The 32 Vanilla® might just be the unsung hero of the suspension fork world. At just over 4 pounds, it is the lightest coil sprung, 5.5 inch fork on the market. And, thanks to that coil spring and Foxs ultra-refined and patented (RLC) open bath damping system, it is also one of the plushest forks money can buy. There comes a time when you just want to throw marketing jargon out the window and ride. Thats when the Vanilla - good old, straight steering, true tracking, velvet smooth Vanilla shines like a diamond.
Foxs patented RLC damper became the bicycle suspension performance standard soon after its introduction in 2001 and has been evolving ever since. It relies upon highly sophisticated multiple oil-flow circuits and shimmed damping control to deliver the goods, At the user end, new laser etched markings on the top cap adjustment cluster makes for easier on-the-fly use.
Low-speed compression damping is adjusted with the blue bezel ring below the blue lockout lever, and has 8 clicks of adjustment. Compression damping controls the speed at which the fork compresses. Adjust low-speed compression with lockout disabled (lockout lever fully counterclockwise). As a starting point, turn the low-speed compression dial all the way counterclockwise (full out) until it stops, then turn clockwise (in) 5 clicks.
The blue compression lockout lever is located below the red rebound adjuster knob. It allows the rider to close the compression damping circuit in the fork. This keeps the fork at the top of its travel, making it harder to compress. Rotate the lever fully clockwise to lockout the fork. This position is useful in climbing and sprinting situations, but will sag with the riders weight. The fork will blowoff in the event that a big hit is encountered with the fork locked out. To unlock the fork, simply rotate the lever fully counterclockwise.
Even when your fork is fully locked out, there are instances when you still want your fork to absorb a hit. Fox forks use hydraulic lockout. This provides a more supple feel even when the fork is locked out. However, to protect your forks internal parts, your Fox fork will blowoff when it encounters an intense hit. You can adjust when the forks blows off threshold by adjusting the blue knob on the bottom of the right fork leg. A convenient tuning feature of the blowoff threshold knob is that it allows you to leave your fork in the locked out position no more fiddling with fork controls when the trail requires your undivided attention. Although you might need to adjust the knob a few times to find the sweet spot, once it is found you can just leave your fork in the locked out position. Your fork will then respond to hits in the trail (above threshold), for example, but will be locked out (below threshold) when you are out of your seat on a climb. There are 12 clicks of adjustment. As a starting point, turn the knob all the way clockwise until it stops, then back off one click counterclockwise.
The rebound knob is located on the top of the right fork leg. Rebound controls the speed at which the fork extends after compressing. Turning the knob clockwise slows down rebound; turning the knob counterclockwise speeds up rebound. The 32 rebound knob has 12 clicks of adjustment. As a starting point, turn the rebound adjuster knob all the way clockwise (full in) until it stops, then turn counterclockwise (out) 6 clicks.
Coil spring preload is for setting sag. To get the best performance from your fork, it is necessary to set and adjust sag. (Amount a shock or fork compresses with the rider sitting on the bike in a normal riding position. Best measured with an assistant holding your bike up and with the rider in full riding gear. On a fork, It is helpful to place a zip tie around one of the upper tubes.) Generally, sag should be set to 15-25% of total fork travel.
Less is more. The NEW integrated disc brake cable guide is easier to install due to its simplified redesign.
The New 2008 Lockout Lever is redesigned for a more ergonomic and easier to reach feel.
Ultra-light and ultra rigid post mounts pass disc fatigue tests over 25 times higher than CEN/ISO standard.
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