FOX 32 FACTORY TC - GRIP SL

Picked this up for the long, rough gravel roads I ride and the difference in control is immediate—the Taper-Cast design keeps the front end tracking straight through loose sections. It’s noticeably lighter than my old fork, which makes a real difference by mile 50.

I was skeptical about spending this much on a fork, but the weight savings are immediately obvious when you lift the bike. The way it takes the edge off long, bumpy gravel descents has genuinely made my 40-mile rides feel less punishing on my hands and shoulders.