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1 week ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Fox’s new Float X2 has dramatically different damper architecture from the prior version and some air spring tweaks to go with it. Check out our early thoughts after A-B testing the two generations of Float X2 for a few rides.
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1 week ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
The 2025 Sea Otter Classic is in full swing. Here’s a bunch of the most eye-catching stuff we’ve seen so far. Fox was tight-lipped about the details, but they had a prototype inverted single crown fork in front of their booth. It appears to use a 20 mm axle and looks to be aimed at longer-travel Enduro bikes.
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Lal Katana Wheel Sizes: 29’’ front / 27.5’’ rear or 29’’ front and rear (via swappable rocker link) Suspension Travel: Frame: 130mm Fork: 150 mm Geometry Highlights: Sizes offered: S1, S2, S3, S4 Headtube angle: 64° Reach (size S3): 485 mm Seat tube angle: 78° (effective) / 76.5° (actual) Chainstay length (size S3): 435 mm Frame Materials: Steel front triangle / carbon fiber swingarm Price: Frame w/ derailleur: $4,850 CAD (~$3,375 USD at time of writing) Review Navigation: Specs // Intro //...
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
DT Swiss 350 Ratchet DEG Hubs & Pure Carbon Rims 350 DEG Rear Hub Pure Carbon Rims 350 DEG Rear Hub Axle Options: 12 x 148 mm Boost & 12 x 157 mm Super Boost rear Hole Count: 28 or 32 Rotor Mount Options: Centerlock & Six Bolt Points of Engagement: 72 Freehub Options: HG, Microspline, & XD Stated Weight: 298 g (rear hub only) MSRP: $380 / €280 Pure Carbon Rims Inner Width: 30 mm (all versions) Intended Use: XRC 310: Cross Country XMC 320: Trail EXC 330: Enduro Versions Offered: XRC 310: 29’’...
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
The new Fox 36 gets an updated chassis and air spring, paired with the newer Grip X2 damper that debuted last year. Check out our early take on how it all comes together. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Project321 RG3 Hubs Stated Weight: 370 g (hubset w/ XDR driver, w/o 6-lock adapters) MSRP: Black Hubset: $600 USD Single Color Hubset: $625 USD Custom Multi-Color Hubset: $650 USD (not yet available at launch) 6-Lock and 288 POE Upgrade Kit: $50 USD (see below for details) Configurations Available: Front: 12 x 100 mm Rear: 12 x 142 mm Drive System: M-Pulse w/ magnetic pawls; 144 points of engagement standard, expandable to 288 POE Review Navigation: Specs // Intro // Design & Features //...
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Pivot Firebird V5 Wheel Sizes: Size XS: 29’’ front / 27.5’’ rear Sizes S–XL: 29’’ front / 29’’ or 27.5’’ rear (convertible) Suspension Travel: Frame: 165 mm Fork: 170 mm Geometry Highlights: Sizes offered: XS, S, M, L, XL Headtube angle: 63.8° (29’’, low; varies by wheel size & flip chip setting) Reach (size Medium): 468 mm (29’’, low; varies by wheel size & flip chip setting) Chainstay length (size Medium): 433 mm / 441 mm (adjustable) Frame Material: Carbon fiber Price: Complete bikes...
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
We’ve started spending time on the new Fox DHX2. Check out how it’s going so far. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2 Float X2 MSRP: $699–$739 USD / $939–$989 CAD / €939–€989 Adjustments: High- and low-speed rebound, high- and low-speed compression, climb switch (on certain sizes only) Sizes Offered: Eyelet: 210 x 50 / 52.5 / 55 mm 230 x 60 / 62.5 / 65 mm 250 x 75 mm Trunnion: 185 x 55 mm 205 x 60 / 65 mm 225 x 75 mm Stated Weight: 720 g (210 x 55 mm) DHX2 MSRP: $679–$719 USD / $899–$959 CAD / €909–€959 Adjustments: High- and low-speed rebound, high- and low-speed compression,...
