For e-MTB riders who live for the descents, the 2027 Fox 36 Factory eMTB GRIP X2 pairs the e-optimised 36 chassis with Fox's most tunable, gravity-focused damper.

Highlights

• E-optimised 36 chassis, rated to a 169kg system weight
• GRIP X2 damper with high- and low-speed compression and rebound
• 160mm of travel on a 29in, 44mm offset chassis
• Genuine Kashima Coat 36mm upper tubes and a FLOAT EVOL GlideCore air spring
• Kabolt-X 110 thru-axle and 200mm post mount brakes

GRIP X2 damper

GRIP X2 is Fox's most tunable, supportive and smoothest 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 EVOL GlideCore air spring moves with the fork under dynamic load, cutting friction and bind for smoother suspension action and less fatigue in your hands and arms.

36 chassis, e-optimised

The 36's generatively designed arch raises torsional stiffness by 20% over the previous 36, and this version uses Fox's e-optimised chassis. It has 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. Axle-to-crown is 576.0mm. Brakes are 200mm post mount direct, up to 230mm rotors with the right adapter. Maximum tyre size is 29 x 2.6in. Fox rates the e-optimised 36 for EN 17406 category 4 use with a maximum system weight of 169kg, and lists it as compatible with Class 3 and L1e-B e-bikes.