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Tech Feature: Fox Racing Shox 2009 model year introduction, April 21, 2008

Fox Racing Shox's 2009 lineup is highlighted
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According to Fox and Shimano
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The set-and-forget design
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Shimano will obviously offer hubs and wheels
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The new 15mm 'E-Thru' front hub
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Not surprisingly, Shimano retains the Center Lock
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After years of development
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The lockout-compatible cartridge
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As with the 15mm thru-axle system
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A simple push of the thumb activates the lockout
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Clean cable routing for the lockout line
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All 32-series forks also get a revised crowns and steerers
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The 36-series forks are heavily redesigned as well
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Fox continues to use the beefier 20mm thru-axle system
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Fox has completely redesigned its TALAS adjustable travel system
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36-series forks get a revised crown.
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The dual-crown 40 fork also gets a revised FIT damper cartridge
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The venerable RP2 and RP23 rear shocks
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The DHX Air gets a larger and more accessible
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The air valve on the DHX Air has also been relocated
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Fox Racing Shox mechanics
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The Yeti AS-R was a fitting test platform
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Keep an eye out for the Fox Racing Shox rig
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And yes, even the truck is Fox-equipped.
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Even if Fox and Shimano's new 15mm thru-axle
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…it looks to be substantially less rigid
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