Fox float x2 user manual

The float x2 was developed for gravity applications mainly, and as such, it is among the bigger and burlier air shocks out there. Couldnt find a video with the shock service so i made one. Clean the outside of your shock with soap and water and wipe dry with a soft dry rag. The propedal knob clicks twice per setting as it turns.

Nov 01, 2016 if youve got a 2016 or 2017 fox float x2 rear shock, fox has an important update on the recall that might affect you. Get the best deals on rear shocks for mountain bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Read its strength, weaknesses, find deals and pricing. Rebound and compression adjustments should always be at the middle setting to start tuning. The shock should not be used if any of the exterior parts appear to be damaged. I recently got a 2018 fox float x2 and put it on my specialized enduro 29. Like the ccdba, it features a largevolume air can and a selfequalizing negative air chamber to increase smallbump sensitivity.

Fox parts catalog usa suggested retail price list special fox tools fox specific forms fox set up manuals fox rebuild manual fox window decals service center training our comprehensive fox parts catalog lists more than 300 additional parts. F authorized fox service centers will receive a 35% discount off the fox suggested retail price. Yeti infinity link user guide yeti sb100 switch infinity link user guide 2021. Upper and lower carbon linkage shaves 210 grams off the already ultralight, carbon chassis. Fox float x2 evol 2pos adj factory metric rear shock. Billed as foxs highest performing air shock, and aimed at gravityoriented riders, the float x2 has externally adjustable low and high.

Mojo suspension dont just service fox suspension they will help you get the very best out of your suspension set up on your bike. My 2017 fox float x2 came in the mail 3 months ago and to my surprise, fox improved upon it. They also told me that this compression knob can be installed to any previous 2016 float x2 but will need to be shipped back to them for this service. Ssd and hsb modifications includes revalvingrebuild. Enter search for product or keywords and press enter to search follow us. Retail stores in portland, oregon and lancaster, pennsylvania. They dont have the typical schrader valve at the bottom of the reservoir. View and download fox racing shox float 80r owners manual online.

The tools come stock with aftermarket shocks and are available for purchase to use with oe shocks. Files voluntary recall for certain bicycle float x2 shock absorber products due to potential failure hazard. Online instructions from fox say that when you have reached desired air pressure to not add additional air to account for the air lost when you remove the pump. The recommended settings in this tuning guide are designed to be a starting point, in order to get you out on your first ride in as few steps as possible. At least as far as their gravity oriented rear shocks are concernedto start, and most notably, they shifted from a mono tube design to a twin tube design. Foxf fox or the company, today announced the filing of a voluntary recall for certain bicycle float x2 shock absorber. Fox help center bike shock 2017 float x2 shock 2017 float x2 travel. We have a good look at the compression and rebound damping assemblies, show how the damper works as a unit, and examine the spring systems in each shock. If youre looking to build the fastest, most capable enduro race bike, you cant do better than the model that defines the very genre. Consumer products safety commission cpsc requesting the cpscs permission to conduct a voluntary recall of all model year 2016 float x2 bicycle rear shock absorbers and certain model year 2017 float x2 bicycle rear shock absorbers. Oct 28, 2015 a little over a year ago the first images of fox s float x2 shock began to pop up, and by the time the world cup downhill season began, a number of athletes were aboard the new air sprung shock. These are all high volume air shocks offering high and low speed compression and rebound adjusters.

