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The new more stiff less stiff Fox 38

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8.8% stiffer fore-aft and 6.8% less stiff in torsion. The new 38 also increases bushing overlap by 20mm.


 
Posted : 26/03/2026 4:00 pm
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Yeah, gone is the expensive and over complication of the "tube in tube" airspring... I might get one now (swapping travel without over expensive parts is essential for me). Interesting that they've basically fitted half an MRP Noken to help with the effects of this simplification. Very interested to hear how you get on with this Benji.


 
Posted : 26/03/2026 4:20 pm
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Is the reduced torsional stiffness because finally compliance is being appreciated as a useful thing, or is it to make the podium seem less noodly?


 
Posted : 26/03/2026 6:45 pm
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Posted by: Onzadog

Is the reduced torsional stiffness because finally compliance is being appreciated as a useful thing, or is it to make the podium seem less noodly?

or so the 2029 model can be 15% stiffer?


 
Posted : 26/03/2026 6:49 pm
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How can this be the 2027 model when it’s not even summertime 2026 yet


 
Posted : 26/03/2026 7:16 pm
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Posted by: chrismac

How can this be the 2027 model when it’s not even summertime 2026 yet

Because it's the bike industry and they've been doing this since the early 90's?

 


 
Posted : 27/03/2026 12:16 pm
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The forks will feature on 2027 bikes, so it sort of makes sense. If you can make model years make sense at all that is.


 
Posted : 27/03/2026 12:19 pm
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I have 2 questions on this fork

 

Where do you get 1.5mm spacers for shimano 203 rotors

Has fox stopped over greasing them so the negative chamber bypass dimple works?


 
Posted : 27/03/2026 2:10 pm
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Where do you get 1.5mm spacers for shimano 203 rotors

Just use washers, and make sure your bolts are long enough, or search for : SM-MA-F203P/PL2 200-203

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Posted : 27/03/2026 2:26 pm