Fox overhauls the Transfer with new seals and travel adjust
Fox has revealed its new Transfer dropper post, designed to combat the shortcomings of the previous model.
The overhaul of the Transfer, already rated one of the best dropper posts, sees the brand bidding to re-establish itself in the competitive dropper post market.
With the goal of making the new Transfer more robust, delivering smoother operation, and offering tunability and increased serviceability, Fox has gone back to the drawing board.
More options and greater adjustability
The new Transfer post is available in an extended range of sizes, with up to 240mm of drop. This should provide ample choice for riders seeking longer-travel options.
With five sizes available (120mm, 150mm, 180mm, 210mm and 240mm), each post enables tool-free travel adjustments dropping in 5mm increments to a 25mm reduction. This is intended to ensure optimal fit within various frame geometries.
This results in travel options from 95mm to 240mm in 5mm steps that should suit every frame and rider size.
Durability improvements
Fox has prioritised durability enhancements. It has redesigned the Transfer’s air system to minimise air loss by a claimed 62 per cent. This was achieved by eliminating dynamic air shaft seals, thanks to moving the air chamber to the top of the post.
The Transfer’s air-spring redesign enables user-friendly servicing, which should reduce costs and downtime.
Fox has also introduced double oil seals with advanced wiper seals, substantially extending the cartridge’s service life. The new Transfer is claimed to boast an impressive 300-hour service interval.
Performance upgrades
Fox has implemented friction-reducing measures, such as replacing the previous IGUS bushings with metal-backed Ekonol bushings, to achieve smoother operation and faster return speeds.
This upgrade enhances tolerances, and Fox claims it reduces the force required to lower the post by 40 per cent over the previous Transfer. Fox boasts that this sets a new standard in dropper post performance.
Enhanced tunability
Moving the air chamber to the top of the post introduces a Schrader valve under the seat clamp. This enables you to fine-tune the post’s return speed by adjusting air pressure and enhancing customisation, according to individual preferences or atmospheric conditions.
Moreover, the tool-free internal travel-adjust system allows for quick modifications in 5mm increments, providing further versatility in tailoring the post’s travel to specific riding needs.
Streamlined design and compatibility
Fox has refined the Transfer post’s design, including a sleeker two-bolt seat rail clamp for an updated aesthetic. It keeps stack height as low as possible.
The brand has also added a dedicated 34.9mm post option, optimising strength and aesthetics. This dedicated size includes a larger-diameter stanchion to deliver stiffness gains and ensure compatibility with a wide range of bike configurations.
Fox says it wants the redesign of the Transfer dropper post to set a new performance, durability and user-friendliness benchmark, aiming to strengthen its position as the gold standard in dropper post technology.