The float x2 also received a new progressive bottomout bumper. Not user serviceable like the old fox stuff or it is if you can afford all the specialist tools required but its probably just easier to get it serviced every. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles. All and all, i have been very impressed with the 2016 fox float x2 shock. Yeti sb100 switch infinity link user guide 2021 fork 2021 32mm34mm fork 2021 36mm38mm fork 2021 40mm shock 2021 all coil shocks dhx2 and van models shock 2021 float dps and dpx2 shock 2021 float x2 2020 fork 2020 32mm34mm fork 2020 36mm fork 2020 40mm shock. Fox products should be installed by a qualified bicycle service technician, in accordance with fox. Test ammortizzatore fox float x2 mountain bike magazine. Tf tuned coronavirus covid19 update 11th april we are open and trading as normal trade and public customers can book in for suspension servicing in the usual way using the online bookings system with a courier collection if required. Jun, 2017 foxs dpx2 features more clearance around the eyelet than the float x, making it compatible with more frames. Fox dhx2 setup guide basics here are a few basics about springrate, sag and parameters that. The float x is an excellent shock, but due to the way doddy likes to ride the x2 is potentially the better option for him. I wanted a shock with a significant amount of platform valving, to counteract pedal bob uphill.

It was the first time i serviced the shock so go easy on me i consider myself a competent home mechanic and it is a somewhat demanding procedure check the manual at every step but i guess that anyone who will try servicing their x2 shock will have a basic level of hand dexterity. My ripmo with x2 came with a 2019 x2 shock owners manual, but it. Psa fox voluntary recall of float x2 shocks all 2016. Does fox not want anything on this shock to be user serviceable. Internal service should be performed by fox racing shox or an authorized service center. If installation is necessary, fox racing shox strongly advises having a qualified bicycle service technician install your fox product on your bicycle. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and utvs. Taking the oil flow architecture from the float x2 and dhx2 designs, the dpx2 is the x2 s little brother.

A quick look at a 2017 fox float x2 with 2position lever rear shock. Fox dpx2 with compression knob on the left and red rebound knob on the right. Remember the news about the fox float x2 rear shock recall notice. Detailed information and videos can be found in the online owners manual. The sworks enduros blissfully tackles the kind of terrain that chews up and spits out lesser bikes. The float x2 is fox s bighit air damper, designed from the groundup for the endurogravity crowd. Fox float x evol service parts kit 1 pair of shocks 803fox float x evol service parts kit 1 pair of shocks. Float x 3 2530% sag range total shock travel the recommended settings in this tuning guide are designed to be a starting point, in order to get you out on your first ride in as few steps as possible. The first click occurs as you exit the current setting. Shock 2021 float dps and dpx2 shock 2021 float x2 2020 fork 2020 32mm34mm. Float x2 and dhx2 ssdhsb kit avalanche downhill racing. Fox suspension products are designed and tested by the finest professionals in the industry, in santa cruz county, california, usa. Instead i see some sort of little white plastic tit in the middle of the reservoir end cap.

Be sure to refer to the owners manual for your bicycle. It was created to compete against the ccdb air, vivid air and the bos void rear shocks. Do you find yourself turning the compression adjusters most of the way out to prevent the harsh feeling and then adding extra volume spacers to prevent bottoming. To achieve the best performance from your fox suspension, adjust the air.

Essentially you are running your shock as a progressive spring with partial rebound control. For those riders, fox has developed the fox factory tuning fft program. Fox x2 stock on the trek slash 29er weighs 600 grams with hardware. The kona kikapu is an older fauxbar single pivot design, which has a fair amount of pedal bob. The reservoir is shorter as well, which also allows for better water bottle clearance. Fox dpx2 evol can delivers a more supple initial stroke and better midstroke support. The fox float rp2 was perfect in this regard the propedal switch firms up the back dramatically, making climbing much more efficient. Mojo suspension fox suspension tuning factory jackson.

Follow the guidelines and instructions provided in this owners guide, so that you are able to properly set up, use, and maintain your new fox. Shock absorber rebuild manual mmooddeellmodel ffloat x evolfloat x evol loat x evol fox racing shox hangar way, watsonville, ca 95076 phone 800. The float x2 is foxs bighit air damper, designed from the groundup for the endurogravity crowd. Fox products should be installed by a qualified bicycle service technician, in accordance with fox installation. Internet connectivity, if available, enables you to access the foxhelp technical manual online, letting you view the most uptodate information.

