FOX Podium Factory Grip 58HT X2 29" suspension fork, 170 mm
FOX designed this inverted fork to achieve the absolute maximum performance of the GRIP X2 suspension, with every possible benefit to its smoothness and reliability in stiffness.
The biggest advantage of the Podium fork over all other forks is its incredible stiffness in the front-rear direction. The combination of 47mm upper legs and a massive crown creates the basis for the stiffest fork possible, approaching the FOX 40 DH fork, allowing you to conquer even the most demanding and steepest routes with absolute confidence, even at high downhill speeds.
By using a special 20x110 Boost DH steel axle (instead of the standard 15x110mm axle you usually find on forks), FOX achieved optimal torsional rigidity for the Podium. This has been verified by extensive testing by their engineers and athletes.
Bushings are Teflon sleeves that connect the upper and lower parts of the fork. There are two bushings in each leg, for a total of four in the fork. “Sleeve overlap” refers to the distance between the upper and lower sleeves in each leg. When the fork is loaded in a forward-backward direction (for example, when overcoming an obstacle on the track), this bending force is transmitted through the bushings.
The inverted construction configuration allowed FOX to design the Podium model with a massive 175mm bushing overlap. That's 32% more overlap than the 38 model and even 7% more than the 200mm travel FOX 40 DH fork. This overlap not only contributes to greater stiffness in the fore and aft directions, but also gives the Podium the advantage of the lowest possible chassis friction, especially when overcoming difficult terrain at high speed, when the bending loads on the fork are greatest.
Traditional forks rely on the cyclical up-and-down motion of the suspension, which sprays oil upward and lubricates the seals. The oil inside the Podium fork is pulled down to the seals by gravity, constantly lubricating the internal seals.
Another advantage is that the same gravity also means that debris tends to fall off the seals, reducing the chance of contamination.
FOX PODIUM features:
• custom GRIP X2 damping settings
• upper and lower legs made of duralumin 7050
• easy access, tool-free air vents
• motocross-inspired composite lower leg protectors and hose guide
• 20x110 mm Boost
• E-MTB approved for system weight up to 169 kg
• compatible with 200-230 mm brake discs
• the 58HT version is suitable for bikes with a 58 mm head tube
| Colour | black |
| product ID | 353761 |
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