Dirt Jumper models I, II, and III all utilize our one-piece magnesium casting along with the fender style forged CNC crown and with the larger 32mm alloy stanchion tubes. As with the Z.1 series, the DJ series offer hard-core freeriders and dirt jumpers Marzocchi’s continued commitment to the evolution of street.
Submitted by
Angelenia Jolie
a Weekend Warrior
from A gay one Date Reviewed: October 11, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
With my bike on kiji
Strengths:
Really good for drops upto 12 feet. Look good. Great for dirt jumps.
Weaknesses:
Not many.
Bike Setup:
Norco Wolverine (awesome bike)
Bottom Line:
Great forks for beginers, city slickers, or somewhat experienced riders. If your friends make fun of you because they are the stock forks tell them to shove it because they are actually pretty good. You don't need to go buy some 500 dollar set of forks to be a good rider, these are great.
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Submitted by
matt marx
a Downhiller
from cochrane Date Reviewed: March 14, 2008
Favorite Trail:
a-line
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
cop
Strengths:
great fork has good rebound and good travel
Weaknesses:
pinch bolt cracks very easy and is kind of heavy
Similar Products Used:
03 dirt jumper 3
Bike Setup:
kona howler 07
Bottom Line:
awesome and lame at the same time
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Submitted by
Jack Francis
a Downhiller
from Swansea Date Reviewed: October 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
my own =]
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
quite strong , excellent for dirt jumping
Weaknesses:
tend to crack at the top of the stanchions , nothing to worry about though
Bike Setup:
dmr rhythm, dirt jumper 2, hayes nines , etc
Bottom Line:
very good forks treated me well
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Submitted by
Trix
a
from Sheffield Date Reviewed: October 22, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
2nd hand from internet
Strengths:
Big & beefy stanchions, look nice and the crown is on par with some triple clamps in size. Can soak up just about any thing, managed to take them off a 12ft drop, landed harsh and they just soaked it up. Fantastic option for those on a tight budget
Weaknesses:
Little bit heavy but unless your an XC freak you aren't going to notice it. Rebound can be a little bit slow and sluggish for small bumps eg roots etc Drop outs chip quite easily
These were my first back in 05 bought 2nd hand but weren't even bedded in. Have yet to break them despite cranking my headtube and writing off a couple of front wheels! and plenty of other stacks. Awesome for newbies and those on a budget. If you get offered a set, grab 'em and see just how much they can take cus they're bombproof
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Submitted by
daniel mcelroy
a Weekend Warrior
from california Date Reviewed: February 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
nisene marks
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
cambria bikes
Strengths:
they are extremeley strong, very plush, awesome for dirt jumping, and pretty much everything.
Weaknesses:
dosent have one that i have discovered.
Similar Products Used:
mz comps which i broke.
Bike Setup:
04 specialized hardrock pro, dj3s, soon to have a mrp, ditch witch rims, shimano 6" disc brakes, man o war dirt jumper seat ,and new wtb freeriding tires
Bottom Line:
this fork is a all around awesome fork, its strong, and plush. i love this fork.
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Submitted by
finger lickin good
a Downhiller
from PMC, CA Date Reviewed: December 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
the one with the jump
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
stong, havent bottomed it out yet, cheap
Weaknesses:
kinda loud, heavy for the first ten min. Nothing to b*tch about!
Similar Products Used:
MZ comp (broke)
Bike Setup:
P.1, DJ3, e.13 bash, lock on grips, front brake
Bottom Line:
don't ride with a MZ COMP its a health hazard!
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Submitted by
Mess
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: December 6, 2005
Heavy? I don't notice it, but they do weight more than even some triples. Disc mounts are a little odd. Rebound click, but its no big deal. Lack of adjustment.
Similar Products Used:
Z1, Z1 Wedge, Z3Qr20, Psylo...
Bike Setup:
'01 Kona Stinky with Dangerboy 6" plates, 24" DW on back, Alex dx32 on front, formula cable discs... etc.
Bottom Line:
Well, I got these extended out to 130mm and had lighter oil put it, which makes them a far more respectable trail fork. For jumping, the stock setup kicks ass. I nose-down landed from about 2m up onto concrete and these forks ate it like it wasnt there. I didn't even feel them bottom. Similar landing would have snapped my old RockShox. If you're light, let most of the air out, don't worry about bottoming them out. They look awesome, the crown is big enough to eat other forks for dinner. Good budget fork, especially if you want something bombproof and don't care much about adjustment.
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Submitted by
brett magneson
a Weekend Warrior
from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Date Reviewed: November 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
christopher lake ski-doo trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
pinkbike.com
Strengths:
lots. its so plush. the big fr crown. 130mm travel.(2003 version). everything you would want on a hard tail. get it now!!! sucks up everything.
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
dj2, exr comp, 2005 dj3 some others
Bike Setup:
2004 specialized p.2, ditched teh exr comp for this dj3. everything else stock
Bottom Line:
K guys, this is such a good fork. it can handle the big hits, suck up the little bumps on the runway of your favourite jump and still does it with class.
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Submitted by
Ben Howells
a Downhiller
from Yeovil,Somerset,UK Date Reviewed: October 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Ham Hill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Very strong, take big hits and bad landings well
Weaknesses:
No noticable problems
Similar Products Used:
DJ2s (just the same), MX Comps
Bike Setup:
DMR Rhythm 24", mostly stock
Bottom Line:
Very strong, good for street, dirt, a little stiff for trails and DH (on a 24" street bike anyway!) but do a good job in these areas regardless!
I actually snapped the m arch brace on these recently, they are second hand though and have had a fair bit of use. Still a very good fork, my friend has had 04 DJ2s (not 20mm) for ages and they are still going strong! Would have got them done on warranty, but then my bike was stolen. Gonna get some 06 DJ3s for me new bike!
Don't bother with the higher DJs unless you want a 20mm axle or some extra adjustment - these work just fine.
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Submitted by
James
a
from Cranbrook, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: October 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Gerick Sports
Strengths:
Clean, smooth look, air assist, cheap, super strong, stiff, responsive, cheap-ish.
Weaknesses:
Too much paint around drop outs, no rebound adjustment causing "top out" (top out is when the fork rebounds to fast and makes a "THUNK" noise)
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z1 drop off, DJ 2, Manitou Sherman
Bike Setup:
Specailized P.3 frame, DJ 3 frok, TANK headset, Atomlab bars and stem, Atomlab wheels, RaceFace cranks, VP pedals, axiom BMX seat, pazzaz seat post, Sram X7 derailer, Avid disc brakes...
Bottom Line:
I got this as a warrenty fork when I broke my Z1 and love it. I heared lots of complaints about weight, but I didn't notice, and I'm only 100lbs. I have used this fork for ski hills, trails, urban and dirtjump. My only real complaint is the lack of rebound adjustment. Buy it and huck with a worry free mind.
