ByFox
FOX FLOAT SL FACTORY
Built for superlight efficiency of XC riding with all-new compression and rebound valving for increased traction and ride feel.
$549MSRPIn stock at brand
Suspension · Rear Shock
SKU 972-01-538
SKU 972-01-538TypeRear Shock
Disciplinemountain
TypeRear Shock
Variants77 sizes or options
Weight—Not published
01 / About
The FOX FLOAT SL FACTORY.
Fox's take on suspension.
Built for superlight efficiency of XC riding with all-new compression and rebound valving for increased traction and ride feel.
02 / Specifications
FOX FLOAT SL FACTORY spec sheet.
Everything Fox publishes for the FOX FLOAT SL FACTORY.
01Overview
5 fields
Type
Rear Shock
Discipline
mountain
Brand
FoxExternal
SKU
972-01-538Fox part number
Product URL
02Suspension
6 fields
Type
Rear Shock
Damper type
air
Axle standard
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Stanchion dia. (mm)
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Steerer standard
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Max rotor (mm)
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03Pricing & availability
4 fields
Price
$549USD · MSRP
Sale price
$549Currently on sale
Availability
In stockDirect from brand
Weight
—Not published
04Additional specs
4 fields
Series
Factory
Spring Type
air
Collection
FLOAT SL
Shock Model
FLOAT SL
03 / Variants
7 variants available.
Sizes, colors, and configurations published by the brand.
Total variants7Indexed in GearWise
Eye-to-eye (mm)165–210 mm3 distinct values
Stroke (mm)40–55 mm4 distinct values
Price$519 – $5392 price tiers
| # | SKU | Price | Availability | Eye-to-eye (mm) | Stroke (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 972-01-538 | $519 | In stock | 190mm | 40mm |
| 02 | 972-01-542 | $519 | In stock | 165mm | 40mm |
| 03 | 972-01-568 | $519 | In stock | 190mm | 42.5mm |
| 04 | 972-01-569 | $519 | In stock | 165mm | 42.5mm |
| 05 | 972-01-574 | $519 | In stock | 190mm | 45mm |
| 06 | 972-01-576 | $539 | In stock | 210mm | 55mm |
| 07 | 972-01-577 | $539 | In stock | 165mm | 45mm |
04 / Reviews
From the cycling press.
8 reviews from 8 sources.
01velomotion.netFox 34 SL Factory in practical testing: The new benchmark suspension fork for lightweight bikes? - VelomotionDec 202502au.ridefox.comFOX FLOAT SL FACTORY | MTB Air Shock for XC
– RideFOX AUSMar 202503worldwidecyclery.comFOX Float SL Rear Shock [Rider Review] | Worldwide CycleryJan 202404PinkBikeReview: 2024 Fox Float Factory ShockNov 202305cyclingmagazine.caReview: Fox Float SL Performance - Canadian Cycling MagazineSep 202306BlisterFox Float and Float SL | BlisterApr 202307BikeRadarFox replaces DPS shocks with new, burlier Float models | BikeRadarApr 202308Vital MTBFOX FOX FLOAT SL Performance Rear Shock - Reviews, Comparisons, Specs - Rear Shocks - Vital MTB—