Suspension

XC courses are more technical than ever, with the latest longer-travel XC bikes more than capable. With a stout full-width stance, increased travel and tire clearance, and svelte sub-1500g weight, the new 34 SL Factory suspension fork is built to exceed the demands of modern XC and downcountry. Features Kashima Coating on upper tubes for added smoothness and durability - Full-width 34mm chassis with aggressive generative design-aided arch and crown for 17% increase in stiffness and 10mm increase in travel over 34 SC, at only 3% weight increase - 20mm increased bushing overlap for reduced friction and greater stiffness with no increase in axle-to-crown length (compared to 34 SC) - Longer air spring than 34 SC with larger negative volume mirrors 34 LT’s supple initial stroke and 34 SC’s supportive mid and end stroke - Double-butted damper side stanchion for weight savings - Lower Leg Bypass Channels relocated 90° inboard for improved bushing loading and reduced dynamic friction

Trail riders have long had to choose between over-forking for stiffness or under-forking for lower weight. The 36 SL Performance suspension fork takes the new 36 chassis and saves weight at strategic locations, creating a no-compromise lightweight fork for today’s hard-hitting—yet shorter travel—Trail riders. - New generatively designed arch and crown shaping increase torsional stiffness by 20% over 34, while minimizing weight increase - New compliant air spring design reduces chassis friction - New double-butted damper side stanchion sheds grams - Lower Leg Bypass Channels relocated 90° inboard for improved bushing loading and reduced dynamic friction - New easier to operate, low-profile bleeders