Fox Float X2 rear shock review
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Fox Float X2 rear shock review

Standard-setting damper ready for the most brutal terrain

Our rating

4.5

595.00
589.00
899.00

Published: February 11, 2017 at 6:00 pm

Our review
Planted, supportive and incredibly sensitive. The ultimate big-hitting shock, for a price Buy if, You want the ultimate big-hitting shock and have pockets deep enough to do so

Pros:

Consistently superb performance, useful climb switch, and clip-on volume spacers make for simple progression adjustment

Cons:

That price, hard riders on linear bikes may struggle to reach desired progression

Many top DH and enduro racers are now using Fox’s big-hitting air shock, the Fox Float X2, and we can see why.

Like Cane Creek it uses a twin-tube damper, which circulates oil for better damping consistency and heat management.

2017 shocks get clip-on volume spacers, which makes progression adjustments a snap

After long DH runs during testing, the Fox and the Cane Creek were the only shocks that didn’t show a measurable change in sag or rebound speed.

But the Fox uses a much larger negative chamber, which smooths out the beginning stroke while adding support after sag for a more stable and supportive feel.

Throw in low-friction internals and eyelet hardware, teamed with valves that open up smoothly for higher-speed impacts and it never felt like it was wallowing or pitching through the travel unnecessarily, yet sudden impacts were soaked up.

As well as the fairly firm climb switch, 2017 shocks get clip-on volume spacers, which makes progression adjustments a snap.

However, these take up less volume so really hard riders on linear bikes may struggle to get enough progression. We’re not fans of the price-hike either.

Editor's note: The Fox Float X2 was subject to a large recall late last year, full details of this recall can be found here

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