FLOAT – Climb with Conviction. Descend with Determination.
The right equipment to meet the demands of modern Trail mountain biking. The FLOAT shock from FOX is a lightweight complete package that combines a firm platform mode for efficient climbing with features that also boost confidence on the descents. As a representative of the Factory series, this rear shock is of course also packed with features to exceed the expectations of professionals and ambitious amateur athletes. And with the smooth and extremely durable Kashima coating, the versatile air spring damper also knows how to impress visually.
Technical details of the FOX FLOAT rear shock
- series: Factory
- air chamber: EVOL, LV (Large Volume), with Kashima coating
- body: with Kashima coating
- adjustability via lever: 2 positions (Open, Firm)
- adjustability in Open mode: 3 positions
- min. / max. air pressure: 50 psi (3.4 bar) / 350 psi (24.1 bar)
- weight: approx. 310 g (Metric, 190 x 45 mm; manufacturer's specification)
Evolved for Modern Trail Riders. The FLOAT rear shock skillfully closes the gap between the performance-focused FLOAT X and the extremely light FLOAT SL, but is by no means mediocre. Thanks to the large-volume EVOL air suspension, the rider can operate the shock with a lower air pressure, giving a more linear feel across the entire stroke spectrum. The result is a smoother ride over small bumps, better grip on the tires and an air spring damper that does not reach its limits even on demanding descents.
Ride without Compromise. Optimizing the suspension for riding on the Trail means creating a solid platform that allows efficient pedaling and climbing without compromising descending performance. With the help of reinforced valves and an oversize IFP piston, the FLOAT model not only has a wider tuning range, but also improved damping control that comes close to the downhill characteristics of the FLOAT X while being even more compact and lighter.
Trail Versatility in a XC Package. The air shock, which is suitable for both short, steep and long, extended tours, owes its low weight – it is 160 grams lighter than the FLOAT X and only 60 grams heavier than the FLOAT SL (190 x 45 mm, manufacturer's specification) – not least to its inline design and the construction without a Piggyback reservoir. The absence of the latter also offers more space for bottle cages and greater compatibility with a wide range of Trail and E-MTB frames.
Features of the FLOAT air shock:
- more performance, consistency and tunability thanks to a large diameter main piston as well as revised valves and IFP (Internal Floating Piston)
- lightweight one-piece EVOL air chamber for improved, more sensitive response
- MCU bottom-out bumper to maintain progressivity at the end stop
Scope of supply:
1 rear shock (without bushing)
