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RIDING A BICYCLE IS DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. TAKE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
YOURSELF AND OTHERS SERIOUSLY.
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Maintain your bicycle and suspension
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Always wear a helmet, protective clothing and eye protection
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Ride within your limits
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Tread lightly
Your bike is equipped with FOX Racing Shox suspension. Before riding, take the time to read the FOX Racing Shox
manual on setup, use, and service of your fork. If you have questions, call your Authorized FOX Racing Shox Service
Center or call FOX Racing Shox directly at 831.274.6500.
Step 1 - Your FOX FORX should be installed by a qualified bicycle mechanic. Forks installed improperly are dangerous
and can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries.
Step 2 - Remove existing fork from the bicycle. Remove the crown race from the fork. Measure the steerer tube length
of the existing fork. Transfer this measurement to the FOX FORX steerer. Refer to stem manufacturer’s
instructions to be sure there will be enough clamping surface for the stem. If it is necessary to cut the
steerer tube, measure twice and cut once. It is also recommended that a cutting guide be used while cutting
the steerer tube.
Step 3 - Use a crown race setter to install the crown race firmly against the top of the crown. Install the star fangled
nut in the steerer tube. This should be done with a star fangled nut installation tool.
Step 4 - Install the fork on the bicycle. The headset should be adjusted so it turns freely without drag or free play.
Step 5 - Re-install the brakes and adjust the brake pads. Refer to the brake manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 6 - Mount the front wheel being sure that the quick release nuts sit in the fork drop-out counter bores. The quick
release should engage four (4) or more threads. Close the quick release with the lever in front of and
parallel to the left fork leg.
Installation
1. Verify that the brakes are installed and adjusted properly before riding the bicycle. Improperly installed or adjusted
brakes can cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries to the rider. Use only “V” - style or hydraulic cantilever
brakes or disc brakes designed by the manufacturer for use on FOX FORX. Do not use brace mounted cable leverage
devices. Do not route brake cables or housing through the stem.
2. If your fork loses oil, tops out excessively or makes unusual noises, immediately stop riding and contact FOX Racing
Shox or an Authorized FOX Racing Shox Service Center for inspection. Unusual noises would be loud and pronounced
clunks and clanks. Some noises such as spring rattle, oil flow and minor clicks are normal.Continued use of the fork
could cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries.
3. Use only FOX Racing Shox replacement parts. Using aftermarket parts on FOX FORX will void the warranty.
Aftermarket replacement parts could also cause structural failure resulting in loss of control and serious or fatal
injuries.
4. If mounting the bicycle in a carrier designed to hold a fork by its drop-outs, use caution to not tilt the bicycle to either
side. Tilting the bike with the drop-outs in the carrier can cause structural damage to the fork. Ensure that the fork is
fastened securely with the quick release and that the rear wheel is properly held. If the bicycle ever tilts or falls from a
bicycle carrier, do not ride it until it is examined by a qualified dealer, Service Center or FOX Racing Shox. A fork leg or
drop-out failure could cause loss of control and serious or fatal injuries.
5. FOX FORX do not include reflectors for on-road use. FOX FORX are designed to be used in competitive off-road riding
and racing. Proper reflectors meeting the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) requirements should be installed
if the fork will be used on public roads.
6. FOX FORX have a crown / steerer / upper tube assembly. These parts are pressed together in a one-time,
precision press-fit operation. Replacement of any of these parts requires a complete new assembly. Do not
attempt to remove or replace the steerer or upper tubes independently of the crown. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
ADD THREADS TO THREADLESS STEERERS. Modifying the crown / steerer / upper tube assembly as de-
scribed here could cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle resulting in serious or fatal injuries.
Important Safety Information
Consumer Safety
