2016 Sea Otter Classic

The new black stanchioned FOX forks were on a number of display bikes at the show and we can't wait to see them shipping on more 2017 models.

The new black stanchioned FOX forks were on a number of display bikes at the show and we can't wait to see them shipping on more 2017 models (click to enlarge).​

FOX Racing Shox

Just before Sea Otter, FOX dropped a ton of new announcements, including an ultra light XC fork, more boost options, an e-bike specific fork, and some really affordable new models. Oh, and their mid-tier models now come with black stanchions. For more info, check out our full story here.

For more info visit www.ridefox.com.

New logo, new color, new look.

New logo, new color, new look (click to enlarge).​

Formula

This year I almost walked past Formula in the pits because I didn't recognize the booth. They've gone through a complete rebranding, that includes a new logo (that honors their Italian heritage) and have adopted purple as the company color. To celebrate, they're doing a limited release of their forks in their new signature purple.

The gold lever is for lockout, the blue is for compression, and an allen adjusts the lockout blowoff.

The gold lever is for lockout, the blue is for compression, and an allen bolt adjusts the lockout blowoff (click to enlarge).​

One unique feature about Formula forks that I was not aware of is that the compression circuit is easily swappable to help fine tune ride characteristics. They spec a medium tune that should work for the majority of riders, but they sell a softer and stiffer circuit as an aftermarket option.

For more info, visit formula-usa.com.

The computer's route information from digital speed and position sensors on the fork and shock.

The computer's route information from digital speed and position sensors on the fork and shock (click to enlarge).​

Push Industries

It may not look pretty, but this bundle of wires and computers allows Push to acquire data on suspension performance to compare the effectiveness of differing damping and compression tunes. They use this information to fine tune their own Eleven Six offerings, and perhaps those of consumers in the future.

For more info, visit www.pushindustries.com.

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With it's 32mm stanchions and internal modifications, the Sapphire is 200 to 220 g lighter than the Diamond.

With it's 32mm stanchions and internal modifications, the Sapphire is 200 to 220 g lighter than the Diamond (click to enlarge).​

DVO

The latest platform from DVO is the Sapphire, which is built around 32mm stanchions, and designed to be more trail friendly than their existing models. It uses the same damper and tune as the more enduro oriented Diamond, but uses a different air spring that is housed within the stanchion tubes. It's available as a 29er now, but the 27.5 models should start shipping in July.

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Have to love the personalized decals on this fork! (click to enlarge)​

Both the Sapphire and Diamond will ship with Boost lowers and can fit up to a 3.0" tire.

The Topaz ships in this awesome gun case.

The Topaz ships in this awesome gun case (click to enlarge).​

And in other news, the Topaz Air is finally shipping!

For more info, visit www.dvosuspension.com.

The McQueen is X-Fusion's first entry into the plus sized market.

The McQueen is X-Fusion's first entry into the plus sized market (click to enlarge).​

X-Fusion

The McQueen is X-Fusion's first entry into the plus bike market. It uses 34mm stanchions, Boost lowers, clears up to 3.25" plus tire, and will be available with either their standard RL2 Damper, or the more tunable Rough Cut HLR. The claimed weight is 4.5 lbs (2100 g) with 140mm of travel. Pricing will be comparable to the Sweep and they should start shipping in June.


X-Fusion has been teasing the Revel fork for years, but Sales Manager John Valera gave us his pinky promise that the first shipment is finally on its way. He's never lied to us before.

For more info, visit www.xfusionshox.com.

This article is part of Mtbr's coverage of the 2016 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California. For more from Sea Otter CLICK HERE.