Trail riders have long had to choose between over-forking for stiffness or under-forking for lower weight. The 36 SL Performance Elite suspension fork takes the new 36 chassis and saves weight at strategic locations, creating a no-compromise lightweight fork for today's hard-hitting--yet shorter travel--Trail riders. - New generatively designed arch and crown shaping increase torsional stiffness by 20% over 34, while minimizing weight increase - New compliant air spring design reduces chassis friction - New double-butted damper side stanchion sheds grams - Lower Leg Bypass Channels relocated 90 inboard for improved bushing loading and reduced dynamic friction - New easier to operate, low-profile bleeders