Submitted by
Cam Reynolds
a Downhiller
from Milford, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 22, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Super plush, I've dropped these things off a 12 footer and didn't come close to bottoming them out. One word describes these forks best: indestructable
Weaknesses:
hard to adjust
Bike Setup:
03 Norco VPS Launch, completely stock
Bottom Line:
A great fork that can handle anything, even after taking years of abuse. I'd definitly recommend this fork to anyone looking to get into downhilling or freeride.
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Submitted by
fraz allen
a Weekend Warrior
from quesnel B.C. canada Date Reviewed: August 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
a line and emersons
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
the bargen hunter
Strengths:
super smooth
Weaknesses:
a littel heavy and hard to ajust
Bike Setup:
2003 kona stinkey primo
Bottom Line:
this fork is the best i luv it i weigh 100 lbs and it just sokes up every thing i havent had 2 do any mantnec or ajust any thing but i have tride
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Submitted by
Tom Housman
a Downhiller
from Oswestry,Shropshire,UK Date Reviewed: May 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
moelfre 4x & downhill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At:
ebay uk
Strengths:
super smooth,ajustable perload and rebound(the newer jr t's don't have rebound ajust)7" travle,cheap on ebay,great for downhill AND freeride,cool gold stantions!
Weaknesses:
the lower crown doesen't move,but thats ok cause they fit most bikes anyway.
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi 06 dj 3,04 dj 3,rockshox judy 4(they bend when you brake!)lots of cheep forks.
Bike Setup:
03 big hit comp,manitou 6 way,03 jr t,hfx 9,sram x9,too much to list
Bottom Line:
this fork is awsome,for both dh and freeride,it's super smooth,doesen't bottom out(the largest drop i've done was 7.5 ft to flat and the were fine!) all in all,one of the best forks you can buy for the money!!!
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Submitted by
dor bloch
a Downhiller
from vermont Date Reviewed: August 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
j-bar double dimond
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
litelton bike shop
Strengths:
strong, good for down hill reliabel
Weaknesses:
doesnt suck big hits very well,sucks ok,but still good.
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi super t,junior t 2004,mrzochi shiver,manitou stance,marzochi 888,marzochi dirt jumper 3,rock shocks boxxer,marzocchi monster t,marzochi drop off triple,manitou sherman,fox vanila.
Bottom Line:
buyyyyy ittttttttttttt strongggg relibelllllllll, iven if dosent soke very well big jumps... it wel never brake! and it works amazing on downhill! but if you jump off 40 feet clifs dont buy it... under that youl be happy with it:-)
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Submitted by
john dazer
a Downhiller
from cali Date Reviewed: May 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
sycamore
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$515.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
strong
Weaknesses:
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Similar Products Used:
hdfh
Bike Setup:
fh
Bottom Line:
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Submitted by
Angus Gates
a Downhiller
from Cambridge, VT Date Reviewed: April 11, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Smooth, easy to adjust, durable, low maintenance.
Weaknesses:
QR20 flip lock design is junk, tire clearance issues
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Boxxer Ride/Race
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky Primo, Marzocchi Jr.T, Marzocchi ROCO
Bottom Line:
great fork, even better with some small mods. had some issues getting brake caliper to align with the disc, but thin spacers took care of that.
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Submitted by
Anth
a Downhiller
from maple ridge, british columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: February 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
north shore
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
caps
Strengths:
light durable but when you but its hard to do sharp turns. and for me when i go off the 3 level drop it works great
Weaknesses:
when you turn it wont turn sharp and hard to use the dials
Similar Products Used:
monster Ts
Bike Setup:
vps a-line
Bottom Line:
good good product one of the best there is
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Submitted by
Ashton
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria Date Reviewed: July 11, 2005
I just bought my bike today, so i cant say alot but it sure feels cool and its a hell of a tough fork. NO problems yet.
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Submitted by
nobody242424
a Downhiller
from santa barbara, ca Date Reviewed: June 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
tunnel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
price point
Weaknesses:
cant think of one besides i dont really like the gold stanctions and polished crowns.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
haro x1, mrp guide, juicy 5, other cool stuffs.
Bottom Line:
i love this fork. works really really well. got it uber cheap and it takes all the stuff i can dish out and begs for more. have had no probs ever. not to soft and not stiff. i use on the rockiest downhills, to doing all day dirt jump sessions on it. dosent even flinch on 20 foot drops. love, love, love this fork.
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Submitted by
nobody242424
a Downhiller
from santa barbara, ca Date Reviewed: June 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
tunnel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
price point
Weaknesses:
cant think of one besides i dont really like the gold stanctions and polished crowns.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
haro x1, mrp guide, juicy 5, other cool stuffs.
Bottom Line:
i love this fork. works really really well. got it uber cheap and it takes all the stuff i can dish out and begs for more. have had no probs ever. not to soft and not stiff. i use on the rockiest downhills, to doing all day dirt jump sessions on it. dosent even flinch on 20 foot drops. love, love, love this fork.
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Submitted by
Greg
a Downhiller
from Winter Park, Florida, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything dangerous enough to do something stupid on
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
ridemonkey.com
Strengths:
rides awesome, stiff enough for freeride, but can be adjusted to be plush enough for DH. Some people are complaining about the oil weight, but I've had no problems.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
the sucka** 2002 Jr T, 2004 Super T
Bottom Line:
But it. The fork rocks guys! I freeride, downhill, urban, dirt jumping, and even the big hits and this fork handles them all like a champ.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Westchester Date Reviewed: April 16, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Bicycles Unlimited
Strengths:
Hasn't broken, they're available at a pretty low price
Weaknesses:
lack of adjustability (especially rebound)
Similar Products Used:
nothing similar
Bike Setup:
specialized big hit comp - stock
Bottom Line:
This thing is like two pogo sticks bolted to the front of your bike. I don't believe there is an internal rebound adjustment, and I would like to be able to get the thing dialed in without taking it apart. I weigh about 185 lbs. The fork feels OK with the pre-load cranked up all of the way, but that shouldn't be necessary all of the time. This fork is definitely the worst piece on an otherwise pretty nice bike. I hope to replace it soon. I may try messing with heavier oil and springs first, but I don't really expect this to keep me from having to buy a new fork. I can't recommend this fork to anyone.
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Submitted by
dimitri hon
a
from london Date Reviewed: April 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
urban freeride stuff
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
mail order
Strengths:
Extremely consistant fork, superbly maintenance free, rivals the top pro forks, re-assuring weight,travel and not too heavy at all. the best build quality ive seen.
Weaknesses:
comes with not enough oil, the stock stuff may be a little too thin for some. springs may be too soft for anyone over 11 stone. none of these are real problems though and can be easily rectified.
Similar Products Used:
the entire boxxer range, monster ts, shivers, fox forx 40s, dorados, everything really...
Bike Setup:
kona stinky '03, almost as stock but with EA70s and three piece cranks.
Bottom Line:
These are by far the best downhill/free-ride forks at the price and they beat many of the newer, higher priced models from other brands and more recent marzocchis, including the new junior t themselves. the 2003s were marzocchis hay-day and they havnt been able to improve on them yet, incredible stiffness (even with the QR version), amazing damping on all terrain, seriously, i cant find any flaws with these. They arrived with just under the right ammount of oil in them which doesnt cause any serious problems, i still havnt changed or added any oil and ive had them for nearly two years, thats how much of a small issue it is. Theres also room for upgrading the internals to "super t" specs. To be compleatly honest, i dont see why some pros dont use these in big events, they are more than capable and it seems strange how boxxers ended up being the standard for racing, boxxers are NOT as plush and ive bottomed out boxxers very easily in the past. the juniors however- not once have they bottomed in the two years of ownership. This kind of infinate plushness and progression have have only been felt (on this scale) with manitou's dorado fork.
