Fox Float and Float SL shocks are designed for trail and cross-country riding respectively
Suspension manufacturer Fox has released two all-new rear shocks, designed for trail riding and cross-country racing.
The new Fox Float and Float SL will replace the existing Fox DPS models, refining Fox’s line-up of air shocks, and sitting alongside the Float X and Float X2.
The Fox Float starts at £399 for the Performance-spec shock, rising to £569 for the top-flight Factory shock. The Performance Fox Float SL also starts at £399, with the premium Fox Float SL Factory shock priced slightly higher at £589. International pricing is TBC.
New Fox Float shock specs
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- Designed for trail use
- 293 grams (170x35mm)
- Available in standard and trunnion sizes
- £399 to £569
According to Fox, the new Float is designed for weight-conscious trail riders who still value grip and control when things get rough.
Borrowing damper technology from the larger Float X, the new Float uses an in-line design (without an external reservoir) to save 150 grams over its burlier stablemate.
The Fox Float has a large EVOL air spring for increased sensitivity and grip, and gets a new, remote-compatible two-position lever to change from a fully open mode to a tuneable firm mode.
The Fox Float is available in all three specs – Factory, Performance Elite and Performance.
New Fox Float SL shock specs
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- Designed for cross-country and marathon use
- 235 grams (170x35mm)
- Available in standard and trunnion sizes
- £399 to £589
The new Fox Float SL is designed for super-light performance, as its SL moniker implies.
Its in-line damper design is borrowed from the new Float, albeit in a stripped-down package.
A remote-compatible three-position lever enables you to switch between open, medium and firm modes.
The Fox Float SL is available in all three specs – Factory, Performance Elite and Performance.