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That's my plan also, but now it's too expensive here in Europe. Over 400€
I agree, that’s what my son & I are doing since we already have 38’s on our ride, so we’ll just do the drop-in whereas I believe alchemist was saying he was looking to buy new fork which is why I advised getting 2024 model 38.
Is there any advantage of an e-optimized 36 over the regular 38 from Fox?
I have both of them at home for my Levo SL with 160mm (one will go back to the retailer). I am a not too heavy rider with 72kg and hence I leaned towards the 36 as I thought it would be the lighter fork. However, the weight of the 36 e-optimized is almost exactly the same as the 38… thus I am wondering if there is any more criteria why to pick the e-optimized 36 over the 38?
Compared to which fork?38 is significantly heavier - about 240g
Isn't the e optimized running essentially 34 internals as well, due to the extra wall thickness? Thought I had read that.E optimised is different to e tuned. On the 36 e optimised is only about adding some strength with thicker metal used in the lowers.....on the air spring side that reduces the overall volume of the air spring which is why set up is different to a normal 36...probably less flexible as well. ....also why it weighs more than an evol 36 and not a lot less than a 38. Ebike tuned on the other hand is a modified damper tune. My choice would be a standard 36 Factory if the bike is mostly aimed at trail type riding or a Factory/performance elite ebike tuned 38 for full on enduro trails.
Thanks for all your feedback!!
@RickBullotta I have both forks at home with 160mm and original shaft. They felt equally heavy when lifting them out of the box, this triggered me to put them on a balance - see photos attached (not done super professionally I admit).
@gmoss @Mikerb yes that is what I was thinking after realizing the weight of the 36 e-opt, especially as the main use case is for a light EMTB (18kg/40lbs)
I have a full power EMTB as well, but this one is running already a ZEB ultimate which I am quite happy with, so not sure I would be better of on this one with the 36 e-opt
Compared to which fork?
Its not much considering we choose weight at the worst place, tires. I know its needed in the right circumstances, but many of us are over weighted on tires. I am erked thst my go to XR4 has been replaced by a tire that is going to be 3/4 heavier per pair. If it means a big boost in performance, 1/2 lb in a fork I can deal with moreso, but it depends on what its being compared to.
Absolutely agree with ya.Yes, 1/2 lb is not super relevant on an eMTB but matters a lot for a regular bike.
It not just a sticker but, non E could work fine for you wants. Speaking of sticker thouI have just installed a new X2 damped Fox 38 in factory orange on my Yeti 160e, not ebike tuned, the regular 38 is suitable for a combined weight of 26 stone so don't get caught up in the "e-bike specific" talk, tuning a regular fork to your liking us what matters, the "e-tuned" sticker on the fork does not matter.
Rob took his Crestline to the Fox launch event and I believe the Gold stanchioned 38 was regular flavour.
the fork was NOTICEABLY more planted in the chop than the Fox 36 with the Grip 2 cartridge. Very impressed after one ride. Will report again in a couple weeks.
It's been more than a couple weeks, so I'm assuming the X2 is so good that all your spare time is being spent on the trails. I've heard that the difference is dramatic. Yesterday I ordered an X2 damper, but it won't show up until the first week of June. It's going to be a looooong few weeks.
I think they only offer the 36E and a SUV E version. I don't believe they currently have a 38E version.what 's the part number of e tuned 38 gripx2 ?! it exists ?
that was my conclusion too , after some search. they do an ebike version but it's only the crown that differs, 68mm vs 58mm, for bigger ebike headsetI think they only offer the 36E and a SUV E version. I don't believe they currently have a 38E version.
If I remember correctly fox believes there is not a need for 38E because the 38 can be tuned for both and is strong enough to handle it. I don't know as I totally agree with that.that was my conclusion too , after some search. they do an ebike version but it's only the crown that differs, 68mm vs 58mm, for bigger ebike headset
what 's the part number of e tuned 38 gripx2 ?! it exists ?
It's been more than a couple weeks, so I'm assuming the X2 is so good that all your spare time is being spent on the trails. I've heard that the difference is dramatic. Yesterday I ordered an X2 damper, but it won't show up until the first week of June. It's going to be a looooong few weeks.
There us no current e-tune version. The original was only around for a couple years due to Fox figuring iut it didn't really work for true mtb, apparently, without saying it, the firk was was softer sprung assuming that e-bikes wouldn’t be used for rugged riding. I and others found that tune blew through first part of travel and even max compression damping didn't overcome that issue so when Fox upgraded 38 forks in ‘23 the e-tune was dropped.what 's the part number of e tuned 38 gripx2 ?! it exists ?
Did you get a chance to ride the fork with the new damper yet? Any thoughts?
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