For MY23, the FOX 36 receives an update in the form of a new crown with an updated design and technology for increased overlap of the head tube, which improves durability while maintaining stiffness, all while saving 20 grams. The Kabolt X, a lightweight, bolt-on thru-axle, reduces weight and increases torsional stiffness through a sleeve-less, one-sided pinch-bolt design. By increasing the air volume in the lower legs, the amount of additional unintended pressure ramps is reduced. The oil in the lower leg bath also circulates into the upper areas of the legs, continuously lubricating the foam rings and bushings as the fork compresses and rebounds. This allows for atmospheric pressure equalization for better fork performance, enabling full travel to be achieved and improving sensitivity and responsiveness over small bumps. The new lower leg design pulls out all the stops, saving every possible gram without compromising the stiffness and strength requirements of modern enduro and gravity rides. Unmatched ride quality and ultra-precise adjustability. It allows for external fine-tuning of suspension performance thanks to the patented Variable Valve Control (VVC) technology. Sensitivity over small bumps is optimized by increasing the negative air spring volume. The linear spring curve provides light responsiveness in the upper range, additional support in the mid-range, and a more tuneable progression in the lower range.