2026 Fox 36 Float SL Factory Fork - Kashima - 29" - Shiny Black - GRIP X

With 36mm stanchions and a svelte weight, the Fox 36 SL is the perfect fork for short travel bikes that punch harder than their travel numbers let on. With DNA from the hard hitting 36, the 36 SL is a light weight alternative that still has your back when you get in the deep end and need some added stability. Ready for anything from all day cross country rides to all mountain adventures, the 36 SL is built to be versatile and shine in a wide variety of conditions.

Fox redesigned their air spring with compliance in mind, allowing the air spring to freely move as the fork absorbs the hits from the trail. A little wiggle room goes a long way, and prevents binding as you go through rough sections of trail, keeping the air spring supple at all times. 

• Optimized for Trail Riding – Designed for 120-140mm travel, the 36 SL delivers the perfect blend of stiffness, compliance, and lightweight performance.
• Arch Above the Rest – Generatively optimized crown and arch provide 20% more torsional stiffness over the previous Trail-class fork, the 34.
• FLOAT Glidecore Compliant Air Spring – The Glidecore air spring decouples the stanchion from the air shaft to maintain smooth travel even under bending loads from speed or rider weight.
• Extended Bushing Overlap – 20mm additional bushing overlap over the 34 ensures reduced friction and improved suspension feel.
• GRIP X Damper – Combines excellent descending performance with an easy-access firm mode for pedaling efficiency.
• Inboard Bypass Channels – Strategically relocated to reduce friction and optimize suspension feel.
• Low-Profile Bleeders – Redesigned with a grooved structure for easier pressure equalization.
• Air Spring Top Cap – Now compatible with a standard Shimano cassette tool for simple volume adjustments.
• Refined Mudguard Mounting – Mounted to the arch and seal flanges instead of bleeder ports for improved durability and aesthetics.

• Wheel Size: 29"
• Travel: 120mm, 130mm, 140mm
• Rake: 44mm offset
• Axle: Kabolt SL
• Stanchions: Genuine Kashima Coat
• Color: Shiny Black
• Rotor Size: Direct Mount 180, up to 203
• Max Tire Width: 2.5"
• Air Spring: FLOAT EVOL Compliant
• Steerer: 1.5” Tapered
• Length: 556mm Axle to crown at 140mm travel
• Starting Weight: 1755g (29” 140mm GRIP X)

Not all fork travels are offered directly from Fox. To get you the exact fork for your bike we may need to change the air shaft assembly to achieve this. As an authorized Fox Service Center we will replace the air shaft with a new one in the length you need and we'll put fresh lubricant on the air spring seals and the proper amount of bath oil into each leg. This does not affect the warranty of your fork. Read more here.

Other content and accessories for the Fox 36 SL:

• You'll need a shock pump to put air in your new fork!
  
• Get the right brake adapters for you Fox 36 SL.
• Rebuild your fork with our Fox 36 Service Kit.
• Check out our in-depth suspension setup guide if you need help setting up your brand new fork!