Amidst plenty of speculation and spy shots, it seemed that it was no secret Fox has been working on aggressive new suspension. Designed for the buzz worthy AM/Enduro category that has captured the attention of the mountain biking audience, the cat is officially out of the bag in the form of a revised 34 TALAS fork and the all new Float X CTD rear air shock. Each of the new suspension components are specifically designed to keep the wheels glued to the trail when things get gnarly – all without a major weight penalty.
Just how light are the new parts? Check it, next.
Thanks to a completely redesigned TALAS platform, the 160-130mm travel adjust (up from the previous 160-120mm) TALAS may become a favorite once again. In order to improve handling and offer the buttery travel other Fox forks are known for, the TALAS system uses an air spring that is mated to a hydraulic travel adjuster that is said to offer quick, crisp changes between travel settings. The new TALAS system will be offered across the board for all 2014 forks. CTD tune for the 34 TALAS has been updated as well, offering more control in each mode in order to better handle the rigors of All Mountain shredding.
Maybe the most impressive part of the new fork is that all of the improvements resulted in an even lighter weight than the current 34 TALAS dropping around 100 grams for a total weight of 4.33 lbs for a 26″ fork!
FOX FACTORY 34 TALAS CTD w/ Trail Adjust 160
- New TALAS travel adjuster
- 160mm/130mm travel range
- 3 on-the-fly settings with Climb/Trail/Descend
- Trail Adjust tuning range (0, 1, 2)
- Air spring pressure
- Rebound
- 15QR thru axle
- 26” and 27.5” wheel options
- 4.33 lbs. / 1,964 g (26”)
Already spotted on a few Pro’s bikes, the all new Float X CTD looks to be the evolution of the air shock. After years of offering the DHX Air, Float X brings piggy back reservoirs to a more pedal friendly friendly application. The reservoir allows for an increased oil volume with dual piston damping to keep things responsive, but consistent as the heat builds in the shock.
Mounted nice and wide on the shock body, the CTD lever allows riders to easily change their tune while riding. Like the 34 TALAS, in addition to the Climb Trail Descend modes, there is an additional Trail Adjust tuning range from 0-2.
FOX FACTORY FLOAT X CTD w/ Trail Adjust
- New reservoir air shock platform
- 3 on-the-fly settings with Climb/Trail/Descend
- Trail Adjust tuning range (0, 1, 2)
- Air spring pressure
- Rebound
- Low friction hardware
- Remote option
- 0.8 lbs. / 365 g (8.5 x 2.5, no hardware)
