RockShox Judy forksRedesigned for 2004, Judy forks provide solid, all-around performance for riders just starting to hit the singletrack, or recreational riders looking to take the edge off paths and trails or pathways.
Clean sheet design developed to meet the evolving needs of the emerging All-Mountain category. FEA designed casting and crown mated to 28mm chromed upper tubes provide a stiff and rigid chassis. HydraCoil damping ensures quality suspension performance. Performance features enable this fork to be used on Hardtail and Full-suspension bikes.
Travel: 80mm Weight: 3.96 lb. (1.80 kg) Spring: Dual Stage coil/elastomer spring Adjust: External Preload Damping: HydraCoil Lowers: One piece magnesium Crown: Forged Aluminum, black Steerer Tube: Steel Upper Tubes: Chromed steel 28mm Colors: Silver (Disclaimer: Weights are based on 160mm steerer tube pre-production models and may vary. Actual fork travel may vary +/- 3 mm. Specifications and call-outs are preliminary and are subject to change.)
Submitted by
calebs_tenspeed
a Cross Country Rider
from Houlton, Maine USA Date Reviewed: May 2, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Bradberry Mt. State Park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$89.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Very Stiff and once you set the pre-load it's pretty much maintenance free. BUT it's stiff and great for me but I ride singletrack and I only weigh 140.
Weaknesses:
A little on the heavy side
Similar Products Used:
05 Rock Shox Judy XC, 08 Rock Shox Reba Team, 05 Manitou 6
Bike Setup:
Cannondale F-600 Sobe Team Edition
Bottom Line:
This fork has been very reliable and extremely inexpensive which is great. Please be advised though that not all judy's are the same. I had an 05 judy xc and it was nothing but JUNK! But they seemed to have gotten the year before just right...then they had to mess with things.
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Submitted by
Filip a freerider
a
from Bratislava, Slovakia Date Reviewed: October 8, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Koliba
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
not bobby, can be rated little higher than cross country. AND it is probably gonna live more than me cuz this fork can survive a nuclear attack
Weaknesses:
actually does bottom out if you use it for more extreme riding, leaks crap, but so does every other fork on the market
Similar Products Used:
gonna buy a new one soon
Bike Setup:
peugeot 307 wrc
Bottom Line:
this fork is great if ur a cross country rider and like to do some crazy stuff when you get bored of corny trails. its pretty stiff and, as i said its almost indestructible. a cool fork which makes your bike look somewhat more wicked.
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Submitted by
alex Bonvie
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: January 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
local Dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
from a friend
Strengths:
light, cheep
Weaknesses:
yes,
Similar Products Used:
nothing compairsto this POS (piece of $h1T)
Bike Setup:
costom haro
Bottom Line:
this was my first fork i used to get into biking, at the moment it is in my room colecting dust, with this fork i didnt get mor than 5 feet of air and it is compleatly distroyed. just from going up on the front wheel now and then the crown is curoded around the steer tube. THIS FORK IS FOR CROSS COUNTRY USE ONLY!
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Submitted by
Tim
a Cross Country Rider
from Binghamton Date Reviewed: November 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Brickyard
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came stock on bike
Strengths:
Great beginner fork! I recomend it for new riders. Held up very well. Mostly maintenance free. Stiff. For light riders like me does not bottom out. Overall really good quality
Weaknesses:
Gets sticky and almost locked out at times. Some stanchion lube does the trick. Preload adjustment has little effect at all.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Splice
Bike Setup:
MountainSmith Altitude (same as Giant XC bikes), Manitou Stance Blunt, Hayes 8 inch discs front 6 inch rear, WTB Speed V saddle.
Bottom Line:
For begginers. Good quality, good performance. Affordable aftermarket solution. For new riders using disc brakes its also a great disc-ready fork. For the price (even though it came on my bike) its pretty good.
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Submitted by
sam
a Weekend Warrior
from perth Date Reviewed: September 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
gungin
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
STIFF!!, no maintenance required, strong
Weaknesses:
too stiff?, flex
Similar Products Used:
pikes, dj1s, drop offs
Bike Setup:
montari, pikes, e13, hussefelt, avid bb7s
Bottom Line:
ive had this fork for over a year now and have just upgraded to a pike (because i got a bargain). i use dthis fork for everything but mainly skate park and dirt jumping. the stiffness was great in these applications and i found them great. they seemed plenty strong enough for the task too - ive cased some 4m gap jumps pretty badly and they still keep kicking fine - i find theyre just as good as marzocchi djs at the park or trails. theyre not so good on the singletrack or DH though - theyre too stiff and can give you a bit of a workout. i feel drops pretty harshly - anything over 6ft is a bit rough. still highly recommended to anyone wanting to ride skate park and dirt jumps, but not if you mainly ride DH or XC out in the bush - too stiff and not enough travel anyway.
