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Fox Racing Shox 40 RC2 (08) | $1600
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Fox 40 RC2

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Seriously expensive, but super stiff and light with excellent control"

By Guy Kesteven

The biggest, stiffest fork in its class, Fox’s 40 is also one of the lightest and most race-friendly. The massive 40mm stanchions lock down steering like no other fork, making it king of off-cambers, yet the titanium coil springs keep it impressively light.

Changes to the FIT damping cartridge reduce the overly linear, prone-to-bottoming-out performance of previous models. Control at the rebound/ compression turnaround is superb, and high and low speed compression are easily adjustable via dials under the ‘dustbin’ protection cap.

The only major bad point is the cost, but impressive reliability makes it a worthwhile investment. 

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Specification

Name:
40 RC2 (08)
Built by:
Fox Racing Shox
Price:
$1600.00
Weight (g):
3124 g
Travel:
203 mm
Set Up:
20 mm Dropouts
Available Colours:
Silver
Brake System Compatability:
Disc Brake
Wheel Size:
26 Inches
Steerer Size:
1 1/8 Inches
Bike Use:
Downhill, Freeride
Spring Type:
Titanium coil
Min. Fork Travel:
165mm mm
Max. Fork Travel:
203mm
Year:
2008
Damping Adjustment:
High Speed Compression, Low Speed Compression, Rebound
Adjustable Travel:
Yes
Dropout Type:
Thru Axle
Spring Adjustment:
Preload
Damping:
Compression, Rebound

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