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DaleS
a Downhiller
from ScotlandDate Reviewed: October 16, 2008
Strengths: -Really soft and springy
-Loads of travel
-Adjustable preload
Weaknesses: -If any they are minorBottom Line: Great forks, great value for money if you want good forks buy them if not, don't. Well that's an easy choice.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: 02 norco vps shore frame
04 junior t's
Fox rc shock 6.1"
Diatech anchore hydraulic disk brakes
24/7 crankset
and so on....
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Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from New HampshireDate Reviewed: May 14, 2008
Strengths: Great travel and plushness. This fork soaks it all up. can take good sized dropsWeaknesses: Weight, but I'm just saying this cause this is my first non-x country fork. Sucks to ascendBottom Line: This is a really great fork to do some freeriding, jumps and drops. The other day I messed up a drop and nose dove three feet straight down, this fork sucked up the impact and I didn't even fall off the bike. This fork gives me confidence to try the things that I never would have tried before. I got this fork on a 04 p.2 for 350 total so for me this was a great deal. Im actually getting a longer travel fork for my xc bike now because I like this ride so much better. If you can find it cheap like I did this is a great fork and something I'm very happy I got.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: got it with a p.2 used for 350 for all
Similar Products Used: Giant Rainier with a Manitou Axel
Bike Setup: 2004 Junior T, P.2, Bontrager big Earl rims.
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r p
a Cross Country Rider
from TNDate Reviewed: March 15, 2007
Strengths: easy to maintain,Weaknesses: noneBottom Line: outdated go with the 888
Favorite Trail: raiders
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: z1 z150 judy
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CUBBY FRASER
a Weekend Warrior
from PENTICTON Date Reviewed: October 3, 2006
Strengths: its very strong....light weight
can take alot of abuse
easy to maintainWeaknesses: the lowers where the wheels conects
do not over tighten
to solve prollem
get 2005 jr t lowes
Bottom Line: if ur gonna get a jr t
make sure u either get an 05
or get an 04 with a 05 lower
Favorite Trail: a line
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: bike barn
Similar Products Used: super t
Bike Setup: free ride
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chris pepin
a Downhiller
from HanmerDate Reviewed: July 9, 2006
Strengths: this is very nice,smooth,able to adjust easily forkWeaknesses: this fork is loose but if you buy thicker oil or put stiffer springs in it it ill be perfectBottom Line: this is an over all good looking fork if you just got in to big drops or a light freeride.if you are into extreme freeride or taking 35 foot drops you should not purchase this fork
Favorite Trail: centenial
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$365.00
Purchased At: price point
Similar Products Used: 888,boxxer
Bike Setup: mag 30 in the back and single track in the front
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cody salyards
a Downhiller
from CA, CountryDate Reviewed: May 25, 2006
Strengths: A decent downhill fork which isn't very heavy, Can be tuned easily, Good for downhill/freeride but still have enough spring in them for good jumping.Weaknesses: Not as heavy duty, wont soak up 100% of drops it's more like 45%.Bottom Line: This is and all around great fork if your just getting into downhill/freeride type trails. I like to jump everything on the path on my way down, and these work great because they're not too soft, they have good rebound, and they're a lot lighter than some other forks that i have felt.
Favorite Trail: Viper
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: I've tried the 66RC, 888RC, and some little 4in travel forks.
Bike Setup: Specialized Big Hit Expert, Marzocchi Jr. T's, Mrp chain guide, Roco RC rear shock, and too many other parts to list.
