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JJMassar Added a reply to Is it worth it? Fox 36 to a 38?
8/21/2023 6:23pm If anyone is considering getting a 38, do it! It was worth every single penny spent on it. Overall a better experience.
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Jonathon Simonetti Liked a reply to forum topic Is it worth it? Fox 36 to a 38?
5/3/2023 2:44pm
I rode a Switchblade with a 36 for a couple of years and a Stumpjumper Evo with one after that. I weigh around 225lbs with an aggressive riding style and can relate to the feeling of that fork flexing under heavy braking, especially while changing direction in the rocky terrain here in Arizona. That was the only real issue I had with the 36 on the Switchblade, on the Evo I experienced a bit of a binding issue with the slack head tube angle (64.5 degree) that created an inconsistent feeling on trail. I opted for a Zeb over the...
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JJMassar Added a reply to Is it worth it? Fox 36 to a 38?
5/3/2023 2:44pm That is exactly the kind of answer I was looking for. Thank you for taking the time to write that up.
jasbushey Liked a reply to forum topic Is it worth it? Fox 36 to a 38?
5/3/2023 9:32am
It'd likely help with the front end stiffness, but there could be other options to consider. I can't relate with your size and impact on the front end. At half your size I do notice the Zeb is stiffer than my 36 is all I can say. Your wheels could be causing the flex feeling you get as well. Something like the EX1700 vs the current XM1700 may be a better option. Or a stiffer carbon wheel. If you are noticing the flex front and rear this might help more than adding the 38 to the front. Trading out the...
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JJMassar Added a reply to Is it worth it? Fox 36 to a 38?
5/3/2023 9:31am I thought about the tires but I already have CushCorePro in both front and rear tires. One option for sure is wheels. Thanks for you input!
carlinojoevideo Liked a reply to forum topic Is it worth it? Fox 36 to a 38?
5/3/2023 9:30am
I weight 180lb and find the 38 a much better fork. I think 38 is a great middle ground of stiffness and compliance. I think the extra stiffness also helps the fork perform better as it slides through the bushings.
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JJMassar Started a new thread Is it worth it? Fox 36 to a 38?
5/2/2023 7:57pm Hello all! I have a 2023 Pivot Switchblade Pro XT/XTR Build and am wondering if it’s worth it to go to a Fox 38 from the 36 that comes with the bike? I am about 280lbs with gear and have an aggressive BMX background so my riding style isn’t exactly smooth. I currently don’t have any real issues with the...
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