Installing Your Fork | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Adjusting Rebound | Adjusting High-Speed Compression | Adjusting Low-Speed Compression | Changing Travel | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information
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weight RC2 |
5.03 lbs./2.28 kg |
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6.3 in. / 160 mm |
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features/adjustments RC2 |
low-speed compression, high-speed compression, internal bottom-out resistance, air spring pressure, rebound |
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features/adjustments R |
internal bottom-out resistance, air spring pressure, rebound |
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spring/damper type |
air/RC2 FIT damper |
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intended use |
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color |
Titanium |
Be sure your fork is properly installed before proceeding. Clicking on the link above will take you to a new page.
You can also view a Flash video on Setting Sag.
To get the best performance from your fork, it is necessary
to set and adjust
Rider Weight |
Air Pressure |
< 125 lbs. |
45 psi |
125 - 135 lbs. |
48 psi |
135 - 145 lbs. |
50 psi |
145 - 155 lbs. |
53 psi |
155 - 170 lbs. |
55 psi |
170 - 185 lbs. |
62 psi |
185 - 200 lbs. |
69 psi |
200 - 215 lbs. |
76 psi |
215 - 230 lbs |
83 psi |
230 - 250 lbs. |
90 psi |
Travel |
XC/Race FIRM |
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100 mm (4") |
15mm (1/2") |
20mm (3/4") |
130 mm (5") |
20mm (3/4") |
32mm (1.25") |
160 mm (6.3") |
20mm (3/4") |
40mm (1.5") |
Symptom |
Remedy |
Too much sag |
(+) air pressure in 5psi increments |
Too little sag |
(-) air pressure in 5psi increments |
Excessive bottoming |
(+) air pressure in 5psi increments |
Harsh ride; full travel not utilized |
(-) air pressure in 5psi increments |
The rebound knob (shown below) is located on the top of the right fork
leg, and has 15 clicks of adjustment. Rebound controls the speed at which
the fork extends after compressing. Turning the knob
Knob Setting |
Setting Description |
Tuning Tips |
Setup Tips |
1 |
Slow Rebound |
Too slow and your fork will pack down and ride harsh. |
If you increase your |
8 (Factory setting) |
Average Rebound |
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15 |
Fast Rebound |
Too fast and you will experience poor traction and wheel hop. |
If you decrease your spring rate or air pressure, you will need to speed up your rebound setting. |
High-speed
Knob Setting |
Setting Description |
Tuning Tips |
1 |
Soft Compression |
Maximum wheel traction and bump compliance. If setting is too soft, you may bottom often on square-edged hits and G-outs. |
1 (Factory setting) |
Average Compression |
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15 |
Firm Compression |
Reduces bottom-out and provides maximum bump absorption. If setting is too firm, you may experience a harsh ride with bad traction and use too little available travel. |
The high-speed compression adjuster is equipped with a maximum “Boost” setting. This setting offers increased bump force resistance well beyond the adjuster's linear range up until the stop at full firm (clockwise). To enable the “Boost” feature, turn the high-speed compression knob to the full in (clockwise) position, to the stop with firm hand torque. You can use a 3mm hex key to assist in turning the knob to the full in position or to help turn the knob out to Minimum high speed setting
Low-speed compression damping controls the influence of the rider’s weight shifts and bike attitude under braking. This adjuster rotates to stops at each end and has 17 clicks of adjustment. It is preset from the factory at 1 click in from the full out (counterclockwise) position. The knob is protected by the black protective cap. Never ride your FOX 36 without the black protective cap.
Knob Setting |
Setting Description |
Tuning Tips |
1 |
Soft Compression |
Maximum wheel traction and bump compliance. Too soft and you maybe have excessive brake dive and wallowy feel. |
1 (Factory setting) |
Average Compression |
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17 |
Firm Compression |
Resists brake dive and keeps the fork up in the travel. Too firm and you may have poor traction in loose conditions. |
Travel on your 36 FLOAT fork can be changed by rearranging the internal travel spacers. After changing travel check the fork for proper operation before riding. If there is noticeable play in the fork or if it makes strange noises, disassemble the fork and check for complete number and correct orientation of spacers.
36 FLOAT forks can be reduced in travel, but they cannot be increased beyond 160mm.
Quantity |
Part Number |
Part Name |
1 |
025-03-004-A |
1 qt. bottle of FOX Suspension Fluid (7 wt.) |
1 |
025-03-002-A |
5cc Pillow Pack of FOX FLOAT Fluid |
2 |
241-01-002-C |
Crush washer |
1 |
803-00-078 |
FLOAT Forx Air Piston Seal Kit (optional) |
Spacers snap onto the air shaft between the negative spring guide and topout plate, as shown in the travel spacer orientation drawing below.
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