Polarizing & Plush: the Fox 32 TC gravel suspension fork reviewed

Undeniably fun and remarkably comfortable, the Fox 32 TC is a worthy upgrade for gravel cyclists who like to shred or are singletrack-curious

The Fox 32 TC suspension fork
(Image credit: Charlie Kohlmeier)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

Few products have triggered the off-road cycling trolls as much as the recent crop of gravel forks, but love them or hate them, it’s hard to deny the performance and comfort benefits a suspension fork offers gravel riders. Unlike other products that increase comfort at the cost of performance, the Fox 32 TC allows you to push harder and go deeper than you might think.

Reasons to buy
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    Outstanding performance on small bumps, your wrists & hands will thank you

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    Familiar feeling damper

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    Adjustments are simple & clicks make distinct changes to performance

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    Impressive build quality

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    Fender mounts!

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    Long steerer tube will work with even the longest head tubes

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    Kashima & Orange look great

Reasons to avoid
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    Doesn’t play nicely with 650B

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    Weighty

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    Axle to Crown length might not work well with your frame geometry (it’s a LONG fork)

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    You will have to hear people say “just ride a mountain bike”

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Fox has been making legendary suspension products since 1977. Its products have been on countless podiums, and the brand is known for pushing the envelope of what is possible on a bicycle. In 2017, Fox released its first dedicated adventure fork, the 32 Step-Cast AX, which shares its DNA with the brand's XC mountain bike offerings. This 2022-released Fox 32 TC is redesigned from the ground up, and the result is a lighter platform tuned specifically for gravel riding, allowing you the confidence to push your rides further. Plus, that reverse arch and Kashima-coated stanchions look amazing.

The Fox 32 TC gravel suspension fork

(Image credit: Charlie Kohlmeier)

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