Source: Fox Racing Shox Fox Racing Shox takes 4X, Dirt Jump and Dual Slalom suspension to the next level.
FOX Racing Shox is proud to announce the 831 Suspension Fork. Designed and engineered for the demanding disciplines of 4X, Dirt Jump, and Dual Slalom, the 831 uses the FOX 32 mm platform, FLOAT® Air Spring technology, and FIT™ RLC damper.
The 831’s FIT RLC damper is specifically valved with firmer high-speed compression damping and new low-speed compression needle and circuit, to increase pedal efficiency when sprinting out of the start gate and absorbing large jump landings. The FLOAT air spring has been designed to add more progression, to push back on the rider during high cornering loads. Travel is factory set at 100 mm, and is internally adjustable from 80 to 120 mm in 5 mm increments for optimal crown-to-axle height tuning. The chassis has increased stiffness at this travel due to the use of FOX’s longer travel chassis components normally found on the 32 FLOAT, TALAS®, and Vanilla® forks.
Compression adjustments on top now - pic by Brule
Rebound and FIT cartridge
Like all FOX Racing Shox products, the Race and Engineering team worked with their top athletes to develop a fork specifically for their needs. “We’re constantly working with our athletes to find every advantage possible. With the 831 we developed a fork for our amazing 4X and Dirt Jump athletes that is lightweight, yet still offers the FOX performance, stiffness and steering precision they are accustomed to,” stated Mark Fitzsimmons, FOX Race Manager. The 831 was developed and tested during the 2009 season using the 2009 4X World Cup Champion Jared Graves, riders Cameron McCaul and Dan Atherton, and the 2009 Crankworx Dual Slalom champion Kyle Strait.
For riders interested in purchasing the 831, placeholder orders will be accepted beginning 8/31, for shipment on November 16.
Retail price is $831 USD.
WEIGHT
3.833 lb (1738.6g) – 1 1/8" steerer
3.8 lb (1725.2g) – 1.5" steerer
TRAVEL
100 mm
ADJUSTMENTS
Low Speed Compression
Lockout force adjust
Lever actuated lockout
Air spring pressure
Rebound
Travel (internally adjustable)
DAMPER
FIT RLC
LOWER LEG
15QR
STEERER
1 1/8" (option 1.5 taper)
SPRING
Air
FORK COLOR
Black
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But I do think this is what people have been asking for.
but other then that, all I see is a serious lack of effort to develop something completely new and different. Basically they made a few adjustments to the damper, which I would bet don't make that much of an effective difference to most riders. They didn't bother to design newer larger stanchions or lowers, that would add stiffness, nor did are they making a 20mm option which is just downright stupid, If your going to drop 831 dollars on a fork, you don't want to have to spend the extra 200+ for a good front wheel to match it. For some reason they kept the lock out featureas of the Float RLC, why would you need that for a pure DJ or 4X bike? its just more added weight.
I would much rather see a 34-36mm stanchion air fork with independent high low speed compression (possibly rebound as well) with 20mm axel and a 15mm option. I'm in the market for a new DJ, 4X fork, and I know I'll pass on this and save the extra $231 and just by a regular float rlc.
I'm still gonna get a Argyle 409 though
Would have a lot of interest if they were a bit cheaper with 20mm
they are missing out on so many loyal Fox Shox riders who would love to see this happen!
no only rockshox lyric has come out with a 170mm option.
i wonder how much mark-up (is it like x5???) they have from prod. price to retail...Based on massive diffusion, an effort on prices could be done honestly....masses would also buy more often in that case possibly....
But then it s just me...:-))
take a look for urselves and if u still want to run ur 20mm hubs u could also go and get some 20mm-15mm shims made for ur hubs it a time consuming thing but its totally worth while.
Just do the right thing and bring out a 20mm version.
f*ck the 15mm, well maybe for 4x but DJ forks I believe should definately be 20mm
I think the price is very resonable.
A sub 2kg, 20mm T/axle, 100mm DJ fork would kill it!
Personnaly, I think a DJ/4X fork should be 20mm - I really don't care about a few grams here or there. Pure weight weenies don't ride DJ/4X.
DT Swiss made a 20mm fork. People hucked and DHed it to bits saying that the fork was designed for DH/hucking because it was a 20mm and therefore built for the task. To stop people complaining when they broke DT Swiss 20mm forks, DT Swiss stopped making 20mm forks and only do a 15mm now. For DT, 15mm is about the intended market, not trying to get you to buy more shit.
Color 1 Gloss Black
Frame Alpha Red Aluminum w/ABP, Full Floater, alloy EVO Link, E2 tapered head tube, oversized pivot bearings, ISCG03 mounts, 142×12mm or 135×12mm rear axle, replaceable derailleur hanger, adjustable geometry, 170mm travel
Front Suspension Fox 36 Talas R w/air spring, lockout, rebound, alloy E2 tapered steerer, 20QR, 170mm travel
Rear Suspension Fox DHX Air 4.0 w/ ProPedal, bottom out resistance, rebound; 8.5″x2.5″
Wheels Bontrager Cousin Earl Pro Disc wheel system, 6 bolt, tubeless ready
Tires Bontrager FR-4, 2.35
Shifters Shimano XT
Front Derailleur Shimano XT, Direct Mount
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset Shimano XT, 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket
Cassette SRAM PG970 11-34, 9 speed
Pedals
Saddle Bontrager Rhythm
Seat post Crank Brothers Joplin w/ height adjustment, 31.6
Stem Bontrager Rhythm
Handlebars Bontrager Big Earl, 25mm rise
Grips Bontrager Rhythm Dual Lock On
Headset FSA NO.57E, E-2 , ACB sealed bearings
Brake set Avid Elixir R Carbon hydraulic disc
Extras Trek fork sag meter, frame adapters for 135mm rear wheel
Comments.
"Fox 36 Vanillia RC2 w/Fit cartridge, coil spring, preload, hi/lo compression, rebound, alloy E2 tapered steerer, 20QR, 160mm 15.5/17.5" blue; 19.5/21.5" green spring"
implement of the hub in the market is just about marketing, or meabe it has a 30% of Innovation in technology.
If I will be able to buy this, I have to replace my 20mm hubs !
It's not economy
please rereae a fork made by Fox with Maxle
Not a reasonable tradeoff at all if you ask me...
for that matter, are they ever offering this fork in 20mm?? pssh, lame, i'll stick with a lowered revelation for 4x...
date of release: 8/31
price: $831
wtf?
Great Job FOX! Mad Props!
Oh, and why is fox's product range so small? It's taken them ages to make a DJ/4X fork, they still don't make budget forks, and they still don't have a single crown with more than 160mm travel like the totem or 66. They should open their horizons a bit...
i would love to own a fox and thought this would be the perfect opportunity
then i saw 15mm
and like many other people on this comment line, i think that ain't cool.
especially since i finally got a nice front hub.
15 is another unnecessary standard we don't really want.
lame
and it's 15mm only yet they offer a 1.5 steerer option?
anyone else see a fail in logic there?
but how many jump bikes have 1.5?
i think the amp does and i know the chase does
but not a chance i am going to swing my leg over a chase again.
and i am rather fond of my mob and it's internal headset
but if i am bending my steerer so much on a argyle, what am i going to do to 15mm?
konacowboy-you cant always have it your way (except at burger king). the boss is the boss. you cant just ask for more hours. it doesnt work like that
Price-831
Date of release-8/31
Area code of Fox Shox HQ-(831)
Nice! Right on time for my birthday, I want one!
$831