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 |
5.32 lbs./2.41 kg |
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TALAS 160+130+100 mm |
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features/adjustments RC2 |
TALAS II travel adjust, low-speed compression, high-speed compression, hydraulic bottom-out in damper, air spring pressure, rebound |
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features/adjustments R |
TALAS II travel adjust, hydraulic bottom-out in damper, 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
Hold the TALAS lever steady with one hand while unscrewing the aircap with the other. This will facilitate removal of the aircap and also protect the TALAS lever from being forced past its stops.
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") |
Sag and
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 spring rate or air pressure, you will need to slow down your rebound |
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. |
36 TALAS forks feature three externally adjustable travel choices from 6.3” (160mm) to 5" (130mm) to 4” (100mm), which are easily selected using the TALAS lever (shown below) on top of the left fork leg. Travel options and direction settings are printed directly on the lever.
When changing travel, the TALAS II system automatically adjusts to provide you with the appropriate linear air spring rate for each travel setting. There is no need to re-adjust the air pressure in the TALAS air chamber after changing travel.
For safety reasons, it is recommended that travel adjustment be done while off the bike. If necessary, travel can be adjusted on-the-fly (be careful when using this "extreme" travel adjusting method), which can be handy right before a grueling climb or steep descent.
From the 160 or 130 mm position, turn the lever counterclockwise to decrease travel. Travel will be decreased in 30mm increments. Do not force the lever past the 100mm position.
From the 100 or 130 mm position, turn the lever clockwise to increase travel. Travel will be increased in 30mm increments. Do not force the lever past the 160mm position.
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