Its a shame they dont make these anymore.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Monument, Colorado usa Date Reviewed: March 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
-somewhat light -strong and durable, thats marzocchi for ya -nice and smooth stroke throughout the travel
Weaknesses:
a little to soft with stock oil, have to have the preload as stiff as it will go to not bottom out on a twelve foot drop with good transition.(i weigh 135lbs)change the oil and it will work flawlessly.just a minor complaint, nothing that hurts it performance wise, but the lower crown is cryofitted in so you can't adjust that.
Similar Products Used:
tested a 888, and Shiver. owned marzocchi 2001 Z.1, 04 EXR pro, and MX pro
Bike Setup:
Haro escape 8.2 2004(beefy hardtail can take anything) with truvativ 36 tooth chainring and truvativ boxguide chainguide, marzocchi 03 junior T, mavic rims and thru axel.
Bottom Line:
Same old Marrzocchi quality and durability. With the 170 mm of nice, smooth travel this thing makes big drops on my hard tail alot more forgiving. As I said it is a little to soft but with the preload as high as it will go I did a 30 foot gap with a 12 foot drop without bottoming out. It had a nice transition, but when the going gets rough it might bottom out on the big stuff. I havent been able to go trail riding with it yet, but I think it will be a big change from my old Z.1. I have a northshore track in my backyard, and it is awesome for the drops, but I miss not being able to turn as tight as you can with a single crown. Great Fork and for $350 brand new you can't beat that!
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Submitted by
Michael Degaust
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: February 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Canada Olympic Park Calgary
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Very durable, unlike anything Rock Shox related
Weaknesses:
Needs new oil, right off the shelf.
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox boxxer team (crap)
Bike Setup:
Giant DH team stock
Bottom Line:
this is a great fork for anyone, doesn't matter if you are just getting into the sport, or if you are a seasoned pro. This fork can handle pretty much anything you throw at it.
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Submitted by
Jeffro
a Weekend Warrior
from Mission Viejo, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Holy Jim
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
The Bike Co.
Strengths:
Rigidity, tracks where you point the front end.
Weaknesses:
Plushness of compression travel. Durability, I blew out the rebound dampening, they started to top out very badly. Warranty covered it though.
Here is a tip to make the forks butter smooth. Use 5 1/2 to 6 oz. per leg of Mobil 1 motor oil. 0w/5w. What a huge difference. Props to Joe @ The Bike Co. for this one.
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Submitted by
Greg
a
from Brandon, MB, Canada Date Reviewed: December 16, 2004
2001 Jr.t, 2001 Super T, 2002 Z1 Wedge, 2003 Dirt Jumper 3, 2004 Drop off 2
Bike Setup:
2004 Giant AC, Kona Buldge cranks, Sun Doublewides, 2003 JR.T, Kenda Kinetics 2.35
Bottom Line:
This is an excellent allaround freeride fork, very smooth and plush, I like the gold stanction tubes and polished crowns. Very easy to change the oil. If you want a basic dual crown fork get one, most other brands seem to have seal and bushing problems, Marzocchi has excellent seals and bushings, If you have a choice between a 2003 and 2004, get the 2003 as they have internal rebound and SSVF instead of SSV damping, and the gold stanction tubes are more resistant to scratches.
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Submitted by
Toby call
a Weekend Warrior
from london, England Date Reviewed: November 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Le Brevent, Chamonix
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
from Ebay
Strengths:
Usual Marzocchi quality. Plush 170mm of travel, not too heavy, good all round freeride fork.
Weaknesses:
Its not as stiff as one would expect from a dual crown fork and bottoms out quite easily. The damping 'adjustment' doesn't do anything.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Orange Patriot. junior t 04(black) forks. Rock shox deluxe rear shock. shimano discs. Mavic dh wheels and tioga dh tyres. - Freeride setup
Bottom Line:
Being my first dual crown fork the extra travel and control felt heavenly. But as I began pushing my limits It became clear that this fork wasn't intended to take heavy beats. I ride in Chamonix and although there aren't many big hucks or jumps there, the fork began bottoming out off eight plus footers. On the downhill side of things the fork fared pretty well, although the suspension did seem to kick in a little late. the upside of this is when having to pedal uphill, sagging less than say a200mm travel fork. All in all this a great fork for having a laugh with yer mates or pushing the limits on some less extreme routes. on top of this it looks the business and doesn't cost a fortune.
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Submitted by
Zack
a Racer
from ridgewwod,nj,usa Date Reviewed: September 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2250.00
Purchased At:
Ski barn
Strengths:
This fork is awesome for freeride. I do dirt jumping and alot of urban riding. the stock oil in this fork is cheap. It is way to thin and low. I keep this fork at 25psi. I find that to be the best.
Weaknesses:
The stock oil. BIG drops. The arch is to small i cant fit bigger then a 2.7!
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer race
Bike Setup:
2003 specialized big hit expert, single track rims fox rc rear shock with 400X2.80. most of my bike is stock. The fork came stock
Bottom Line:
awesome fork great price. anyone who is looking for a good freeride fork this is the one for you.
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Submitted by
Ryan R.
a
from Long Island N.Y. Date Reviewed: September 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Dirt Ones : )
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$375.00
Purchased At:
Ebay!
Strengths:
Stiff very stiff! The fork does not flex at all! Extremely plush! Nice when you come down off a hard landing! 20 MM thru axel is awesome much stiffer than a standard skewer! Low speed compression is good for this fork. High speed compression eats up large hits like they are not there! The external Preload adjustment is nice and it works well to adjust the fork to your likings. Drop Dead SEXY look the matte black, Raw stantion, and silver grahics just look GREAT! Best of all it's built by MARZOCCHI! Best Freeride / DH forks around, NO COMPETION!! Extremly Reliable!
Weaknesses:
Stock Oil SUCKS, the level was WAY too low, and the oil was WAY too thin, 7.5 wt HAH! QR-20 quick release axel SUCKS! There is no way to keep it tight! The attachments for the 20 mm thru axel makes me nervous, but it holds a hundred times better than a standard dropout! Matte black looks like the BOMB on my Stinky but Marzocchi PLEASE look to intergated graphics SOON. Since I do not expect them to be intact for very long, Finally NO EXTERNAL REBOUND CONTROL! Marzocchi I love your forks but for a DH / FR fork this is a MUST. I constanly fiddle with my rebound on my Trailbikes fork!
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Drop Off, Marzocchi Shiver DC, Rock Shox Duke (XC Use) Manitou Minute (XC Use, Current fork)
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky With Marzzochi Jr. T, Raceface Diaboulus Setup, E-13 DRS Chainguide, Maxxis 2.7 Mobster Tires, Plus a couple of other little things done!
