Fox Suspension Performance Series 36 SL Suspension Fork (Black) (44mm Offset) (3-Position) (140mm) (2026) (29″)

Fox Performance Series 36 SL Suspension Fork Description:

The Fox Performance Series 36 SL Suspension Fork packs incredible performance and precision at a price that leaves room in the budget for park passes and other bike upgrades. A sculpted large bore fork crown and tapered aluminum steerer tube mate up to 36mm diameter stanchions to add considerable torsional stiffness, and those stanchions feature a hard black anodized finish that fights off wear and tear while providing a slick surface for the lowers to slide on. Speaking of the lowers, they feature low friction seals, a very large bushing overlap, and a skeletonized wrap around brake arch do their part in adding torsional stiffness, and as a bonus there is plenty of room under the arch and between the legs for 2.6″ wide tires (and potentially wider depending on the tire, tread pattern, and inner rim width).

Inside of the robust and surprisingly lightweight chassis are advanced internals that share much of their design and construction with Fox Factory Series suspension forks. A large volume FLOAT EVOL Glidecore air spring has been engineered to move with a fork under dynamic load; large cross section O-rings dampen and control this motion to eliminate any weird noises or play, and they also aid in reducing the amount of breakaway force required to actuate the spring for a buttery smooth suspension actuation. A 3 position dial on top of the fork crown fine tunes the compression damping within the Grip damper on the fly, allowing the rider to optimize the fork performance for riding uphill, downhill, and anywhere in between. Finally, an external rebound adjustment knob can quickly dial in the forks responsiveness to impacts so a rider can confidently and rapidly get back to having fun on the trails.

Features:

• Wrap around arch design with strategically placed cut outs will add significant torsional stiffness with minimal weight gain compared to Fox’s previous trail fork, the Fox 34
• Lowers with boost spacing (15x110mm) have clearance for any 2.6″ wide MTB tires with room to spare
• 7000 aluminum crown with large internal bore combined with extensive external machining adds a lot of strength and stiffness while shaving precious grams
• Hard black anodized coating on the stanchions fights off wear and tear and minimizes stiction
• FLOAT Glidecore air spring moves with the fork under dynamic load, reducing the amount of force required to move the fork for a very responsive and smoother suspension action
• GRIP Damper has improved pressure balancing and shares the rugged spring-backed internal floating piston design with other Fox damper designs for incredible damping performance
• 3 on-the-fly compression damping positions controlled by a dial on the fork crown quickly adjusts between open (for downhill), medium (mixed terrain), and firm (for sprinting and uphill) settings
• Low friction seals and larger bushing overlap will minimize stiction and help to maintain peak suspension performance longer between service/maintenance intervals
• Rebound adjustment knob with 10 clicks dials in how fast a fork bounces back from an impact to match a riders preferences

Specifications:

• Axle Size: 15 x 110mm w/ Quick Release Thru Axle (Boost Spacing)
• Damper: GRIP
• Air Spring: FLOAT EVOL Glidecore
• Steerer: 1.5″ Taper
• Brake Mount Type: Post Mount
• Rotor Size: 180mm (Max rotor size: 230mm with adapter; adapter available separately)
• Wheel Size: 29″
• Max Tire Width: 2.6″
• Upper Tube Finish: Hard Black Anodization
• Color: Black

This product is expected to become available for purchase on Tuesday, July 14, 2026