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Ryan Davey
a Downhiller
from Anahein,california,canadaDate Reviewed: April 24, 2006
Strengths: Overall its a good fork but it wanst really for meBottom Line: Try it
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$595.99
Similar Products Used: 888,darado,stance kingpin,dj3,dirtjam,drop off triples,stratos s3
Bike Setup: Brooklyn Machine Works dh
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richard
from north yorkshireDate Reviewed: January 7, 2006
Strengths: good for a downhiller starting out and on a tight budget.Weaknesses: quite flexible, even with a 20mm axle. spikey when you start to hit things faster and bigger. have bottomed it out several times and it was pretty harsh.Bottom Line: pretty damn good if you are just begining, but if you want something that will take the big hits and be smooth on full on dh courses, go for something like the 888, dorados or boxxers.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Similar Products Used: 888rc
Bike Setup: orange 222
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bob
a Downhiller
from washingtonDate Reviewed: July 30, 2005
Strengths: its good for dirt jumpsWeaknesses: spring in to softBottom Line: i like it but you have to get a heavyer spring and oil then it runs great so it your not liking it give it a chance and get those to thing
Favorite Trail: snow bob and 911
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: came with the bike
Bike Setup: atomik
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James
a Downhiller
from Glastonbury, CT, USADate Reviewed: July 11, 2005
Strengths: Awesome rebound, plush, fender spot, OVERALL NASTY FOR THE $Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: This is the nastiest fork for the money. I bought mine for a hundred bucks and sold my drop off triples for more. WHata bargain. I love it soo much for now.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Off Friend
Similar Products Used: Drop-Off Triples, Fox Vanilla R, old JRT
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Bullit
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cam rich
a Downhiller
from high prarireDate Reviewed: July 7, 2005
Strengths: price good value looks good marzocchi is good companyWeaknesses: scratches show cuz of black soft springs crowns got scratched by cablesBottom Line: good price a bit soft but easly fixed with hevier oil if you have the money to get more expensive fork go with like a 888 or boxxer
Favorite Trail: a line
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At: ernies sports grande prairie
Similar Products Used: dj 3 04 888
Bike Setup: 04 norco atomik came with jr t
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kenny
a Weekend Warrior
from port hope, ontario, canadaDate Reviewed: June 23, 2005
Strengths: strong, stiff, adjustable lower crown, black, stickers r sweetWeaknesses: none except stock its too soft needs air preload and the black looks green in the sun lolBottom Line: this fork is good for low budget freeriders i think, the adjustable crown makes it good for getting the right angles and such, its a basic fork that onece u set up u just leave it, you can get it for cheap now so it doesn't matter if u smash it up!
Favorite Trail: ne thing but up hills
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$359.00
Purchased At: cambria bike
Similar Products Used: 05 jr t, 888, shiver, drop off triple, dj 3
Bike Setup: transition trail or park ex729,
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Will
a Downhiller
from Mill Valley, CA, USDate Reviewed: June 4, 2005
Strengths: The fork handles it self very well while doing trail riding. It is very composed and you generally feel under control. It holds its line well and is stiff. Very plush.Weaknesses: Listen to everyone when they say is comes soft and fast, ad it does make a little kind of thudding noise when you go over stutter bumbs. The fork comes soft, and the rebound is super fast. It dives a lot under hard brakingBottom Line: A good fork for the money. You just have to make it stiffer unless you weigh like 100 lbs. Also the rebound is very fast. It is otherwise good. Obviously the 888 is about 888 times better, but it also costs a lot more. This fork is perfect for a freerider on a budjet looking to upgrade from a bad stock fork.
Favorite Trail: Tenderfoot
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$345.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA
Similar Products Used: 888, Shiver DC, DJ 2
Bike Setup: 04 Specialized BigHit, Maxxis rubber, um a Jr. T, and a chrome bell.
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Nathan Wood
a Downhiller
from Victoria B.C. CanadaDate Reviewed: May 15, 2005
Strengths: light,stiff, plush,and affordableWeaknesses: weak stickers and no rebound controlBottom Line: It may not provide the overall performance that the serious downhiller is looking for,so if thats you, the Boxer or 888's will satify your needs. For the casual downhill/freerider if offers premium performance and very low maintenace at a great price. As for the oil weight issue, I suggest you top the oil up insetad of changing the weight of it. topping it up will improve the ramping and the rebound.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Marin Team D.H., 04 J.R. T's, Hayes nines,coil sprung Fox Vanilla RC 550 BY 280/Hadley Hubs ,black spire chain guide and tensioner with Truvativ Hussefelt cranks
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David
a Downhiller
from Layton, UT, USADate Reviewed: May 12, 2005
Strengths: Smooth travel. Soaks up just about everything.Weaknesses: Only external preload adjustmentsBottom Line: I gave the preload a few turns, and I have not had to change to heavier oil. There have only been a couple times that I bottomed out, and it was not harsh.
I have taken some 10' drops on them with no complaints.
I am 5'8", 170lbs.
This fork is great for the price I paid. If you are a serious downhiller, you will probably not be reading reviews on this fork. If you do some downhill along with freeride this fork is a bargain.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$340.00
Purchased At: Cambria
Bike Setup: '04 BigHit, stock other than fork
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