Bottom Line:
**FIRST OFF I AM A FREERIDER WHO DOES A LITTLE DOWNHILL!!!!
With that out of the way this fork ROCKS! It inspires confidence to go BIG! Either it being a 7 to 10 foot drop or just hucking your bike till you ankles hurt! The preload adjustment lets me set the fork as firm or as soft as I like it. But I really wish it had an external rebound adjustment! The stock oil SUCKS chanage it before you ride a good 10wt will make all the difference, without it the fork feels like a pogo stick and is WAY too plush! The stock QR-20 quick realease is TRASH, don't use it go to your LBS and get a REAL thru Axel and leave that QR-20 out! The thing never stays tight and is only a standard skewer inside a 20 mm tube! Get a real one and bolt it on!The low speed compression is nice on the fork but the high speed compression is tough without being able to tune the rebound to the trail condition! This is a feature that Marzocchi needs to put on this fork ASAP! The look of it out of the box is KILLER but please intergrated graphics are awesome and would bring out this forks looks big time! Most of my Buddies have removed most of the stickers since they are shreded! The axel attachment is a little scary since it uses levers instead of bolts, makes me slightly nervous! Marzocchi has a solid reputation for durablitiy! Just change the oil and the seals now and then and their forks will out last your frame!! I know people still running 98 forks and they are still soild! How can you beat that? Who should use this fork? Anyone looking to upgrade their current ride without breaking the bank and looking to go BIG! I don't downhill as often as I would like to but for Freeriding this fork is awesome! It is no comparision to the Shiver DC but what is? For a budget minded person who likes to Freeride and do a little Downhill this is just the ticket!! PEACE!
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Submitted by
Nick
a Downhiller
from New Hampshire Date Reviewed: September 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Attitash Mountain
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$615.00
Strengths:
Very plush, feels super strong. The Junior T uses special valving to allow the fork to have high and low speed bump performance unlike others.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Boxxer, Marzocchi Shiver, Marzocchi Monster T
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky with the Jr.T, MRP chainguide, and Tioga 2.5 DH Pros.
Bottom Line:
The Jr. T is a great fork for DH, Fr, and anything in between. Its' unique valving allows it to be stiffer at high speeds and softer at low speeds. I have beat the heck out of one for about 8 monthes and it still performes without a squeak or creak.
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Submitted by
Dave Van Roots
a Downhiller
from Lethbridge Date Reviewed: August 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Top Gun
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At:
www.pinkbike.com(used)
Strengths:
Great beefy look smooth plush great for all around freerider, downhiller even climbing!!!
Weaknesses:
Quick release isn't quick when i bout it it was used but they buyer before me only rode it 6 times and only did a 3 foot drop. People complain alot about hydropacking/locking over mulitple hits to the fork. The original owner put aluminum valves instead of nylon and no more of that locking ect. Change to 10 w motoul oil instead of stock 7.5. Now is smooth and perfect. DO NOT PUT ALUMINUM VALVES IN IF DO AND GO BIG AND BLOW UP YOUR FORK YOUR WHOLE FORK IS SCREWED IF U KEEP THE NYLON IN AND BLOW IT UP U WONT HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE FORK. I don't go insanely huge so i dont need to worry. Integrated stem is atached to the top crown! Idont like. Not as much reach as most stems.
Similar Products Used:
Drop off comp. haven't been able to test any others really 2001 jr t (5") 2002 boxxer world cup (baster reboud)
Bike Setup:
2004 Kona Stuff everything stock except for back rim (double track) and of course the junior T.
Bottom Line:
This is a all around awesome fork just need to make $40-$50 worth of changing/ajusting and the fork is perfect. Quick release is the only problem i have with it. Great fork like i said. No prblems. Integrated stem doesn't give much reach. I just sticked with my original stem. Kona!!
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Submitted by
Brian Voodoo
a Downhiller
from San Diego Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Snow Summit
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Looks could kill
Weaknesses:
QR sucks, I would be better to get a real thru axle that the so called QR. I was riding down Ortega train and I took a good spill. When I got to the bottom, I realize that my QR has stripped off when I fell. Also, the bolts are very soft so there is a chance that you might strip it like I did when I was switching fork.
Similar Products Used:
Super T, RS Boxxer, Sherman.
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit, Hayes hydro, Diabolous stem, Mavic wheels, DH carbon handle bars, 5th Element shock.
Bottom Line:
The fork looks cool but I do not trust the QR. If you want to take a chance......MORE POWER TO YOU.
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Submitted by
Rick Hutchison
a Weekend Warrior
from North Van Date Reviewed: June 27, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
John Henry Bikes
Strengths:
Price, Strength, Tunability
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Heckler, Fifth Element, etc.
Bottom Line:
First thing I did was to upgrade to the new aluminum SSVF valves and change the oil to Motoul medium weight. Took it to Whistler and rode everything with no problems. What spiking, what hydrolocking? Must be the new metal valves cause I sure haven't had any problems!
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Submitted by
Jonathon MacVicar
a Downhiller
from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Date Reviewed: June 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
every
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Friend
Strengths:
Pritty good for the price. Alright adjustments. Looks awsome and performs very nicely. I got it with good rebound and it is perfect for my weight(140lbs). I like the integrated stem and the fender.
Weaknesses:
Internal Rebound adjustment. Bottom crown has no allan key bolts like top or 2004 Jr.T.
Similar Products Used:
Super T, boxxer, monster T.
Bike Setup:
2004 Specialized Big Hit, Mage 30's. 2003 marzocchi Jr.T with the marzocchi fender, hayes disk brakes, shimano, truvativ box guide and components.
Bottom Line:
This fork is perfect for me I just wish it had better rebound adjustment. I love it and I will keep it for a while. I like it more than the 2004 Jr.T. Its perfect for big drops, downhill, or urban. Basically whatever you put it up too.
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Submitted by
TahoeWarren
a Downhiller
from Kings Beach Date Reviewed: May 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Tahoe Rim Trail, Tyrolian DH
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$450.00
Strengths:
This fork is very plush and versatile. This fork has buttery travel, smooth. I just put one on my bullit and it is perfect, not to heavy to climb, plenty of travel to do some jumps, drops and can handle high speeds. A great do everything fork that isn't too expensive. Looks good, I got the 04' and it looks pretty pimp- all black, quality product.
Weaknesses:
A lot of folks rag on the dampening, feels fine to me. After all, you get what you pay for. If you are mister hardcore northshore bro-bra you may want to the Monster T or Super Monster or 888r. This is a good fork.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi DJ1, Hanebrink LT9
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit- basically a downhill bike that can climb too.
Bottom Line:
Marzocchi makes good products that is why I choose this fork. I was considering getting a Boxxer however I have read that you need to take em' apart and do some modifications to get the dampening right. I like having a really plush and active fork. I have awesome control riding single track and enough travel to charge Northstar. I recommend this fork. I think Marzocchi makes solid products. The Junior T is the bomb cuz you can do a lot with it. Big travel, lightweight. Go buy one.
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Submitted by
Romie
a Downhiller
from Los Angeles, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Palos Verdes aka Del Cero
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great looks! Integrated stem! Long travel! Light weight, for what it is! QR20 quick release.
Weaknesses:
Internal rebound, which isn't really a weakness, but more of a pain to access. Very soft from factory... needed to replace to XX Firm springs and 7.5wt oil, from stock 5wt.
Similar Products Used:
Many.
Bike Setup:
Flat black '04 Yeti ASX, Cane Creek 1.5 XX head set (awesome!!), Hayes Comps, Marzocchi Jr T (very plush!), Intense Mag 30 rims (STRONG!!), WTB Moto Raptors (not sure what all the fuss is about, these have been good to me), WTB Race seat (comfortable), MRP LRP (so far, so good!), Race Face North Shore XS cranks (stiff and fairly light)!
Bottom Line:
Ok, the bottom line here is: these forks are AWESOME!! I'm 220lbs and stand 6'4". After getting these I changed out the oil from the stock 5wt to 7.5, tightend up the rebound, swapped out the springs to XX Firm and RODE THE HELL OF OF 'EM!!!! I've progressed to 6' to 8' drops and pretty big jumps. Like I said, I'm a pretty big guy and after setting them up, I haven't had any problems. They did bottom out and made a harsh sound quite a bit after I swapped out the springs, but after taking them back apart, I noticed I didn't have to top washer in, which seats up against the spring compressor adjuster. MY BAD!! Anyway, after that... ALL IS GREAT!! I start racing this month in Big Bear, so I'll keep you posted on their performance. Wish me luck!