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Submitted by
Alex
a
from Vancouver, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: September 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
came stock on '03 Norco One25
Strengths:
Not sure, couldn't get past the weaknesses. But seriously, the fork worked decently (it held my front wheel to my headtube, anyway) for 2 and a half years, and I guess that's not bad.
Weaknesses:
I cracked the crown twice, and I think the internals are blown (I've been told, I can't tell the difference). Also, the springs it came with were too soft.
Similar Products Used:
I guess my '00 RM6's stock Z.1 is kinda similar.
Bike Setup:
Mag 30s, Hayes 9 carbons, SS, etc.
Bottom Line:
I have a nasty habbit of cracking rims, and I'm not the smoothest of riders, but I've never broken a frame (yet), so I don't see why this fork had to crack twice. I'm not even doing anything that could weaken it (ie. using a 24" back wheel, or putting it on a bike built for shorter forks). I plan to continue riding it though. I don't have the $ to replace it. Luckily half the time I'm either in the air, or manualling, so my theory is that it should last a bit longer still before it snaps right off. PS. On an unrelated topic, I'm selling a mint condition 2003 Marzocchi Dirt Jumper III. Only got ridden once. Make me an offer.
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Submitted by
Daniel Someone
a Weekend Warrior
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: September 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Whiter Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$345.00
Purchased At:
olympia cycle
Strengths:
The Dirt jumper series is totaly bomb proof. My fork is a Dirt Jumper III and has 4" of travel. It is great with the air pre-load because i can stiffin it up for the big hucks and leave it loose for park. It is buttery smooth on trails, commutes, etc.
Weaknesses:
This fork could use a little more travel and is crazy heavy!!!
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Splice Comp. Dirt Jam Comp. Rock Shox U-turn
Bike Setup:
2003 Norco Bigfoot, rear built up Double Track, shimano Deore components, Dirt Jumper III. etc.
Bottom Line:
This is and excellent fork for beginner bikes or for street abuse/dirtjumps. This fork will take what ever you through at it. Very cheap but still bomb proof.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Racer
from Cali Date Reviewed: August 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Calibazas
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Marzocchi
Strengths:
-strong -tough and strong design -plush
Weaknesses:
-heavy -adjustment is minimal, but what do you expect from a budget fork
Similar Products Used:
-Fox Shox 36 -Manitou Shermin Breakout Plus, Stance Flow, Nixon Platinum, Dorado DH -Marzocchi Dirt Jam Pro, Dirt Jumper 1 and 2, Drop off, All Mountain 1, 888 RC, 66 RC, -Rock Shox Team Pike, Team Reba
-plush with little adjustibility -great price -strong but heavy
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Submitted by
Ryan Waters
a Downhiller
from Bozeman, MT Date Reviewed: August 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Keyhole
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
Super strong, plush, stiff, cheap
Weaknesses:
Heavy, not very sensetive, lack of adjustment, rebound is too fast
Similar Products Used:
01 z-5, 03 Jr. T2, 03 Super T, 03 Sherman Firefly, 04 Sherman Firefly
Bike Setup:
04 Kona Shred, Race Face, E-Thirteen, Sun Singletrack, Highroller Semislick
Bottom Line:
This fork rocks. It's not very sensetive on the trail but it's made for dirtjumping so it doesn't need to be. It's a little on the heavy side, but all of that weight is kind of reasuring. Marzocchi kind of skipped on adjustments, but for the price what do you expect. If you want a more sensetive and adjustable fork then you should buy the dirt jumper 1 or 2. If you want a bombproof fork for for cheap then get this, you won't be sorry.
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Submitted by
Anthony
a
from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 24, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
ReMy
Strengths:
strong, wont botttom out, and reliable
Weaknesses:
A little on the heavy side but strong as hell
Similar Products Used:
Dirt jumpers
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Chase
Bottom Line:
Great price for what its worth, very reliable and no other fork is better for the price. Amazing for dirt jumping and drops.
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Submitted by
Ryan youcantstalkme
a Weekend Warrior
from vermont Date Reviewed: August 22, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Strong, durable, never had any problems.
Weaknesses:
Heavy and no QR-20 or rebound adjustmaents.
Similar Products Used:
Jr. T, MZ race
Bike Setup:
Norco Sasquatch
Bottom Line:
Very reliable dirt jumping fork to start out on.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from Aylmer (Gatineau) , Quebec Date Reviewed: July 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Bicyclinique, Hull
Strengths:
It is very durable, you cannot bottom it out unless you drop a house,the price and the appearence.
Weaknesses:
The sound it does everytime it goes down but you get use to it and it is a little bit too stiff because you feel all little bumps.
Similar Products Used:
Marazochi MZ Comp and it sucks big co*ks
Bike Setup:
05 norco Rival, DJIII, 8"disc on front, 6"disc on rear, going to add a hayes nine front brake.
Bottom Line:
This is the best for dirt jumping. But the thing I hate is the complaints of the forks weight... You cant even feel the damn weight for all you little posers who never tried the fork and just write a review to diss something, try it first. The only way you can feel the weight difference is if you dont have a freeride or dirt jumping bike and if you dont what the f*ck are you doing with a dirt jumper. Beseides that the fork is awesome just its a little bit too stiff.
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Submitted by
Thomas
a
from Elliot lake, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At:
Cycly Path
Strengths:
Just plain strong. don't bottom out super strong steerer tube and crown.
Weaknesses:
lil heavy but who cares they called "DIRT JUMPER 3" for a reason
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
04 norco bigfoot, diablous crank and BB
Bottom Line:
If you dirtjump. this series is for you
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from PG, BC CANADA Date Reviewed: July 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
The Northern
Strengths:
Everything BUT the steer tube
Weaknesses:
Steer tube!!!
Bike Setup:
2004 Norco Sasquatch
Bottom Line:
Generally a pretty good fork. Mine took a lot of abuse, but the steer tube bent off a fairly mild case on a small jump...WAHT THE *&#$ ? My dealer sent the first one back to Marzocchi, with the promise of getting me an upgraded fork, for about $100....sweet deal rite? Turns out, I just got the same kinda fork (absolutely NO difference), for $150...The dealer claims it was Marzocchi's fault. (I have my doubts, but figured I'd put it in regardless....) Oh, and the second fork also seems to have a slight bend in the steer tube (but I must admit, that one was my fault)
So...while it's a good fork, just watch out for the steer tube...
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Submitted by
shane macintosh
a Downhiller
from antigonish Date Reviewed: June 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
urban/dirtjumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$465.00
Purchased At:
pictou county cycle
Strengths:
very strong, can soak up big hits very easily. very plush. really nice looking. great for all wieghts because it has a wide range of air pressure.
