For years, the 36 was the burliest single crown fork Fox offered, BUT enduro. Fox’s solution to this is the 38. The Fox 38 is noticeably more stiff than the Fox 36 both on paper and on the trail. But don't totally disregard that 36 yet. In this video we talk about both forks and help you decide which is best for you.

2023年2月1日 · The difference is going to be in the stiffness of the fork (Flexing and twisting not "suspension" stiffness). If you're not really sending it hard or your trails are not super chunky I thinked you'd be perfectly happy with 36, which was consider the …

I have a 2023 Pivot Switchblade Pro XT/XTR Build and am wondering if it’s worth it to go to a Fox 38 from the 36 that comes with the bike? I am about 280lbs with gear and have an aggressive BMX background so my riding style isn’t exactly smooth.

2021年10月1日 · I think 38 is a great middle ground of stiffness and compliance. I think the extra stiffness also helps the fork perform better as it slides through the bushings.

2022年9月13日 · The main difference is that 36 is for the diameter on the stanchions and 38 means it 38mm. First 38s had the bleeding valves so you burp your fork to equalize pressures and the 36 didn’t come with that but the new forks both comes with those valves.

2023年5月16日 · TPC is now carrying Fox’s full fork line-up and most riders looking to upgrade their trail or enduro bike will be choosing between top sellers like the Fox 34, 36, and 38. Here’s what you need to know. Air bypass channels which provide extra room for air to move in the lowers as the fork compresses.

2020年10月1日 · The Fox 38 is the biggest single-crown fork Fox has ever made, with its 38 mm stanchions slotting it in between the Fox 36 and their dual-crown 40. With a minimum of 160 mm travel (and a max of 180 mm), it’s mostly going to be found on longer-travel Enduro sleds.

2021年10月4日 · So the Scott has 160mm of travel of Fox 36's - that's a fairly heavyweight fork for most people - if you are a hard rider then you might want 38's but as you are a novice rider I'd say you are good to go.

In a nutshell if you're running over 160mm of travel or are a heavier or more aggressive rider, the 38 is your fork. However if you're running under 160mm or are a lighter or less aggressive rider, the 36 might be the best bet!

Best suited for 150-170mm travel options, the Fox 36 is the perfect enduro fork with a ton of options to fit almost any bike. The newest fork in the Fox 2021 lineup is the Fox 38, meant for that hard charging super enduro rider looking for the best performing fork you can get.