{"product_id":"fox-38-performance-elite-fork-grip-x2-29","title":"Fox - 38 Performance Elite Fork - Grip X2 29\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Undisputed Enduro Leader\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposure in the chaos. When the track gets wild at race speed, the 38 doesn’t flinch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many challengers have followed with 38mm Enduro forks, the FOX 38 has remained on top since it's debut in 2020, this past year winning 2025 EDR World Championships under Richie Rude and Elly Hoskings. Now, the latest evolution brings all our most recent developments into a fresh, ground-up design that preserves weight, while increasing performance and fine-tuning ride feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable from 160 to 180mm of travel, the 38 continues to define modern Enduro - built to charge hard, race flat-out, and tackle the steepest terrain with total confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport Without Harshness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGRIP X2 is the most tunable, supportive and smoothest descent-focused damper ever created by FOX. Sit higher in the travel, keep tires glued to the ground and corner with increased traction, all while reducing overall rider fatigue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Stiffness. Low Friction. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eUsing the learnings gained from the FOX Podium, we increased bushing overlap by 20mm to push the fore-aft stiffness by approximately 9% while reducing friction under load at high speed. The new arch optimizes torsional stiffness even further for steering responsiveness and handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Under Pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe seamlessly compliant FLOAT Glidecore air spring reduces friction and bind by moving with the fork under dynamic load. Large cross-section O-rings dampen and control this motion while also reducing breakaway friction of the air spring. The result? Smoother suspension action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdated GRIP X2 Damper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Glidecore vertically and horizontally compliant air spring with MCU bottom-out bumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew generative designed lower legs with 20mm increased bushing overlap for decreased friction and increased sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdated bleeders, relocated bypass channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPEC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSERIES: PERFORMANCE ELITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHASSIS: 38\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHEEL SIZE: 29\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAVEL OPTIONS: 160, 170, 180MM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAMPER: GRIP X2 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMUDGUARD COMPATIBLE: YES \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAXLE: KABOLT X - 15X110\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTEERER: 1.5 TAPERED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPPER TUBE FINISH: BLACK ANO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROTOR SIZE: 200mm POST MOUNT (230mm Max)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTARTING WEIGHT: 2200g (29\", F-S, 200, Grip X2, Kabolt X)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cscribe-shadow id=\"crxjs-ext\" data-crx=\"okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii\" style=\"position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;\"\u003e\u003c\/scribe-shadow\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox Factory","offers":[{"title":"29\"\/170mm \/ Matte Black","offer_id":47685080711362,"sku":"F-910-21-411","price":2489.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0103\/0078\/4706\/files\/kernel_sales_images_actualRender_64038c49-c278-4884-bcd3-5369ff2ba848.png?v=1779356899","url":"https:\/\/shop.villagecycles.co.nz\/products\/fox-38-performance-elite-fork-grip-x2-29","provider":"Village Cycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}