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy, the rebound is a bit slow, and it makes a clicking sound every time it goes down due the something in the valves.(this does not harm the fork, it is just annoying)
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
pimped-out 04 specialized HRsport disc
Bottom Line:
this a great for has some down sides but i love other than the slow rebound, bt you get used to it. It has saved my but many times on big hits with ease. a bit heavy for street but suck it up you people who complain that its super heavy.
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Submitted by
Rick
a
from SD Date Reviewed: May 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
A great deal from a friend.
Strengths:
Powerful, no able to bottom it out,
Weaknesses:
little heavy
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi z-1 2003
Bottom Line:
I weight 195 this is great for Jumping, Urban, XC unless you are weak, I take this in single trails downhill, at Bigbear I think is great I dont think is stiff maybe because of my weight some one under 145 probably they need some weight and strenght to manage. For a big guy like me is the best fork around for all purpose. If you have no fear.
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Submitted by
Rick
a
from SD Date Reviewed: May 31, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
A great deal from a friend.
Strengths:
Powerful, no able to bottom it out,
Weaknesses:
little heavy
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi z-1 2003
Bottom Line:
I weight 195 this is great for Jumping, Urban, XC unless you are weak, I take this in single trails downhill, at Bigbear I think is great I dont think is stiff maybe because of my weight some one under 145 probably they need some weight and strenght to manage. For a big guy like me is the best fork around for all purpose. If you have no fear.
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Submitted by
Steve White
a
from Pasadena Newfoundland Canada Date Reviewed: April 26, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
pinkbike.com
Strengths:
This fork is realy strong and stiff when you pump it up alto. Just remember not to pump it up to much becasue you will blow the seals. The price I payed for these forks is $160 CANADIAN!
Weaknesses:
None so far. I just don't like the noise it gets when there isn't enough air in them.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2004 Kona Shred. I have it upgraded a lot. It now has Shimano Disk brakes, DMR Wingbar, 24" Mag 30, 26" Single track, Single speed, clear lexan bash guard, 2004 Dirt Jumper 3, Stout Tires, The Pig headset, Axiom Stem, ODI Lock-on Grips, Seat Clamp, and thats about it becudes some cables and stuff.
Bottom Line:
These forks are defentaly worth the money!!
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Submitted by
Guillaume
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 8, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
The internal system is bullet-proof. Many riders including me did some big stuff daily and nothing ever broke inside.
Weaknesses:
Crown and steer tube : all the external elements.
Similar Products Used:
Sherman Jumper, Fox Vanilla, Rock Shox Pscylo
Bike Setup:
Banshee scratch
Bottom Line:
In summer 2004, I noticed that after one year my dirt jumper 2003 began to crack in the crown. Later in september, the steer tube (not even related to the cracked crown) broke completely sending my front to fold like a knife on the back wheel. I broke one harm and two teeth on the impact with the ground. Thereafter, my local bike shop offered me to give the boken fork to marzo and they would sell me a 2004 dirt jumper 3 qr20 at minimal cost. I thaught it would be a good idea because those dirt jumper 2004 had their steer tube and crown improved. I was wrong : one of my friend recently discovered some crack in his 2004. Every time we see someone with a dirt jumper, we look at his crown only to discover the same problems I've mentioned before. As you can guess, I no longer trust those marzocchi anymore.
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Submitted by
Diego DomVel
a Downhiller
from Madrid Date Reviewed: April 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
Strong as hell
Weaknesses:
Heavy, absolutely un-fit for anything apart from jumping and street. If you plan to do any freeride or even trails, buy something else
Best fork for heavy use, not plush or sensitive at all, good for big drops and landings but stiffer than a wooden leg. Lacks every kind of adjustment appart from the possiblity of making it stiffer than an iron leg using the schrader clave to pump air . Only for skilled-dedicated jumpers. NOT an versatile fork
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Submitted by
David
a Weekend Warrior
from Petaluma, CA , USA Date Reviewed: March 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Annadel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with bike.
Strengths:
So far indestructible, no chance of bottoming out for a lightweight (145 lbs), it is stiff, which I kind of like. Beefy if I break this thing I need an award or something, helps me build some real man muscles. MADE IN ITALY! OH YEAH! The Ferrari of shocks. Wonderful when the trail is not rocky, as it does punish the arms.
Weaknesses:
It appears to be heavy but that just builds strength. The pains scarthes fairly easily, muy cables have already left their mark. I guess weight is bad, and it can be tiring on bumpy trails due to stiffness.
Similar Products Used:
some old Rock Shox Judy's
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock '04 Marin Rocky Ridge.
Bottom Line:
Buy these if you can man up to em, but they are rough on the bumps and the weight, apparantly great for the big drops, which I have not experienced yet.
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Submitted by
nathan dunlop
a Downhiller
from courtaney,bc,canada Date Reviewed: March 17, 2005
Favorite Trail:
screamin deamon and the P.O.D.'s
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$430.00
Purchased At:
simons cycles
Strengths:
hello 32mm stanchions ring a bell. super strong took a 13 foot drop ont rock landin and a 15ft nose case so i think thats a strenth. bang for the buck fork preforms flawlessly i've had no problems.
Weaknesses:
lost one of the little gold crown covers and didn't come with enough air in them so they made a cliking noise but thats an easy fix
Similar Products Used:
nothing really, friends shermans and the stock exr comps that came on my bike
Bike Setup:
03 bigfoot,24/26 dx32's,RPM downhill cranks, splined bb, fsa pig dh headset and rear six inch mech disc brake
Bottom Line:
BUY IT. nuff said
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Submitted by
bob
a
from santa rosa Date Reviewed: February 17, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Strengths:
noting but a peice of shi*
Weaknesses:
this fork is so lame so i got the first one and bent the steer tube in two months and then i got my second one and bent it in 1 month. these forks suck the cock dont buy it its a heavy peice of shi*
Bottom Line:
dont buy it. its a waste of time and money to buy it cause you just be buying another fork in a month plus for how heavy it is it should be bombproof.
