a shuttle or lift serviced entity. Fox 36 forks for 2011 the fox 36 has two versions, a 160 mm all mountain and a 180 mm freeride fork. Not happy to concede its wellearned market share, the company has completely revamped its heavyduty 36mmstanchion lineup for 2015, and the 2015 fox 36 talas 27.
Categories components fox spares fox fork spares fox fork adjusters and small parts fox fork adjusters and small parts. While riding the rocky mountain slayer, i couldnt help but be impressed with the performance of the fox talas 36 rc2 suspension fork. Also, let me just apologize in advance for the long winded post. Compare your sag measurement value to the appropriate value in the sag setup table. Mojo suspension fox suspension tuning factory jackson. Fox 36 talas r 160mm mountain bike suspension fork. Fox 36 rc2 changing travel tutorial for a fox 36 float fit fork dust wipers and oil bath service. Components 115 fox spares 1267 fox fork spares 498 fox fork adjusters and small parts 256 fox fork axles 18 fox fork. I have a 2009 fox 36 talas rc2, with the talas iii system, and unfortunately the talas travel adjustment is no longer working properly, im hoping someone can help me out. If you have any doubt whether or not you can properly service your fox product, then do not attempt it. Compress the fork slightly and remove the coil spring. Determine which 20172020 transfer seatpost will fit your bike determine. Install the new spring by dropping it into the upper tube, then torque the top cap to 220 inlb 24.
Also have the van fork to ride while im figuring out my talas issues, so fortunately no down time for me. Apr 10, 2018 for 2019 fox is giving the fork an all new fit grip2 damper, which has more adjustability and even better performance on the trail. Fox racing shox 36 van rc2 fork mountain bike action. With the same axletocrown height as a dual crown dh fork, this fork fits both freeride and large allmountain bikes. Fox racing shox 36 van rc2 fork mountain bike action magazine. Ve fox servisnim centru pouzivame maziva a oleje rsp, ktere fox doporucuje a cistice cyklostar. Determine which 20172020 transfer seatpost will fit your bike determine which 2021 transfer seatpost will fit your bike. Fox products should be serviced by a qualified bicycle service technician, in accordance with fox specifications.
Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks. Fox racing shox sls super light coil for dhx2 van rc 216 mm. In that time the rebound adjuster was ripped off the lower fork leg. Jan 03, 2011 the relocated compression controls are easy to reach and work like a swiss watch. Detailed removal of lowers, dust wipers, cleaning, installation of new skf wipers, foam rings, and reassembly of first generation fox 36 van rc2 160mm fork. Maintaining your fork is key to good performance on the trail. The fork should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged. For 2019 fox is giving the fork an all new fit grip2 damper, which has more adjustability and even better performance on the trail. Fox 36 forks for 2011 the fox 36 has two versions, a 160mm all mountain and a 180mm freeride fork. Dhx van, float x ctd, dhx rc2rc4, float dps, kashima. Frog horn is a dutch company specialising in high performance bikes check them out and you will see prices for yourself. Fork 2014 36 van 180mm 26 fork 2014 40 float 26 fork 2014 40 float 27. Fox fork 2011 20 36 light 160 float air topcap assembly.
The monstrous 40 dual crown fork gets the same adhesive backed cosmetic changes as the rest of foxs 2011 lineup, along with the inverted fit cartridge, plus new crowns and a new spring guide system. The fit rc2 version of the fox 36 float comes with low and high speed compression and rebound adjustments that can be adjusted on the fly externally. You are bidding on a used 20 fox 36 float fit rc2 kashima 180mm travel fork. You can honestly feel the fork perform differently in just one or two clicks in either direction. 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 s 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. This video guides you through the procedure to change travel. For 2010, fox has introduced their new fit cartridge in their suspension fork lineup. The 36 grip2s exact number of clicks on the highspeed compression knob. Mojo suspension fox suspension tuning july 9th, 2016. Sep 25, 2018 adjustments fox 36 grip2 if this were purely a battle to see which fork had the most adjustments, fox would take the win. Please contact your local dealer or fox racing shox for further inspection and repair. Be it the 32 stepcast marathon fork, the fox 36 for enduro racing or the fox 40 in the fight for. The official uk home of fox mountain bike suspension and servicing. This feature can be adjusted inside the cartridge by fox racing shox or an authorized service center.
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