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Installing Your Fork | Before You Ride | Setting Sag | Adjusting Rebound | Changing Travel | Service Intervals | Important Safety Information
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travel |
160 R: 6.3 in./160 mm |
air spring travel |
Travel is adjustable down to 130 mm, in 10 mm increments |
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features/adjustments |
Air spring pressure, rebound |
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spring/damper type |
air/open bath R |
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intended use |
downhill, all-mountain, freeride |
Note: This fork is designed to use the downhill brake system only. The disc brake caliper mounts directly to the fork leg and is positioned specifically for the use of 200-225 mm rotors.
Be sure your fork is properly installed before proceeding. If your fork came pre-installed on your bicycle, continue to the next section.
Note: Do not use any solvents or de-greasers, as these products can cause serious damage to paint and anodized parts (upper tubes, knobs, steerers).
Do not spray water directly on the seal/upper tube junction. Do not use a high pressure washer on your fork.
You can also view a Flash video on Setting Sag.
To get the best performance from your fork, it is necessary to set and adjust sag. Generally, sag should be set to 15 – 25% of total fork travel.
Travel | XC/Race FIRM | All-Mountain PLUSH |
160 mm (6.30") | 24 mm (0.94") | 40 mm (1.57") |
170 mm (6.70") | 25 mm (1.00") | 42 mm (1.65") |
180 mm (7.09") | 27 mm (1.06") | 45 mm (1.77") |
Symptom | Remedy |
Too much sag | (+) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
Too little sag | (-) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
Excessive bottoming | (+) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
Harsh ride; full travel not utilized | (-) air pressure in 5 psi increments |
The rebound knob (shown below) is located on the top of the right fork leg, and has 15 clicks of adjustment. Rebound controls the speed at which the fork extends after compressing. Turning the knob clockwise slows down rebound; turning the knob counter-clockwise speeds up rebound. As a starting point, turn the rebound adjuster knob all the way clockwise (full in) until it stops, then turn counter-clockwise (out) 8 clicks.
Knob Setting |
Setting Description |
Tuning Tips |
Setup Tips |
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Slow Rebound |
Too slow and your fork will pack down and ride harsh. |
If you increase your spring rate or air pressure, you will need to slow down your rebound |
8 (Factory setting) |
Average Rebound |
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Fast Rebound |
Too fast and you will experience poor traction and wheel hop. |
If you decrease your spring rate or air pressure, you will need to speed up your rebound setting. |
Travel on your 36 FLOAT open bath R 160, 170, or 180 mm fork can be changed by adding or removing air spring travel spacers. After changing travel, check the fork for proper operation before riding. If there is noticeable play in the fork or if it makes strange noises, disassemble the air spring leg of the fork and recheck your travel spacer configuration.
Note: 36 FLOAT open bath R 160, 170 or 180 mm forks can be reduced in travel, but the 160 cannot be increased in travel beyond 160 mm, and the 170 and 180 cannot be increased in travel beyond 180 mm.
Quantity |
Part Number |
Part Name |
1 |
025-02-003 |
1 qt. bottle of FOX Suspension Fluid (10 wt.) |
1 |
025-03-002-A |
5 cc Pillow Pack of FOX FLOAT Fluid |
2 |
241-01-002-C |
Crush washer |
1 |
803-00-078 |
FLOAT Forx Air Piston Seal Kit (optional) |
Note: Spacers snap onto the air shaft between the negative spring guide and topout plate, as shown in the travel spacer orientation drawing below.
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