Fox 34 SL, 36 SL & 36
FOX’s core Trail lineup returns with updated chassis designs and refined GRIP X and GRIP X2 dampers, delivering improved sensitivity, control, and tunability across a wide range of terrain.
The 2027 FOX 34 SL, 36 SL, and 36 forks represent FOX’s core Trail and All-Mountain suspension lineup, delivering refined performance across a wide range of riding styles and terrain.
Each fork in the lineup receives updated chassis designs and the latest GRIP X and GRIP X2 damper options, offering improved damping consistency and expanded tuning capability.
The GRIP X damper receives a new tune and updated adjustment layout for 2027, providing three-way adjustability with high- and low-speed compression control and rebound adjustment. Designed to offer excellent performance in a lighter-weight package than GRIP X2, GRIP X delivers responsive suspension performance suited for Trail and aggressive All-Mountain riding.
Across the lineup, updated lower legs and revised internal architecture improve sensitivity and reduce friction, helping riders maintain traction and control on modern trail systems.
Whether building a lightweight trail bike with the FOX 34 SL, a responsive aggressive trail setup with the 36 SL, or a powerful all-mountain machine with the FOX 36, the 2027 lineup delivers refined suspension performance across every category.
Enduro. Elevated.
Fox 38
The updated FOX 38 fork raises the bar for aggressive Enduro and All-Mountain riding with a refined chassis, increased bushing overlap, and improved suspension performance at high speed.
Check out the blog where we compare the Fox 38 and Podium!
The 2027 FOX 38 fork continues to define the benchmark for aggressive Enduro and All-Mountain suspension, combining increased chassis refinement with updated damping and air spring technology.
For 2027, the 38 receives redesigned lower legs with increased bushing overlap, improving alignment between the stanchions and lowers to reduce friction and enhance sensitivity under heavy loads. The updated chassis also balances fore-aft stiffness with optimized torsional compliance, improving traction and control on rough terrain.
The fork is available with FOX’s latest GRIP X2 damper, delivering a wide range of tunability for aggressive riding. GRIP X2 provides maximum damping control for demanding terrain.
The updated FLOAT Glidecore air spring further improves suspension smoothness by reducing binding under dynamic loads, helping riders maintain traction and control during high-speed descents.
Check out the blog
All-New Fox 38 Review // What’s New? Plus a Fox 38 vs Podium Comparison
Everything you need to know about the new Fox 38 fork—updated chassis, GlideCore air spring, GRIP X2 changes, and a full comparison vs the Fox Podium.
Fast Top-to-Bottom
Fox 40
The updated FOX 40 continues its legacy as the winningest fork on the World Cup downhill circuit, now updated with the Glidecore air spring and revised GRIP X2 damper for greater traction and control.
The 2027 FOX 40 fork continues its legacy as the most successful fork on the World Cup downhill circuit, now updated with new chassis refinements and suspension technologies designed to deliver even greater traction and control at race speeds.
At the center of the update is the latest GRIP X2 damper, featuring a redesigned mid-valve piston and updated valve architecture. These changes improve oil flow and damping consistency while maintaining the support riders need to stay higher in the travel during hard impacts. The result is smoother suspension performance, improved traction through rough terrain, and reduced rider fatigue on long descents.
The fork also features the new FLOAT Glidecore air spring, designed to reduce friction and binding under dynamic loads. By allowing the air spring assembly to move both vertically and laterally with the fork under compression, Glidecore improves small-bump sensitivity and overall suspension smoothness.
Updated lower legs with a generative arch design maintain the FOX 40’s legendary steering precision while improving compliance and sensitivity at high speed.
The 2027 FOX Float X and DHX shocks bring significant internal updates to FOX’s Trail and All-Mountain suspension platforms, delivering improved sensitivity, support, and overall traction on demanding terrain. Both shocks receive redesigned base valves and main piston assemblies that increase oil flow and improve damping consistency, bringing performance closer to the flagship FLOAT X2 and DHX2 platforms.
These updates allow the shocks to react more quickly to impacts while maintaining strong mid-stroke support for aggressive riding. The result is improved rear wheel traction, smoother small-bump performance, and greater control during repeated high-speed hits.
The FLOAT X remains FOX’s premium air shock for Trail and All-Mountain bikes, offering a balance of sensitivity, support, and pedaling efficiency in a lightweight and durable package. For riders who prefer coil suspension characteristics, the DHX provides exceptional traction and consistency on long descents with the ground-hugging feel that coil shocks are known for.
Both shocks are also available with FOX Live Valve Neo, FOX’s electronically controlled suspension system that automatically adjusts damping while you ride to improve efficiency and control.
For a deeper dive into the new 2027 FOX Float X and DHX shocks, read our latest blog post.
Fast made faster
Float X2
The FLOAT X2 Live Valve Neo brings FOX’s electronically controlled suspension to the flagship X2 platform, delivering downhill-level damping performance with automatic adjustments on the trail.
The FLOAT X2 Live Valve Neo combines FOX’s flagship rear shock platform with the latest generation of electronically controlled suspension technology.
Built around FOX’s Pressure Balanced Monotube architecture, the X2 Live Valve Neo delivers the same high-performance damping characteristics found in the GRIP X2 fork damper, providing exceptional support, sensitivity, and control on aggressive terrain.
A larger ½-inch diameter shaft improves overall strength and durability, while ultra-precise 1cc air volume adjustments allow riders to fine-tune spring progression with unmatched precision.
Updated Variable Valve Control (VVC) on high-speed rebound improves damping consistency across a wide range of impacts, and a parallel reservoir orientation option allows better frame clearance for modern bike designs.
Integrated Live Valve Neo electronics automatically adjust suspension damping while riding, improving pedaling efficiency and control without sacrificing sensitivity on rough terrain.