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Submitted by
ugorico
a Racer
from Spokane, WA Date Reviewed: May 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
beacon
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
Lightweight, very smooth travel, tough as nutz
Weaknesses:
Price is high for performance, stock setup is too plush for any rider (I used 5 inches just riding flat XC trail). Not very adjustable
Similar Products Used:
Super T and Monster T...Z1 and Mozo 5.5
Bike Setup:
Specialized Big Hit Expert etc....
Bottom Line:
This fork is way smooth and plush...typical for Marzocchi and works great on rock and root infested trail at any speed. This fork sucks up any obsticle in the way and will roll fat roots and rocks efortlessly. Drops and hucks will require stiffer springs and possibly heavier oil. When I swapped out the springs for the stiff ones, my bike took drops with more control and it was not as harsh. Before I changed the springs, I would bottom the fork out on 4 and 5 foot drops. Fork is not very adjustable with controls :( I recommend this fork to anyone that weighs less than 180 lbs who does serious freeriding and racing.
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Submitted by
kurt
a Downhiller
from cooperstown Date Reviewed: April 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
?
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
velo
Strengths:
nice and plus but other than that no
Weaknesses:
arch bend as i crashed off a 2 foot step down, hopefully they will warranty it. the crowns some time creek and feel wierd.
Similar Products Used:
boxxer
Bike Setup:
stinky, jrt, double track wheels, hayes and mrp
Bottom Line:
this fork sucks beacuse some how i broke it and i wasnt even hard at All on it. i gotta get something else like a dorado its a good beginner dh fork if your not rough on thing like me
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Submitted by
Henry
a Downhiller
from Oregon Date Reviewed: March 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Strong, nice integrated stem design.
Weaknesses:
Horrible damping. Compression spikes on sharp impacts.
Similar Products Used:
Sherman Slider
Bike Setup:
03 Big Hit
Bottom Line:
I don't know if I got a lemon or if everyone else that raves about this fork doesn't know what a good fork feels like. I hate to be that one raving poster that says the product sucks even though everyone else likes it, but I guess I will. This fork came on my bike and I have had nothing but problems. Basically the damping mechanism in this fork is a hole through a rod and hence you get the performance you expect. The fork feels nice when you cycle it up and down in the shop but when you ride it and hit a sharp bump, there is significant spiking. Basically this means there is a sharp impact delivered to the rider prior to the fork really absorbing the blow. I took the fork apart several dozen times, changing the springs, oil wt, oil level, removing some part Marzocchi recommended to make it smoother but I had no luck with any. Got sick of the way it felt so I bought a SuperT rebound cartridge and that made it feel better but no where near the quality of a Sherman Slider. The fork also makes a clunking sound over stutter bumps which is not rebound setting dependant. I sent it to Marzocchi and they claimed there was nothing wrong. Basicially I wouldn't recommend this fork. I am selling it and getting a Manitou Slider. It has the same basic internals as the Dorado and rides awesome.
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Submitted by
Peter
a Downhiller
from Glasgow Date Reviewed: December 4, 2003
Internal Rebound is xxx hard to tune correctly. If not impossible.Really messy havingto go inside every time the rebound needs set.Feels real smooth in the garage but then take it out on the trail and its spiking all over the place. I've tried harder springs and heavier fluid but stll feels really poor. The rebound adjuster is in fact really poor quality. I took it out to check it recently and its just a low tolerance hole raggedly drilled through the damper rod. The instructions and the web site say clock wise to increase rebound damping---WRONG--- its anti-clockwise.. I've really tried with these forks to tune them but with such a variable output its almost impossible to get a setting dialed in.
Similar Products Used:
boxxer-race/team.
Bike Setup:
2003 santa cruz bullit,2003 marzocchi junior t's, 5th element, race face cranks, xtr group set.hope/mavic wheels
Bottom Line:
These are reasonable value for money at the end of the day. If your new to Downhill/free ride they offer great travel and strength at a reasonable price. However, once you start to get a little faster these start to show themselves up for what they are- low budget-. I've tried practically every thing to sort the handling problems of these forks but to no avail. I'm selling them to buy a new set of 888Rs. Hopefully these will offer me the performance that I'm after. Its a fair hike in price but you get what you pay for!
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Downhiller
from NJ Date Reviewed: December 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Platikill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$251.00
Purchased At:
eBay.com
Strengths:
strong, and stiff... the travel is very nice and smooth (I like it)
Weaknesses:
I'd have to say nothing becuase for $250.00 this is great but if I bought it for $600.00 then I'd say there should be more travel or something
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer Race,'02 Super T, '03 Junior T (I'm putting this review on the '02 Junior T's)
Bike Setup:
Haro, Junior T's, Dirt Works MRP System, Maxxis 2.35 Tires, Hayes 8", Intense Rims, and other things
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork for people who love to do drops and downhill, great smooth travel, strong, and its all around good, I wouldn't buy this for over $500.00 becuase I dont have the money but if I did have to money maybe I would but I dont know. Bottem line is just buy this fork. Marzocchi is the best, they last long and they're good.
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Submitted by
Mac
a Weekend Warrior
from VTown, CA. USA Date Reviewed: November 24, 2003
Out of the Box the rebound was to damn fast. I bought this under the assumption that it had an internal rebound adjuster. After talking to Marzocchi Tech support the 04 no longer has one. Drained the stock 7.5 and added 10wt. It felt fine at 1st on my local trail (big rock gardens) but after this weekend on more of a fast DH trail littered with smaller rocks it chattered like hell. Still don't know what to do yet, although changing the oil is easy it still sucks having to do it in order to fine tune. Another option is to upgrade to the Super T cartridge but might as well buy the Super T. All in all it's a good fork but it couldv'e been better with the built in rebound. Marzocchi, update your manuals and tell all your distributors about the missing internal rebound!!!!!
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Hampshire, UK Date Reviewed: November 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
rogate
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$399.00
Purchased At:
GA cycles
Strengths:
cool looking, smooth travel strong and more tyre clearance fo '04
Weaknesses:
rebound too fast soft springs
Similar Products Used:
super t pro '03
Bike Setup:
2001 stinky dee lux 7inch travel upgrade jr. t's single ring hope c2's
Bottom Line:
they are great forks so far, they are smooth over all bumps and can handle the drops, i think an oil change to slow the rebound down is in order and perhaps some harder springs, i am average weight and they are too soft still great fork though
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Submitted by
josh
a Weekend Warrior
from portland, me Date Reviewed: November 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
looks sweet, very stiff, plush at low speed
Weaknesses:
the ssv damping used on this and many other marzocchi models sucks ass. It is wonderful for low speed bumps but as soon as you take it downhill or even from a wheelie or 3+ foot drop the thing ramps up hard. It feels like it's bottoming even though my zip tie only gets 5 inches of travel max. I have tried 7.5, 5 and 2.5 weights and 2.5 works well but then tends to bottom at slower speeds and does not have a very progressive feel. 5 isn't bad but still ramps up some. Another semi"fix" is to lower the oil height. This sounds great until the fork dives 4-5 inches before you can feel any compression damping. I also tried xtra stiff springs but this did not help at all. Overall, very poor damping. My old z.1 dropoff had the same damping and the EXACT same problem. I used to think that the z1 was defective, I guess it's a product fault.
