[MrSocko]

I have a 2018 fox 36 fit 4 on my mach 6. I set it to fox's recommendations and the fork is really stiff, and I am only using about 1/2 of the travel ( it's a 160 mm fork )

My settings are

225 lbs full gear
fork @ 85 psi
rebound @ 4 clicks from full open
compression @ 2 clicks from full open.

Any suggestions? I have searched and not had too good of results from different settings.

 

[294037]

First thing to do is drop the pressure to 75-80 but don’t worry too much about getting full travel yet, just to a point that it feels comfortable. Also remove any volume spacers

Second, adjuster clicks are counted anti-clockwise from closed/slow so you should be at minus 4 but I would suggest 5 or 6 once you’ve dropped pressure

 

[MrSocko]

I will drop the pressure to 75. I meant that I start by turning the knobs counter clockwise, then go 4 clicks clockwise from there.

 

[Christopher Robin]

So you're 4 from full open.

I'm 220 with equipment and I run my 36 at 92 Psi.

I'd pull it apart and make sure there's no excess grease under the air piston.

 

[jeremy3220]

I'm 225 geared up and have run my Fox 36s (Grip 1 & 2) at 94-95 psi.

 

[MrSocko]

Are you guys doing jumps / drops to run that much psi? I use mine more for trail.
It's also a fit4 not a grip.

 

[jeremy3220]

Yeah but I'm not running it at that pressure to prevent bottom out. It's more setup for performance by balancing support and tracking through rough terrain. I wouldn't want it sitting lower in it's travel. I also use all my travel at my local trails too though. Try running more compression, too high or too low can cause it to feel harsh.

 

[Christopher Robin]

Yeah my riding is flat up and down technical. No big drops or anything. My frame only has 140mm travel. I use most of my travel.

Is your fork also sticky, or really rough?

 

[jeremy3220]

You might try removing some or all of the volume spacers. If the fork feels ok over the chatter but overly stiff on bigger impacts then it might be ramping up too much for you.

 

[MJW75]

I have a 150mm Fox 36 Grip 2 (same air shaft) and I run 18% less pressure than Fox's recommendation. I am 180lb and have 1 volume spacer installed. Sag is around 20%. This is all setup using a ShockWiz.

 

[MrSocko]

I have a 150mm Fox 36 Grip 2 (same air shaft) and I run 18% less pressure than Fox's recommendation. I am 180lb and have 1 volume spacer installed. Sag is around 20%. This is all setup using a ShockWiz.

How did you like using the shockwiz? I thought about renting a pair.

 

[MJW75]

How did you like using the shockwiz? I thought about renting a pair.

I bought mine as I only ride 2 or 3 times a month, so rental for me would have cost quite a bit. I found it really good and It has helped a lot. Front is all setup nice and the rear is almost there now. I'm a numbers geek, so I really enjoy stuff like this. I'm also not great at pin-pointing slight changes in feeling, but can feel when something feels right, so the ShockWiz really helped.

 

[JimF777]

I bought mine as I only ride 2 or 3 times a month, so rental for me would have cost quite a bit. I found it really good and It has helped a lot. Front is all setup nice and the rear is almost there now. I'm a numbers geek, so I really enjoy stuff like this. I'm also not great at pin-pointing slight changes in feeling, but can feel when something feels right, so the ShockWiz really helped.

Just chiming in as I got the new bike with the factory 36 and would love to rent one.

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[MrSocko]

Just chiming in as I got the new bike with the factory 36 and would love to rent one.

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These guys rent them.

https://www.feeltheberm.com/

 

[offpisteonly]

My 36 doesn't feel plush off the top. What I mean by that is when I sit on the bike it doesn't feel like it's really setting into it's sag in a linear fashion. It's almost like it 'burps/jolts/jumps' for the first 5-10% of it's travel. Anyone have any thoughts on what this could be?

 

[MJW75]

It might be worth cleaning the air shaft and many shipped with too much grease which blocks the port between the negative and positive chambers, which can have a negative impact on how plush they feel. I cleaned mine up and they did feel a little better afterwards.

 

[offpisteonly]

It might be worth cleaning the air shaft and many shipped with too much grease which blocks the port between the negative and positive chambers, which can have a negative impact on how plush they feel. I cleaned mine up and they did feel a little better afterwards.

Makes sense. I think that I'll give it a try.