Fox Float Rhythm (2026)

Released in 2025, the Fox Float Rhythm is essentially a Fox Float DPS.

• Float = all Fox air shocks (Float X, Float X2, etc.)
• Rhythm = Fox’s OEM-only “entry-level” line (also used on 36 and 38 forks), generally better than RockShox entry-level and sometimes even mid-range
• DPS = Fox’s XC shock, sold from 2016 to 2024

Is this good news?

Yes.

• Components are identical or compatible with the DPS, extending parts availability and long-term serviceability,
• DPS shocks are very repairable, and repairs are cheaper than full replacement (shock + revalve + hardware),
• The DPS design is more durable than current Fox shocks, when used on the right bike,
• As an OEM-only product, many units will appear on the grey market or as “new, removed from new bike”.

OK FOR:

• Non-competitive XC bikes,
• Spare parts supply for the many DPS shocks already in circulation.

NOT OK FOR:

• Enduro
• All-mountain bikes over 150 mm
• E-bikes
• DH (obviously)

Takeaway:

→ On big bikes or e-bikes, this is a bad choice (as seen on some DPS-equipped Levos: it won’t last).

→ For non-race XC and many older bikes, this is good news.