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Fox Grip2 Factory 36 vs Fox 34 and some other questions

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Hi all.

I have a Giant Trance (small frame) coming next week which comes with the not so loved Rockshox 35 Gold with 150mm travel.

I am already thinking of ordering either a Fox 34 or 36.

The 36 description says it's for Downhill, while the 34 says it's for Trail...

So is there any benefit of putting a 36 on my Giant Trance said to be a Trail bike, or will it have a negative effect?

Also they come in 37mm or 44mm offset I am not sure which one to order...

I am trying to find the offset on the Rockshox mentioned above but can't find the info.

Can you please help a noob here....

Thank you very much.

Edit;
I am 5'5" and 150 lbs., Noob, getting old and will not be doing 5+ foot jumps. Bike will be used in Arizona.
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JB450
At your weight the 34 (especially if it is the new updated version) will be fine.

It won't be much less stiff compared to a 36 and will also be lighter.

Unless you plan on big jumps, and riding really rough tracks at speed then going to the 36 is probably not worthwhile.
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Only the Factory model 34 has the Grip2 damper. Performance and Factory 36 have it. 6oz more than the 34.
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Can you still buy a 150mm 34?
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blcman
Just looked it up---No you can't! Surprised me as I have a 2015 Fox 34 with a 160 air spring in it! lol
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I think the 150mm 34 died when it turned out that you can't be #SoEnduro with a 36 and must have a 38.
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eb1888 said:
Only the Factory model 34 has the Grip2 damper. Performance and Factory 36 have it. 6oz more than the 34.
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FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY GRIP 2 27.5 2020 OE | Jenson USA
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Stanceslao said:
FOX 36 FLOAT FACTORY GRIP 2 27.5 2020 OE | Jenson USA
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I would grab that. Good deal.
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I'm running a Factory 34 at 150mm on a 27.5 bike. Don't think its holding me back in any way. About 150 ready to ride.
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Cary said:
I would grab that. Good deal.
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That is a great deal but it's not the redesigned 2021 with larger negative air spring and updated Grip 2 damper (has VVC on both HSC and HSR). The 2021+ is a bit nicer, have one on the wife's bike and it's pretty nice. Plus it has the pressure relief valves and supports the new Fox mudguard.👍
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Looks like you'll be spending $1K.
I'd get a Mezzer. Travel is internally adjustable with spacers. It's in stock.

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DeeCount said:
That is a great deal but it's not the redesigned 2021 with larger negative air spring and updated Grip 2 damper (has VVC on both HSC and HSR). The 2021+ is a bit nicer, have one on the wife's bike and it's pretty nice. Plus it has the pressure relief valves and supports the new Fox mudguard.👍
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It may not be the absolute latest greatest, but it's still not chopped liver. Unless the OP needs to be on the bleeding edge of new products, it's a good deal and worth considering.
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