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How to Change the Travel in a Fox 36

As someone had pointed out, the Yeti SB150 that I presented to a few weeks ago, which I am using for product reviews, was fitted with a Fox 36 fork with “only” 160mm of travel. For this bike Yeti in fact suggests a 170mm fork, so that the so-called vertical travel matches the 150mm of rear travel. The subject was discussed with the engineers of the American brand during the launch of the Yeti SB165 .

I reached out to Fox to ask about taking the 36 Grip2 from 160 to 170mm. Receiving a positive response, I was also told that I could do it myself, and that they would send me the necessary parts kit. ” It’s quite simple, just follow the instructions in the video you’ll find on our site .” And so, I took a look on Ridefox.com and I found everything , even which forks can be modified in their travel and how many volume spacers to insert to have the same feeling as when the fork had 160mm of travel.

The video is very well done and our workshop is equipped with every necessary tool so, after a brief bit of research, I got to work!

You start by removing the fork from the bike and removing all the air from the positive chamber. Then, clamp it in the stand in a horizontal position (so as not to spill the oil when you remove the lowers), then unscrew the rebound knob and the bolts that hold the lower leg assembly in place.

It’s necessary to use a mallet to get the air spring and damper rods to unseat from the lower leg assembly, and there is a special fitting to make the removal easier, which we do not have. I therefore used a small socket bit whose edge is smaller than the threaded part you see below and I tapped with caution.

Next, pour the oil from the lowers into a special container, and then pour it into a bottle that will eventually go to the landfill.

The time has therefore come to dismantle the left side air spring assembly.

To do this I first have to remove the valve cap at the fork crown and REMOVE ALL OF THE AIR from the positive spring. Then, using the appropriate socket, you can remove the valve cap assembly which the volume reducers attach to.

Then I remove the locking ring at the bottom of the stanchion. A thin flat head screwdriver should do the trick.

Now I can take out the piston that I’m going to replace.

Here they are side by side below: the new 170mm one, not yet greased, and the old 160mm one. The difference between the two is only in length. Notice how the well lubricated and clean it is, despite 8 months of use.

Now it’s time to put fresh oil in the lower leg assembly, starting with a small amount placed above the piston. It only needs 3cc. – t he oil, specifically is Fox’s 20WT Gold, which  is very dense.

At this point, I closed the left top cap, removing the volume spacer. In fact Fox suggests starting out with the new 170mm travel without a spacer, as you can see in the table below. I put the air in the chamber: 70 psi, to start, then I’ll do the fine tuning when I put the fork on the bike.

Time to reinstall the lower leg assembly. It’s an o peration that requires a bit of extra patience – to align stanchions with the dust wipers properly, and then push them up.

Again with 20WT Gold oil insert 10cc in the air side (the one I just changed). Instead, on the right side, where the sealed cartridge is, put 40cc of the 5WT oil .

Then tighten the bolts that hold the lowers with a torque wrench to their respective specs (5Nm on the right and 9Nm on the left).

The end! All that remains is to reinstall the fork on the bike and then it’s ready to ride.

In addition to increasing the travel of a 36, ​​it can also be decreased . The operation that I’ve just shown becomes relevant if one decides to change out a frame of a bike, while keeping the components and the situation therefore requires a change in front travel.

The piston kit must be ordered directly from Fox via a dealer.

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Is fox’s iconic hard riding trail fork still setting the standard for flat out all-round performance.

BikePerfect Verdict

Superlative suspension performance and usable adjustability right through the speed and size range, but the Kashima finish makes the Factory version comparatively expensive.

Superb overall spring balance

Plush and sensitive straight away

Consistently supportive

Wider range damping

Happily handles big hits

Performance Elite version is better value

Heavier than before

Bolt-on fender is small

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Fox introduced this, the latest 36, in the 2021 season and it rapidly established itself as the best mountain bike fork for aggressive mid-travel trail riding. A new air-spring and damping range finally caters for lighter or less aggressive riders but still delivers for proper pinners. While this superb fork is top of the range, the Factory version we're looking at here isn’t the most cost-effective model though.

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Design and specifications

The latest Fox 36 is a major evolution from previous models inside and out. The most obvious changes structurally are the much bigger, rounded arch with more forward projection. This also gets threaded mounts for a dedicated fender which I’ve not tested but looks a bit small to make much difference in real mud. The back of the fork also features a raised rib that houses a bypass channel from the lowers up to a ‘Bleeder’ air valve on each leg. The crown has more overlap to combat steerer creak and the dropouts now have a floating adjuster to give perfect lower leg alignment. However, while the crown is 20g lighter, overall weight actually increases over the previous incarnation.

The arrival of the bigger Fox 38 model meant the stock travel options for 36 dropped to 160mm in 27.5in and 150 or 160mm travel in 29, but air-springs up to 170mm are available aftermarket. Offset options are 37 or 44mm in 27.5 and 44 or 51mm in 29. Our test fork was a 150mm travel, 44mm offset 29er but we’ve ridden Factory and Performance Elite 36s in other formats too.

Internally, the air-spring and damping have both been reworked too. The new EVOL air spring features a larger negative chamber. The VVC (Variable Valve Control) design with its cunning shim balance point altering, adjustable leaf spring, is now used in the compression damping circuit and not just the high-speed rebound. Low and high-speed compression damping are dialed in via metal wheels on top of the right-hand leg, while high and low-speed rebound damping is under a ‘dustbin’ cover on the right lower. The Factory version gets the iconic ‘Kashima’ gold anodized stanchions that tell everyone you’re riding the top dog Fox. There’s a full pro race ‘Fox orange’ painted lower option for the same price too, but only in 44mm offset and 160mm options.

Performance

Previous generations of Fox have been notorious for stiff feeling forks with a damping range focused on larger and more aggressive riders. The new batch is far more welcoming to lighter, more subtle pilots. As a result, while at 70kg I historically had to wind compression damping completely off, the new 36 gives me at least the lighter end of the high and low-speed damper range to play with. They don’t need an obvious breaking-in period either, with the larger negative spring making them feel super plush off the top of the stroke.

The suggested fork settings are much more accurate than they have been in the past although the default rebound prompts are a bit slow if you’re not regularly doing large jumps. The VVC damping is more forgiving of less than perfect setup in general too and the whole Fox vibe is just a less intimidating and ‘judgy’ place to be.

It’s pretty much a parade of desirable suspension cliches. Buttery smooth off the top and super fast to respond to any jabs or punches from sudden hits at any point of the stroke. Under cornering and braking loads though it stays settled, supportive, and feedback-rich at whatever level your chosen low-speed compression adjustment naturally sits at. It feels super composed through serious slams too, accessing deeper travel progressively without ever wallowing or getting lost mid-stroke. That makes it better able to cope with the seismic appetite of high pivot bikes such as the Forbidden Druid , which I spent a lot of time on with the fork last summer. The only slight niggle is that low and high-speed compression aren’t entirely independent in terms of the overall effect, but you just need to be aware of that and compensate tune accordingly. 

As sublime as the Float Factory 36 is, it’s worth noting that you get exactly the same changes and performance with the Fox Performance Elite version for $150/£100 less just without the golden Kashima stanchion coating. Given that I’ve never seen any tangible benefits from Kashima in terms of less friction or greater longevity  The FIT4 damper version with a three-position firm lever for extra climbing support is also cheaper at $1,079/£1179. The current RockShox Lyrik is both 100g lighter and more than a couple of hundred dollars/pounds less too.

Fox's Float Factory 36 is a fantastic fork and it really does set the gold standard for hardcore trail suspension. It’s supple, subtle, and far more welcoming and less tiring than previous generations for lighter riders, but it’ll match the best rear suspension bikes without worry.

The Performance Elite delivers the same performance for less money though and while the current RockShox Lyrik is lighter and cheaper but not quite as plush. We’ll be re-evaluating that comparison as soon as we can.

