FOX Racing Shox

32 Float 26in 100 CTD Kashima Fork

There was a time when fork tuning required an in-depth knowledge of the theories behind dampening, and Fox Racing Shox gave you complete control of every possible adjustment. This was a Boone to racers, but it quickly became clear that the general public would prefer riding over getting acquainted with the finer points of compression and rebound dampening. That's why you'll find CTD dampening on forks like this 32 Float 26in 100 CTD Kashima Fork.

Long-time Fox riders will immediately notice Fox's Climb, Trail, Descend damper adjustments. And there's no need to worry, you're still getting the same adjustments to high- and low-speed compression, only its now packaged in a more user-friendly format. Climb mode provides the most damping for a near locked-out feel. Meanwhile, it still provides a bit of cushion for any unexpected hard hits. Click the damper into the Trail mode, and you'll find that there's ample low-speed compression in order to keep the fork riding high in the travel through berms, jumps, and rocks. Better yet, it still provides plenty of compliance in order to smooth out the ride. Trail mode has three sub-settings that allow you to tune exactly how much feedback that you need from your suspension. And, as you may have guessed, Descend mode provides the lightest compression damping for a plush ride.

Depending on your tastes, many riders simply find the trail setting that works best for them, and don't feel the need to make on-the-fly adjustments. However, the CTD lever is easily accessible for those of you whose ride isn't complete until you've flipped your suspension levers a few dozen times. And best of all, those options are presented in a way that makes each adjustment instinctive. This way, you don't need a degree in fluid dynamics in order to correctly tune your suspension.

The 32 Float 100 comes with Kashima coated stanchions. And, in addition to being 100% 'gold-er' than the competition, Kashima coating is harder than standard stanchion coatings. This equates to a longer wear life, as well as smoother suspension action.

The 32 chassis is something of a classic in the Fox lineup, and it's easy to see why. With a massive tapered steerer tube, the chassis fights flex under hard braking. And speaking of stiffness, Fox uses Shimano's 15mm QR axle assembly, which provides both added stiffness and increased security over a traditional 9mm QR skewer.

The Fox Racing Shox 32 Float 26in 100 CTD Fork is available in the color Black and with a 1.5-inch tapered steerer tube. Please note that this fork is only compatible with 15QR thru-axles and 26-inch wheels.