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Submitted by
Curtis
a Weekend Warrior
from Kelowna Date Reviewed: February 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
gericks
Strengths:
strong fork, wont ever bottom out
Weaknesses:
gets that clunky sound in the stantions when you release some air out of the top schraders, goes down about an inch then starts to get stiffer and stiffer untill it pushes back up, slowly
Similar Products Used:
03 dj3-way better rebound
Bike Setup:
04 sasquatch stock except for the fork which i have an 02 super t
Bottom Line:
dont buy this fork unless you are doing strictly dirt jumping, i used it on a-line and it just stiffened up and my arms were jello by the bottom
bombproof, not as heavy as everyone says ie. cross-country riders. georgeus, sweetest crown I've evr seen. Rebound is perfect for Urban. After all it is an italian made Marzocchi
Weaknesses:
one leaky seal, not bad at all though after what it's been through
Bottom Line:
I work at a bike shop and we have an account with manitou but not marzocchi. I could of gotten a $450 manitou for the same price I paid for the DJ3, have had two of these in the past (both stolen) and havent seen a better fork within $100. I mostly ride urban which if you put a little more air into it is perfect. On the doubles the quicker than normal extension (this may just be mine) makes for huge launches off the lip. As long as your not cummutin or XCing and just riding to jump stuff, buy one, you'll be happy.
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Submitted by
brian
a Weekend Warrior
from abby Date Reviewed: January 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
burminator sun
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
my friend
Strengths:
Really strong, affordable, looks great, perfect travel, plush, great stiffness
Weaknesses:
NONE, people who say its heavy, dont believe them, they arent, whoever says they r is a cross country rider.
Similar Products Used:
nothing that compares
Bike Setup:
ironhorse warrior disc, some upgrades
Bottom Line:
this fork is great, dont bother with something more expensive just because you think this fork will break; it wont. my friend's gone off a 12 foot drop on this fork, it took it perfectly, didnt even bottom out. you CAN adjust it, just put air into it. i guess its like, a pound or two heavier than some forks but it makes no difference, people shouldnt buy it if they think its too heavy in the first place anyway. i love it and wouldnt trade it for anything in the same price range. i wouldnt buy a dj1 if i had the money instead of this anyway, in my opinion, it would just be a waste of money. cross country riders are the only people that shouldnt buy it, because it is heavier than a cross country fork. anyone else (except comuters...duh) should get this if they are looking for an affordable, great fork!!
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Submitted by
christer andersen
a Weekend Warrior
from sandnes Date Reviewed: December 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
pekksti seffern..
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
sykkelbutikken i bergen
Strengths:
sterke, stilige & spretten
Weaknesses:
tonge bare egentlig. sko hatt an i 120..
Similar Products Used:
98'r z1, 03 psylo, 03 m. black, 04 vanilla r.
Bike Setup:
trailstar, 521's & forskjellige magura
Bottom Line:
vurdere nye p.g.a tyngden. ellers ganske happy!
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Submitted by
Joel
a
from Washington Date Reviewed: November 25, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At:
Jensonusa.com
Strengths:
+ Stiff + Strenght + Plushness + Looks sick + Simple + Affordable + It's a Marzocchi and made in Italy + gets the job done right
Weaknesses:
- weight (not so bad for how strong it is) - no adjustments (what do you expect for the price?)
Similar Products Used:
- DJ I, II, Rock Shox Pike, Z1 FR, Flick
Bike Setup:
>P2 >DJ III >Gusset Single Speed >E-Thirteen Bashguard >Maxxis Oriflamme 2.0 in the front >Maxxis High Roller Semi-Slick pulling up the rear
Bottom Line:
Get one!
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Submitted by
Austin Olij
a Downhiller
from Langley, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: November 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Stokes Pit
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with 04 Sasquatch
Strengths:
It's strong and it's got enough travel for me
Weaknesses:
The bushings stick to the stantions, but that's not a weakness, it's normal
Similar Products Used:
03 EXR Pro Coil 4"
Bike Setup:
04 Sasquatch
Bottom Line:
As long as you're not abusing the fork (ie: crashing it into trees, casing, etc) it will be fine.
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Submitted by
Jerym
a Downhiller
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: October 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$410.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
tuff as, looks mean as, im a hustler too baby, real nice paint and stickers, really really strong, i would say as strong as most Dh forks, cheap cos i got them on sale, stiff as setup
Weaknesses:
heavy, no adjustment for if u want to ride on bumpy trails
Similar Products Used:
sherman flick, sherman slider, boxxer, manitou x vert, sherman firefly
when i first got them i was worried that they were too stiff, but thats cos i had way too much air in them! so now they are about 15-20psi and sweet as real stiff and good for dirt jumping, holla
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Submitted by
clem
a Weekend Warrior
from vancouver Date Reviewed: October 13, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
rocky cycle
Strengths:
Bomb-Proof, has soaked up anything and everything I've thrown at it.
Weaknesses:
Although it's bomb-proof, it scratches easier than anything. The inside components are quality made, the paintjob is the worst. I leaned it against some stairs and lifted it off gently, the whole side is all scratched up already. BRUTAL!
These forks suck if they aren't adjusted properly. I rode one and it was stuff and stuck and felt like muck. GET THEM ADJUSTED and they can do anything, even trails and climbs.
Similar Products Used:
RST Crap, OEM Drop-Offs, MZ Comp, MZ Race, z 150s
Bike Setup:
stock Rocky Mountain Flow
Bottom Line:
This fork was a great suprise; I was afraid of weight and the slow rebound and stiffness being a lightweight (140 pounds). LBS basically removed all the air from it, it soaks up everything and I can't bottom it out no matter how hard I try. Doesn't bob on climbs, can still hop and wheelie pretty decently.
Not THAT heavy...and it really depends on the rest of your bike too; I've rode DJ3's on a lot of different bikes and some bikes just naturally feel heavier up front than others.
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Submitted by
Denis
a Weekend Warrior
from White Rock BC Date Reviewed: October 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Friend
Strengths:
Fork is smooth and can handle clydes like myself with ease.
Weaknesses:
People who think this is an XC fork, dont buy it because the name of the fork says all. Dirt Jumper. The review from Exeter doesnt like the fork says no adjustability... someone must have put Dirt Jumper 3 decals on an RST fork and sold it to him, and he needs to learn how to spell.
Similar Products Used:
Z1 Wedge which is on my wife's bike.
Bike Setup:
01 Devinci Hucker, Dj3 fork QR20, mavic wheels, formula brakes, etc.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is this fork is built for some serious riding, and jumping. I'm a clyde and I dont bottom it out, and if it did, I'd simply put more air or different oil in it. I have t ogive this fork 5 flamers for it
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Submitted by
Daniel smith
a Racer
from New York Date Reviewed: September 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$269.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Very strong, not easy to broke, good look.perfect for dirt. the price
Weaknesses:
Heavy, heavy, very heavy for urban, almost 7.0 like a downhill fork!!!, dont buy if you ride urban.