Similar Products Used:
z1, boxxer, super t, monster t, psylo
Bike Setup:
2002 stinky deelux
Bottom Line:
Would be the best fork out if the damping were better. Super T is worth the $ since the damping is WAY better. Still a sweet fork though, despite the damping. You may be able to dial it in with the right springs and oil...
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Submitted by
bigstonz
a Downhiller
from Swain,NY Date Reviewed: November 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Swain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$430.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Alot of travel for the $, very tough. Int stem very stiff.
Weaknesses:
Springs are soft if you weigh more than 160. The damping is kinda lame
Similar Products Used:
DJ III
Bike Setup:
Bullit, Jr. T, D321s, 2.6 tires, etc.
Bottom Line:
A good freeride/ downhill fork for the $. The stock springs are barely adequate for me (160#) I haven't ridden a Super T, but I read here that the damping is much better. I'm happy with it...and DC forks just look cool.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Downhiller
from San Diego Date Reviewed: October 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Snow Summit
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
If looks could kill, just look at the rest of the review (need I say more)
Weaknesses:
20mm QR
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer,
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit, 8 in disc, 5th Element rear shock, Carbon DH bars, RF stem. The guys are Mountain Bike Warehouse knows how to build bikes. These guys are awesome!!!!
Bottom Line:
This fork kicks butt, not over price and not too heavy. Just good all around fork from XC to FR to DH. Buy it and it will make a believe out of you.
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Submitted by
henry
a Downhiller
from moab, ut Date Reviewed: October 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Stiff. Strong. Nice integral stem.
Weaknesses:
Horrible damping. Spikes on anything larger than a 3" round.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou slider, Black
Bike Setup:
03 Bighit
Bottom Line:
This fork came on my Expert Big Hit and it totally sucked from day one. First, the manual said to turn the internal rebound CW to increase the damping which is opposite actual. The damping is basically a hole in a rod with a washer and spring that is supposed to give speed sensitivity however it doesn't work. Just landing from a wheelie causes a big shock to be transmitted to the rider. It feels nice if you just push down on the handlebars but once you actually ride, you feel the sub-par damping. I had the fork apart 5-8 times trying to change variables to make it feel better but finally ended up buying a SuperT cartridge for one leg and taking out the speed valve (washer and spring) in the other leg. That made it feel better but now I am sending it back to Marzocchi to try to figure out why it is making a clunking sound. Overall, I am totally not satisfied with the performance and disappointed with the Huffy sophistication internals. I should have sold it from the beginning and bought a Sherman Slider and you should too.
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Submitted by
tyler kassen
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria Date Reviewed: September 24, 2003
this fork is soo burly for the money i think marzocchi really outdid themselves this time. better than ne thing else in its price range. i race a bit of dh and it keeps up with me fine over high speeds and drops. ssv saves ur ass from going over the bars if u land front wheel first(hopefully). i just love this fork. im not very picky but this fork blew me away. get it
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Submitted by
trudare 111
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: September 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
one pointed down
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Strengths:
stiffness, slow speed performance
Weaknesses:
completely sucks at higher speeds
Similar Products Used:
Stratos S7, Boxxer
Bike Setup:
set up for launching off of large objects
Bottom Line:
After experiencing the pain of dealing with Stratos and continious leaky seals I thought I would give Marzochi and their great reputation a try. First ride, a pretty mellow run just to get the feel, nice and plush and stiff. Second run, down A-Line at Whistler, full tilt. Uh oh, what's the deal?? Felt like I had a flat front tire. This fork does not like high speed hits. The Stratos, while leaky, felt 10 fold better. I should have ponied up the money for a Super-T. I don't know how this fork has gotten so many raving reviews. let's just say i sold the fork and now have a Sherman Slider coming for $465.00. Crossing my fingers
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Submitted by
ej agnus
a Downhiller
from philippines Date Reviewed: August 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
ridge2
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
powerbikes
Strengths:
strong fork
Weaknesses:
tire size only fits 2.5 but who cares i used 2.7 maxxis super tacky
Similar Products Used:
jr.t 00
Bike Setup:
dh frame, purple hayes brakes, holzfeller cranks etc.....
Bottom Line:
this fork handles so well, no regrets, futhermore i change the standard oil 7.5wt to 10wt, its perfect in everything - big drops & coming races.....tested DUDE!
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Submitted by
mansky
a Downhiller
from france Date Reviewed: August 11, 2003
really strange noises when bumping on rocks this fork have never worked more than 6" (never seen a 7" travel) problems with tires over 2.5....
Similar Products Used:
super T, shiver DC
Bike Setup:
kona stinky dee lux
Bottom Line:
buy a shiver
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Submitted by
dima Hon
a Downhiller
from London Date Reviewed: August 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
mars
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
mail order
Strengths:
plenty of travel,nice preload adjusters blah blah blah
Weaknesses:
damping.
Similar Products Used:
boxxxer team,risse trixxxy. (maybe i have a thing for the letter 'x' ).
Bike Setup:
does it really matter?
Bottom Line:
really decent fork.
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Submitted by
Matteo Brancacci
a Downhiller
from COsta Rica Date Reviewed: July 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
El turbo
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
The bike shop
Strengths:
Incredebly stiff and smooth travel, 170mm are helpful when going crazy on the trail. Can't complaint...
Weaknesses:
No external rebound control. (I guess that if I've woulf\d of needed that I would of purchased the pro).
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z5, Rockshox Phylo XC.
Bike Setup:
Haro Extreme Ex3 Frame, Fox Vanilla R 7.5 eye to eye 2.30" stroke, Jr.t 03.
Bottom Line:
Could not ask for more, I think that my dreams have become reality.
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Submitted by
Randy Kerlee
a Weekend Warrior
from Olympia, WA- USA Date Reviewed: July 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Tagayty rim trail Philippines!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Power Bikes Makati, Manilia PI
Strengths:
I am loving this Fork-my first double crown. The full travel has honestly saved me from some nasty landings....Marzocchi Rocks...no complaints. 2003 dial-able rebound is the shiznit..better than the old way wich required the cap removal and using the long allen wrench. Now you can ajust rebound and tension on the fly if necessary
Weaknesses:
still looking for one!
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi X-fly with 130mm of travel, single crown
Bike Setup:
Using Avid mech disc currently but have Hayes 8" DH in the mail....Im told they will rock!
Bottom Line:
I purchased the standard QR drop out to use with my SUN/RINGLE SUV rims. It feels SOLID, but my friend is riding a 20mm through axle and says that its worth the upgrade on the front hub. So my advice ....buy the new 20mm through axle model and get out of riding standard QR(quick release).
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Submitted by
Rupert Fowler
a Downhiller
from Surrey Date Reviewed: July 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
PORC
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Beyond MTB's
Strengths:
MArzocchi, Looks, Plush, Strong, Travel
Weaknesses:
Umm... Not very progressive to top out fairly easily over braking bumps
Submitted by
James
a Downhiller
from Eleele HI Date Reviewed: July 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Super Stiff, Integrated Stem, Super easy to tune and service, it's a Marzocchi
Weaknesses:
Doesn't feel as smooth as a Super T
Similar Products Used:
'02 Junior T, '02 Super T, Stratos s-7 (god that fork sucks)
Bike Setup:
Turner RFX w/ Romic Shock, '03 Junior T, Hayes hydros w/ 8 inch rotors, all sorts of other free ride goodies.
Bottom Line:
This fork kicks butt. I've launched 10-15 footers with it many times and it has bailed me out on a few occasions when my form wasn't that good. On repeated hits like rock gardens and the like it doesn't feel as smooth as a Super T but in my opinion that's not really worth the extra $300+. BTW, all you need to do is add a little oil to the fork if it bottoms on you. Marzocchis are rediculously easy to tune and work on, just spend a little time with it, get it dialed where you wnat it and the 2 of you will happily grow old together. I've got a friend still launching on his '99 Mr. T so you know that Marzocchis last a long time. If you're serious about freeriding forget the rest, Marzocchi's the best.
