RXF 36 EVO - The evolution story
The original RXF36 fork had great reviews about the fantastic big hit control and class leading chassis performance but with some inconsistent feedback about small or medium impacts with a number of people finding the fork overdamped and wanted a more sensitive fork.
What is the answer? Well, we can sell you a new fork with new decals and a flashy new colour, talk about the all new, best ever modifications that takes your stoke level to 10 even on your worse ride.
That is not the Ohlins way, maybe it’s the obsessive engineer in us that is constantly looking for improvements or just our commitment to our customers that we try to make every improvement retro-fitable into the current product.
EVO Performance on the trail
Utilizing a new design and new material, the piston band significantly reduces friction and breakaway force. This, in turn, improves both performance and reliability of the damping system. The air spring is also updated with an increase in the volume of the negative air chamber. This, together with the low-friction piston band dramatically increase the fork’s sensitivity and smoothness, allowing you to effortlessly float over the nastiest of trails.
The renowned big-hit comfort and control offered by the original RXF36 can now be matched on the small bumps with the EVO. Through our innovative ramp-up air chamber and TTX damping, the holy trinity of fork performance can be met; excellent small bump sensitivity, plenty of mid stroke support, and unparalleled big hit control. To experience this RXF 36 EVO fork or to upgrade to your original RXF 36 fork, please contact your local dealer. You find them here.
What is the RXF 36 EVO
Since the original RXF 36 was launched it has evolved. For example, the dividing damper piston changed from cup to stud design to reduce friction. Pressure spring change in material/stroke to help eliminate any twisting effect and improve durability. It has all been reto-fitable upgrades you automatically get when doing a service.
Adding to that evolution is now
- SKF seals with better performance in wet conditions and improved longevity
- Reworked piston for reduced breakaway force and more controlled pressure build up at higher shaft speeds
- Larger negative air chamber for better small bump sensitivity
- Adjusted bushing play to Enduro race team preferences
Features
- • Fits 29er, 27.5+ and 27.5 frames
- • 29” travel: 120mm, 140mm, 150mm and 160mm
- • 29” offset 51mm
- • 27.5” travel 140mm, 150mm, 160mm and 170mm
- • 27.5” offset 46mm
- • Tapered Steerer Tube
- • 36mm stanchion tubes
- • Low friction seals and bushings
- • 15x110mm axle (boost)
- • TTX Damping technology by Öhlins
- • Air fork with easily tuneable 3 air chamber system, Main chamber with self-balanced negative air spring. Ramp up chamber allowing on trail spring curve adjustment
- • Coil fork with 7 different coil springs
- • External rebound adjustment, 15 clicks
- • External compression adjustment, 5 click for low speed and 5 clicks for high speed with pedal mode
EVO upgrades
- • SKF seals with better performance in wet conditions and improved longevity
- • Reworked piston for reduced breakaway force and more controlled pressure build up at higher shaft speeds (see graph)
- • Larger negative air chamber for better small bump sensitivity
- • Adjusted bushing play to Enduro race team preferences
RXF 36 EVO Products
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