34 GRIP2 and Transfer Post headline new Fox MY2021 range
Fox have announced the second round of their MY2021 range in the form of the 34 GRIP2 and Float DPX2 damper options as well as an all-new Transfer Post and 1X Lever.
GRIP2 for 34 Fork
The 34 gets a GRIP2 damper option as part of the MY2021 range, designed to give riders greater ride quality and more precise adjustability on the trails. Fox have also added VVC technology to the compression circuit.
VVC is a proprietary variable valve control system that allows for external fine-tuning of suspension performance, simplifying the disassembly and reassembly process.
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Damper option(s): GRIP2 with VVC, FIT4, Live Valve, GRIP
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Travel option(s): 120mm-140mm
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FLOAT EVOL air spring adds plushness
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Wheel size(s): 27.5" and 29"
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Offset(s): 44mm and 51mm
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Air Spring: FLOAT
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Axle option(s): 15QR x 110 Boost, 15QR x 100
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Steerer: 1.5" Taper
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Starting Weight: 3.90 lb / 1770 g
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Factory Series models feature Genuine Kashima Coat
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Available in Factory, Performance Elite, Performance and E-Bike models
DPX2
The new DPX2 also gets a serious performance upgrade for 2021, featuring an updated base valve and the addition of a valved circuit in open mode, improving ride performance. The DPX2 also features 10 clicks of compression adjustability plus an EVOL air sleeve to provide enhanced responsiveness.
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X2 small bump sensitivity meets DPS lightweight and simplicity
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Recirculating oil damper design for more control
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Remote option
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One-piece EVOL air sleeve improves responsiveness and sensitivity
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Three-position lever with adjustable Open Mode offers 10 clicks to fine-tune compression
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Imperial and metric sizes
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Factory Series models feature Genuine Kashima Coat
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RRP: $949-$989
Transfer Post and 1x Lever
The brand new Transfer Post comes with some pretty big weight and length reductions while boosting insertion capability with 100, 125, 150 and 175mm drop options. A new lightweight under-bar 1X lever also features.
Aside from the above additions, the MY2021 Transfer Post looks to continue Fox’s solid tradition of quality droppers. You can check out our review of last year’s model here for more details.
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NEW lightweight under-bar 1x lever design – or existing 2x lever
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Updated design
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Patent-pending clamp design dramatically reduces stack height
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Proven Transfer internals with even easier serviceability than 2020 model
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Internal routing only
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30.9 and 31.6mm diameters – 100, 125, 150, and 175mm drop options
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Reduced overall length and insertion depth: - 175mm, 30.6mm shorter than 2020 Transfer, 8.6mm insertion depth reduction - 150mm, 38.7mm shorter, 15.5mm reduction - 125mm, 43.5mm shorter, 20.3mm reduction - 100mm, 48.4mm shorter, 25.2mm reduction
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25g lighter than 2020 Transfer
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1x lever is Matchmaker and I-SPEC EV compatible
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Available in Kashima and Black Anodized
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RRP: $529-$615
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Levers sold separately for RRP: $119
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