This video shows the new 32" FOX fork in action and explains the benefits of this size

The development of the 32-inch wheels now has a piece that was previously missing, and we can already see it in motion. Maxxis has taken advantage of the presentation of its new tires to showcase a complete bike with this size in action, including the new specific FOX fork.

Maxxis drives the 32” with clear arguments and showcases the FOX fork in action

The message from Maxxis is not just about a simple evolution of size, but a direct improvement in efficiency. The brand suggests that the limit of 29 inches was not where it was thought to be and that there was still room for improvement in terms of speed and performance.

The basis of their argument lies in physics. A larger diameter reduces the angle at which the wheel faces obstacles, resulting in a smoother passage capability. In practical terms, while a smaller wheel is still impacting against a rock, the 32-inch wheel has already started to overcome it.

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This behavior has a direct effect on the sensation of suspension. According to their explanation, the wheel better filters the irregularities of the terrain, to the point that suspensions with shorter travel can offer a perception closer to longer configurations.

Lower pressures without compromising support

Another key point is in the contact patch. By increasing the diameter, it not only grows in width but also in length. This detail allows for working with lower pressures without compromising cornering stability.

In Maxxis's internal tests, they have operated around 15 to 17 psi without the tire twisting, and the brand claims to have reached as low as 10 psi, values that are uncommon in XC if precision is sought. However, the behavior of the tire prevents excessive deformation and maintains support, generating a very high level of traction.

All of this has not been achieved simply by scaling existing designs. Maxxis explains that they had to rethink both the construction of the casing and the manufacturing processes to adapt the tire to this new dimension.

The FOX fork is now part of the set

Additionally, in the video, the FOX fork for 32 inches can already be seen in action, confirming that it is not an exposed prototype, but a component in real use on the bike.

These are not independent developments, but rather an ecosystem that is beginning to coordinate. Tires, frames, and now also suspension are already working under the same logic.

The presence of this fork in motion confirms that the project is at a more advanced stage than it might seem.

Maxxis acknowledges in its own discourse that this change may generate initial rejection. This is something common whenever a new standard appears. However, their approach is clear. If the data and the stopwatch support the improvement, the discussion takes a back seat.