2021 Fox 34 Grip2, DPX2 & Transfer Seatpost
After unveiling a new 36 and 38 last week, Fox is spreading out the news and showing off a new 34 with a Grip2 damper featuring Variable Valve Control (VVC) hydraulics. It is designed for the trail segment, although Fox clearly states that the 32 is now intended only for XC. Fox also introduced a new DPX2 rear shock with some tweaks as well as a Transfer seatpost that sees quite a few updates. More below…
Details
- Grip2 Damper option
- Available dampers: Grip2 with VVC, FIT4, Live Valve, Grip
- Travel options: 120-140mm
- Float EVOL air spring
- 27.5″ and 29″
- 44mm and 51mm offsets
- Boost and standard spacing available
- Starting weight: 1770 grams
- Available in Factory, Performance Elite, Performance and e-bike models
- Factory Series models feature Genuine Kashima Coat
- MSRP USD$749-$979/CDN$989-$1289/EUR€989-€1299
Also available in the Step Cast version, but only with FIT4 hydraulics (also with remote control).
New Fox DPX2 Rear Shock
Partly new also is the DPX2 shock absorber, with a completely redesigned base valve and 10 clicks for compression adjustment.
Details
- X2 small bump sensitivity meets DPS lightweight and simplicity
- Recirculating oil damper design for more control
- Remote option
- One-piece EVOL air sleeve improves responsiveness and sensitivity
- Three-position lever with adjustable Open Mode offers 10 clicks to fine-tune compression
- Imperial and metric sizes
- Factory Series models feature Genuine Kashima Coat
- MSRP USD $559 – $579 / CDN $739 – $759 / EUR €739 – €769
Updated Transfer Seatpost
Beginning with a visibly new head, Fox was able to shorten their line of Transfer seatposts’ overall length roughly 1-2″ within a given travel range. It also has a new seal nut and an improved 1X lever amongst other things…
Details
- NEW lightweight under-bar 1x lever design – or existing 2x lever
- Updated design
- Patent-pending clamp design dramatically reduces stack height
- Proven Transfer internals with even easier serviceability than 2020 model
- Internal routing only
- 30.9 and 31.6mm diameters – 100, 125, 150, and 175mm drop options
- Reduced overall length and insertion depth:- 175mm, 30.6mm shorter than 2020 Transfer, 8.6mm insertion depth reduction – 150mm, 38.7mm shorter, 15.5mm reduction
– 125mm, 43.5mm shorter, 20.3mm reduction
– 100mm, 48.4mm shorter, 25.2mm reduction - 25g lighter than 2020 Transfer
- 1x lever is Matchmaker and I-SPEC EV compatible
- Available in Kashima and Black Anodized
- MSRP USD $299 – $349 / CDN $389 – $459 / EUR €339 – €429
- Levers sold separately for USD $65 / CDN $89 / EUR €69 Includes direct-mount, matchmaker, and Shimano I-SPEC EV
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