Vital's Forum Discussion on the FOX Podium

Charlie's FOX Podium Review

Podium Tech Talk with FOX product developers

Vital's FOX Podium fork review dropped on Tuesday and our tester, Charlie Sponsel, encouraged you to leave any questions that remained. Sorting through dozens of great inquiries, the highlights have been pulled and Charlie answers them so you can learn more about this expensive, heavy, but incredibly-performing enduro fork. 

0:00 - Intro, baggage fee avoidance struggles

10:00 - Charlie's Zeb setup (it's not stock)

13:46 - Is This basically a prototype for sale?

16:40 - Did the CSU Creak?

19:06 - Why is it 29er only and does it matter?

20:03 - Is the FOX 38 really just the 38SL and Podium is burlier version?

21:19 - Won't the stanchions be really easy to damage?

27:28 - Podium's crown, weight and why no 180mm

33:25 - Would you run 180mm if they offered it?

34:07 - Why is it so heavy?

36:16 - Could a lighter fork be as stiff?

37:48 - Currently compatible 20mm hubs?

39:26 - Why not have swappable axle size options like EXT?

42:50 - Do you think axle size was a reason for your positive experience?

46:23 - Why not put the airspring on the opposite side to avoid brake rotor contamination?

51:06 - How does Podium differ from an Intend or a Push fork?

52:37 - Would you buy one?

57:23 - Would the Podium work on a TrailDuro setup?

1:03:57 - Burly Freeride build, Podium or a 190mm dual crown?

1:05:23 - Why would Podium be better for ebikes?

1:07:56 - Is Vital's testing method flawed?

1:13:49 - Why Charlie really enjoyed the Podium

1:17:05 - Berm performance, less compromise on setup because of less binding