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An interview with Ohlins (Sweden) about this fork and other MTB offerings was put up 4 months ago. They said the fork was currently a coil spring/air hybrid fork as used on many motocross forks. The cartridge is pressurized like all TTX products.

Richard, you might mean that Ohlins patent have run out and RS and Fox are using twin tube design. Hence, the adjustment system. Time at doing something doesn't mean a lot at all. If the people understand and learn what they are doing this will matter. Junk engineering for 20 years is still junk. The quality of people working on the project will matter the most.

Hum, fix 1 problem only to create 5 new ones...no thanks. Been an engineer for 20 years and know better. I do appreciate the reply nonetheless.

Question is for a Fox Mechanical Engineer. I have question on what other possible tuning options there are for a Fox Van 36 180. I am not having much luck getting a good ride form the fork especially at higher speed with increasing bump sizes. I have stiffened the front and rear dampening to compensate for spring rate changes. The limiting factor seems to be lack of enough spring rates from mid stork onwards and a stiffer spring is not an option for either ends. Increasing HSC helps but it is not enough. Is it possible to increase the oil level to increase the progression? Calculations show a low increase in overall air pressure with a 3-4 cu-in increase in oil. Open to suggestions. Bike: Large 2013 Specialized Enduro Evo Expert Fork: Fox Van 36 180 – Yellow spring, 6-7 rebound/ LSC 9/HC8, 20% sag Shock: CCDB 650 lb/in, 30% sag Height /Weight: 6’3” @ 240 lbs Riding style: 60% downhill, 40% all mountain @ Intermediate/advanced level