Benefits of Kashima Coating on Fox Factory MTB Forks

This video showcases the benefits of Kashima Coating on Fox Forks and Shocks.

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[defiblack]

well, let me try to explain it from the chemical side of things.

kashima coat is essentially molybdenum disulfide paired with the regular anodizing and galvanization techniques used to apply some kind of “coating” to the stanchion. now, what molybdenum disulfide is? it’s a friction-reducing additive used in grease, motor oils and other things made to prevent/reduce abrasive friction. and galvanization is used to make the stanchion more resistant to chipping (if some of you remember the 2004-2007 marzocchi forks with nickel plated stanchions — this shit was rock solid).

in theory, this “mix” gives us lubrication that is literally built in into the stanchions of the fork. and in fact — this kind of works (although as a bicycle mechanic I’ve owned a couple kashima coated forks and shocks and didn’t noticed pretty much any difference compared to a regular fox stanchion coating). so, kashima is definitely a nice piece of engineering work, but on the real life side of things it doesn’t really change the feeling of your suspension (at least in bicycle suspension, there are also kashima coated suspension systems used in moto / snow / off-road machines as well).

[jasonbeasley]

Fourth, adding color to the coating lets you charge significantly more to the consumer with very little increase in cost

[jrive]

It’s called marketing and I’m still a sucker for it 😆

[TuckerC]

I’ve ridden a fox 36 of the same year with and without it and I honestly cannot tell a difference

[dylanperschon]

as a bike mechanic the first claim that it is smoother is not accurate, but the durability and looks are accurate.

[LukeRaymondMTB]

I have that exact fork and shock combo. It’s amazing and I love it. Rockshox reverb axs is better though for a dropper.

[baddreams]

Engineer here, no it doesn't reduce friction, it is more durable that common teflon coatings (black and olive colors) however the friction factor is more dependent on the seals and the lub

[brandonb]

Black DLC coating found on most modern forks is slightly harder and has an identical coefficient of friction on DU bushings. So Kashima is arguably a slight downgrade, but it does look cool

[KotakMeister]

If money is not a concern, then go for it. Of course you won't be able to tell the difference between it and the "next best" product but people around you will know you can afford it.

[maxatrillionfatstacks]

I wish other companies made fork coatings in other colors, everything besides fox is either coated black or just bare metal.

[OO-drwy]

Fox: let’s make it Gold give it a cool name and double the price 👍

[jonathanhowson]

I would agree it lasts longer. Poeformance benefits are marginal

[sikolikhole]

That is more than likely a TiN (titanium nitride) like coating. Ancient tech that could be better if the market demands longer lasting shocks.

[ukriderstravellershub]

It not just look good. It steal everyone's ❤

[fjgjesufie]

Can you add it to your suspension or do you have to buy new suspension

[ridingwithroach]

Can’t afford it so I will never know. But yes I always wanted the orange fox kashima

[topchoice]

It’s only for looking better but performance wise it’s the same thing

[akaraikiriakatsuki]

XD at 1st I want a fox suspension.
Then I settle for suntour and I'm still alive

[MUTP-zqoc]

Made in the kashima factory in japan. Its not owned by fox. Fox just gets their stanchions done by kashima factory.

[soupbums]

Like I said mtb manufacturers ripping people off with there lies