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Submitted by
Chris Pollett
a Racer
from London, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: June 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
fanshawe lake
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath
Strengths:
Great fork with regular maintainence. Great Value
Similar Products Used:
Mag 21 SL, 99 Judy, Lawill leader
Bike Setup:
Nuke Proof Frame Full XT, XTR Rear, V brakes and Spin Wheels
Bottom Line:
Great for everyday use if you maintain them. I rebuild them every month and they still run smooth. I am a heavy rider and they seem to have last over a year which is not bad in my books.
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Submitted by
dog dog
a Cross Country Rider
from canada Date Reviewed: May 22, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good fork 4 price Stiff but not too stiff has give AWSOME
Weaknesses:
HMMMMMMM... The Preload cap THATS ALL
Similar Products Used:
FOX SHOX
Bike Setup:
Raleigh Outland Custom
Bottom Line:
AWSOME FORX
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Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Springfield Date Reviewed: May 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike.
Strengths:
Good solid fork, a bit heavy for ppl who care about weight.provides good smooth riding.
Weaknesses:
lets in some water if not washed after muddy riding.
Similar Products Used:
bomber air/oil, fox fork.
Bike Setup:
2005 Iron Horse Warrior Sport
Bottom Line:
good reliable fork. gets the job done. dont like it, spend the extra cash and get a better like a bomber air/oil or something from fox but if you just looking for something good to soften the ride in some local trails or some city riding, these are the way to go,overall, a good set of shox this is good.
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Submitted by
StevO
a Weekend Warrior
from Oregon City, OR, USA Date Reviewed: May 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
any single track
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
SportMart
Strengths:
Sturdy, look good, disc mounts, low maintanence
Weaknesses:
Lack of rebound dampening, heavy weight
Similar Products Used:
Only offroad motorcycle experience (Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, and VOR)
Bike Setup:
K2 with CaneCreek AD10 rear shock, Ritchey Ti BB, Shimano Cranks
Bottom Line:
Not a terrible fork for a beginner, but I will be replacing it with an air fork to decrease weight dramatically and get the rebound adjustment I need. After riding motorcycles for 25 years, you can really notice the little things that happen on a bicycle at slower speeds. This fork handles everything I put it through, but bounces off of obsticles because of the lack of rebound. Very annoying in technical sections.
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Submitted by
HeyJudy
a
from England Date Reviewed: December 16, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
On Hire Fleet
Strengths:
None. Except doesn't bob on the climbs following wet rides.
Weaknesses:
Seals not capable of keeping out the wet. Large quantities of grease ejected from fork seals initially then they seize up when moisture gets in. Heavy and basic performers (this can be forgiven - they are a budget fork)
Similar Products Used:
Suntour XCC / XC60, RST, 2001 Judy TT on Hire Fleet Various Bombers and Fox, personal use.
Bike Setup:
Hire hardtails, subjected to light XC use.
Bottom Line:
Dreadful forks, may be adequate on sunny dry trails but avoid at all costs if you ride in wet muddy conditions (England). I have had to return about seven pairs so far, some after first outings. Seemingly the seals are just not capable of use without fork boots but have been specced regardless (the 01 TTs and Suntours have endured the same use without problems). These forks are a complete liability and not worthy of the name of a supposed quality manufacturer. I will not purchase Rock Sh** again.