Tech Specs: Fox Float 36 Factory GRIP2

• Price:  $1441.99 / £1239.99
• Sizes: 27.5 and 29in, 150 or 160mm travel, 37 - 51mm offset
• Weight:  1191g (model tested – 150mm travel 44mm offset 29er cut down to 185cm steerer)

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Challenge Every Trail with the FOX 36 and FOX 34 

Trail mountain biking is perhaps the largest category of MTB. Cross-country bikes have grown increasingly lightweight race-focused and all-mountain/Enduro bikes have themselves gravitated towards longer, slacker frame geometry with more suspension travel. In between these two extremes sits the rather large categories of Trail and All-Mountain. Trail bikes are for people who want the most versatile bike possible; reasonably efficient for climbing (where most riders spend most of their time) but capable enough for anything but the steepest and/or fastest descents. All-Mountain is just that; the stiffness and support when trails get steep and complex, but designed to offer desirable decent characteristics while keeping to climbable weight and efficiency. 

While FOX prides itself on serving the needs of racers in the cross-country, enduro and downhill disciplines, we also make some of the best trail and all-mountain suspension. In the range of the weight-conscious, efficiency-loving Downcountry to the well-rounded Trail rider, we make the 34. With a slightly narrower stanchion diameter compared to its bigger brother, 34 offers small-bump sensitivity and enhanced trail feedback. This makes it a great choice for riders who prioritize agility, precision, and responsiveness on the trail. For the well-rounded, all-mountain, occasional day-in-the-bike-park type of rider who wants confidence at speed or when hitting more complex features, we make the 36. The 36mm stanchions increase stiffness and improved handling under higher loads. This makes it an excellent choice for riders who prioritize stability, aggressive riding styles, and tackling technical descents with confidence. 

FOX 34: The Trail Charger  

Versatility, capability and light weight make the 34 the obvious choice for modern mid-weight and mid-travel bikes. Many of the chassis and internal design features from the Enduro race-oriented 38 trickle down to the 34, making this an exemplary performer in the Trail category. The 34 is available with 130mm or 140mm travel with a choice of dampers . 

GRIP2 is our most advanced damper with 4-way adjustability of High/Low Speed Compression and High/Low Speed Rebound. If you want to get the most downhill performance out of your fork or like to tinker with settings, GRIP2 is the damper for you. The FIT4 offers almost the same plushness and small bump sensitivity as GRIP2 but features a 3-position switch for climbing. If you like to firm up your fork for climbing and enjoy an easier setup process, the FIT4 is the damper you want. 

Boosting Stiffness with the Lower Leg Arch

The arch may not seem like the biggest design detail, but it contributes significantly to the 34’s excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio. It also provides more clearance for the larger headtube profiles on modern trail bike frames when the fork bottoms out. The arch on the 34 can also accommodate up to a 2.6” tire making it even more capable on the wide variety of terrain covered by modern trail riding. 

Adding Suppleness with Lower Leg Bypass Channels  

When the fork compresses throughout its travel, the air pressure inside the fork will increase and consequently, make it more difficult to achieve full travel. Our lower leg bypass channels dramatically increase air volume within the lower legs to reduce this pressure ramping. The bypass channels have the additional benefit of recirculating oil into the upper parts of the lowers, continuously lubricating seals, foam rings and bushings and extending the life of those small parts. 

FOX 36: King of All-Mountain  

The 36 is our tried and tested all-mountain fork seen on everything from trail riders—who live close to advanced/expert trail networks—all the way to riders on the Enduro World Cup circuit who prefer something lighter and more agile than the 38. The 36 is a step up from the 34 in stiffness and travel with a couple more features geared towards descending performance. It’s available with 150mm or 160mm travel and shares the same aforementioned choice of dampers (including the descent-oriented GRIP2), as well as its own lower leg arch and bypass channels optimized for the 36 chassis. 

The 36: Maximizing Performance with Lower Leg Bleeders  

Pressure buildup in the fork lowers can affect performance, preventing full travel from being achieved as well as diminishing small bump sensitivity and responsiveness. Bleeders allow you to vent excess pressure at the push of a button, ensuring your fork is functioning optimally before you drop in for that high-elevation descent. 

The 36: Kabolt-X Axle  

This system increases the torsional stiffness of the fork via its sleeveless, single-sided pinch bolt design, while saving a few grams over the quick-release version of the floating axle. It also allows for perfect alignment, although alignment must be set each time the axle is removed. 

FOX 34 vs 36: Which MTB suspension fork is right for you?  

The decision on whether to run a 34 or 36 comes down to what type of rider you are. If you enjoy mountain biking on mixed terrain, like to cover distance as well as elevation and run a bike in the 120 to 130mm travel range, the 34 is everything you need and more. If you tend to pedal up to enjoy longer and steeper trails, if you own a bike in the 140-150mm range and if you don’t mind throwing your hat in the ring for the odd enduro race, the 36 offers that additional descent confidence. 

Remember, both suspension forks are exceptional choices within their respective categories, and it’s important to consider your riding preferences and the trails you frequently encounter. Most importantly, your suspension is only as good as your effort to set it up properly. Take the time to get your set up right with bracketing . Repeating the same trail and fine-tune your suspension until it feels just right (especially if you’re running the GRIP2 damper) to get the most out of your suspension  

Whichever fork you choose , both the FOX 34 and the FOX 36 will enhance your trail riding experience and help you conquer every trail.  

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Best Trail & All-Mountain Bikes (130-160 mm travel)

Mid-travel full-suspension MTBs tend to cover a broader spectrum of mountain biking applications than other more specific MTB styles. With front and rear travel in the 130mm to 160mm range, these mountain bikes are usually classed as trail or all-mountain bikes.

These bikes are able to handle relatively mountainous conditions like rocky trails and singletracks but are less agile on descents than dedicated downhill MTBs. The suspension is usually just tight enough that it can still swallow up obstacles and vibration without losing too much speed and momentum while having a comfortable geometry to climb as well.

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Best Full-Suspension Trail & All-Mountain Bikes

1 . ghost – riot am essential.

MSRP: $3,300 REI.com

The mighty Ghost Riot AM Essential stands out for its versatility and surprisingly high component level given the price.

Ghost chose a reliable RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock and FS-35 Silver fork, each with 160mm travel, modern trail bike geometry, and a one-piece rear triangle and rocker link that enhances stiffness and power transfer. 

The Riot AM Essentail is worthy of consideration for anyone looking for a bike made by a reliable brand with solid componentry. However, the downside of this bike is that the Shimano BR-MT500 brakeset with 180mm rotors isn’t powerful enough. 

• Drivetrain: Shimano Deore/SLX 12-speed, 10-51t
• Shock : 160mm travel RockShox Deluxe Select+
• Fork : 160mm RockShox FS-35 Silver
• Tires: Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5″/DHR 2.4″ EXO+ 

2 . Ibis Ripmo SLX

MSRP: $6,699

The new Ibis Ripmo SLX is one of the best trail mountain bikes on the market today, built around a premium full carbon frame with internal cabling and 2.6″ tire clearance.

It features a Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain with SLX M7120 hydraulic disc brakes and 160mm and 147mm DW-Link suspension. 

With high travel suspension, the Ibis Ripmo is clearly intended for rougher terrain than most trail bikes. So lower the dropper post and charge down steep declines with stability and confidence, knowing the Maxxis Assegai 2.5″ EXO+ tires have your back.

• Frame: Carbon
• Fork : 160mm, Fox Float Factory 38
• Shock : 147mm Fox Float Factory X2
• Drivetrain: Shimano SLX 12-speed

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3 . Cannondale – Moterra Neo 4

Best all-around e-mountain bike by a well-known bike brand

MSRP: $5,900 REI

Cannondale’s Moterra Neo 4 delivers an impressive combination of smart design, modern technology, and carefully chosen components.

The progressive geometry is low on the ground with a long wheelbase, steep seat tube, and slack head angle. This makes for a stable and comfortable ride on chunky descents.