Aug 15, 2016 cane creek, on the other hand, has been effectively infiltrating the mainstream for years. For 2017, they are offering a compression climb switch for sizes 8. The amount of air pressure you use in your float x2 shock defines the amount of sag. In response to this information, fox has filed a section 15b report with the u. Float 100r, float 100rl, float 80rl, float 80rlc, float100rlc, vanilla 100r, vanilla 100rl, vanilla 100rlc, vanilla 125r, vanilla. Please contact your local dealer or fox racing shox for further inspection and repair.

All reccomendations are just that and may still require additional changes to suit your personal riding style andor comfort level 2. Jun, 2017 fox x2 stock on the trek slash 29er weighs 600 grams with hardware. Ive gone for a few rides with it now and had some questions about. Fox help center bike manual archive manual archive all forks and shocks. The 2017 fox float x2 will be available late may 2016 for consumers. Fox racing shox float 80r owners manual pdf download. Thank you for choosing a fox suspension product for your bicycle. Fox live valve 2019 live valve manuals for download live valve faq. Foxs most techy air shock to date, the float x2 is clearly taking aim at cane creeks double barrel air. We take a look inside the fox float x2 and the cane creek double barrel air cs ccdb air to compare the design and construction of the internals. Fox live valve 2019 live valve manuals for download. Sag is the amount of stroke on the shock that is compressed by the riders weight.

Well, fox has got an update for us about the recall, which you can read in full below. Nov 10, 2015 fox announced the new float x2 earlier this year. Lidea di fox era quella di abbassare le pressioni in gioco allinterno dellammortizzatore, migliorare il tempo di risposta del sistema e di non solo ridurla, ma eliminare proprio listeresi. The 2017 float x2 rear shock from fox is their most advanced mountain bike shock to date. Neglect your suspension and its your wallet that will take a hit, so learn how to overhaul it. The x2 in the name is the stuff that came from the dhx2 and float x2 shocks, and it refers to the systems recirculating oil flow design. Fox redefines ride dynamics for atvs, mountain bikes, motocross, offroad vehicles, snowmobiles. Here are a few basics about sag and the parameters that determine the air pressure you need. Shock 2021 all coil shocks dhx2 and van models shock 2021 float dps and dpx2 shock 2021 float x2 2020 fork 2020 32mm34mm fork 2020 36mm fork 2020 40mm shock 2020 all coil shocks dhx2 and van models. Get the best deals on bicycle rear shocks when you shop the largest online selection at.

When removing the pump, the valve of the shock itself closes and seals and then as you continue to unscrew the pump hose when it releases air, that is the air in the pump that is released. This allows users to change the flex of the leaf spring based on how open or closed the adjuster is. Float x2 spring and damper rebuild there are no service instructions anywhere either. Daniel is no stranger to making upgrades to his yeti sb5. This system creates low hysteresis, quick hydraulic response, better sensitivity and.

Float 3 evol rc2 factory series owners manual 071120 how does one release and repressurize the nitrogen gas in the new fox podium x shocks. Fox float x2 and dhx2 evol and performance series shocks. Check that quickrelease levers or thruaxle pinch bolts are properly adjusted and tightened. There are two tools that are available from fox to help with adjusting compression and rebound on float x2 and dhx2 shocks.

Incredibly capable if the enduro looks like its sibling. G fox requires all authorized service centers to warranty all service performed on fox shocks for a period of 3 months. Foxs factory fork and shock settings provide an excellent range of adjustment for many riders, but there are some riders that would like the opportunity to upgrade to a newer damper tune or even something out of the ordinary. The only place i can find it is on the german website fox redefining ride dynamics 2016 seal kit. Setting up fox float air fork compression and rebound damping. Fox float x2 evol 2pos adj factory metric rear shock 2020. The float x2 got some updates in 2019, including a new xv evol air sleeve capable of housing 300psi 50 psi more than the 2018 model.