It sound like air being released from an air compressor at high speed. The fork is not losing air pressure and performs well, although not as plush as previously owned Fox forks. It’s not support make that sound, right?
by trefster
It sound like air being released from an air compressor at high speed. The fork is not losing air pressure and performs well, although not as plush as previously owned Fox forks. It’s not support make that sound, right?
by trefster
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I’m not a suspension expert but i hear nothing out of the ordinary
My fork also makes that sound and i think it sounds amazing
It might be the damper, which would be covered under warranty, but it’s more likely the air spring or dried seals. Do a lower service and add on removing the air shaft, cleaning out and replacing the slick honey.
Factories are putting too much slick honey on air shafts, kinda sucks to have to do this to a new fork but its pretty common. Plus, IMO, it should be standard to perform a 50 hr suspension service on new equipment because they can sit for so long the oil/seals dry up.
It’s crying for dirt
The squish is normal 😎
What does the fox say?
Sounds like a new fork to me. My forks sound like this immediately after servicing, and then it fades over time.
Sounds like money. That’s what all my kashima forks sounded like.
Fox forks can be pretty noisy, which I don’t mind as they feel buttery smooth. The Charger 3.1 doesn’t make any noise so if it’s of concern to you, you might prefer a Lyrik?
I believe Grip 2, X, and X2 all sound like that – some louder, some not as much, but they’re definitely noticeable
I should call her
My 36s made this noise when new.
They continued to make it until they were serviced by one of the UKs top suspension companies.
They no longer make that noise.
Take from that what you will.
Check your rebound setting – if rebound damping is set high, the damping is producing these sounds as the energy that got damped needs to go somewhere … this is how it is on Rockshox forks … will be similar on Fox …
The sound is from the air damper compressing and decompressing again. The sound is completely normal and it will fade out with time
Do you have the Float X damper by chance? Apparently they make an annoying sound during hard compression.
Sounds a little loud, my 40 sounds like this for a few compressions and then calms down. My 36 is quieter.