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Submitted by
Gordon
a Weekend Warrior
from Waipahu, HI Date Reviewed: November 7, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$425.00
Purchased At:
McCully Bicycle
Strengths:
Durable Stiff Rock Shox name
Weaknesses:
Strictly entry level performance HEAVY!!! Preload does not work well
Similar Products Used:
Rigid forks test rode friend's and co-worker's Fox and Marzocchi forks
Bike Setup:
Stock 2004 Cannondale F300 except for Specialized Hemishpere EX tires (ride on roads a lot) and Specialized Telluride comp saddle
Bottom Line:
Original equipment fork for my 2004 Cannondale F300(price reflects cost of bike, I would not pay $425 for this fork). This is strictly an entry level fork. Do not attempt high drops or downhill/free ride with this fork! If I was Rock Shox I would class this as a touring/comfort fork (with the GPS Metro) instead of a mountain bike fork. Keep it well lubricated or you will get a jerky rebound. Pre-Load dial is there for looks. It doesn't work very well. Heavy!!! Judy stickers coming off (don't like them anyway) But is is durable and is fairly stiff
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Submitted by
dan v
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: November 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
bicycles plus
Strengths:
its an okay fork i weigh about 150 pounds and this fork is harsh. the preload doesnt do a darn thing. though i used to think this was th ultimate fork until i rode my new vt2 and a couple of fox forx. this would be an okay fork to cuck around town with. never bottmed it out.
Weaknesses:
preload borke it. heavy doesnt soak up any bumps unless you put all your weight on the handel bars.
Similar Products Used:
minute 1 fox forx
Bike Setup:
came on my beautiful trek 4500.
Bottom Line:
save up and buy a better one unless you just want to do city biking or jumping. this forx preload will break and you can fix it or glue it back on.
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Submitted by
Howard
a Weekend Warrior
from Ballwin Date Reviewed: October 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
grotpeter
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
origional equipment
Strengths:
Strong fork with 100 mm of travel. Has improved with use. Has both v brake and disc brake mounts.
Weaknesses:
Weigh over 4 lbs. Have no damping control, only a preload adjuster.
Similar Products Used:
manitou skareb, fox float
Bike Setup:
full suspension 24 spd mountain bike
Bottom Line:
These forks have worked well. They have improved in smoothness over time and have developed no slop or play after 100's of hrs. of offroad riding. I keep them well greased, upper and lower bushings, with krytox gpl 226. They are medium sprung, stiffer than some of the long travel air forks, but predictable and controllable. They don't dive when you get on the bike or during braking. Have not had them display any objectionable traits such as hard bottoming or bobbing, even with no oil damping. I would like lighter forks when these wear out, but these are doing a good job.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: September 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
jupiter FL
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
cycle solutions
Strengths:
80mm travel is awesome for ppl who r just doing some urban riding but can do anything up about a 10 set.
Weaknesses:
i broke the preloader cap in a week and have to pay for a 40 dollar (CDN) metal part to make sure it doesnt happen again
Similar Products Used:
my only other fork was a ccm "juice" fork that came with my bike it had about 120mm travel and bottomed out going off a high curb
Bike Setup:
ccm x-volt w shimano components and Judy TT fork
Bottom Line:
an awesome fork but try and get the metal preloader cap
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Submitted by
Krusty K
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good sturdy design, adjustable tension
Weaknesses:
None that are apparent to me.
Bike Setup:
Bonelli Mte. St Anne
Bottom Line:
As a strictly recreational rider who likes to get out on trails, old logging roads, the occasional road cruise with friends this is a very reasonable fork as far as I am concerned. I'm about 200 lbs (that's about 90 kilos for the metric users) and I don't find it too stiff and neither does it seem to bottem out significantly for me. I'm not pounding downhill or trying any stunts or jumps, so I suppose I'm not taxing them to the limit. If that's the sort of stuff you intend doing then maybe this is not the fork for you. But if you are looking for a decent recreational fork that helps deal with what off road trails throw at you while out for a ride then these should suit you fine.
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Submitted by
Terence Lam
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: July 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Local stuff
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Quite stiff, nice and plush and no I'm not fatso, i'm 35kg! smooth action, light, spring suits me perfectly.
Weaknesses:
No proper damping control so it can prove bouncy on the really rough stuff or on jumps and drops (rebound being to quick in my opinion). Preload does just about nothing, if they bottom out under your weight on the lowest preload setting they'll do the same on the highest preload setting aswell.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou 6. 2002-2004 JudyTT
Bike Setup:
DiamondBack Racing stem/handlebar/hubs Tektro cable discs 6" the like.
Bottom Line:
Considering it aint no Dorado and dont campare it with FoxForx!!! it is quite a good suspension fork for its price, smooth action and torsional stiffness was good. If you are a demanding, rough rider, this fork will bottom out harshly and will end up flexing heaps. No oil damping means getting bounced around on technical climbs.
