Avoid these Fox 38 Setup Mistakes
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2024
- How 2 Setup a Fox 38
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Excellent tips. Thank you! You said you set five clicks of low-speed compression on every single fork. I assume that's clockwise from fully open on the 38 Grip2, so about 11-12 out of 16 clicks counter-clockwise from fully closed. Correct? Fox recommends 10 clicks out from closed/slow to start so 12 is perfectly reasonable and is what I run.
I got same psi as you. But driving at a middle rebound. Not tooo fast but slow enough not to pop out. For very hard trails perfect. But sometimes to slow. It is very hard to find a perfect solution for everything on the trail.
Informative video. Love how you cut through the BS and explain everything in stepwise fashion.
Glad it helped. 😎
Thank you! Keep it up with the content!
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Awesome, this is a great help thank you
Glad to hear it!
any chance for you to review high end suntour stuff? Had a durolux on a hardtail and loved it
It’s on the list. Just such little interest in it
I have for 38 170mm with fit 4 im just looking how to set up before take my new bike out, see on the side of your fork there it has the wheels size 29/27.5 im assuming this means the fork can take both sizes? Just i read that there is a 38 for 27.5 and a 38 for a 29er and have to be one or the other? I have what looks like the same arch clearance from the tyre to arch on fork like yours but there 27.5 fox 38s when registered them? I'm new to these new shocks n bikes its been a long time since was on a bike but watching all these video's just made me look into them more and more till just wanted back on the trails! Weather is pants here in scotland just now so getting the bike ready for its first day out hoping on Saturday!
It’s 27.5+ and 29. Then the 27.5 devoted fork. The plus size tires
Disappeared but they still have the sticker on the fork
What's the specific name for that closed spanner wrench you said you got from amazon? The link in your bio shows a socket wrench, which I already have, but I want the same closed spanner as yours for the "portable" tool box. :)
Great setup video btw, always end up watching your vids whenever I do some fiddling with my suspension.
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Not all 38s come with a quick release - 38 that came with my 23' Megatower doesn't have the sleeve, the axle has a large head with a 6mm Allen key, gets tightened in then tighten the pinch bolt
I made a couple big typos in this video thanks for commenting on that
@@OtterMTBtech It's a pain in the ass I really with it had the quick release! I need to take my front wheel of to put it in the car!
What are your thoughts on less tokens more psi. I’m on 1 token, 130psi, weight 105kgs. It feels less divey and more supported then 115-120 psi with 3 tokens. I’m on etuned version
czcams.com/video/xfcwLQxrQn8/video.html I ran with no tokens in this video high pressure full compression. I thought it was less poppy giant plush bucket. 3 tokens may be to much. IF you like it send it most struggle to get along with the fork
I remember you saying 36 spacers fit the 38 and obviously just seen the lylic tokens there but being told they don't fit on other video i trust your opinion more but just to double check with you? I got 3D printed tokens sent when ordered some never noticed they weren't genuine but scared incase they chip and destroy the inner bladder or something id just rather get rhe genuine ones plus PETG filament is pouros so will maybe be squishy i dont know but not risking it! I am a 3D printer do it daily for models and stuff but I use stong abs resin and the latest 8k and 12k printers and still wouldn't trust us8ng a volume spacer in a shock! The materials are still to brittle for this type of application and it will end up causing you a massive repair bill or worse a system lockout when landing or blowout if a small peace does break loose! Its not hard even if it bends in the clips that clip together they will shatter! Rant on that over jsut anyone thinking of using 3D printed tokens please don't not yet anyway!
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The 36 ones clip right in. Don’t use aftermarket stuff they are super cheap
I've seen this video before did you re upload it?
No same concept as Zeb except it has 2 tokens, and re used a couple clips from last week video
Ive notice on the tuning options sheet its got 170mm for E bike has 3 tokens and non E bike comes with 2 tokens i juat got my new e bike im interested to see what's inside now! 2 or 3 tokens looks like a job for the morning now
I’m not sure what’s the difference between e tune and regular 38. Maybe the compression is lighter on the e tune so needs more
Really want a Fox 38, but I have a hardtail made for a 120mm, so maybe a bad idea?
Yes bad idea. 130 36 better
@@OtterMTBtech sadly I agree, and a 36 130mm was my sensible choice as well. Even though I am 244lbs, I better stick with a 36.
I’m 220 and have to use all downhill rated parts. You should too, if your ride anywhere near hard
@@OtterMTBtech Yes, I dont really care so much about weight for the parts I choose, I just want stuff that wont break while riding. The thought I had about getting a Fox 38, was to have a really solid fork, that wont twist or bend, while being smooth and comfy at the same time. Not getting any younger. So, a 38 would give me a min of 150mm travel, but then run it at maybe 25% sag, instead of 15-20% on a shorter fork. I can't find much info on others doing the same, so I don't know if it is a good idea or not, but in theory it would work for me, and my riding style. A fox 36 at 130mm is maybe a better (thinking of the travel) option, but at the moment, all I can get is the 38. My bike is a Cannondale Trail Se hardtail, and it should hold up to the abuse, but only one way to find out.
They don’t all have QR or tube
Mine is a 2022 regular Grip and it has a non-QR axle and no tube. Still has a pinch bolt of course.
Good to know forgot about the Rythem 38
Best setup video on youtube
Glad it helped 😎
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Okay, and?
@@FordSVT1313 someone clearly missed the joke
Buy a Zeb
It’s the same work load of adjustments
@@OtterMTBtech was just being silly 😁
Both great forks imho.