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Fox 32 Float 140 RLC FIT

One of the most popular options in the Fox Forks range. For 2012, the Fox Float fork gets even smoother with re-designed seals sliding on slippery Kashima stanchions

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Fox 32 Float 140 RLC FIT Fork
The Fox Float fork has been around for a long time now for good reason. It is a main stay in the Fox line up that has been a rider favourite since its inception, evolving from the 100mm original, all the way up to the current Kashima Coated FIT cartridge model today, and even the new 180mm travel 36 series. With 140mm of travel the Float RLC FIT fork has all the latest damping technology available as well as the new Kashima coated stanchions and brand new SKF fork seals to reduce friction and make this perhaps the smoothest trail fork on the market.

From Fox:

"Our lightweight Float trail fork, famous for its legendary damping performance and light weight is back with a vengeance for 2012, enhanced by improved air spring curves that increase usable travel with lower compression ratios. Available in 140 and 150 mm travel configurations, FLOAT offers our FIT RLC damper, celebrated for its ultra-fast wheel response for incredible front-end traction and extremely wide range of rider-adjustable, external tuning options, and is treated to Kashima Coat stanchions, which significantly decrease friction and enhance durability. With our new, lighter weight, optional 15QR thru axle system and confidence-inspiring FOX chassis, FLOAT's steering precision, front wheel control, and desirability just keep improving".

Kashima Coat

The Kashima Coat is not only more durable than the stanchion coating used on competitors forks and previous Fox forks, it also reduces friction. Fox test riders reported better overall traction in the front end and better small bump compliance which is all good news for those who appreciate good suspension. You will notice the Fox Forks that have the Kashima Coated stanchions by the distinctive Gold finish on the upper legs, that not only serves to be super shiny and slippery, but also adds a heavy dose of bling to your steed!

RLC FIT Damper
Carried over for 2012, albeit with some refinement for improved adjustability, is the RLC FIT damper. RLC stands for "Rebound, Lockout and Low-Speed Compression" - all of which are externally adjustable for easy trail-tuning. The FIT cartridge that debuted on the 2010 model is continued on the 2012 Fox Fork range and serves to reduce the aeration of the oil inside the fork, meaning your suspension is more consistent over rougher terrain from the top of the mountain, all the way to the bottom.

Rebound
Rebound adjustment is all about controlling how slow or fast your fork returns to full travel after hitting an obstacle. Dial the red knob clockwise and the fork slows down, dial the knob anti-clockwise and the fork speeds up in return. Our hot tip at My Mountain is to run the rebound on the slower side than what you might be used to, in order to allow your front tyre to stick to the trail and maintain better traction.

Lockout

The lockout feature on the RLC forks turns your big travel fork into a super-stiff platform that is great for riding long fire-road sections or just on the tarmac on the way to the trail. The lockout "Threshold" is the black dial on top of the lockout lever that adjusts at what point the lockout disengages. Crank it up for a completely locked-out feel, or dial the threshold out so that the smallest bump from the trail will cause the fork to absorb the impact as normal.

Low-Speed Compression

The blue dial on top of the right fork leg adjusts how much low-speed compression damping (LSC) there is in the fork and thusly, how much impact that low-speed forces have on the suspension. Low-speed impacts include when you slam on the front brake and the whole fork "dives" into its travel, or when you hammer on the pedals standing up and the fork "bobs" up and down with each pedal stroke. Too much LSC damping and the fork will feel too stiff and unresponsive to smaller trail obstacles. Too little LSC damping will make the fork feel too soggy under braking and pedalling.
My Mountain Hot Tip: Try a section of trail that you know really well and ride it first with the LSC dialled all the way out, then try it again with it dialled all the way in. From there set it in the middle and keep adjusting till you find the "sweet spot" that gives you balanced performance between small-bump sensitivity and resistance to diving.

The Fox 32 Float 140 RLC FIT Fork features:

Weight: 3.56 lb / 1.62 kg (9mm open dropout)
Travel: 5.5 inches / 140 mm
External Adjustments: Low-speed compression, Lever actuated lockout with Lockout force adjust, Air spring pressure, Rebound
Damper: FIT cartridge
Stanchions: NEW Kashima Coat
Seals: NEW SKF Fork seals and wipers
Lower legs: Magnesium one-piece, standard 9mm QR or 15QR thru axle system, Post style disc brake mounting
Steerer: Standard: 1 1/8", Optional: 1.5" Taper
Spring: Air
Fork Colour: White
Intended Use: AM, XC