At under 1300g, the 32 Step-Cast is a superlight MTB fork and made for marathon racing. This fork features an incredibly light and short travel-specific GRIP SL Damper that not only saves weight, but provides an unparalleled ride feel in its class. With a sleek reverse arch, this fork also gains 40% stiffness over its predecessor - Features an incredibly light and short travel-specific GRIP SL Damper that not only saves weight, but provides an unparalleled ride feel in its class - Riders experience a supple stroke with an optimized pedal-to-bump efficiency, as well as a smooth blowoff force in lockout mode to reduce rider fatigue - The rear arch matrix was generatively designed to increase stiffness by 40% while minimizing the weight penalty - The premium 7000 Series aluminum, zero-offset crown supports angled upper tubes that not only contribute to the 32 Step-Cast's stiffness, but when combined with the ultra-light steerer tube, save approximately 20g over the previous model - Fitted with the proven and reliable FLOAT EVOL air spring - Kabolt SL thru-axle drops an additional 12g over the standard Kabolt axle by eliminating the additional weight of the axle nut and decreasing the flange diameter - Kashima Coating on upper tubes for added durability