Electronic Suspension Control: New iCTD 2015 system from Fox
Last year, Fox offered an electronic suspension control system called iCD. For 2015, Fox has added a “trail” mode to the system, expanding its application to more riding disciplines.
Like the iCD system, the new iCTD system enables the rider to control rear shock and fork with a single electronic button on the handlebar. Compared to mechanic actuators, no hand-force and less movement is needed, small motors inside the suspension components do this job. This allows changes in suspension modes to be faster and easier, increasing the riders overall-performance on the trail. According to Fox, a mode change takes under 0.5 seconds.
The Fox iCTD systems uses the same battery as the new Shimano XTR Di2 system. It can be mounted to the bottle cage mounts or simply hidden inside the steerer.
While the old iCD system only had the two modes “Climb” and “Descend” and was aimed mainly on the cross country sector, the new iCTD adds the “Trail” mode too, enabling enduro- and trailriders to actuate Fox’s proven CTD system in a more comfortable and faster way.
Which models will be available with the new iCTD system isn’t confirmed yet, but we expect to see a version of the 34 fork and maybe even the new 36 with the electric system. Fox’s rear shock, the Float series, is a hot candidate for an electric upgrade too.
Words: Aaron Steinke
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