Fox Racing Shox Podium Factory 29 Grip X2 Tapered Fork
Oversized for Incredible Stiffness
You’ll feel the difference right away. The 47mm upper tubes and huge crown make the front end incredibly stiff, like a DH fork. That’s 9mm larger than Fox 38 stanchions, bringing it close to FOX 40 downhill-level stiffness. It holds your line no matter how rough, steep, or fast the trail gets.
Instead of the usual 15mm axle you see on most single crown forks, Fox uses a 20x110mm Boost DH custom steel axle here. That bigger axle boosts torsional stiffness massively, keeping steering rock-solid even when you're threading through technical descents at speed.
Increased Bushing Overlap
The Podium’s massive 175mm bushing overlap is 32% more than the Fox 38 and even 7% more than the FOX 40. Less flex, more stability and super smooth travel when you’re hammering through chunky sections at race pace.
With its inverted design, as the fork compresses the axle moves closer to the lower bushing. That reduces bending leverage on the bushing, meaning less flex and less friction deep into the travel — exactly when you need the fork to stay planted.
Full Oil Immersion
Unlike standard forks that rely on splash lubrication, Podium’s inverted layout keeps oil constantly flowing down to the seals. That means consistent lubrication, reduced contamination risk and buttery smooth performance every time you ride.
By flipping the heavier parts up top, the fork drops unsprung weight significantly. That means your wheel reacts faster to the terrain, your tyre stays better connected, and the fork stays lively and active even when you’re flat-out. The Factory versions feature full carbon guards to protect those Kashima coated stanchions.
GlideCore and Grip X2
The GlideCore air spring is built to flex sideways under load, so it won’t bind when you smash through rough sections. Nitrile Butadiene rings add axial compliance too, improving small bump sensitivity and keeping the front wheel glued.
The GRIP X2 damper is custom-tuned for this chassis, adding more compression support and dialling back rebound slightly to match the lower unsprung weight. You stay higher in the travel with killer traction and less hand fatigue on big days.