Travel is at 150mm front and rear. This makes the Moterra Neo 4 an ideal enduro bike, best for charging down singletrack and through rock gardens. The RockShox suspension and SRAM SX groupset are solid choices, with Cannondale using its own in-house handlebar and stem.

• Fork : 150mm, RockShox Recon RL Silver 
• Shock : 150mm, RockShox Deluxe Select R
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4 . Yeti – SB130 CLR Factory (Lunch Ride)

MSRP: $7,400 Jenson USA

This top-quality, versatile carbon all-mountain bike from Yeti will take you anywhere you want to go. Whether attacking flat desert terrain or rocky mountain passes, you’ll find the SB130 29er adapts to whatever you throw at it.

The C-Series Lunch Ride version of the Yeti SB130 features more capable geometry, tires, and longer-travel suspension.

With Yeti’s Switch Infinity suspension platform, this bike has super efficient pedaling and an almost bottomless feel.  

Some standout components include the Fox Factory Float X 147mm shock, Factory 36 160mm travel fork, Fox Transfer Dropper, SRAM Code R 4-Piston, and Maxxis Assegai 2.5″ EXO+ and Minion DHRII 2.4″ EXO+ tires. 

• Fork : Fox Performance 36 160mm travel
• Shock : Fox Performance Float X 147mm
• Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed
• Frame: Carbon C-Series

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5 . Santa Cruz – Hightower 2

MSRP: $5,499 Evo.com

The Santa Cruz Hightower fits the needs of an advanced mountain biker and is one of the best-rated mountain bikes for trail riding.

The Hightower comes in aluminum or carbon frame versions, with SRAM gears, Maxxis tires, and high-quality suspension. The Hightower is on our list as it is considered one of the more capable bikes in its category.

The Hightower C R Kit features a carbon frame with VPP suspension and flip-chip tuning. It has 150mm of front travel on the Fox Yari RC and 145mm on the rear with a Fox Float DPS Performance shock.

• Fork : 150mm, Fox Yari RC
• Shock : 145mm, Fox Float DPS Performance shock
• Drivetrain: SRAM NX Eagle
• Frame: Carbon fiber

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6 . Niner – RIP 9 RDO 2-Star

MSRP: $4,799 Jenson USA

The Niner RDO 2-Star is a high-performance trail 29er with a mid-range price. It comes packed with excellent technology like CVA suspension, full-sleeve internal cable routing, and an SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain.

The RDO Carbon frame uses progressive and adjustable geometry that can handle a huge variety of trail scenarios. With 140mm of rear Fox Float X Performance EVOL 2 shock combined with a Fox 36 Float Rhythm fork the RIP 9 RDO 2-Star is the perfect bike for charging along singletrack and bouncing over rock gardens.

• Fork : Fox 36 Float Rhythm 150mm
• Shock: Fox Float X Performance EVOL 2 140mm
• Drivetrain: SRAM SX Eagle
• Frame: RDO Carbon

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7 . Juliana – Furtado

MSRP: $5,799 Mike’s Bikes

Juliana is one of the top mountain bike brands for women, having developed the first female-specific MTB back in 1999. The new 27.5″ Furtado is a carbon full-suspension trail bike with lower link suspension for better traction and a low center of gravity for stability. It’s built supreme maneuverability on all types of off-road terrain, whether you’re going downhill or uphill.

The Furtado benefits from RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ shock with a RockShox Pike Select+ fork that provides 140mm of travel. Combine this with SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc brakes and Maxxis Minion DHR 2.4″ tires and you get a MTB that closely resembles the excellent Santa Cruz Hightower.

• Fork : 140m, RockShox Pike Select+ 
• Shock : 130mm RockShox Super Deluxe Select+
• SRAM GX Eagle
• Carbon C frame

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8 . Revel – Rascal XT

MSRP: $7,199 evo.com

For pro-level competitive riders, Revel mountain bikes have created the Rascal: a full carbon dream team of killer components and groundbreaking technology. For maximum pedaling efficiency, the Rascal’s Japanese Toray fiber frame utilizes the Canfield Balance Formula (CBF) to focus 100% of your power into the chainring, providing you with solid, stable speed over any terrain.

Add a RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate shock and a Pike Ultimate fork, and the ground seems to melt away below while you float around corners and over obstacles with ease. This is all driven by Shimano’s podium-winning XT M8100 drivetrain and controlled by the solid XT 8120 hydraulic braking system. For the trail, all-mountain, or even enduro, you’ll struggle to find a better MTB than the Revel Rascal.

• Fork: 140mm Fox Float 36 Factory
• Rear Shock : 130mm RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate
• Carbon fiber

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9 . Marin – Alpine Trail Carbon 2

MSRP: $4,499 Jenson USA

Marin Bikes is a renowned mountain bike brand for those who like affordability and reliability from a MTB company.

The Alpine Trail Carbon 2 is the premium model of this 29er series, offering excellent climbing and descending abilities in one package.

Quality components include a 12-speed Shimano SLX M7100 groupset, a Fox 38 Performance Elite, 160mm fork, a 150mm Float X Performance shock, and Maxxis Assegai 2.5″ Maxx Terra/Assegai 2.5″ Maxx Grip tires. 

With Marin’s proprietary MultiTrac suspension, you get a balanced platform that improves efficiency and bottom-out control simultaneously. When the aggressive geometry of the Alpine Trail is combined with high travel suspension, it makes for an adaptable all-mountain bike that can tackle every kind of ride.

• Fork : Fox 38 Performance Elite 160mm
• Rear Shock : Fox Float X Performance 150mm
• Frame: Carbon fiber front triangle, alloy rear triangle

10 . Transition – Sentinel X01

MSRP: $5,250 evo.com

This 29″ beast from Transition bikes pairs 150mm of rear with 160mm of front travel, putting it on the high-end of mid-travel MTBs. You’ll feel just as comfortable hitting jumps or tackling steep drops with this bike, as you will charging over rock gardens and along a single track.

It’s the perfect all-rounder and it comes in a range of builds, with drivetrains ranging from SRAM NX Eagle and Shimano Deore XT to the GX Eagle and SRAM’s top-quality X01. The top range X01 combines Fox Float suspension with SRAM Code RSC disc brakes, leaving you with nothing but confidence as the mountainside blurs past beneath you.

• Fork : 160mm, Fox Float 36 Grip 2 Factory
• Rear Shock : Fox Float X2 Factory 2-Position
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11 . Orbea – Occam H30

MSRP: $2.999 Jenson USA

The Orbea Occam is a high-performance MTB for a relatively low price, considering it boasts a hydroformed aluminum with a Shimano Deore groupset and high-quality suspension. You even get an OC MC20 dropper post and internal cable routing.

The lightweight setup makes for easy, all-day riding, and with 140mm of front and rear travel you can take on a variety of terrain. A broad gearing range takes the pain out of uphills, and solid Shimano hydraulic brakes make steep descents easy to control.

• Fork: 140mm, Marzocchi Bomber Z2
• Rear Shock : 140mm, Fox Float DPS Performance
• Shimano Deore 1×12-speed

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12 . Rocky Mountain – Instinct Carbon 50

MSRP: $5,809 Jenson USA

For a top-quality and highly versatile all-mountain bike, look no further than the Rocky Mountain Instinct Carbon 50, with a Smoothwall carbon frame built to accommodate 29″ wheels.

Sure, it’s not the cheapest on the market, but with a 1×12 Shimano XT drivetrain and SLX 4-piston hydraulic brakes, we’d expect nothing less.

The lightweight frame uses Rocky Mountain’s RIDE-9 adjustable geometry, progressive sizing, and high-end suspension components for a premium trail feel. 

Highlights of this bike include the Fox 36 Float Performance 150mm fork, Fox Float DPS Performance 140mm shock, Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5 and DHR II  MaxxTerra EXO+ tires, and the smooth shifting XT drivetrain. 

