evo.com | Fox Shox Forks > Ever wonder what separates World Cup champions from the rest? The Fox Shox 40 Float Factory GRIP X2 Fork keeps riders glued to the ground while competitors eat their dust. Those iconic gold Kashima-coated stanchions don't just turn heads at the starting gate, they deliver buttery-smooth performance when milliseconds matter. Pair that with the proven FLOAT EVOL air spring and hyper-tunable GRIP X2 damper, and you've got suspension that transforms your everyday rig into a podium-worthy downhill machine. Kabolt Axle Kabolt, a lightweight bolt-on floating axle to shave grams and increase torsional stiffness via a sleeveless, single-sided pinch bolt design. GRIP X2 Damper GRIP X2 is the most tunable, supportive and smoothest descent-focused damper ever created by FOX. Riders reap the benefits of sitting higher in the travel while tires stay glued to the ground, cornering with increased traction. It gives you the confidence to push the limits of downhill and enduro racing, all while reducing overall rider fatigue. GRIP X2 is the winning difference. FLOAT EVOL Air Spring EVOL technology increases negative air spring volume, optimizing small bump sensitivity. EVOL's linear spring curve delivers plushness off the top, extra mid-stroke support, and more tunable bottom-out progression. Lower Leg Channels As a fork compresses, the air volume within the lower legs decreases, increasing air pressure. The more the fork compresses, the more pressure increases. This effect can have the unintended consequence of preventing full travel from being achieved. Fox's lower leg channels help alleviate this issue by dramatically increasing air volume within the lower legs and thereby reducing the amount of additional unintended pressure ramping. Another benefit of these channels is that lower leg bath oil is circulated to the upper reaches of the lower legs, continuously lubricating the foam rings and bushings as the fork compresses and extends through its travel. Kashima Coated Stanchions The smoothest of the smooth, plus it looks cooler. The gold Kashima coating has become synonymous with friction-free suspension actuation, and it's only available on Fox Factory components. | Fox Shox 40 Float Factory GRIP X2 Fork 29 2026 - 203mm, 20TAx110, 52mm Rake in Orange Size 203mm 20Tax110 52mm Rake