The air-sprung 32 Float fork is synonymous with high-performance. Float is the perfect fork for trail riders looking for the most adjustable, sophisticated damping you will find in a 5.5 inch fork. Fox improved the damping on the already incredibly smooth Float. And while it’s a featherweight, the chassis design boosts the legendary Fox steering precision and stiffness to weight ratio to another level.
Submitted by
Dennis R
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Vegas NV Date Reviewed: October 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Rainbow Rim AZ
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
From the very first ride, this fork was smooth and without any stiction. Set up was easy and the rebound adjust has noticeable differences. I run mine at the recommended setting and it is great. There is no flex what so ever. This is by far the best fork I have ever had.
Weaknesses:
Expensive
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z1 Freeride 130 SL Bomber, Marzocchi Marathon 120 SL and a Marzocchi MX Pro
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Slayer, Push Fox Rear Shock,SRAM X9, Race Face, Ringle/Sun wheels and Panaracer Cinder
Bottom Line:
I am a heavy rider (240 lbs)and this shock delivers. I ride mostly desert XC and an ocassional trip to Gooseberry Mesa. This fork needed no break in period. It is the smoothest fork I have ever owned.
When I went looking for a replacement to my Marzocchi Z1 Freeride SL I didn't even consider another Marzocchi. Ever sense they starting making shocks outside of Italy there products have been lacking quality. I looked at both Rock Shock and Fox. Fox cost a bit more but to date it has been worth it.
I set the shock up for 20% sag and haven't changed a thing. It doesn't matter if it is a square hit or even a staircase full of them. Response is quick and stiff. No tracking problems. Installed easy. I will buy another Fox product based on this experience.
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Submitted by
K0NARIDER
a Weekend Warrior
from Draperville Date Reviewed: August 12, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Similar Products Used:
Fox Vanilla 32 & 36 , Manitou Sherman , Marzocchi
Bottom Line:
I've ridden coil shocks and forks for 10 years because they were supposed to be the smoothest , now I will never go back . I have Fox air front and back and love the feel and preformance . Much easier to adjust with air pressure then changing coil springs and dialing in preload . No complaints about the 15mm QR and I'm moving down to that from a 20mm axle .
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Submitted by
djvft
a Cross Country Rider
from Scottsdale, AZ USA Date Reviewed: July 21, 2009
Favorite Trail:
So far, Granite Mountain in Prescott, AZ Trail 347
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Pro Deal Directly fr
Strengths:
Flawless performance. Soaked up everything I threw at it.
Mongoose Teocali Super. Full XT w/ RP23 rear shock, Thomson stem, WTB Laser Disc wheels, and this awesome fork
Bottom Line:
This review is actually for the '10 RL version of this fork. I have used 3 other air forks and never really liked the way any of them performed. I wanted to by a Fox Vanilla coil shock, but some genius that works for Fox decided not to offer any springs for riders over 210 lbs. My love for coils started with my Marzocchi Z2...plush as can be.
The Float feels every bit as nice as I remember my Z2 and has 70mm more travel. I abused this fork today on a trail full of rock gardens, rocky climbs, and a high speed decent. If I didn't see the rocks I was hitting, I never would have known that they were there. Fork is like butter, and I am in love. I stuck with the the RL model because it is the old open bath damping system instead of the new FIT system because I wanted to stick with a proven system.
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Submitted by
lee Placek
a Weekend Warrior
from brooklin Date Reviewed: April 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:
durham
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Plush, nice looking fork!!
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Vanilla
Bike Setup:
04 Giant VT
Bottom Line:
Great fork, very plush, easy to setup, bombproof not to mention it looks amazing!! I have used this fork only for a couple of weeks and I am totally loving it.
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Submitted by
Jim Jackson
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa CA Date Reviewed: April 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Any I am on!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Strong and smooth,easy to ajust.
No problem getting full travel!
Weaknesses:
The same old leaky seals.
Similar Products Used:
RL 80 RLC 100 and a Talas.
Bike Setup:
06 Sworks Stumpjumper
Bottom Line:
If you want a fork that works? You need NOT look any farther.
No BS..
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Submitted by
gbuckmelter
a Weekend Warrior
from Aurora, CO, USA Date Reviewed: February 25, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Horsethief
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
On-line auction
Strengths:
Very plush with strong rebound.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Tora
Bike Setup:
2008 Cannondale Prophet
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork. Worth every penny.
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