Fox 36 SL Factory GRIP X 29in Trail Fork (2027) – 140mm, Shiny Orange
SKU code: RFX-FF91021439
The 2027 Fox 36 SL Factory gives modern trail bikes the plushness and steering precision of a 36 at under 1800g, so you can ride bigger lines without carrying the weight.
Highlights
- Fox's lightest 36, under 1800g
- Updated GRIP X damper with high- and low-speed compression and low-speed rebound
- 130mm or 140mm of travel on a 29in, 44mm offset chassis
- Genuine Kashima Coat 36mm upper tubes and a FLOAT EVOL GlideCore air spring
- 20% more torsional stiffness than the 34
GRIP X damper
The trail-focused GRIP X damper was revised to approach the ride feel of GRIP X2 with 120g less weight, and it runs quieter. It gives 15 clicks of high-speed compression, 16 of low-speed compression and 17 of low-speed rebound, with a firm mode for efficient pedalling. 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 SL chassis
Fox's lightest 36 at under 1800g, the 36 SL brings plushness and steering responsiveness to a true trail fork. The generatively designed arch wraps around the lowers for a 20% torsional stiffness gain over Fox's previous trail fork, the 34, 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 (Kabolt SL thru-axle) and a 1.5in tapered steerer. Brakes are 180mm post mount direct. Maximum tyre size is 29 x 2.6in. Fox rates the 36 SL 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 130mm or 140mm.
Sizes & options
Three versions. Travel and colour change from one to the next; everything else is shared.
| Travel | Colour | Axle-to-crown | Fox part no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140mm | Shiny Orange | 556.0mm | 910-21-439 |
| 130mm | Shiny Orange | 546.0mm | 910-21-441 |
| 130mm | Shiny Black | 546.0mm | 910-21-442 |
- Updated for 2027
- Lightest 36, under 1800g
- GRIP X damper: HSC, LSC, LSR
- Genuine Kashima Coat 36mm uppers
- FLOAT EVOL GlideCore air spring
- Kabolt SL 15 x 110mm Boost thru-axle
- 180mm post mount brakes
| Brand | Fox |
|---|---|
| Model | 36 SL Factory |
| Model year | 2027 |
| Wheel size | 29in |
| Travel | 130mm or 140mm (see options) |
| Offset (rake) | 44mm |
| Upper tubes | 36mm, Genuine Kashima Coat |
| Damper | GRIP X (HSC, LSC, LSR) |
| Air spring | FLOAT EVOL GlideCore |
| Air channels | Yes |
| Bleeders | Yes |
| Axle | Kabolt SL, 15 x 110mm Boost |
| Steerer | 1.5in tapered |
| Brake mount | 180mm post mount |
| Maximum tyre | 29 x 2.6in |
| Mud guard | Optional Fox 36/38 mud guard, 4-point direct mount |
| In the box | Star nut, brake hose clip, 3 volume spacers, owner's manual, Fox sticker |
| SKU | RFX-P-F27-36SLF-GX-29 |
| Brand | Fox |
| Shipping Weight | 2.4000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.250m |
| Shipping Height | 0.150m |
| Shipping Length | 0.950m |