• Fork : 150mm, Fox 36 Float Performance
• Rear Shock : 140mm, Fox Float DPS Performance 
• Drivetrain: Shimano XT

13 . Devinci – Troy C/A29 GX

MSRP: $5,419 Jenson USA

Devinci is a lesser-known bicycle brand that produces highly affordable MTBs and gravel bikes. The Troy 29er uses Split-Pivot suspension on a premium carbon/aluminum frame with 150mm of travel for a customizable feel with better compliance and traction.

As one of the best full-suspension bikes on this list, the Troy has surprisingly good front and rear suspension, supplied by Fox. It includes an adjustable Flip Chip for quick changing between Hi/Lo mode. The brakes are SRAM Code R four-piston hydraulic discs with Race Face AR35 Offset TR rims and Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II tires.

• Fork : 150mm Fox Float 36 Performance GRIP
• Rear Shock : 150mm Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite 
• Drivetrain: SRAM GX 12-speed
• Frame: Carbon front triangle, aluminum rear triangle

14 . Diamondback – Release 3

MSRP: $4,100 REI

The Release is a 29″ Diamondback full-suspension mountain bike with an aluminum frame, providing a stiff and durable ride without raising the price too high. It rides on a top-quality Fox Performance Float setup with 140mm front and 130mm rear travel and Diamondback’s Level Link suspension platform, an ideal balance of speed and absorption. Additionally, a Shimano XT M8100 12-speed drivetrain offers tough components where you need them most.

No corners are cut on the wheels though, with Diamondback Blanchard running Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR 29 x 2.3″ tires, a combination that is well supported by Shimano XT M8100 hydraulic disc brakes. Overall, the Release is a killer trail bike that expertly keeps down costs without sacrificing quality, resulting in great value for money.

• Fork : 140mm, Fox 34 Performance Float
• Rear Shock : 130mm, Fox Performance Float DPX2
• Shimano XT 12-speed
• Aluminum frame

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15 . Marin – Rift Zone

MSRP: $1,899 Jenson USA

The Rift Zone is a highly affordable MTB from Marin that combines impressive frame design with reliable components. On the frame, you get stiff, lightweight Series 3 6061 aluminum with Boost spacing, has ISCG05 tabs, and internal cable routing.

• Fork : 1RockShox Recon Silver RL 130mm
• Rear Shock : X-Fusion O2 Pro R, Custom Tune 120mm
• Shimano Deore, 11-Speed

With a balanced 130mm of front and 120mm rear travel from RockShox and X-Fusion, you will be able to descend with ease. Shimano BR-MT200 hydraulic disc brakes and a high-ratio Shimano Deore11-Speed drivetrain ensure you won’t struggle to keep up with the best out there. You don’t need to be a genius to know that this bike offers excellent value for money. 

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16 . Yeti – SB140 TLR T2

MSRP: $9,100 Jenson USA

A pro mountain bike for pro riders, the Yeti SB140 TLR T2 is as much a mouthful as it is a bike packed full of features. Hop on and feel the ground smooth out before you as the Fox Factory suspension swallows up vibrations and the SRAM X01 drivetrain powers you forward without faltering.

• Fork : 160mm, Fox Factory 36 GRIP 2
• Rear Shock : Fox Float X Factory
• TURQ-series Carbon fiber

With a huge 160mm of upfront travel, you’ll have no trouble taking on big jumps or steep drops, with a Fox Factory Transfer dropper seat post giving you the space you need. The stiff SB140 carbon frame complements low-slung stability with an aggressive 65-degree head angle, resulting in a fast and fun all-mountain trail bike that excels in extreme conditions.

17 . Evil – Following LS 

MSRP: $6,450 Evo.com

Evil is one of those underrated mountain bike brands that seldom fail to impress. The carbon-framed Following comes in various groupset flavors , with the one pictured featuring SRAM GX Eagle running a 12-speed drivetrain with SRAM G2 RS disc brakes and RockShox suspension.

• Fork: 130mm Rockshox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2
• Rear Shock : 121mm RockShox Deluxe Ultimate RCT

It’s an agile 29″ trail charger that can tackle rough terrain with a decent 130mm of upfront travel on a RockShox Pike Ultimate fork. The bike has a fun feel to it, bouncing along with confidence and just an edge of excitement. With this setup, the Maxxis Minion DHF tires work especially well wrapped on Industry Nine Enduro S rims.

18 . Cannondale – Habit 4

MSRP: $3,025 REI

The Cannondale Habit 4 29er is a burly trail machine designed with speed in mind.

A RockShox 35 Gold RL 140mm fork and Deluxe Select+ 130mm shock allow for some aggressive riding, while the progressive geometry and Proportional Response design make for a consistent ride across the sizes. 

• Fork : RockShox 35 Gold RL 140mm
• Rear Shock : RockShox Deluxe Select+  130mm
• Drivetrain: SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed
• Frame: Aluminum

Both the SRAM SX drivetrain and two-piston Shimano disc brakes are great parts that are trail-proven. The slack geometry and Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5″ and Aggressor 2.4″ EXO tires also make it easier to tackle chunky terrain with confidence. 

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19 . Ibis Ripley XT

MSRP:   $6,999

Ibis has long been touted as one of the best mountain bike brands worldwide and its flagship Ripley XT carbon trail bike hammers home that truth with a premium component list and ultra-light design. 

With 130mm of front and 120mm of rear travel, supported by DWLink suspension and V5 Kinematics, the Ripley is the perfect carbon trail bike.

• Fork : Fox Float 34 Factory Series, 130mm Travel
• Rear Shock : Fox Float 34 Factory Series, 130mm Travel
• Drivetrain:  Shimano XT M8100 Shadow Plus

The steep 76-degree seat tube and high ratio 1×12 Shimano XT drivetrain make hill climbing a cinch, while the XT M8120 4-piston disc brakes combined with thick Maxxis DHRII/Dissector 29 x 2.4″ tires ensure descents are safe and nimble.

Notable extra details include internal cable routing and an ISCG mount plus a polycarbonate downtube protector.

20 . Norco – Sight A1

MSRP: $5,599 Jenson USA

The Norco Sight A1 is a 29er aluminum bike fitted with premium RockShox suspension and designed with Norco’s Ride Aligned Design System for exceptional ride characteristics. This bike has excellent climbing and descending capabilities. 

• Fork : RockShox Lyrik Ultimate RC2, 160mm
• Rear Shock : RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT, 150mm

Norco bikes produced the Sight with ease in mind, so you can spend longer in the mountains supported by a 12-speed a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain should power run low. Additionally, Maxxis Assegai and Dissector tires and SRAM Code RSC four-piston hydraulic disc brakes keep you in control at all times. 

21 . Santa Cruz – 5010 5 C R

MSRP: $5,300 Mike’s Bikes

The 5010 5 C R from Santa Cruz Bicycles is a powerful trail bike designed for agility and speed. This bike benefits from pure MTB DNA from Santa Cruz, with a lightweight Carbon C frame that tears through the countryside, powered by a high ratio SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and Guide T hydraulic disc brakes.

• Fork : RockShox Pike Base, 140mm
• Rear Shock : Fox Float Performance DPS 130mm
• SRAM NX Eagle

Utilizing Santa Cruz’s proprietary VPP suspension link system, this bike rides like a high-end bike. For any adventurous rock hoppers out there, you get 140mm of front and 130mm of rear travel to absorb the impact of those particularly courageous maneuvers.

Charge along with confidence knowing your innovative suspension system and Maxxis Minion DHR II tires will ensure you stay on track.

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22 . Devinci Marshall

MSRP: $2,649

The Devinci Marshall is a serious alloy beast with more to give than you could read from the specs.

Besides having all the boxes ticked to conquer the rough and smoother trails with ease, what stands out the most is the mixture of solid mid-range components from TranzX dropper seat post, Maxxis Minion tires, and of course, the SRAM SX Eagle derailleur.

Finally, the bike comes with an 11-50t cassette and SRAM’s Level T precise hydraulic disc brakes that will stop you on a dime.

