Product news: Yesterday, the US-Americans presented us the Fox DHX2 and the Fox Float X2 with numerous innovations, in addition to the updates for their forks. A lot has changed compared to the previous year's models, especially on the inside. Connoisseurs can see the difference from a purely visual point of view, but the manufacturers of the Fox DHX2 and the Float X2 remain true to the original shape. We have summarized the most important information for you in a compact form.
The steel and air spring dampers for use in enduro, freeride and downhill bikes have been on the market for 5 years now and can also be found in large numbers on the trails since then. There were always minor updates and innovations - but now the suspension specialists from the USA are coming around the corner with a complete renovation that affects both the Float X2 and the DHX2. Rumors have been circulating for several months that Fox is not only in fork segment has a trump card in hand, but will also present innovations in its dampers. There was enough speculation and sightings at the Downhill World Championships and numerous Enduro races fueled the rumor mill. With yesterday we have certainty - of course we will also present these innovations to you.
Fox DHX2 & Float X2 - The Facts
- MCU progressive bottom-out bumpers
- VVC technology in the HSR
- separately controlled platform setting, firm mode tighter than before
- New chassis
- Shorter reservoir
- Improved oil flow
- Possibility of locking the spring on the spring plate
- Steel spring is not included
- Price: € 819 - € 859
- MCU progressive bottom-out bumpers
- VVC technology in the HSR
- separately controlled platform setting, firm mode tighter than before
- New chassis
- Shorter reservoir
- Improved oil flow
- New air chamber seal with reduced friction
- Maximum 300psi
- Price: € 849 - € 889
Fox DHX2 & Float X2 – technology and information
As different as the two dampers may be, the Fox DHX2 and the Float X2 have a lot in common. Almost all innovations apply to both models and they are equally ready for the upcoming season. Both received a completely revised chassis, updates to damping and spring technology and improved oil flow for the 2021 product year. In terms of price, the settles DHX2 between €819 and €859 without the spring and the price for the Float X2 is between €849 and €889, depending on the variant. Unfortunately, we do not yet know the weight of the two rear shock absorbers. They will be available around mid-April.
The steel spring as well as the air damper remain in the twin-tube design with separate oil flows - but now, as expected, with the VVC technology for the high-speed compression stage. High-speed compression and rebound can each be adjusted with eight clicks. Also new is that the rebound stages are structurally separate from each other, giving the platform lever a new place. Also not known from existing models is the bottom-out bumper, which acts as a kind of end stop and is supposed to ensure more end progression.
We are excited to see how the DHX2 and the Float X2 will fare in upcoming tests and how the interaction with the new forks, especially the brand new Fox 38, harmonises.
| Installation dimensions with lever | Installation dimensions without lever | |
|---|---|---|
| Fox DHX2 Imperial | 7.875x2.0 (200x51) / 8.5x2.5 (216x63) | 9.5x3.0 (241x76) / 10.5x3.5 (267x89) |
| Fox DHX2 Metric | 210x50 / 210x55 / 230x57,5 / 230x60 / 230x65 | 250x75 |
| Fox DHX2 Trunnion Metric | 185x50 / 185x55 / 205x60 | 225x75 |
| Fox Float X2 Imperial | 7.875x2.0 (200x51) / 8.5x2,5 (216x63) | 9.5x3.0 (241x76) / 10,5x3.5 (267x89) |
| Fox Float X2 Metric | 210x50 / 210x55 / 230x57,5 / 230x60 / 230x65 | 250x75 |
| Fox Float X2 Trunnion Metric | 185x50 / 185x55 / 205x60 / 205x65 | 225x75 |
If you still have some time
On Velomotion you will find a series of articles that deal in more detail with the set-up, cleaning and other topics related to the Fox suspension. This is called Fox landing gear Friday and in each of these articles there is a video on ours Youtube channel linked, in which Chris from Fox explains everything you need to know in detail.