Description

If you are searching for a more capable, stiffer, longer travel 29er fork, the engineers at Fox have a present for you. The new 34mm Float 3 Position FIT4 forks are light, stiff, and have an amazing combination of ease-of-use along with nearly infinite tuning capability. This air adjustable 140mm travel version has been developed to match up nicely with the longer travel 29ers, which sport new geometry that handles better in the toughest trail conditions. On the bike, this Fox Factory version is easy to adjust, offers a greater range of fine-tuning, and has unmatched small bump compliance to complement the plush range of full travel. At about 4.15 lbs, this Fox fork is ready for you. Are you ready for it?
The new Fox FIT4 cartridge damper plays off the strengths of FIT3, and attacks it's weaknesses. Building off the fine tuning options of the excellent RC2 damper, the FIT4 is actually more adjustable and it's base set-up gives each position greater range. In the new 3-position system, like CTD before it, the closed cartridge provides three compression damping settings: Open, Medium, and Firm. Inherent in this nomenclature is the fact that trail conditions vary so much, that the Climb, Trail, Descend from the previous generation, though sounding simple, didn't really correspond to what riders experience. Greater range within each setting and better overall response was needed. The Fox Factory series forks not only get the three new settings, but also a 22-click low speed compression adjustment in the Open mode, creating a truly individual riding experience.
The 34mm Float series forks also get a new air spring system, which is lighter than its predecessor, and reduces the force required to initiate travel, delivering a highly sensitive response that does a much better job with small bump compliance. The Float system also now features automatic equalization of positive and negative air springs. just like Float shock technology. Riders can also fine-tune progressive of the spring curve by manually changing out air volume spacers in the Float system. This level of core-level tunability is new for Fox, and is not complicated to manage. Fox provides excellent instruction, and this is always available on the RideFox website.
The Fox Factory forks get the usual, impeccable treatment: Kashima-coat aluminum stanchions, magnesium crown and fork lowers, Fox's excellent 15mm quick release axle, disc 74mm post mount for 160-203mm rotors, and exceptional aluminum adjustment hardware. The tapered 1.5 steerer is stout and totally integrated with the crown for stiff, precise and zero deflection steering control. Combined with the 34mm stanchions, the overall stiffness per weight is exceptional and more than capable of heavy trail riding, however you choose to set it up. As you can see, the engineers changed and upgraded the overall ride platform, and how the rider can best tune it to their own needs. The level to which you can now go with a Fox fork far exceeds what was possible before. The all-new internals, and attention to detail won't surprise Fox aficionados, but what you can do with it certainly will.
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- 140mm travel, 29er XC/Trail fork with 3-position settings, low-speed compression micro-adjust, and infinite tuning options
- New FIT4 damper for improved control, 22 click micro-adjust in Open mode
- Lockout for increased efficiency when required
- Updated Float Air Spring, Patented Air Transfer Port System equalizes +/- air
- Adjustable air spring pressure and rebound adjust
- Air volume spacers can be changed to fine-tune the feel of the air spring
- 34mm aluminum stanchions feature Fox Factory's Genuine Kashima Coat
- 1.5 tapered aluminum steerer, magnesium crown and fork lowers
- 15mm Fox quick release axle
- 74mm disc brake post mount compatible with 160-203mm rotors
- Color: Matte Black
- Weight: Approximately 4.15lbs depending on set-up