Enduro composure for heavier, faster eMTBs. The new 2027 Fox 38 Factory eMTB pairs the e-optimised 38 chassis with the GRIP X2 damper and GlideCore air spring.

Highlights

• New for 2027, on an e-optimised 38 chassis
• GRIP X2 damper with high- and low-speed compression and rebound
• 170mm of travel on a 29in, 44mm offset chassis
• FLOAT GlideCore air spring and 20mm more bushing overlap for lower friction
• Genuine Kashima Coat 38mm upper tubes and a Kabolt-X 110 axle

GRIP X2 and GlideCore

GRIP X2 is Fox's most adjustable descent-focused damper, with 8 clicks of high-speed compression, 18 of low-speed compression, 8 of high-speed rebound and 16 of low-speed rebound. It holds the fork higher in its travel and keeps the tyre tracking the ground for more cornering traction, with less rider fatigue. The FLOAT GlideCore air spring moves with the fork under dynamic load, and large cross-section O-rings control that motion and cut breakaway friction, for smoother suspension action.

38 chassis, e-optimised

Generatively designed arch and lower legs keep the 38's torsional stiffness while bushing overlap grows by 20mm for less friction and more sensitivity. This version uses Fox's e-optimised chassis, with air channels, bleeders and a 4-point direct mount for Fox's optional 36/38 mud guard.

Fitting and Fox service

Fork installation is a separate workshop service and isn't included. As an authorised Fox service centre, our Marrickville workshop can fit the fork to your bike (steerer cut, crown race and star nut), set sag and damping for your weight and riding, and look after its scheduled Fox servicing from there.

Compatibility & fit

For 29in wheels with a 15 x 110mm Boost hub and a 1.5in tapered steerer. Brakes are 200mm post mount direct, up to 230mm rotors with the right adapter. This version has Fox's 68mm head-tube crown (Fox also makes the 38 with a 58mm crown), so check your e-bike's head tube diameter, allowable fork travel and axle-to-crown before you order.