Similar Products Used:
sherman flick
Bike Setup:
Yeti dj
Bottom Line:
Ok lets talk with the truth, for real , the fork is strong and heavy perfect for DJ, BUT NOT for urban, if you try to make a big jump over an obstacle simply you broke your back (the lower back of yor dorsal spine) that weight sucks!!!! After an hour of ridin that thing, your dead man!! the conclusion is : Good for DJ 4 chills , sucks for Urban 1 chill , this thing is the (weakest, worst) thing ever made for urban, if you ride this kind of trail dont buy it, think maybe in psylo, sherman or something else. somply SUCKS.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Wanaka N.Z Date Reviewed: September 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Pennysports
Strengths:
Hellishly Strong, Cheap.
Weaknesses:
Very limited dampening capabilities, Very heavy, Look like cheap pieces.
Similar Products Used:
03 dirtjumper 3's
Bike Setup:
04 Kona Roast.
Bottom Line:
Do not buy this fork unless all you do is dirtjump. The dampening will not suit anything but this as it locks up on stutter bumps on any small hits are not taken well. They are however resonably plush, and are bery strong due to their cromoly stansions.
Very cheap too.
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Submitted by
Carlos
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaufort, SC, USA Date Reviewed: September 7, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$269.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa
Strengths:
STRONG!!!!! a lot more plush than the older models
When I first got the fork i was amazed at how it looked first of all. The thing is BEEFY! You can tell just by looking at it that the fork is made to take punishment. It was a little heavy at first for like the first week or so but you get used to it real quick and the plushness right out of the box is great. I've noticed that I can lift up my front end a lot easier now. Stickers are still great. I've had the fork soaking wet and rubbed around a couple branches and rocks but they still look great with no sign of falling off. For DJ or FR or UR this for is awesome. It soaks up pretty much everything you can think of. IT is not made for XC, so when you ride around in some places you can feel the weight. Going uphill, i think it works great. I'm totally happy with this purchase. I totally recommend this fork if your looking for something strong, something versitle, and something that isn't too expensive.
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Submitted by
Jake
a Weekend Warrior
from Drayton Valley, AB Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
DV North Shore
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
United Cycle
Strengths:
strong, great for jumping/urban, good enough to be used for downhill and freeride (but better off jumping), single crown, 5" of travel works for any type of riding
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy, not as plush as real freeride forks , but perfect for urban riding
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Junior T, Marz Drop Off Triple, Marz 888,
Bike Setup:
Norco Sasquatch
Bottom Line:
This a great fork if u live to get big air. It is a jumping/ urban fork but can be used successfully downhilling and freeride
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Submitted by
Clark
a Weekend Warrior
from Lethbridge Ab Date Reviewed: August 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
C.o.p
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Ascent Cycle
Strengths:
-Bomb Proof -Looks Great -Takes Drops very well -Cheap as Dirt
Weaknesses:
Weight (Who cares??) and no rebound ajustments
Similar Products Used:
Exr Comp(Crap)
Bike Setup:
Chute,Dj3,Hayes Mechs,Diablous Stem,Wingbars
Bottom Line:
Good fork...not very good for anything other than Dh,Freeride and Djin but thats all i do so its all good...Great Fork!
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Submitted by
Matt Liang
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver, B.C , Canada Date Reviewed: August 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Oil Can
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
from Dad
Strengths:
This fork is great for drops and jumps
Weaknesses:
Isn't very plush so it feels like riding a fully ridgid fork on trails
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi MZ Race
Bike Setup:
I got this fork from my Dad's Kona Roast and put it on my Kona Scrap
Bottom Line:
If you dirt jump or do drops this is an awsome fork. But it is air assisted so you can't get both travel and plushness (if you don't have any air in the fork, you only get 80 millimeters or 3" of travel). I would recommend the 130 millimeter or 5" model so if you don't have air in the fork, it will be plush and you get 4" of travel.
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Submitted by
jay hunter
a Weekend Warrior
from uk, sudbury Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any thats good
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
thomas's cycle revolution
Strengths:
It looks the part it is very strong u will never break it. You can use it for loads of thing street, dirt, urban, u name it its ok for it. Good for the price payed.
Weaknesses:
None really a little heavey but that dont matter
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
These forkes and there on a p.1
Bottom Line:
The fork if very good. It looks good havent had any problems yet. Did have to take it back to the shop though to get some oil put in it. But its ok now definitely worth buying its very good fork.
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Submitted by
tom o
a
from hampshire Date Reviewed: July 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
strong, simple, black,air adjustment, 110 mm travel not 130 remember people these are dj forks probably going to be put on a dj frame designed for fairly short forks and not a long travel rig, they arn't a substitute for your tripleclamps.
Weaknesses:
not availible to convert to 80mm travel(like the dj streets),no internal rebound adjustment
Similar Products Used:
z1 drop-offs, mx comps, 03 dj 2,mzx comps,psylo xc , manitou black comps.
Bike Setup:
24 inch wheeled hardtail
Bottom Line:
these are the cheapest strongest forks availible perfect for poor dirtjumpers who want long lasting dependable products.if your forks dont work how you want them to you are probably in the minority or can't ride properly otherwise they work fine. btw they don't wiegh 7 lbs they wiegh 5.7lbs and i dont feel that the heavy wieght affects your jumping and riding in a bad way at all.
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Submitted by
Joel
a
from Sacramento, CA Date Reviewed: July 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cakewalk
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa.com
Strengths:
-stiff -smooth! -bombproof -looks awesome -made in Italy -sweet price -it's a Marzocchi
Weaknesses:
Sorry, what? Oh yeah...
I guess it is kinda heavy at almost 7 pounds, but it's a dirt jump fork. No rebound adjustments to speak of, so I don't recommend taking it on XC adventures. It doesn't take small bumps kindly, but it will save your butt on the big hits.
Similar Products Used:
DJ II
Bike Setup:
Specialized P2, DJ III, E-Thirteen Bashguard, High Roller Semi-Slicks
Bottom Line:
Simply awesome fork! A no frills, badass fork that will take most anything you throw at it. Does its job dirt jumping or tearing up the streets. The extra weight is Marzocchi's way of making a bombproof fork. The rebound is slow but then again, it is a dirt jump fork. GREAT DEAL, GET ONE.
Hardtail Pride! Joel
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Submitted by
Matei Stoicescu
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal / Pierrefonds - Canada Date Reviewed: July 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Urban assault and dirt-jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Out of my friend's one25 2004
Strengths:
This fork is undestructible!!! You can do almost anything with it: dirt-jumps / street / freeriding and even some light downhill!
Weaknesses:
Its too stiff. I'll have to change for some more fluid oil. The color of the tubes (gray?), it reminds me of a fork that works with springs! the rest is cool
Similar Products Used:
Psylo XC (gay) / Z1 drop-off II
Bike Setup:
-4hun 2003 -Mavic D521 and F-219 -Handelbar + stem F.U.N.N. -Deore and shimano mech. disc
Bottom Line:
The fork is pretty affordable (new or used) and you cant really get better for that price. (I think its like 350$ new in CAN dollars) You can even put a travel kit (thats what i did) and you will get 130mm of travel instead of 100mm. Great fork for a medium budget!
