Installing Your Fork | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Adjusting Rebound | Changing Travel | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information
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weight |
3.75 lbs./1.70 kg |
travel |
5.5 in. / 140 mm |
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features/adjustments |
air spring pressure, rebound |
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spring/damper type |
air/open bath |
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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 sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 – 25% of total fork travel.
Rider Weight |
Air Pressure |
< 125 lbs. |
45 psi |
125 - 135 lbs. |
50 psi |
135 - 145 lbs. |
55 psi |
145 - 155 lbs. |
65 psi |
155 - 170 lbs. |
75 psi |
170 - 185 lbs. |
85 psi |
185 - 200 lbs. |
95 psi |
200 - 215 lbs. |
105 psi |
215 - 230 lbs |
115 psi |
230 - 250 lbs. |
125 psi |
Travel |
XC/Race FIRM |
All-Mountain PLUSH |
100 mm (4") |
15mm (5/8") |
25mm (1") |
140 mm (5.5") |
21mm (7/8") |
35mm (1 3/8") |
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 12 clicks of adjustment. Rebound controls the speed at which the fork extends after compressing. Turning the knob clockwise slows down rebound; turning the knob counterclockwise speeds up rebound. As a starting point, turn the rebound adjuster knob all the way clockwise (full in) until it stops, then turn counterclockwise (out) 6 clicks.
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 |
6 (Factory setting) |
Average Rebound |
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12 |
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. |
Travel on your 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.
FLOAT forks can be reduced in travel, but they cannot be increased in travel beyond 140mm.
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 |
32MM Cartridge 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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