• Fork – RockShox 35 Silver TK SoloAir
• Rear Shock – RockShox Deluxe Select R Debonair
• Aluminum Optimum G04 Frame
• SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain

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23 . Norco – Fluid FS 1

MSRP: $3,399 Evo.com

The Norco Fluid FS 1 is an affordable trail bike that combines a dependable Shimano SLX/XT drivetrain with a supple RockShox Pike Select 130mm fork, Deluxe Select 120mm shock, and aluminum frame.

The design of spec of this bike results in respectable performance without breaking the bank. It’s a great intermediate full-suspension bike for trail or XC riding without any extreme jumps or drops.

• Fork : RockShox Pike Select 130mm
• Rear Shock : RockShox Deluxe Select 120mm shock
• Drivetrain: Shimano SLX/XT 12-speed

Norco’s progressive design and modern trail geometry lend to this bike’s playful and confident trail performance. It has the perfect amount of suspension to ride comfortably along rocky singletrack and mountainous trails without swallowing up all your power.

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Buying Guide

Ibis Ripmo – Big Wheel, Big Travel Speed Demon. What’s great about this bike is that Ibis Cycles manufacturers their own set of 29″ carbon wheels that can accomodate tires up to 2.8″ in width. “

What to Expect & How to Choose?

Trail bikes have quickly become the most common form of full-suspension MTBs, designed to tackle all forms of terrain while maintaining comfort over a long distance. Trail bikes fall between XC and Enduro bikes, offering sufficient downhill handling while retaining speed over flatter sections.

They usually have a seat tube angle in the 74-75 degree range, with shorter chainstays and longer reach. Travel ranges from as little as 120mm all the way up to 160mm, with both 29″ and 27.5″ wheel sizes popular.

You should consider your style of riding before selecting a mid-travel MTB. While they all have similar characteristics, the type of riding you intend on doing will define how much travel is ideal. 

Suspension Travel

If you enjoy charging downhill or attempting small jumps, you’ll want to choose something in the higher travel range . If you prefer racing along bumpy off-road or gravel tracks at high speed, aim for something in the lower travel range .

Wheels & Tires

Other points to consider include wheel and tire size. Larger 29″ wheels are better for speed and absorption, whereas the small 27.5″ wheel size is more agile on downhills and sharp corners. 2.5″ width is somewhat average, while 2.8″ is considered as wide.

Different MTB Disciplines

Xc vs. trail.

Cross-country (XC) is generally considered the most traditional mountain bike style with the most versatile usage. Hence the name, Cross-Country Mountain Bikes can handle all types of terrain from smooth singletrack and gravel roads to rocky trails and technical mountain tracks.

XC mountain bikes typically have a shorter wheelbase for agility and steeper geometry for easier hill climbing. Head angles are in the range of 69-71 degrees, with seat tube angles between 74-75 degrees. They usually have the lowest amount of travel, from 90-100mm , and 29″ wheels for a faster, stiffer ride.

>>> Related: Best Short-Travel Mountain Bikes (100-130mm range)

Trail/All-Mountain vs. Enduro

Enduro bikes attempt to combine aggressive downhill geometry with uphill climbing ability, resulting in a bike that can tackle highly technical courses over varied terrain. 

They typically have the longest, lowest, and slackest geometry of all MTB styles, making them less comfortable over long distances, but also more versatile. They are both stable on downhills and powerful on ascents, with suspension in the 150-180mm range and tires from 2.3″ to 2.8″ thick.

>>> Related: Best Enduro Mountain Bikes (150-180mm range)

27.5″ vs. 29″ – The Endless Debate

Mountain bike wheel sizes have become a hot topic recently, after years of 26″ wheels dominating the market. Since the 29″ wheels began gaining popularity in the mid-2010s, manufacturers began experimenting with different wheel sizes, introducing the mid-sized 27.5″ or also known as the 650b wheel size. Nowadays, almost all MTBs use either 29″ or 27.5″, with subtle but noticeable differences between the two. You’ll still find 26″ wheels on smaller frame sizes on some models.

• Being larger, 29″ wheels are better for taller riders and while they offer less acceleration, they have better traction and attack angle which eventually means better speed .
• 27.5″ wheels are faster and lighter , with better maneuverability and greater versatility .

27.5″ MTB wheels are also known to have the availability to fit wider tires of up to 3″ in width, while the standard max clearance for 29″ tires is 2.6″

>>> Related: Best Mullet Mountain Bikes

Which are the best mountain bike brand on this list?

Ibis, Yeti, Santa Cruz, Revel, Transition, and Evil are some of the boutique-type brands in the MTB business, while Salsa has the most models available. Cannondale has also done a great job providing online shoppers with a variety of mountain bikes from their fleet.

What is the best all-mountain bike?

The different types of mountain bikes might confuse most riders, but it isn’t actually as confusing. An all-mountain bike is basically built 70% for ascending and 30% descending, making it a few notches harder to ride than the regular trail bike.

Do you need the rear suspension lock-up switch?

Climbing is a part of mountain biking, and if you tend to be the climber who climbs while seated, a rear suspension-lock-up switch might be useful for you. The switch works wonders on longer-travel bikes with slacker geometry, while you’ll generally see the switches on higher-end models.

Where to buy trail and all-mountain bikes?

These are the best online bike shops to buy mountain bikes online

Mike’s Bikes Awesome set of high-end and mid-range mountain bikes, both full-suspension and hardtail

JensonUSA Obviously one of the more known stores that will fix you up a good deal

Evo.com   Bikes & frames by the best brands available

GravityCoalition You can find pretty sweet last-size deals there on full-suspension and eBikes as well.

REI Cannondale, Co-op Cycles, and Salsa mountain bikes are represented.

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The Spot Mayhem 130 Raises the Bar for Mid-Travel Trail Bikes

This 130/140mm 29er is super capable and wildly entertaining.

The Takeaway: The Mayhem 130 is a mid-travel trail 29er with the quickness of a bike with shorter travel.

• All the downhill speed and capability you’d expect from a 130/150mm 29er, but uniquely sharp and quick everywhere else.
• Spot’s Living Link dual-link suspension design with a titanium flex plate in place of a bearing-and-axle pivot.
• Inline shock saves weight compared to a piggyback shock.

Price: $7,999 as tested (6-Star XTR build) Weight: 28.8 lb. (medium)

Spot sent me the only bike ahead of the launch, back in early May, giving me lots of time to ride and see how it stacks up.

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Lively Link

Spot’s Living Link suspension system offers a uniquely lively ride.

You don’t need to remove any parts to adjust the geometry—just loosen the nut and twist.

Threaded BB

Threaded bottom bracket makes routine service easier.

Inline Shock

Spot uses an inline shock, instead of a piggyback, for less weight and a poppier ride.

Nested Hose

The rear brake hose nestles into a groove in the downtube.

Meet The Mayhem 130

The new Mayhem 130 is a mid-travel trail bike with 130mm of rear travel and a 140mm Fox 36 on the front. Complete bikes come with 29-inch wheels, but it’s designed to fit 27.5+ tires as well.

The frame is low-slung with, as I like to call it, squarganic tube shaping and a stout downtube that measures approximately 70 by 40mm. The dual-link rear suspension employs Spot’s Living Link design (more below), with a titanium leaf spring. This replaces the composite leaf spring used in previous models (all Living Link bikes will eventually switch to the titanium leaf spring), as Spot found it offered superior spring and packaging properties.

There’s room inside the front triangle for a water bottle, with another bottle under the downtube (I used it for a Wolf Tooth B-Rad accessory mount ). The Derailleur and dropper post housing run internally in rattle-free tunnels, while the rear brake hose runs externally, nestling into a groove in the downtube and well secured around the BB. The seat tube is short and straight, so it is friendly to longer droppers. There’s a threaded BB shell, ISCG ’05 mounts, and SRAM’s universal rear derailleur mount, too.

Geometry is adjustable via a flip chip in the rear shock mount. This one is a little more elegant than most, as you don’t need to remove any parts to change the geo. Just loosen the rear shock mounting bolt enough to twist the black wing nut 180 degrees. This changes the head and seat angles 0.5 degrees, and raises and lowers the BB eight millimeters.

