38 Float Factory GRIP X2 Forks 2025/2026

The undisputed king of enduro mountain bike forks, the 38 is immediately recognisable. Further tweaked by the Fox engineers for 2025 to continue domination over the race runs and bikeparks.

When you need to go really big, reach for the 38. Optimized for 160-180mm of travel and packing the same revolutionary feature set as the 36, the 38 redefines what you think a long travel single crown fork is capable of, and sets a new benchmark for confidence, performance, and durability

"FOX’s GRIP X2 cartridge achieves what seems impossible: it’s buttery smooth, clings to the trail, filters out small bumps, yet still provides strong support for hitting heavy and pumping with plenty of final progression"

- Awarded 'Best in test' 2025 by Enduro Mountainbike magazine in their MTB fork test

FEATURES:

- Steerer tube design incorporates elliptical shaping in taper zone, further maximizing stiffness-to-weight ratio.
- Lower leg bleeders enhance maintenance convenience.
- Air/oil channels optimize performance and durability.
- Unique design maximizes stiffness-to-weight and offers improved head tube clearance via radical NEW arch shape.
- 31% stiffer transverse shear, 9% stiffer fore/aft, and 20% torsionally stiffer than the 36.
- Updated EVOL air spring for improved responsiveness.
- 58mm crown diameter to match modern frame shape profiles.
- Optional mudguard with sturdy and seamless 4-point direct-mount attachment protects upper tubes and dust wipers from dirt and debris.

SPECIFICATION:

- Damper: GRIP X2
- Travel: 160 - 180mm.
- Offset Options: 44mm.
- Wheel Size: 27.5" & 29".
- Axle Options: Kabolt-X 110mm.
- Steerer: 1.5 Tapered.
- Colour: Gloss Orange & Gloss Black
- Upper leg finish: Genuine Kashima Coat.

NEW GRIP X2 Damper

To create the ultimate descent-focused damper, we sought the level of tunability seen in motocross and supercross racing suspension. Our award-winning Grip 2 damper had a 20 mm base valve diameter and seven valves. Grip X2 scaled up the tunability by increasing the base valve diameter to 24 mm with 23 valves. The result is the most tunable, supportive, and smoothest descent-focused fork damper ever created by FOX.

Riders reap the benefits of sitting higher in the travel while tires stay glued to the ground. They can corner with increased traction, giving them the confidence to push the limits of downhill and enduro racing, all while reducing overall rider fatigue.

GRIP X2 is the winning difference.

- 23 Count Valve Stack for unprecedented tunability and quicker response to bumps.
- 24mm Base Valve lowers pressure to increase sensitivity and allows space for more damping circuitry.
- Pressure Balancing maintains low positive pressure, allowing 5-10ms damper response time to rider inputs.
- 4-Way Adjustability with high/low-speed compression and high/low-speed rebound, now with less cross talk.

68HT – Larger crown diameter to match aesthetically with larger head tubes sometimes found on certain E-bikes. Please check your bike or ask us for advice. Most customers will not require this option.