No Custom Tuning
This fork will come to you with Fox's standard aftermarket tune.
We will give the fork a full inspection before sending though. We'll make sure the correct volume of oil and grease has been used in the damper, air spring and lower legs, as well as addressing any assembly issues, like tight bushings. This is included in the price.
We won't provide any setup support with this product, so please refer to the owners manual for setup recommendations.
Description
SHORT TRAVEL.HARD HITTING.ALL TRAIL.
The lightest 36 ever, the sub-1800g 36 SL injects plushness and steering responsiveness into a true Trail fork. An evolution of the 36 chassis optimised for 120 to 140mm of travel, the 36 SL gives modern Trail riders the confidence to go big without the weight.
WHY CHOOSE?
Trail riders have long had to choose between over-forking for stiffness or under-forking for lower weight. The 36 SL supplants the 34 with 20% additional torsional stiffness while the updated chassis minimise the weight increase to just 100 grams. At 1755g (29” 140mm GRIP X) with a host of ride feel improvements, the 36 SL easily beats out its predecessor, and the competition.
ARCH ABOVE THE REST
Generatively designed and optimised by FOX engineers, the new 36 SL arch and crown increase torsional stiffness of the fork by a full 20% over the previous Trail fork, the 34. Cutouts and lightening bores at strategic locations help minimise weight.
AIR SPRING COMPLIANCE IN ACTION
A large enough bending force—such as hitting a large rock or root at high speed—can cause the air spring to bind to the inside of the stanchion when the fork is compressing through its travel. The redesigned and compliant FLOAT air spring decouples the stanchion from the air shaft, allowing the piston to move with the fork while under these bending loads, rather than resisting them. The result? Smoother suspension action overall, especially when the fork is experiencing high loads from speed or weight of a rider.
MORE BUSHING OVERLAP
As the fork is loaded sideways (such as running over an obstacle on the trail), that bending force is translated from the lower leg to the stanchions through Teflon-lined sleeves called bushings. “Bushing overlap” refers to the distance between upper and lower bushings in each leg. In suspension forks, this greater overlap reduces friction between the stanchions and lower legs throughout the stroke. The 36 SL has 20mm additional bushing overlap over the 34, resulting in a smoother-feeling fork overall.
GRIP X — UNCOMPROMISED ALL-MOUNTAIN PERFORMANCE
Trail riders no longer need to choose between a descent-focused damper or a lightweight endurance damper. GRIP X exudes the exemplary descent performance of GRIP X2, refined for less weight, easier set up and an easy access firm mode for pedaling efficiency.
INBOARD BYPASS CHANNELS
Bypass channels help curb pressure ramping for increased small bump sensitivity, as well as recirculating oil to lubricating bushings and seals. By relocating the bypass channels from the aft side of the fork to the inboard side, they are now out of the fore-aft load path to further reduce friction throughout the fork’s travel.
ADDED UTILITY
Low profile bleeders. Grooved design allows pressure to escape around your finger as you press the bleeder.
Air spring top cap. Now uses the common Shimano cassette tool for easy volume adjustments.
Mudguard. Mounts to seal flanges and arch instead of bleeder ports. Refined aesthetic, durability and seal protection. Long and short styles.
At 1755g (29” 140mm GRIP X), the 36 SL is 125g lighter than the equivalent 36. It gains these weight reductions by using the Kabolt SL axle, a lighter steerer tube, shorter stanchions and improved lowers optimised for the 36 SL’s travel range of 120mm to 140mm of travel.
Specification
Wheel Sizes: 29"
Travel: 130mm/140mm
Rake: 44mm Offset (29)
Axle: Kabolt 15 QR ON Performance Series
Rotor Size: 180-230mm
Air Spring: FLOAT EVOL compliant
Steerer: 1.5 Taper
Starting Weight: 1755G (29 140mm GRIP X)
Delivery
It will take approx. 5 working days to dispatch your order, as the fork needs to go through the workshop. We'll confirm a dispatch date within 1 working day of you placing your order.
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Service Intervals
| Action |
Interval |
| Clean and Lubricate |
Every Ride |
| Inspect for scratches to stanchions, dents and other signs of wear |
Every Ride |
| Check headset, axle and brake torque |
Regularly |
| Lower Leg Service |
Regularly |
| Full Service |
Every 125hrs of use / 12 months whichever comes first. |
