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Fox Racing Shox 36 Van R (09) | $855
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Fox 36 Van R

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Smooth, succulent control and exceptional steering precision at a great price"

By Guy Kesteven, Mountain Biking UK

Yet again, Fox’s Van series delivers ultra-smooth coil suspension without the usual spring-related downsides, making this a great value mountain tamer.

Its new steerer and crown have dropped weight by 100g, and Fox provide supplementary springs for different rider weights. 

Changes to the FIT damper system mean the super-smooth start stays level in the mid-stroke through most trail situations rather than diving too deep. 

The three-lever 20QR screw-through axle is more complicated than Maxle, but it’s reliable, and steering precision and brake stability from the 36mm stanchions is outstanding. Stepped dropouts make wheel installation easy and reliability is excellent.

Manufacturers description

The 36 VANs 20QR tool-free axle system with stepped through axle, 36 mm stanctions, adjustable rebound, and 160 mm of coil sprung travel make the VAN worthy of just about anything you can throw at it. From huge air and hard landings to trail trash and breaking bumps - the 36 VAN sucks it all up and makes the world smooth again

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Specification

Name:
36 Van R (09)
Built by:
Fox Racing Shox
Price:
$855.00

Description:
20QR thru axle system with post style disc mount, Damper: FIT
Weight (g):
2320 g
Available Colours:
Black
Brake System Compatability:
Hydraulic Disc
Stanchion Diameter:
36 mm
Spring Type:
Coil
Spring Adjustment:
Change Spring, Preload

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