When high-speed descending is the goal, the FOX 38 Performance Elite is the fork to trust, and it redefines what a long-travel single-crown fork can do. Built to handle the most technical descents, the 38 sets the benchmark for confidence, durability, and performance. The precision-engineered suspension inspires control on the steepest, gnarliest descents. The GRIP X2 damper offers unmatched adjustability and plushness. Whether charging down steeps or sending big lines, the FOX 38 delivers the ultimate ride experience.GRIP X2 is the most tunable, supportive and smoothest descent-focused damper that FOX has createdRiders reap the benefits of sitting higher in the travel while tires stay glued to the ground, cornering with increased traction and experience reduced fatigueLower leg bleeders allow atmospheric pressure equalization at the push of a button and the bypass channels increase volume to alleviate pressure ramping as the fork moves through its travel for better fork performance by increasing small bump sensitivity and responsivenessThe lower leg arch design of the 38 shaves every possible gram while maximizing stiffness and strength requirements of enduro and gravity ridingFitted with the proven and reliable FLOAT EVOL air springKabolt X axle shaves grams while increasing torsional stiffness via a sleeveless, single-sided pinch bolt designBlack anodized upper tubes for added durabilityItem SpecificationsAxle to Crown Length583.70000000000005Brake TypePost Mount 200ColorMatte BlackCrown Race40Defined ColorBlackExternal AdjustmentsHigh Speed Compression DampingExternal AdjustmentsLow Speed Compression DampingExternal AdjustmentsRebound DampingFront Axle15mm Thru x 110mmkeyword searchFOX Model Year 27keyword searchFOX MY27Lockout SwitchCrownMaximum Tire Width66Negative SpringAirOffset44Positive SpringAirS.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter28.6Stanchion Diameter38Steerer Tube Length (mm)264Steerer TypeTaperedTravel (mm)170Wheel Size29" FOX 38 Performance Elite GRIP X2 Suspension Fork Suspension Fork UPC: 821973524702