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Submitted by
Anders Nielsen
a Racer
from Rodovre, Denmark Date Reviewed: July 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
every skate park :D
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Road Bike Shop
Strengths:
EVERYTHING. stiffnes no flex at all works right out of the box good looking strong love it
Weaknesses:
None at all... all does who says it is to heavy is som pussies. they need to train their mucles... it not that heavy at all... i came from RS Psylo RS and then Fox Vanilla 125R and then this... not big of a difference in weight!
Similar Products Used:
none... absolotly none equeals this fork! it rocks
Bike Setup:
Specialized P.3, Hope Mini, D321, Hugi, DMR, Gusset, FSA and more
Bottom Line:
Just buy... great for the price... believe me... i was really afraid that the fork was heavy when i got it and it will drop the front end like a stone in water over jumps and drops but it don't... it is NOT that heavy...¨ buy it...
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Submitted by
Jake Finnan
a
from Fredericton Canada Date Reviewed: June 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
friends bike
Strengths:
stiff, looks good, hard to bottom, bulletproof
Weaknesses:
heavy as solid steel
Similar Products Used:
z1
Bike Setup:
04 p.2, 8" HFX mag hydros , 03 Jr.t , 24" back alex DX 32 rim, easton vice stem and bar, the rest is stock
Bottom Line:
as stiff as my junior t, as strong as it, but just needs that extra travel like the 03 DJ3. an ultra smooth dirt jumper fork, a little on the heavy side, weighs about the same as my jr.t but just excellent
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Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland Date Reviewed: June 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Woodhills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Private
Strengths:
Strong! Looks good. MADE IN ITALY. Built to last
Weaknesses:
A bit on the heavy side, but hey it's strong and personally I dont really notice it
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Six (JUNK)
Bike Setup:
2003 HARO 8.1 w/ upgraded Shimano Discs.
Bottom Line:
Great fork! Beautiful when I jump on it, as I am just learning how to jump, I wont need to worry about landing wrong and hence snapping my forks (As I did on my Manitou). It looks great, and you know its going to last. Made in Italy really says something. Buy this fork if you want a good quality fork that will last.
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Submitted by
Matthew Turchetto
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal,Quebec,Canada Date Reviewed: June 3, 2004
Sweet fork the metal sound when the fork changes direction is just the metal on metal dampening i'm told, completely normal
the rebound is a bit slow but it is for dirtjumping
no need to by a spring to change the travel, just adjust the spacers
People into freeride should buy it or urban Dirtjumpers to of course
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Submitted by
chis
a
from nanaimo Date Reviewed: May 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
can say
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
a very solid fork.high performance.I love the air suspension controls and dampering.takes awhile for you to break it in but after that it's such a good fork.
Weaknesses:
labels peel off easily.there still under warranty so it's all good.weight(heavy)
Bike Setup:
99 Norco torrent,XTR derailer,maveric 310 rims
Bottom Line:
this fork does everything beyond what I was expecting it to.this is for your mountain biker who likes to have a fork that does almost everything.
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Submitted by
Mickey
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came on Haro
Strengths:
Strong
Weaknesses:
Zip
Bike Setup:
Haro 2004 8.3
Bottom Line:
ive got the DJ2 on my bike with the QR20 axle. To change the travel you dont need to buy any parts or springs. I bought the kit and when i pulled my fork apart all of the spring rates were the same. Just move the spacer from thge bottom of the fork to on top of the spring and you will need to make another spacer the same 20mm long for the other side. its easy. I changed to heavier oil 10w and put the rebound dampner orifice half open. Its a gem now
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Submitted by
mark
a Weekend Warrior
from NL, Canada Date Reviewed: May 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
big and bad.
Weaknesses:
heavy
Similar Products Used:
exr air
Bike Setup:
cannondale chase stock
Bottom Line:
good fork, if you use it for what its ment for! you want 130 travel, go get your spacers in your fork rearanged, you do not need another spring. its if very cheap to do. and don't complain about the rebound, go change your oil. great for for the price
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Submitted by
Daniel H
a Racer
from Bogotà Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Street
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Hardest, very strong and have a good look.
Weaknesses:
Weight
Similar Products Used:
Manitou
Bike Setup:
Race face components, hayes.
Bottom Line:
if you want to go big go and buy it, its perfect for go to the park, street and somethig similar. This is the real deal, now if you cry about the weight , think in buy a xc fork. This is a strong machine and very hard to broke
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Submitted by
Daniel H
a Racer
from Bogotà Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Street
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Hardest, very strong and have a good look.
Weaknesses:
Weight
Similar Products Used:
Manitou
Bike Setup:
Race face components, hayes.
Bottom Line:
if you want to go big go and buy it, its perfect for go to the park, street and somethig similar. This is the real deal, now if you cry about the weight , think in buy a xc fork. This is a strong machine and very hard to broke
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Submitted by
Josh Grant
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Scotland
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
www.chainreactioncycles.com
Strengths:
You might crack the arch on these forks but your sure not going to snap them.
Weaknesses:
I don't think they got a weakness but they weight a ton, but that don't really make any difference if you can ride properly.
Similar Products Used:
888's, monstor t's, pyslo xc's, rst and some manitou things.
Bike Setup:
custom jump bike....
Bottom Line:
These forks are made for dirt jumping so don't give them a bad rating because you expect them to ride like a set of dh forks or some poo xc pogo sticks.
They make some noise when they new but thats becuase they wearing in and a sign of a quality fork.
Buy these if you go big and need something that won't snap on you and break you neck.
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Submitted by
James Smith
a Racer
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: May 3, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Street
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$269.00
Purchased At:
Universal
Strengths:
Strong, prize, good travel´, 110 its perfect
Weaknesses:
Heavy. Have a little sound when its works, and don`t have rebound adjust.
Similar Products Used:
Dj 3 2003
Bike Setup:
Chase
Bottom Line:
If you have the dj 2003 and go to the bike shop for the dj 2004, at first time maybe you got scared, but why??? the first thing, weight. Marzocch made a little changes for the 2004, cause`in 2003 the dirt jumper model go for warranty many times cause` the people always was broken that fork. they took that, and for the 2004 made the fork with different components but risking the weight. So, if you have the 2003 and go for 2004, the last one it is too strong than 2003 and so powerfull. but if you go always for the weight dont buy this thing. buy a xc fork, jeje.
