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eruizela · 07-05-2008, 10:15 PM

What is the difference in forks that have the 32mm and 36mm spec?

Is it just travel, what part of the fork is 32mm?

looking at the fox forks and confused

Stray_Bullit · 07-05-2008, 10:42 PM

It's the width of the fork legs in millimeters. Simple as that!

dutch · 07-05-2008, 11:18 PM

stanchions my friend, stanchions. a fox 32 has 32mm diameter stanchions vs. a fox 36 (van, RC2, etc.) that has 36mm stanchions. It's basically a size designator, but having larger diameter stanchions typically means a stiffer fork chassis.

eidt: man i hope it spelled stan-shuns right in my post, i wrote it five times!

mfoga · 07-06-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dutch

stanchions my friend, stanchions. a fox 32 has 32mm diameter stanchions vs. a fox 36 (van, RC2, etc.) that has 36mm stanchions. It's basically a size designator, but having larger diameter stanchions typically means a stiffer fork chassis.

eidt: man i hope it spelled stan-shuns right in my post, i wrote it five times!

I believe that it's right but you misspelled edit

denmother · 07-06-2008, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eruizela

What is the difference in forks that have the 32mm and 36mm spec?

Is it just travel, what part of the fork is 32mm?

looking at the fox forks and confused

What bike are you going to put the fork on and what type of riding are you going to do?

chongoblanco · 07-06-2008, 09:22 AM

go 36mm always go overkill on yer fork, or way under like a rigid!

eruizela · 07-06-2008, 05:23 PM

I am considering buying a turner rfx 6.4 inchtravel bike and am trying to match that frame. I already have a 32mm fork on a giant 5inch travel bike (trancex1) that i use for x county light freeride,

Quote:

Originally Posted by denmother

What bike are you going to put the fork on and what type of riding are you going to do?

strobelite · 07-06-2008, 05:46 PM

go 36 and a whole new world of awesomeness will open up in the handling department.

dutch · 07-06-2008, 06:05 PM

fox 36 rc2, rock shox lyrik, etc. all would be a great match for that frame. And most have some nice girthy stanchions.

Chewyeti · 07-06-2008, 06:05 PM

stiffer is better.... my girlfriend told me that.

schleppp · 07-06-2008, 06:41 PM

The difference is 4mm... DUH!!!

davidB · 07-06-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewyeti

stiffer is better.... my girlfriend told me that.

guess that Cialis bag you were toting around today wasn't just a free gift from your sis?

denmother · 07-07-2008, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eruizela

I am considering buying a turner rfx 6.4 inchtravel bike and am trying to match that frame. I already have a 32mm fork on a giant 5inch travel bike (trancex1) that i use for x county light freeride,

My husband has an RFX and loves it. He runs the Fox Talas 36 RC2. Great fork!

07-05-2008, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stray_Bullit AKA Stray_Socom	It's the width of the fork legs in millimeters. Simple as that! __________________ "Well my two main men are Jesus and ol' John Birch..." ~The Beat Farmers~

07-06-2008, 09:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
chongoblanco wild in the streets!!!	go 36mm always go overkill on yer fork, or way under like a rigid! __________________ todays forecast heavy 951 with a slight chance of 909.. http://www.ericmaaskesclassictattoo.com/artists.html

07-06-2008, 05:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
strobelite underwear folder	go 36 and a whole new world of awesomeness will open up in the handling department. __________________ Shin guards are for whoosies! JoeTruth:I could never trust stiff wood between my legs!

07-06-2008, 06:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chewyeti Trail PIMP.....	stiffer is better.... my girlfriend told me that. __________________ Chewy THE Yeti Call me Chewy or Aaron VOODOO Gonzo 29 Big Boys ride.....BIG wheels.

07-06-2008, 06:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
schleppp STR Veteran	The difference is 4mm... DUH!!! __________________ "It doesn't get any easier, you just go faster." Greg LeMond

07-05-2008, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
eruizela	difference in forks 32mm and 36mm? What is the difference in forks that have the 32mm and 36mm spec? Is it just travel, what part of the fork is 32mm? looking at the fox forks and confused __________________ crashing sucks

07-05-2008, 11:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	stanchions my friend, stanchions. a fox 32 has 32mm diameter stanchions vs. a fox 36 (van, RC2, etc.) that has 36mm stanchions. It's basically a size designator, but having larger diameter stanchions typically means a stiffer fork chassis. eidt: man i hope it spelled stan-shuns right in my post, i wrote it five times!

07-06-2008, 06:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
dutch STR Veteran	fox 36 rc2, rock shox lyrik, etc. all would be a great match for that frame. And most have some nice girthy stanchions.

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