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Factory FLOAT FIT4 3pos
w/Adj: Kashima coated upper tubes, 3 Position Lever (Open-Medium-Firm),
Open Mode Adjust (LSC), Rebound, Air Spring Pressure.
Before You Ride
Make sure that your fork is ready to ride
Check that quick-release
levers and axle pinch bolts of the bike are properly adjusted and
tightened.
Inspect the entire exterior
of your fork. The fork should not be used if any of the exterior parts
appear to be damaged. Contact your local dealer or FOX for further
inspection and repair.
Check your headset
adjustment. If loose, adjust it accordingly to your bicycle manufacturer's
recommendations.
Check that all brake cables
or hoses are properly fastened.
Test the proper operation
of your front and rear brakes on level ground.
Before every race or ride,
clean the outside of your fork with only mild soap and water, and wipe dry
with a soft dry rag. Do not spray water directly into the seal/upper tube
junction. Do not use a high pressure washer on your fork.
Mounting Disc Brakes
WARNING: Follow your brake
manufacturer's installation instructions for proper installation and
adjustment of the brake system. Failure to properly install and adjust your
brakes can lead to a loss of control of the bicycle which can result in
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The 2015-2016 36 FLOAT uses
180mm Post Mounts that allow you to bolt your caliper directly to the fork
and utilize a 180mm rotor. This post mount eliminates the need for a
caliper adaptor when using the most common 180mm rotor size for forks with
these amounts of travel, which saves overall system weight.
If your current 180mm brake
setup came with bolts and a caliper spacer, you may need to source shorter
bolts as you will not need a caliper spacer when using a 180mm rotor.
If using a 203mm rotor, you
will need to source the appropriate caliper spacer and bolts. Contact the
brake manufacturer for further information.
Installing the Front Wheel (15mm or 20mm Pinch Axle)
Install Your Wheel
Correctly to Benefit From the Floating Axle
The 2015-2016 36 fork uses
a true floating axle. Follow the installation instructions in the video
below to properly install your front wheel and enjoy the friction reducing
benefits of the floating axle.
Wheel installation is
identical for both the 15mm and 20mm axles. Information regarding
converting between 15mm and 20mm axles can be found in the 15mm and 20mm
Axle Conversion section. Additional information regarding installing wheels
can be found here »
Setting Fork Air Pressure
2016 36 FLOAT maximum air pressure is 125psi
2016 36 TALAS maximum air pressure is 200psi
Depending on variables such
as riding style, terrain, bike geometry, etc, you may find that you can
only achieve proper sag and ride performance with up to 10psi over or under
the recommended value in the suggested starting pressure chart below. Feel
free to experiment with fork air pressures using the information below as a
guide.
Setting sag is desired and
necessary for proper fork performance during general XC/Trail/AM riding.
The 831 fork is not intended for general XC/Trail riding use, but for four
cross racing, slalom, slope-style, or dirt jumping. Therefore, the air
pressure is generally not set by obtaining proper sag, but is intended to
be set for proper riding feel and bottom out control.
 
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