One perhaps unexpected detail on a mid-travel trail bike is the choice to run an inline instead of a piggyback shock. Spot’s CEO Andrew Lumpkin explains that because the Mayhem 130 runs a lower leverage ratio—2.26:1 averaged—the shock isn’t worked as hard. “Less demand on the spring/damper system means that it can be lighter and less sophisticated without compromising performance,” he said.

There are other benefits to the inline shock. In Fox’s shock line, as you step up from the Float inline to the DPX2, then to the X2, the shocks get heavier and heavier duty. But they also get more planted and less poppy. The inline shock gives the Mayhem 130 a livelier feel than it would have with a piggyback.

True, the inline shock can’t absorb as much heat as a piggyback, and might not offer as much control in really demanding situations, but the 130 isn’t for the bike park. And as you’ll see in my ride impressions, the inline shock compliments the Mayhem 130 well. And if the inline isn’t enough for your needs, you can always swap it out for a piggyback.

Ride Review

I was lucky enough to get on the Mayhem 130 in early May, providing me lots of time to ride in on all my favorite trails and back to back with a number of other trail bikes. I fell in love with it instantly, and that love only got deeper as I rode it more and stronger as I rode other bikes. For what it’s worth, this is my favorite mountain bike right now, and the one bike I’d keep if I had to get rid of the others.

So many modern trail bikes plow through terrain with unflappable stability. It works, and there’s no denying their speed and capability. But unless I’m fully pinned in challenging terrain, I find many of them dead-ish and kind of boring. I think this is part of the reason why we’re seeing gravity-oriented companies finding religion in shorter-travel bikes. Done right, a shorter-travel bike is quicker, lighter, and livelier than a bigger bike, but still capable of running wild on the downhills. But what if they took a more balanced approach to mid-travel trail bike? What if a mid-travel bike wasn’t made to ride like a big bike? There's no longer a need to ask: that’s what Spot did.

The Mayhem 130 is a modern trail bike with all the downhill speed and capability on technical terrain you would expect from a bike like it, yet it completely avoids feeling like it’s built just to take the straightest line. And it doesn’t need pro speed to come alive and turn.

This Mayhem 130 climbs like a shorter-travel bike and descends like a modern 130/140mm bike. It’s bright and zippy on flatter, tighter, trails. It is every bit as fast and capable going downhill or in challenging terrain as any other bike in its class, but I find it much more dynamic and entertaining to ride. It’ll plow if you want to plow, but you’re not fighting its nature if you dance and juke your way down a trail. It has the travel and geometry for a wide range of terrain and almost never feels like you’re riding too much—or too little—bike. It pedals great too, feeling firm at your feet and pulsing forward energetically.

The suspension is butter: extremely sensitive off the top, well supported in the middle, enough ramp at the end to let me use full travel without ever bottoming out, and just smooth, smooth, smooth. The traction is superb, too.

The handling is fun. It’s as stable and predictable as I’d expect a bike with a mid-65-degree head tube angle, but it never has the slow soggies either. I got all crossed up at about 30 mph (see the image higher up) and corrected my line without drama, yet I found it snappy and quick around slower and tighter corners as well.

The riding position is centered for comfortable descending, and the seated climbing position is just long enough. The seat tube angle is a little relaxed compared to current trends, however the Mayhem sits up well in its travel so I never felt pushed into the back seat, even on steep climbs. And though the cockpit length is a touch on the short side overall, it seems to compliment the bike’s lively character.

The Mayhem 130 is a delight. A joy. A refreshing breeze on a warm day. Just all good things. One of those bikes I ride that makes me say, “Why aren’t there more like this?”

The Mayhem 130’s geometry is interesting. Some numbers look average, others are progressive, and others less aggressive.

The 65.2/65.7 (low/high) head tube angle—with a 44mm offset fork—is to the slacker end for the category, and the BB is on the lower side. Reach, top-tube lengths, and the wheelbase are a bit to the short side, and the seat tube angle is less steep than some. No brand satisfies every rider with its geometry, and some riders will of course find something to complain about.

I get it. I do see some things on paper that furrow my brow—the reach and top tube look short-ish to me. But then I go ride the bike and it feels so balanced and dialed and works so well. Things come together in a really special way on this bike, so I can’t imagine changing a thing.

The Lively Living Link

Like Spot’s other full-suspension bikes, the Mayhem 130 uses the brand’s Living Link suspension design. It’s a dual-link system that looks a lot like a DW-Link at first glance, but there’s a key difference. Instead of an axle and bearing, the lower link’s rear “pivot” is a titanium plate.

This not only eliminates any maintenance concerns, it alters the bike’s character. The plate is a leaf spring that “adds and subtracts force at the rear axle as the suspension moves through its stroke,” says Lumpkin. He adds, “The strongest force contribution is somewhere around 25 percent of the travel, and the largest force deduction is somewhere around 75 percent of the travel. This serves to reduce the spring/wheel rate in the middle half of the travel, while effectively increasing the spring rate in the first quarter and last quarter.” Cue the pretty graphic.

Lumpkin also claims the leaf spring has benefits on the rebound side. It improves big-hit recovery and traction near top out because the Living Link, he says, “effectively makes the rebound relatively slower at 75 percent travel, then relatively faster at 25 percent travel.”

If I read Spot’s claims about their Living Link without riding the bikes, my eyes would roll so fast and hard I’d backflip. But this the fifth Living Link bike I’ve ridden, and there is something unique, delightful, and frankly great about the way it works. There’s uncommon pop, liveliness, and efficiency to them, yet they’re every bit as planted, controlled, and capable as the best of their competition.

Dream Build

Spot offers the Mayhem 130 in four builds. They start with the 4-Star build at $4,999 and go up to the 6-Star SRAM AXS build at $8,399. The frame by itself runs $3,199.

My review bike is the 6-Star with Shimano XTR. It’s a dream build: Fox Factory suspension; a full Shimano XTR group, including crank and four - piston brakes; Enve 6/30 carbon rims with Industry Nine’s Hydra hubs (with delicious 0.52-degree engagement); Race Face carbon bar and Turbine stem; Maxxis’s stalwart Minion DHF/DHR tires; Bike Yoke’s superb Revive dropper post, and a classic WTB saddle with titanium rails. Spot equips this bike with Shimano’s excellent SL-MT800 dropper post remote with the clean I-Spec EV integrated mount. The only things I didn’t love were the stick-on Vans grips—I chucked them for a set of Ergon GD-1 lock-ons.

This build comes in at $7,999. That’s high end, but competitive for a boutique brand. It’s the same price as Trek’s Fuel EX 9.9 XTR and cheaper than a Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper 29 ($9,520), a Pivot 429 Trail Team XTR ($8,399), and a similarly equipped Guerrilla Gravity The Smash ($7,450).

Maybe Heavy, Maybe Not

I usually wait until the last minute to weigh my test bikes. I want to form my ride impressions without knowledge of the weight influencing them. And while I knew the Mayhem 130 wasn’t a featherweight, it felt lighter than any trail bike I’ve been on in a bit. So I was genuinely surprised to see almost 29 pounds (I weigh the bikes without pedals) when I hung it on the scale. And that’s with a top-of-the-line (XTR, carbon rims) build with the inline shock. There are few places to cut any weight without significantly altering the Mayhem 130’s character.

I’ve been riding mountain bikes a long time. I can recall when high-end full-suspension trail bikes were 25-ish pounds. So my initial reaction to seeing a 29-pound weight is still, “Damn, that’s heavy.” But then I remember that those 25-pound bikes had 26-inch wheels, no dropper post, and quick-release wheels. And how sketchy and unreliable those bikes were.

Like I mentioned, I’ve been on the Mayhem 130 since early May. Other than chain lube and refreshing the sealant, I haven’t done a thing to it. It’s been rock solid, reliable, and I haven’t wanted or needed to change anything (well, other than the grips). Mountain bikes are heavier than they were, but we’re riding far more capable and reliable equipment. Today’s mountain bikes aren’t heavy: yesterday’s mountain bikes were too light.