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Submitted by
stephen jennings
a Weekend Warrior
from renfrew Date Reviewed: April 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
street
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
martin auto
Strengths:
really strong, will never break
Weaknesses:
weight, rebound
Similar Products Used:
03 dj 3
Bike Setup:
04 sasquatch
Bottom Line:
this fork is good, strong but a tad heavy, but who cares. the only thing is the rebound, but this fork will take you over any jump u find
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Submitted by
Tom adams
a Weekend Warrior
from N.Y Date Reviewed: April 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Jenson usa
Strengths:
strong, the decals are good, awesome look
Weaknesses:
Heavy, heavy, heavy, might be the heaviest fork right out in the market...
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox, marzocchi z1 dirt jumper 2003
Bike Setup:
Kona cowan
Bottom Line:
powerfull fork, and have the travel what you need for ride in the street, Hard to broke up, and its very easy to make manuals and hops cause` your very far from the ground. i love this fork then the 2003, i know that is too heavy, but i dont care, the only thing that i know is "im not scared for make a jump from a 10 feet obstacle" my marzocchi`s save my life.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Racer
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: April 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$269.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Very strong, good look,powerfull
Weaknesses:
it`s toooooo heavy, no control adjustment.
Similar Products Used:
psylo
Bike Setup:
haro escape, race face, mavic, hayes.
Bottom Line:
if you want something very strong this is the choice. i been riding this fork for almost 5 moths and it´s the only fork that i riding that after any jump,don´t let you shaking up and down for almost a minute. but if you are looking for weight go to another place.
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Submitted by
Ted
a Weekend Warrior
from Maine Date Reviewed: April 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
bombproof
Weaknesses:
makes funny noises, painfully slow rebound, heavy
Similar Products Used:
sherman firefly '03, z1 fr qr20
Bike Setup:
rocky mtn flow '04 stock
Bottom Line:
the dirt jumper III is heavy, feels cheap, and makes funny noises. That aside, if you're out of cash and want something that's probably never going to break, this fork is nuts. I messed up and landed front first off an 8 1/2 footer (to flat), and the fork didn't even bottom out. That said, it's still a pretty clunky ride. I guess it all depends on what you're looking for.
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Submitted by
Brett AC/DC
a
from Ontario Date Reviewed: March 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At:
toronto bike show
Strengths:
THe fork has tremendous strength is is very well built. I feel safe when riding on it. It looks really nice too.
Weaknesses:
It doesnt come in 5" setting but for DJ's and Urban which is what i ride it doesnt really matter. It makes some noise but i dont care my derailer drounds it out.
Similar Products Used:
2002 dj 1, Z1 2003, and a crapie EXR.
Bike Setup:
2003 p.1 24" atomlab trail pimp with arrow racing launch tire block 8 crank set e thirteen bash guard 2004 dj 3 grimeca system 12 brakes.
Bottom Line:
Anyone that ridsa a psylo or thinks they are good is not doing what this fork is intended for. You can really go big with this fork with no worries and is definatly one of the best singel crown forks i have ridden.
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Submitted by
jason maxwell
a Weekend Warrior
from a place Date Reviewed: February 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
concrete
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
They will NEVER snap
Weaknesses:
There is none at all
Similar Products Used:
2003 dirt jumper 2
Bike Setup:
2004 one 25 with 24 inch double tracks and odi lock on grips
Bottom Line:
These are the best single crown fork on the market for dirt jumps and street. So there a little heavey who cares it just helps you get build. And the rebound isnt a problem at all if you are using them for dj's and street. Why because sence when do you need a afats rebound for dj's and street? Never this fork is perfect for what its build for but if your gona use trails then ya it isnt great but for dj's and street witch is what its for it is perfect in every way!!
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Submitted by
Jason Neeley
a Downhiller
from Fayetteville AR USA Date Reviewed: February 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Amasa Back
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
EP from Marzocchi
Strengths:
Incredibly stiff and strong, Thick paint that doesn't scratch easily
Weaknesses:
Very limited adjustments, Heavy,
Similar Products Used:
03 & 04 Super T, Jr T, 03 DJ3, Dorado DC
Bike Setup:
O4 Bullit, 5th Element, 04 Super T Blah Blah
Bottom Line:
If you use this fork for its intended use it is great. If you expect it to be an all around do all fork, go look else where. It has the most basic damping with no adjustments other than preload. It comes from Mar. with the heavy springs in it so it is also really stiffly sprung.
If you ride park or dirt jump most of the time, this is a great choice. Did I mention its cheap.
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Submitted by
Cameron
a Weekend Warrior
from north carolina Date Reviewed: February 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
lightning cycles
Strengths:
Well one strength about this fork would be, " strength " hard to bottom out, looks cool. all around good fork for low money.
Weaknesses:
HEAVY HEAVY HEAVY. a bit too stiff. no qr20 but its good for people like me who run standard hubs on their hardtail
Similar Products Used:
MARZOCCHI Z1 DROP OFF, O3 DJ1
Bike Setup:
03 kona chute frame, rhino lites, avid disc, panaracer firedh tires, koski bar and stem, azonic hot seat.
Bottom Line:
All around good heavy duty freeride fork, does pretty well on XC type trails too, its just a bit heavy, and id hate to see it get broken, cuz it would be hard too. Its a true winner. Marzocchi makes another great fork again.
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Submitted by
John Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Vegas, Nevada Date Reviewed: January 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Dark Hallow, Brian Head
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$245.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Strong, Easy to dial in using only the shock pump which allows great versatility, the springs are fairly stiff, bombproof, unable to bottom out with correct sag, smooth, and last but not least the price! Perfect for the rider who does not want to play with adjustments every time they ride. Also it looks freakin sick, so thick and allows as far as I know up to a 2.7 tire, at least!
Weaknesses:
Heavy as hell, The shorter travel Marzocchi went to. Now 110mm instead of the former 130mm. Although they do make a travel conversion kit for this fork, allowing it to become 130mm - for a price of course.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Black Sport, 100/120, Manitou Six, Rst
Bike Setup:
Schwinn DS2 3&1/2 inch travel, Answer 3' Risers, Weyless 80mm stem, Irc Mythos seat, DJ3, Maxxis 2.5 front and 2.35 rear Mobster Tires, Truvative crankset, Alex rims, all the rest stock. Built to handle some light cross country, but mainly designed for urban assault.
Bottom Line:
The Dirt Jumper 3 by Marzocchi is a great fork regardless of the weight, and by all means will hold up under almost any situation you can throw at it. 7&1/2 foot drops are no problem, but it is not really the best cross country fork 1) because of the weight, and 2) because of the rebound speed. Unfortunately I am not adept enough mechanically to tear apart the fork and switch oil to a lower viscosicty. This fork is with out a doubt built more around the one time big hit. Also if you are a big guy such as myself at 200 pounds, have no fear, the springs are far stiffer than that of the Psylos or the Blacks. This fork has a wide range of adjustability for everyone big and little due to the air shock/coil build. Buy this fork if you have any reservations about it working for your riding conditions go with something higher priced, but for a weekend warrior such as myself, there is nothing even close in the price range @245, from any other company. I could not be happier, but bear in mind, I have never really experienced any top of the line components. This fork has improved my bike, performance wise, as well as aesthetically. The DJ3 also improved my confidence, and ability to ride knowing that when I huck my equipment will not fail me! And for all the naysayers I am sorry you have experienced the best and simply had to settle on the DJ3, but for the price this thing can not be beat!!!!
