For riders who spend their time pointed downhill, the 2027 Fox 36 Factory GRIP X2 pairs the stiff, smooth 36 chassis with Fox's most tunable damper, updated for control on steep and technical terrain.

Highlights

• Updated for 2027 with a gravity-ready GRIP X2 damper
• Four-way adjustable: high- and low-speed compression and rebound
• 150mm or 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

The latest 36 brings big-fork energy to trail and all-mountain riding, with more steering precision and smoother travel for an enduro feel without the extra weight. Its generatively designed arch wraps around the lowers to raise torsional stiffness by 20% over the previous 36, and the fork 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. 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 36 for EN 17406 category 4 use with a maximum system weight of 140kg, and lists it as compatible with Class 1 and L1e-A e-bikes. Check your frame's allowable fork travel and axle-to-crown before choosing 150mm or 160mm.

Sizes & options

Three versions. Travel and colour change from one to the next; everything else is shared.