A gear editor for his entire career, Matt’s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he’s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling , Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you’re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn’t race often, but he’s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race. 

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I know it doesn't exist but what would it take to make a Fox 36 Performance or Z1 Bomber 140mm to 120mm? Or would it be better/easier to convert it to 130mm? Any input would be appreciated.  

It would be easier to convert it to a different fork.  

Not sure about the newer air pistons, but in the past it was easy to reduce travel with spacers under the air piston. People used to run the 36 160mm down to 100mm range for Dj, or short travel bikes.  

A buddy of mine, removed the piston from his air shaft by knocking out the pin, cut the shaft down then redrilled a hole for the pin.  

You can convert the 36 down to 130mm  

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• Compatible with Fox 36 (2015+) and 36 Rhythm, Marzocchi Z1 (2019+), and Rockshox Pike/Lyrik/Yari/Revelation (35mm) forks. See bottom of page for fitment notes.
• 130-180mm travel, internally adjustable using included spacers. (Note - max permissible travel for your fork is determined by the fork manufacturer and may be less than 180mm)
• Full tool-free control over bottoming resistance.
• 11 coil spring rates available, from 30lbs/in to 80lbs/in precision wound in 5lbs/in increments.
• Rider weights from 45kg (100lbs) to 125kg (275lbs) catered for.
• Universal cartridge kits require only new top caps to be moved between different forks (and foot studs if different fork brands).
• Springs are guided and isolated internally and externally to reduce spring buckling and knocking, minimising noise.
• Spring guiding system also means less rubbing, less wear and less contamination of the bath oil.
• Utilises more oil for superior bushing lubrication and smoothness.
• Only coil conversion system on the market allowing 180mm travel.
• Easy and cost-effective to transfer from one fork to another.
• Allows full use of travel even for very light riders
• No harsh bottoming.
• Reliable and low maintenance.
• User installable and serviceable.
• Designed, developed and manufactured in Whistler, Canada.
• Weight increase of approximately 250-450g (dependent on spring rate and fork's existing spring system).
• System includes one universal Smashpot cartridge kit with brand-specific food stud, fork-specific topcap and spring.
• $499.95 Buy Now

Our engineering is straightforward and no-BS, so we think our marketing should be too: if your first priority for your fork is outright performance, get yourself a Smashpot.

Full factory info here

Vorsprung Luftkappe

Make a good fork a great fork.

Introducing the Luftkappe air piston kit for Fox Float forks. The Luftkappe is available for: 34 Float NA2 (2016-17) Performance & Factory Series (130mm + only - 120mm and lower need the 2018 Evol air shaft before a Luftkappe can be fitted) 34 Float NA2 Evol (2018+) Performance & Factory Series 36 Float NA2 Evol (2018+) Performance & Factory Series 36 Float NA (2015-17) Performance & Factory Series (max 180mm travel, min 120mm travel)

Installation tools also available See bottom of page for full compatibility & incompatibility details.

Pinkbike: "The Luftkappe's change to the feel of the Lyrik was immediately noticeable on the trail. Traction was increased across chatter and the fork remained higher in its travel and more stable, improving the dynamic ride height without sacrificing the top end. My confidence soared when hitting sections with a lot of chatter and mid to large-sized hits, and the result meant more comfort and speed through such sections."

Taking everything we learned with the Corset air sleeves and the Luftkappe we developed for the Pike, Yari & Lyrik, this second generation Luftkappe is a new air piston assembly for Fox's 34 NA2/Evol and 36 Evol forks. User installable and simple to set up, the Luftkappe transforms a good fork into a great fork.

• Softer initial stroke
• Larger negative air chamber
• Increased sag without the associated diving
• Coil-like initial & mid-stroke spring rate without excessive bottoming
• Increased sensitivity
• Improved mid stroke support & control
• Superior bump compliance and traction
• Reduced hand fatigue
• Reduces required compression damping
• Retains volume spacer compatibility
• Optional tools available for self-install

"I just wanted to follow up and let you know the Luftkappe and Fractive tune on the fork are incredible. I have 3 rides on it now and have the settings almost all dialed. Things I’m noticing so far:

• The fork smooths out the small chatter making it much easier on my hands and wrists
• large hits are very controlled and it has a much more bottomless feel
• the control it gives me going through chunky corners is scary good. I’ve always liked the feel of the rear suspension on the bike, but it can’t keep up to the fork now in these situations.

I’m a very happy customer! Thanks for the awesome service." Steven Wiebe

Prefer us to install it? We have options for you.

V-Spec Tune:

Comprehensive tuning & servicing for your 36RC2 (RC2 Damper only - Fit4 dampers can be upgraded with Luftkappe + Fractive Tuning instead)

• Factory service of your fork
• Component cleaned in Bio-circle
• Luftkappe upgrade piston installation
• SKF low-friction wiper seals
• V-spec personalised compression revalve to account for rider weight, terrain, riding style & personal requests
• V-spec personalised rebound revalve to account for rider weight, terrain, riding style & personal requests
• Damper bleed with WPL ShockBoost bio-oil

Grip2 damper Upgrade

The Fox Grip2 damper is the benchmark for unparalleled ride quality and ultra-precise adjustability. GRIP2 includes our patented Variable Valve Control (VVC) technology which allows for external fine-tuning of suspension performance. GRIP2 achieves with the twist of a knob what typically requires the time consuming and complicated task of completely disassembling and reassembling the fork.

The damper unit provides the following adjustments:

• High-speed compression (w/VVC)     8 clicks
• Low-speed compression   16 clicks
• High-speed rebound (w/VVC)   8 clicks
• Low-speed rebound   16 clicks

Pricing from $749.95 Fitted

Vorsprung Secus

Vorsprung created an air spring with a truly better spring rate, everywhere in the travel, than a coil. The Secus upgrade delivers the first and only air spring system to really come indistinguishably close to the linear spring rate of a coil fork for the entire first 2/3rds of its travel, with the advantage of a gentle end stroke progression to prevent bottoming without the “wall of force” harshness that excessively progressive springs create.

Secus Advantages:

• An enlarged negative air spring chamber delivers a soft, supple initial stroke for ultimate small bump compliance (yes, even compared to the Luftkappe)
• Proprietary Midstroke Support Valve improves predictability and support beyond the sag point
• Reduced lower leg pneumatic ramp means better scalability of the air spring, particularly for light riders who previously struggled to use full travel
• Plush and predictable like a coil, bottomless like an air spring
• Allows full use of travel in both directions - fully extends to topout without any quibbles (including on Debonair B1 air springs) and fully compresses without excessive ramp
• Allows more lower leg bath oil to be used for superior lubrication
• Considerably lighter than coil conversions - adds approximately 130g
• Simple setup - inflate fork, bounce on it a few times, press MSV charge button, go ride
• Compatible with OEM volume spacers for end-stroke progression adjustment
• Compatible with other aftermarket top-cap systems such as DSD Runt and MRP Ramp Control
• Lower compression ratios mean a more consistent spring rate
• Transferrable between any Secus-compatible forks with only a footstud to change at most.

Three Stages of Control

By independently optimising the beginning, middle and end portions of the stroke, the Secus gives you the linear-to-progressive spring rate that coil springs and traditional air springs alike wish they had.

Initial stroke - enlarged negative air spring chamber delivers a soft, supple initial stroke for ultimate small bump compliance.

End stroke - enlarged lower leg volume reduces overall progression even at higher pressures and allows for a wider range of end-stroke ramp options to be utilised with standard fork volume spacers.

Price from $499.95 or call for more info.

Vorsprung Fractive Fork Tuning System

Vorsprung Fractive Fork Tuning System - Fox Fit4 Dampers

Make your Fox fork FIT4SHREDDING with our exclusive YouTuned Fractive Valve system.

