Climb with conviction. Descend with determination.
The all-new float answers the demands of the modern trail rider; a firm pedal platform for uphill efficiency and confidence-inducing, trail-hugging descent capability, all in a lightweight package.
Evolved for modern trail riders
Trail riders seek a shock with the performance of a Float X but with lightweight capability like that found in the float SL. Yet there is nothing middle-of-the-road about float. With its large volume EVOL air spring, riders can run their shock at lower air pressures for a more linear feel throughout the stroke. This results in smoother small bump performance, better grip at the tyres and a shock that will not overheat on the demanding descents.
Ride without compromise
Optimising suspension for trail riding means creating a firm platform for pedalling and climbing efficiency without penalising descending performance. With bolstered valving and an oversized internal floating piston (ifp) the remote-compatible float offers a wider range of tuning and enhanced damping control That approaches the descending performance of the float x. All this while keeping to a more compact and lightweight package. Whether hitting high-vert days or tackling a multi-day epic, float is the definitive shock for the trail category.
Trail versatility in a XC package
Float's inline design does not just keep the weight down (160 grams lighter than float x and just 60 grams heavier than the featherweight Float SL, in 190 x 45mm size), it provides a greater range of fitment for trail bike frames. Designed without the need for a piggyback reservoir, Float also leaves more clearance for water bottle cages and is compatible with a wider range of emtb frames.
Features:
- Sizes (2-position lever) - standard metric sizes: 190 x 40, 190 x 42.5, 190 x 45.
- Lever actuated open, firm modes.
- 3-setting open mode tuning range.
- Rebound.
- Air spring pressure.
- New large diameter main piston, valving, and ifp for increased performance, consistency and tuneability.
- Lightweight, one-piece evol air sleeve improves responsiveness and sensitivity
- MCU bottom-out bumper for end-stroke progressivity.
- Factory series models feature a genuine Kashima coat.
- Starting weight* 310g.
* 190 x 45, weights include igus bushings, but no mounting hardware.