What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: "I’ve been blown away by how planted and confident the 34 SL feels for such a lightweight fork. With the Grip X damper and full 130mm travel, it punches way above its weight on modern XC and downcountry trails." Built for modern XC courses and demanding downcountry terrain, the 34 SL Float 29in Factory Grip X Fork is a podium-worthy blend of minimal weight and maximum confidence. Fox’s SL chassis takes its cues from their top-tier 36 series—then strips every unnecessary gram for a fork that climbs like a feather and descends like a beast. The 130mm version with the trail-tuned GRIP X damper delivers incredible control through chunky terrain and steep lines, all while maintaining the signature small-bump sensitivity that makes Fox forks legendary. A generative design process shaped the arch and 7000-series crown to optimize stiffness and reduce flex under hard cornering or braking. Paired with FLOAT EVOL air spring tech and a Kashima-coated stanchion for smoothness and durability, it’s a purpose-built fork for riders who want XC weight with trail-bike guts.