34 – The Hard-Charging Do-It-All Trail Fork
Smoother, stiffer and more grip. This is the venerable 34 suspension fork from FOX, which is more powerful than ever in its current version. The fact that this Trail fork is not to be underestimated is revealed both by its low weight and its performance bordering on perfection on All Mountain descents.
The chassis impresses with clever detail solutions, such as the "Bypass" channels in the lowers, which prevent the air pressure from rising so that the maximum suspension travel can always be accessed. The shape of the arch and fork legs, which harmonize with current Trail bikes and skilfully increase strength with minimal use of materials, is in no way inferior. As a representative of the Factory series, this fork with the proven FLOAT air suspension is of course also packed with functions. On the technical side, the performant GRIP X damping stands out in particular, showing its strengths not only on the long haul, but also in Downhill use. With its smooth and extremely durable Kashima coating, the 34 is also visually impressive.
Technical details of the FOX 34 suspension fork
- series: Factory
- suspension: FLOAT EVOL
- damping: GRIP X
- Low Speed Compression (LSC): 16 clicks
- High Speed Compression (HSC): 15 clicks (with Firm mode)
- Low Speed Rebound (LSR): 17 clicks
- steerer: 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" diameter (Tapered)
- stanchions: 34 mm diameter, with Kashima coating
- installation dimension: 15 x 110 mm Boost (Kabolt thru axle)
- weight: approx. 1686 g (29", 140 mm travel, 165 mm steerer; manufacturer's specification)
GRIP X | Uncompromized All-Mountain Performance. Downhill-oriented or rather light and suitable for long distances? Thanks to the GRIP X damping, Trail bikers no longer have to decide. The versatile damper combines unparalleled Downhill performance with low weight and easy adjustability, which also offers a fixed mode for efficient pedaling on climbs.
Lower Leg Arch | This arch shape harmonizes perfectly with modern Trail bikes, where the head tube profiles are larger and the offset values are lower. In order to create sufficient clearance for the head tube at full compression, the arch is directed forwards. Countless hours of development work have resulted in an organic fork leg shape that guarantees optimum stiffness with absolutely minimal use of material.
Lower Leg Bypass Channels | When the fork compresses, the air pressure increases, which can result in the fork not reaching its full travel. Channels in the lower tubes solve this problem by significantly increasing the air volume. This not only reduces the occurrence of unwanted pressure increases, but also allows the oil to circulate to the upper areas of the lowers, keeping the inner seals and bushings lubricated at all times.