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Submitted by
Bryan Habermann
a Downhiller
from Maple Ridge, British Columbia Date Reviewed: June 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
woodlot gold
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$535.00
Purchased At:
Edmonds Cycle
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
tire clearance
Similar Products Used:
z1 wedges
Bike Setup:
2002 norco atomik, 03 jr t, full hayes mech 8", fox vanilla r, mavic d531 26" front, alex dx-32 24" rear, etc...
Bottom Line:
Junior t's are awsome forks but they should be beefed up to fit a 3.0 tire.
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Submitted by
evan
a Downhiller
from simsbury,CT Date Reviewed: June 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Benidorm bikes
Strengths:
everything...this shock has a lot of travel but not too much..it allows you do freeride but it can also climb very well
Weaknesses:
low tire clearence...i could probably fit a 2.7 with enough clearence
Similar Products Used:
reugalar dual crown forks
Bike Setup:
03 kona stinky with jr t
Bottom Line:
this shock is dope...it can do everything you throw at it with ease and you dont need to worry about bottoming out..its also cool to say you have a dual crowned fork...bottom line..this shock is sick!
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Submitted by
BRIAN OWENS
a Weekend Warrior
from SURREY, BC CANADA Date Reviewed: June 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
DELTA WATERSHED
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
BIKE ZONE
Strengths:
03' Jr. T has saved me from endoing about 10 or so times off 4-7ft drop-offs... i street ride 10-30km almost daily. Lots of uphill.. no problem. They weigh under 6 pound!!
Weaknesses:
disc compatible only... so i have no front brake yet. NO Problems with these forks. Only seem to get more plush on the inital hit
Similar Products Used:
2000 fly-light air... Tried 00'boxxers on a giant warp for a few days and liked them.
Bike Setup:
00' Kona Firemountain hard tail. Raceface forged cranks Kona Stem from 03' Stinky Avid V-brakes on rear No front brakes for now Fr. rim D521 Rr. Rhyno-lite Black Spire rings Ring God Bashguard 03' Jr. T Roach bike armour
Bottom Line:
Even with a hardtail, these forks are wicked!! Very nice matte black finish. Forgiving when you F**k up a 6' drop. Super stiff. Believe me, own these forks and you will be happy everytime you ride. Man, they look deadly on a hardtail!! Buy them now!
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Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Marblehead, MA Date Reviewed: June 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Everything for freeriding.
Weaknesses:
None
Bike Setup:
Bullit
Bottom Line:
The Jr T rocks. The stock spring is perfect for my weight and riding style. Took some big crashes and still works like new. Tire clear is low, but I run Maxxis High Roller 2.7 w/ comfortable clearance.
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Submitted by
Sam Jolly
a Downhiller
from Adelaide Date Reviewed: June 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Kangarilla
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Stiff and Strong
Weaknesses:
Low tyre clearance Stock forks are way too soft
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi DJ Boxxer Race
Bike Setup:
Stinky Dee-Lux 2003
Bottom Line:
First i am a Freerider! Not a Downhiller! I ride big drops and gaps! I dont just ride Downhill!
Anyway the I just got my Stinky Dee 3 weeks ago and its been sick. The only problem is that the bike shop set up the suspention too soft for normal downhill! When I ride the bike off drops only six feet high the forks bottom almost instantly. Also there is loads of sag on the forks. I want NO EXTRA SAG!!
The forks are good value for money, but don't have external rebound adjustment. If you ride big drops get heavier springs and oil.
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Submitted by
Rowan
a Downhiller
from Arcata Date Reviewed: June 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
mybackyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
very stiff with the qr20, nice and plush , seals seem to be of typical marzocchi high quality,
Weaknesses:
i'm running sun singletrack rims with a 2.5 maxxis highroller and the paint is getting rubbed off the inside of the crown.
Similar Products Used:
super t, foxforx, shiver dc
Bike Setup:
03 bullit, 03 jr t, hayes, raceface, singletrack wheels all the goods
Bottom Line:
i weigh about 150 and try to ride fairly smoothly, i have the stock med. springs and the original oil in the fork. the fork seems to ramp up quickly after going through about 5 inches of its travel, i am going to add a few cc's of 15 weight in each leg and that should make it real nice. otherwise the fork is real nice, i'm thinking real seriously about getting a shiver dc or a foes xtd for the tire clearance issue however.
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Submitted by
Sky Parks
a Racer
from Big Bear city C.A. Date Reviewed: May 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:
log shut snow summit
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
123bikes
Strengths:
Stiff,stem,looks.
Weaknesses:
tire clearence.
Similar Products Used:
rock shox boxxer race.
Bike Setup:
03 giant ac2,chain guide,jr.t.
Bottom Line:
It is a great fork for the price.
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Submitted by
james
a
from houston Date Reviewed: May 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
my bike store
Strengths:
Junior T, cheaper than super t, same thing with less complex internals and no rebound control on the outside
Weaknesses:
Cyrofitted arch- creates lack of bike angle adjustments Comes super soft from Marzo, change the oil or the springs Tire Clearance- run Nokia Gazzaloddi 2.6" for the closest fit
Similar Products Used:
02 Shiver - damn good fork, little heavy 03 Monster T - heavy but offers endless travel Boxxer Race - RockShox suck, 03 Race has manufactuter defect in every one, sometimes happens, sometimes doesn't, fork will lock up and only give 1" of travel - turn bike upside down and its all good again Some single crowns - nowhere close to the sam travel
Bike Setup:
03 bullit, lots of cool stuff, http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=list&keyselect=1&keyword=james%27s+bullit&Submit=Search check it out there
Bottom Line:
Great for the money, just change the oil weight and maybe the springs
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Submitted by
Tanner
a Downhiller
from Kamloops, B.C Canada Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Steep chutes of your mom
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Strengths:
Everything. Nice solid fork. Great tracking. Looks good on my '02 Stinky.
Weaknesses:
The low tire clearance. I'm riding a .243 Racing DH/Shore 2.6" and its too big. Rubs on the underside of the arch. I reccomend riding a 2.35" - 2.5".
Similar Products Used:
'02 Z1 Wedge (twisted the "M" arch)
Bike Setup:
'02 Kona Stinky. '03 Marzocchi Jr T. 26" Double Track up front. Dual 8" Hayes HFX Mag Hydros off the '02 Stab.
Bottom Line:
This fork is the best. Don't go out and buy the Super T just for the external preload and rebound. All settings can be done once and not have to be tinkered with again on the Jr T. Its not worth the extra $350 for the Super T. Also, if you like to huck off big drops or like to catch mad huge air....please go out and get the stock oil changed to a heavier weight. I bottom em out off 6 footers and im 210 lbs. Get the oil changed. Other than bottoming out and the low tire clearance this fork is the shiznit.
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Submitted by
jesus christ
a Downhiller
from ashland, oregon, usa Date Reviewed: May 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
time warp
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$615.00
Purchased At:
your mom's bike shop
Strengths:
everything for the $
Weaknesses:
nothing for the $
Similar Products Used:
00' monster, and other single crowns
Bike Setup:
03 big hit comp, intense grips and a junior T
Bottom Line:
alot of people don't realize the only thing they left of the junior T vs. the super T isn't just the external rebound but it also has a less complex damping system than the super T, but for the price how can you beat this friggin fork? it's better than the rockshox boxer just cuz it's a marzocchi and rockshox can suck my left nut.
