FOX Racing Shox

36 Float 29in Factory Grip X2 Fork

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"This fork is exactly what I want when the terrain gets rowdy. It’s super stiff through the corners and buttery on big hits. The GRIP X2 damper gives me all the fine-tune control I need to keep things planted when it’s fast and loose."

For riders chasing steeper lines and higher speeds, the Float 36 29in Factory Grip X2 Fork is the aggressive front-end upgrade that delivers gravity-worthy performance in a trail-weight package. The latest MY26 update keeps the 36 true to its all-mountain roots while introducing refined damping and stiffness upgrades that elevate control and composure across any terrain.

Inside, the FLOAT EVOL air spring is enhanced with FOX’s new Glidecore tech, which allows the fork to move more freely under dynamic loads, reducing friction and boosting small-bump sensitivity. The chassis sees a 20% increase in torsional stiffness thanks to a redesigned arch and extended bushing overlap—translating to better tracking under braking and through off-camber terrain. At the core, the GRIP X2 damper offers FOX’s most tunable platform with independent high- and low-speed compression and rebound adjustments, letting us dial it to perfection for gravity-fed lines.

With a floating Kabolt-X axle, Kashima-coated stanchions, and full rotor compatibility up to 230mm, this fork stands at the intersection of precision, plushness, and aggressive capability.