Fractive Features

• Vorsprung-exclusive Fractive high performance compression piston for Fit4 dampers
• Vorsprung-exclusive YouTune Online Tune Calculator
• Custom compression valving tailored to your preferences & requirements
• 3 position switch becomes true high speed compression (HSC) adjuster with little low-speed impact
• Low speed compression adjuster more usable than before - works in all HSC modes
• Support where you need it, compliance where you don't
• Allows for linear valving to improve support and adjustability without harshness
• Available for user-install or Vorsprung install
• Tested and tuned in the harshest environments in Whistler, Squamish, & North Shore trails
• Designed & manufactured by Vorsprung in Whistler
• Compatible with our Luftkappe air spring upgrade kits

Fractive Options

• 5 different tunes available. Select the most appropriate one from our YouTune calculator HERE.
• Send your fork to us for installation, or order for self-install

Included in the Fractive user-install kit

• Fractive high performance compression piston
• Your selected compression valve stack. No rebound changes are made.

INSTALLATION MANUAL  

Who it is for

• Riders who want improved support, compliance, grip and control from their Fit4-damped fork, without harshness or the blowing-through feel
• Riders who prioritise HSC adjustment and usable compression damping over lockouts and platform systems
• Riders serious about performance
• Large hits are very controlled and it has a much more bottomless feel
• The control it gives me going through chunky corners is scary good. I’ve always liked the feel of the rear suspension on the bike, but it can’t keep up to the fork now in these situations.

Fractive Compatible Forks:

• 32 Factory Series Fit4 forks, from 2016-18
• 34 Factory Series Fit4 forks, from 2016-18
• 36 Factory Series Fit4 forks, from 2016-18
• 40 Performance Series Elite forks, from 2016-18 Any spring system in any of the above forks (Talas, Float or the 40 VAN) works fine as the spring system is in the left leg, this part is going in the right leg.

Pricing: Starting at $150 - Buy Now

Incompatible Forks

• Any remote-lockout or remote-adjust forks. These are not compatible.
• Any StepCast forks (32 or 34)
• 32, 34 or 36 Performance Series (P-S) forks with only the 3-position adjuster (no black low speed compression dial).
• Any Fit Grip forks
• Any RC2-damped forks (36 or 40) with high and low speed compression dials
• Any Rhythm forks

The No-BS Limitations

• If you want a lockout or a "pedal mode", this is not for you. The mode selector now becomes a high speed compression (HSC) adjuster and does NOT make a perceptible difference at low speed (ie bouncing on the fork) as its effect is very much separated from the LSC adjuster. It does however make a substantial difference at high speeds. If that would bother you, keep your stock damper.
• Self-install on these is not simple. Please read the installation manual before ordering a kit for self-install and ensure you are capable and comfortable carrying this out.
• We do not sell tools for self-install of these parts at this time - Fox does however.
• This kit cannot address air spring concerns. Our Luftkappe upgrades however can help with that.
• Our valving recommendations are based on our testing, and are aimed at centering you in the adjustment range. The range of adjustment is quite wide, and you will still need to spend some time finding the setup you like best.
• This will not turn your 100mm travel XC race bike into a 200mm DH bike. Sorry.

Custom damper Tuning

Custom Tuning depending on what the customer is wanting. we can increase or decrease the high speed compression or high speed rebound circuit to suit the customer needs.

• Anti dive control
• high speed rebound control  
• mid valve support

Compatible with - RC2, FIT4, CTD, RLC, R.

From 59.99 + Performance Service

Please note: All upgrades on brand new suspension will get a discount as they will not need everything a Performance Full Service offers!

Air Volume Spacers

Changing volume spacers in the shock is an internal adjustment that allows you to change the amount of mid stroke and bottom out resistance.

• If you have set your sag correctly and are using full travel (bottoming out) too easily, then you could install a larger spacer to increase bottom out resistance.
• If you have set your sag correctly and are not using full travel, then you could install a smaller spacer to decrease bottom out resistance.

$7.99 each + performance service

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Fox Racing Shox

36 Float Air Shaft 2018-2020

SKU 820-02-564-KIT

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Fox Racing Shox 36 Float Air Shaft 2018-2020

Fox's 36 Float air shaft now includes a top out bumper which provides for a smoother ride when the trails gets rowdy.

• 130, 140, 150, and 160mm air shafts fit Factory, Performance, and GRIP 27.5" / 29" 36 forks
• 170mm air shaft fits ONLY 27.5" or 29" LONG TRAVEL chassis 36 forks
• 180mm air shaft fits ONLY 27.5" LONG TRAVEL chassis 36 fork

This air shaft is only for 2018-2020 36 Float forks and is not backwards or forwards compatible.

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THE UNDISPUTED ALL-MOUNTAIN CHAMPION. NOW EMTB READY.

The award winning 36 continues its all-mountain domination with a reinforced chassis to handle the increased loads of eMTB and World Cup EDR-E racing. Available in both trail-focused GRIP X and gravity-focused GRIP X2 damper options.

SMOOTHER STIFFER MORE GRIP

Trail and all-mountain riders no longer need to choose between a descent-focused damper or a lightweight endurance damper. GRIP X exudes exemplary descent performance, refined for less weight, easier set up and an easy access firm mode for pedaling efficiency. Learn more about the new GRIP family »

KABOLT X AXLE

A lightweight bolt-on floating axle, the Kabolt X shaves grams while increasing torsional stiffness via a sleeveless, single-sided pinch bolt design. Chassis alignment reduces unwanted friction between the upper and lower fork legs, providing much smoother suspension movement throughout the entire range of travel. The 36 E-Optimized is also available in a convenient tool-free quick-release lever floating axle.

LOWER LEG BLEEDERS AND BYPASS CHANNELS

Bleeders allow atmospheric pressure equalization at the push of a button. Lower leg bypass channels increase volume to alleviate pressure ramping as the fork moves through its travel. Both result in better fork performance by increasing small bump sensitivity and responsiveness.

LOWER LEG ARCH

The lower leg design of the 36 shaves every possible gram while maximizing stiffness and strength requirements of enduro and aggressive all-mountain riding.

Choose your series:

“Factory” says it all – feature-packed and designed to exceed the demands of our Factory-level riders. What we sell is what they race. Factory Series products feature slippery smooth, ultra-durable Genuine Kashima Coat.

Choose your damper:

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* Use the FORK BUILDER below to see model configurations

GRIP X2 is the most tunable, supportive and smoothest descent-focused damper ever created by FOX. Riders reap the benefits of sitting higher in the travel while tires stay glued to the ground, cornering with increased traction. It gives you the confidence to push the limits of downhill and enduro racing, all while reducing overall rider fatigue.

GRIP X Trail riders no longer need to choose between a descent-focused damper or a lightweight endurance damper. GRIP X exudes exemplary descent performance, refined for less weight, easier set up and an easy access firm mode for pedaling efficiency.

FORK BUILDER

All 36 forks have adjustable air spring pressure and rebound adjust.

COMPATIBLE MUD GUARDS

CLEAN LINES FOR CLEANING LINES

STANDARD MUD GUARD

Keep the mud off your fork and out of your eyes with this optional add-on Mud Guard designed specifically for 2021 and newer FOX 36 and 38 fork models. Mounts directly to the fork thanks to a proprietary 4-point direct mount system.

XL MUD GUARD

This optional add-on XL Fork Mud Guard keeps the spray out of your face and adds even more protection for your fork’s stanchions and seals. Designed specifically for 2021 and newer FOX 36 and 38 fork models, and built to give you 85% more coverage than the small, this guard mounts directly onto the fork thanks to a proprietary 4-point direct mount system.

2025 36 OWNER'S GUIDE

The recommended settings in this tuning guide are designed to be a starting point, in order to get you out on your first ride in as few steps as possible.

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COMPLETE 2025 ONLINE OWNER'S MANUAL

36 & 38 FORKS »

SERVICE INTERVALS »

To best maintain the performance and durability of your product under normal use, FOX recommends that you have regular fork and shock maintenance performed according to the service intervals.

WARRANTY »

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