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Submitted by
Mitch
a Downhiller
from Calgary Date Reviewed: April 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Shop
Strengths:
Wicked fork. tons of travel and very stiff and reliable QR 20 axle. You should not buy a super t just cause of the rebound. all you have to do is pop the top off and use an alan wrench to adjust the rebound.Bottom line buy it.
Weaknesses:
Tire clearance if any stay around a 2.6 or 2.7 max, other than that none.
Similar Products Used:
Super t, monster t
Bike Setup:
2002 specialized big hit comp with 03 jr's, shimano blackspire, hayes etc
Bottom Line:
Buy the fork, if you are interested in going for an epic cross country ride it still is good, or if you want to smoke your friends on a fast downhill its good for that too. Just buy. 5 flamin chills. I would go higher but i cant
plush 7 inches of travel "like butta" 20mm hub and beefed up stanchion tubes 32mm crowns are massive.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
super t
Bike Setup:
giant warp ds2 with the jr t hays mech. disc and other minor components are different.
Bottom Line:
a great fork the travel seems endless and marzocchi makes the greatest forks ever.
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Submitted by
Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide, Australia Date Reviewed: April 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Ewok
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very Strong, confidence inspiring. Bolt on stem.
Weaknesses:
Internal rebound damping control, tyre clearance
Similar Products Used:
shiver sc, 02 jnr t, boxxer race, psylo
Bike Setup:
03 Stinky Dee-Lux standard
Bottom Line:
Very happy with these forks. The only real gripe I have is a compression spike that happened after 2 or 3 quick hits. It felt like the forks was locking and preventing it from moving up. Hard on the wrists in rock gardens. I solved it by slowing the rebound to about two turns from full slow and slightly heavier oil. I think the fork was pumping oil into the top part of the fork leg and causing hydaulic lock. By slowing the rebound it prevents the oil being pumped to the top of the fork fast enough for this to occur. The forks feel slow but only at slow speed hits and jumps(this is good I think) The forks still move fast around high speed hits so I'm happy. The tyre clearance issue is not so bad (no more than 2.5 inch) but i don't know anyone who actually NEEDS bigger tyres than 2.5 anyway. I'm using Tioga white tigers and they work great. 4 chilli for overall because intially was difficult to tune and internal rebound.
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Submitted by
Stu
a Weekend Warrior
from London & Peebles Date Reviewed: March 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Innerleithen and Fort Bill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Freeborn
Strengths:
Cheap, look might fine, solid. Should be easier to maintain than rockshox.
Weaknesses:
Tyre clearance, what are they thinking of? 170mm travel and 2.35" max tyre, dumb idea, but if you run something tough at low pressure, like an Intense - it doesn't matter so much, I guess. Could be cool if they had a extension control lock out switch.
Similar Products Used:
Psylo SL, Marzocchi MXC, RST
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth Joker SL, Hope Enduro 4, Thomson post, xt gears, Mavic dh rims, Hope Bulbs, Intense tyres, fox rc shock with sexy Ti spring, Cane Creek HS, Azonic bar, ODI, DMR seat, xlite jewelry,
Bottom Line:
Not had these long, but so far they hit the spot. Massive difference to the dodgey Psylos (which are ok but keep packing up)Much much faster for dh racing, eats up the bumps and drops like they're not there. With QR20 axle not sure why anybody would bother with the super Ts for an extra £150+, set them up and ride 'em hard. Put the £150 towards a weeks riding in Spain - bring it on!
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Submitted by
jim allan
a Weekend Warrior
from foxton, NEW ZEALAND Date Reviewed: March 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
local downhill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
england
Strengths:
stiff, strong and plenty of travel, sweet for downhillin', jumpin', and even some in between uphillin'
Weaknesses:
low tire clearance, stock springs a bit soft for 95kg dude, decal's peeling on the lowers
Similar Products Used:
rst's
Bike Setup:
banshee morphine
Bottom Line:
wicked fork for a bit of downhill plus a bit of climbin for those not afraid of bikin back up to the top. i've ridden the junior T's on my local downhill track then the next day done an epic cross-country ride without too much trouble.
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Submitted by
Iceman
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: March 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
solid big hit fork, the 32 mil fork legs can take it hard, bit soft but wind down the preload and they will be ok
Weaknesses:
tire clearance, nothing over 2.5 ok. remember mud will take up the rest of the clearance
Similar Products Used:
z1 drop offs
Bike Setup:
2003 STINK D
Bottom Line:
A bit soft but wind them down and then go out and hit the big stuff...stiff strong drop em hit em...and then ride to school on em...got it..
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: March 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Six Pack
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
online(airbomb)
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
everything
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer
Bike Setup:
03 santa cruz bullit, race face prodigy dh cranks, magura gustav brakes, durace triple rear derailleur, xtr front derailleur, hope bulb hubs, rhyno lite rims, thompson elite seatpost, azonic hot seat, panracer trailblaster tires, pig dh headset, monkeylite dh handlebars
Bottom Line:
These things suck!!1111
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, BC Date Reviewed: February 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Stiff, cheap, purdy. First Marz fork that hasn't puked oil on me (yet) forced me to go to an 8" front rotor.
Weaknesses:
Makes me go bigger and flat spot my wheels (grrr freakin' rhyno lights)
Similar Products Used:
Z1 (4 inch and 5 inch)
Bike Setup:
'98 FSR Pro
Bottom Line:
Great fork for the dollar. This is the first double crown fork I've owned and am really impressed that the first urban ride I went on upped my dropps to flat by 50%. Confidence inspiring fork!
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Submitted by
Ben
a Downhiller
from Saratoga Springs Date Reviewed: February 6, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$615.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
looks good, beefy 32 mm stantions, great performance for the money
Weaknesses:
internal damping vice the external on the super t's
Similar Products Used:
boxxer, super t
Bike Setup:
03 santa cruz bullit, race face prodigy dh cranks, magura gustav brakes, durace triple rear derailleur, xtr front derailleur, hope bulb hubs, rhyno lite rims, thompson elite seatpost, azonic hot seat, panracer trailblaster tires, pig dh headset, monkeylite dh handlebars, race face diabolus stem
Bottom Line:
buy it if you like to take big hits.
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Submitted by
Dex
a Weekend Warrior
from Davao Date Reviewed: February 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
Manila
Strengths:
- Stiff 32mm stanchions - Looks Good!!! Flat black paintjob! - Good damping feeling - Lighter than most Dual Crowns
Weaknesses:
- Internal Rebound - 2.3 Gazzaloddi Dual has almost no clearance at all! - Still a Junior T -- but not definitly not th '02s
Similar Products Used:
1999 Boxxer
Bike Setup:
DaBomb Cherry Bomb Frame, Junior T 03, Alex DX32 w/ Gazzaloddi Duals, Avid Mechs, XT Drivetrain, Hussefelt '03 Rockguard cranks
Bottom Line:
If youre on a budget -- nuthin beat the JR T.
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Submitted by
Hayden Gladstone
a Downhiller
from Calgary, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: January 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
A-Line
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Bow cycle
Strengths:
32mm stanctions, QR20, Not much flex at all, Great Great fork for the money.
Weaknesses:
Internal Rebound instead of external but you get what you pay for.Also not too much tire clearance.
Similar Products Used:
2003 Dirt Jumper 1,Boxxer race, And super. t
Bike Setup:
2002 norco drop with a 2003 Jr.t, mag 30 rear rim and Atomic Trail Pimp front. Also various other goodies.