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Submitted by
Mike Dossen
a Downhiller
from Bennington, VT Date Reviewed: January 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Manchester Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Guy
Strengths:
Strong and well made. Works well out of the box, since it's simple with no adjustments to fiddle with. Great for the "buy it and ride it" type of rider or a beginner who is hard on their stuff.
Weaknesses:
Overbuilt (for most of us out there) and ridiculously heavy. This fork weighs 7 lbs! My 2003 Jr.T on my RM7 is lighter than this thing! Also, I've played with the oil viscosities and heights and still can't slow down the rebound to work for me anywhere but on the street. Also, I think the springs are too stiff, not too soft like some have said. I weigh 165 lbs and have to run 0 psi in order to get the proper sag out of the fork. How much do some of you weigh? Or do you not realize the fork is supposed to sag about an inch when you sit on it?
Similar Products Used:
Various Marzocchi and Rock Shox forks.
Bike Setup:
Norco 250, pretty much stock except for a Chris King headset and ODI lock-ons.
Bottom Line:
This is a decent fork, but for the same amount of money, you could get a Psylo with more adjustability and it's 3 lbs. lighter! I've seen Kurt Voeris and Jeff Lenosky both kill sh!t on a Psylo and keep rolling.
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Submitted by
Dr. AL
a
from Waterloo, ON Date Reviewed: January 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Bicycleworks
Strengths:
Strong, Low affordable price range,
Weaknesses:
Alittle heavy, rebound damping alittle slow out of the box
Similar Products Used:
'03 DJ3, '03 Super T, '03 EXR COIL, '01 Z1MCR, '01 Z5, '00 Mr. T QR20, '00 X-Fly, '00 Z5 QR20, '99 Z1 Alloy, '99 Z2 Atom Bomb, 97 Z1
Bike Setup:
2004 Kona Cowan, 2004 DJ3, Shimano XT (shifters, cassette, derailleurs, disc hubs), Hayes HFX-Mag brakes, Raceface Diabolus stem and seatpost, Raceface Turbine LP ISIS crankset, and Mavic D521 CD Rims.
Bottom Line:
Yes the 2004 DJ forks are heavy, no doubt about that. But why are they so heavy? The 2004 DJ is one of the first true Dirtjumping forks designed to actually take some real abuse. For 2004 the stantions are steel, no more light alluminum, this creates stronger stantions so that less Marzocchi DJ forks have broken stantions. For 2004 the steerertube remains steel like it was for 2003 but the steerer tube is reinforced for roughly the bottom 3-4 inches with a thick steel insert, this makes for less, or no Marzocchi DJ forks having the steerertube snap. If you have broken alot of forks then the 2004 DJ line may be a solution, giving you more durablity, the cost is going to be in the weight department.
The only adjustment on the DJ3 is the air preload (also found on the Z1 Drop-off 2, DJ1, DJ2, and a few other forks), which allows for a wide range of preload adjustment. Also the air preload will allow for a increasing spring rate which will make it harder to bottom out the fork, while still getting the proper sag set-up.
Other than preload there are no external or internal adjustments on the fork, but what do you expect for such a low price. There are methods of playing with the oil viscosity, and oil height which can dramatically change the feel of the fork, and do the same if not more than the external adjustments that you find on higher priced forks.
So since the DJ forks are actually dirtjump forks for 2004, they don't work that well out of the box as a trail fork. First recomendation is to flush out the stock 7.5 weight oil, and replace it with 5 weight oil. This will speed up the rebound damping; in turn gets rid of the knocking sound.
If you are looking for a trail fork, I would recomend the 2004 Z1 Drop-off 2 which is a similar fork just with alloy stations and an alloy steerertube. If you are on a budget the DJ3 is the most burly lowest price aftermarket fork avalible from any company. You could also look for a 2003 Marzocchi DJ fork which will be significantly lighter (roughly 2.5 lbs.) because of alloy stantions, and a non-reinforced steerertube.
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Submitted by
joshua
a
from nor cal to the beat Date Reviewed: December 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$225.00
Strengths:
big and burly, steel steerer, nice marzocchi ride
Weaknesses:
Weight (whatever it says DIRT JUMPER on it), qr (remedied by tossing a 10 mil bolt-on thru an xt hub ummmmmkay) stock springs soft like my granny's rocking chair cushion (30 beans more for new springses)
Similar Products Used:
bla bla dj2 04, sherm flick 04, z1 03, dj1 01
Bike Setup:
ellsworth specialist, hayes hyd 6", sun rhyno XLs on xts, chris king, easton cockpit blah balh blah 04 djiii
Bottom Line:
it is a nice burly quick release fork, swap the springs and you are all good man, sorry that my limey mate above had a shoddy exeperience, but for the dollar, you ain't getting a z1sl with ecc and whatever else for 250, yous gettin' a burly QR dj tres, hombre.
5 burning dog dookies for value y'all
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Submitted by
woodie
a Downhiller
from wells, maine Date Reviewed: December 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
rye
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
exeter cycle
Strengths:
nice ride
Weaknesses:
its a shame they didnt come with 130mm like the years past
Similar Products Used:
DJ 1, scylo's
Bike Setup:
Cannondale chase
Bottom Line:
good fork but it should come stock with 130mm. its stupid that you have to go out and buy the extra spring. If you want this fork maybe you should just think about getting the DJ1's or DJ2's.
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Submitted by
milan
a
from exeter Date Reviewed: December 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
dirt, street, downhill, freeride
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Strengths:
strong??? Not that expensive
Weaknesses:
they weigh more than boxxers! over 6.5 pounds! knock horribly very horrible fork action no adjustability
Similar Products Used:
2004 psylos- they f@cking rule! Fox forx- broke 2001 psylos, they never worked well
Bike Setup:
on-one gimp, 3 piece, hope 4pot etc etc
Bottom Line:
i have to say these were the worst forks i have ever put on my bike. Theyt buggered my riding skills big time. made it extremely difficuilt to manual and hop, they are very slow, make many noises and have play. Sorry marzocchi but these are probably the worst forks made bu any manifacture. These forks dont even diserv a rating. Now i have the 2004 psylo sl's, and threy f@cking rule!!!
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