Bottom Line:
THis is an excellent fork. i haven't ridden it too much due to cold weather but soo far it has been great. I would courserather have a Super.t of But it is alot more money so i didn't get it. So far i think this is probally the best dual crown fork for the money. I love it and i will try to get a better more accurate review when it warms up. BOTTOM LINE: If you are on a budget and want a great performing dual crown fork get this. It eats of almost everything you throw at it (except 50 foot clifs).
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Submitted by
dirty dave mcgillacuddy
a Downhiller
from jersey Date Reviewed: January 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
ringwood
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
the shop i work at
Strengths:
A great fork for the money, plain and simple. Knocks the boxxer out of the water for the money.
Weaknesses:
this is a great fork for freeriders and downhillers IF you weigh about 150lbs. I, on the other hand tend to drink a bit and weigh about 215lbs. Needless to say, I changed the springs. Change the springs and you're rolling. Also, the qr20 system isn't that durable. Drill out the slot where the qr screw is and drop a 5mm bolt in there. Use a cylinder nut to lock the qr lever in place.
Similar Products Used:
boxxer,shiver dc,champ
Bike Setup:
mostly stock 03 big hit with some little tech tweaks here and there
Bottom Line:
this could possibly be the best fork for people who are just getting into downhilling-it's light, easy to maintain(if you've got some tools), and it takes a beating.
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Submitted by
chris
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria, bc, canada Date Reviewed: January 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
a friend @marzocchi
Strengths:
nice forks, don't bottom too easily... also really nice paint job
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
shiver dc, super t
Bike Setup:
2001 norco 250cc 2003 jr t deore LX drivetrain fsa cromo cranks
Bottom Line:
nice, i'd rather have the super t but it's still great for the money.. definitely a nice fork
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Submitted by
Jason Jammallo
a Downhiller
from Swampscott, MA, USA Date Reviewed: January 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
lynn woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
direct from marzocchi
Strengths:
i ordered this fork directly from marzocchi on employee order because i work for landrys cycle in danvers, ma. needless to say i paid next to nothing for it. their customer service was pretty good. i dont know why everyone complains about it. -smooth -stronger than last year -cheap -32mm stanctions -qr20 pro is just as stiff as a normal 20mm -integrated stem, but some dont like it -2 colors -top crown is better than the 02 -ability to make fun of your friends that dont have one
Weaknesses:
-lack of fine tuning, but you get what you pay for -stickers started to peel off on one lower -nothing too bad, this fork is solid
Similar Products Used:
02 z1 wedge, 02 dirt jumper
Bike Setup:
2002 kona stinky w/: -03 Jr.T in red -mavic d321 laced to intense 20mm hub (made by hadley though) front -azonic wheel rear -maxxis highroller 2.5 f/r -hayes 8" 2 bolt lever hydrolics -integrated marzocchi stem -mrp system 2 chainguide with evil supercharger kit/guard -xt drivetrain -other neat things
Bottom Line:
buy this fork. if you freeride or even dh, and dont wanna spend too much money, this fork is for you. you get what you pay for, and this fork is no super t. i love this fork and have absolutely no regrets purchasing it.
ride on
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Submitted by
filipe eira
a Downhiller
from cacem Date Reviewed: January 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
belas shore
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
bici-action
Strengths:
price;32mm stactions;look"s and marzocchi bomb proof products
Weaknesses:
none until now
Similar Products Used:
boxxer race;junior t 2002.
Bike Setup:
scott g-zero fx-2 2002 hayes dh purple 8" rotor doublewide`s maxxis high rooler 2.50 super tacky ruber
Bottom Line:
buy this fork if you are in too freeride and donwhill on budget! I will change for monster t next year after bought the santa cruz bullit frame!
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Submitted by
Carl Spackler
a Weekend Warrior
from Bushwood Country Club Date Reviewed: January 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
19th hole
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$515.00
Purchased At:
The local Pro Shop
Strengths:
Beefed up to 32mm stanchions, crown is bigger, the whole setup is beau coup stiff man compared to the flimsy 02 JrT, especially if you got those cheesy standard dropouts
Weaknesses:
Why need an adapter for Hayes 8", integrate it next time boys...Hmmm...wish I got it free? That's foolish.
Similar Products Used:
02 Jr T., 02 Super T, 02 Monster, 01 Super, blah blah blah
Bike Setup:
02 RM Switch, 03 JrT, RF Shore Cranks, Hayes 8 front, sun singletrack front and back, sram, blah blah boring techtalk
Bottom Line:
THE BOTTOM LINE is that this is a fork for the kid who wants to go big and not ride his rig to the poorhouse. The fork is so much stiffer than 02, (Iguess the 32mm stanchions/new crown combo? The integrated stem is cool, I guess? But it seems gimmicky. The fork is great, good on the hits and seems bomber enough to last. Never had a Marzocci fail on me, either, so I got that going for me, which is nice. Not a true downhill fork, but only their shiver really is umKay? Great for freeriding, shuttle runs, big DJin' and that type of malarkey, but not brawny enough to blow it down a big piece of vertical (especially with my atrocious playing tendencies, I always hook into the woods.
A good all-around freeride fork, fairly long off of the tee, easy to handle coming into the green, but a little hard to putt with.
I don't think the hard stuff'll come down for a while your worship.. Au Revoir Gofer!!!
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Submitted by
jr
a Downhiller
from San Diego Date Reviewed: January 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything steep and technical
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$599.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com in SD
Strengths:
The 03 JR. T is far superior to the 02 model. It was finally beefed up to 32 mm stanchions like all dual crowns should be, and marzocchi really improved the fork buy incorporating 20 mm thru axle dropouts, better/easier QR axle, and thicker crowns with an intigrated stem. Its much stronger than the 02
Weaknesses:
Its doesn't have externally adjustable damping. Can't run the largest of tire.
Similar Products Used:
Shiver, Super T, Boxxer, Dirtjumper
Bike Setup:
Ellsworth Joker with the JR.T 03, xt components , hayes brakes, Hand laced Trailpimps on xt rear/ and the free marzocchi front 20mm hub, thompson post, and misc azonic/ raceface. This fork that can take all the big hits and the DH stuff you can dish, this fork is well worth the $$$. It doesn't have the best damping, but its alot less than the next step up Super T. Once it breaks in you'll be stoked. IF you dont like the integrated stem you can still run a standard stem if you dont cut the steer, which is a +, and makes the fork/bike a little more custom.
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that Marzocchi kicked down everything but the external dampining from the super t, and made the 03 Junior T into the best fork possible for the lowest price point. The 599$ price is reasonable, and the beyondbikes.com guys hooked me up with a free 20mm hub with the purchase even though the 03 forks dont come with a free hub anymore form marzocchi. If you want a budget $ fork that can handle heavy hits, and moderate dh, shuttle use. this is it for the $ theres no where else to go. This fork is seriously stiff, can take repeated 6+foot drops, and improves your ability by inspiring confidence in your riding.
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Submitted by
Hadrian
a
from Newtown, CT Date Reviewed: January 11, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
-Stiff -Well built -light weight for DC
Weaknesses:
-SSVF damping -Little tire clearance
Similar Products Used:
Super T, psylo, Avalanche 10, Shiver, Boxxer
Bike Setup:
If you need a fork that can take the big hits and the DH, this fork will suit you well. It lacks good damping, but what you pay is what you get. Takes a while to break in, so gotta be patient. Has really low tire clearance, so it can't hold tires over 2.7 inches.
Bottom Line:
If you need a fork that can take the big hits and the DH, this fork will suit you well. It lacks good damping, but what you pay is what you get. Takes a while to break in, so gotta be patient. Has really low tire clearance, so it can't hold tires over 2.7 inches.
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