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Submitted by
chris smith
a Racer
from bristol Date Reviewed: June 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
still
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
winstanleys cycles
Strengths:
none wotsoever
Weaknesses:
flexy, poor adjustment, too stiff, over priced, over weight.
Similar Products Used:
rigid forks
Bike Setup:
gt aggressor with rs judy tt's and other crap
Bottom Line:
these forks are the worst things u will ever use and i recommend u buy them now. They r the ultimate rigid fork looking like a suspension fork. never try off road. road users should buy these and mayb the odd racer in for that suspension look without the suspension part otherwise not acceptable forks really
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Submitted by
josh a trials rider
a
from grove city ohio Date Reviewed: June 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
down town columbus
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
airbomb.com
Strengths:
good design looks cool I didnt bottom it out as much as i thought i would
Weaknesses:
develops play, preload cap breaks off easy
Similar Products Used:
rst omni sun race (they were both crap too)
Bike Setup:
GT outpost with a back derailer and shifters that are older than me 2 ring crank with a 28 and a 38 changring alex rims mosh pedals white wall street tires now with manitou axle comps and a fsa pig headset
Bottom Line:
i am a smooooth rider so i dont need a supper great fork just something to dampen the blow but i broke the crown and in less then a month but it was my fault not the forks but they still suck for 100 bucks you can buy good rst forks or if you want a light bike then you can always get a ridgid for the same price get for trail riding
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Submitted by
baddabing
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: May 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
2nd hand. Price in S$.
Strengths:
It's a bargain.
As good as maintanence free (short of keeping the legs cleaned and lubed).
Stiff.
Improved weight over 03 TTs (5.07lbs vs the present 4.96)
Clean design.
80mm of Adaquate travel for most uses.
Weaknesses:
Soft stock springs requiring max preload for heavy riders.
Friction damper work too well. Insensitive to road/small bumps.
Extremely stiff preload adjuster knobs.
Similar Products Used:
RSTs Mag21SL 97 and 04 Judy XC
Bike Setup:
GT LTS on 97 Judy XC Easton Cokecan on 04 Judy XC
Bottom Line:
The cheapest branded fork you can get.
The stiffness of the fork and length of travel provided is excellent. The lack of adjustiable damping doesn't matter for the price i paid. Medium to heavy bump responses is adaquate but the amount of stiction in the stanctions needs to be reduced. And the preload knob on the 04 TTs is so stiff it bruised quite a few knuckles. Took it apart and regreased the whole assembly. It probably needs a few more months to wear in.
Good for beginners or commuters looking for a durable fork that does not bust the bank. Serious recreational riders and above should go for at least a Judy XC for its lighter chassis(3.52lbs), hydracoil damping (non-adjustiable but good enough) which improves its small bump sensitivity.
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Submitted by
Commuter
a Cross Country Rider
from Tokyo Date Reviewed: March 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$67.00
Purchased At:
Bike Nashbar
Strengths:
Price and the fact there are no real negatives.
Weaknesses:
Weight and it becomes noticeably less compliant when the temperature drops below 35
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale headshok with speedspring on my 'cross and mountain bikes (same CAAD3 frames just built up for different uses)
Bike Setup:
Year 2000 Voodoo Hoodoo AL Comp with LX thoughout and road slicks. Judy TT replaced the stock, 4 year old Jett
Bottom Line:
This fork will never see anything but road grime on my bike. I commute 23 miles round trip each day and in this capacity the fork works great. Over the 3 weeks it's been on my commuter I have experienced nothing but smooth, flex free action (A little Judy Butter helps the smooth part and I should note that I weigh about 210 lbs. so am familiar with what flex is). The fork does not bob, bind or display any negative characterisics except becoming less supple when temps dip into the low 30's. Oh, yea - it weighs more than the annual agricultural output of some 3rd world countries. So, $67, smooth, flex-free action, no bobbing and is apparently built to survive nuclear attack. I give it 4 "for the way I use it" chilis.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Logan, Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: February 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Bike Bike Shop
Strengths:
Price, Good bottom of the range fork
Weaknesses:
Bit stiff, Not that good for off road riding, heavy
Bike Setup:
'00 Apollo Altitude MTB Sport
Bottom Line:
A good fork if you are looking to just start mountain biking and would like a half decent fork. Not reccomended for anything but a bit of trail riding, no jumping or downhill.
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Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from Exeter, New Hampshire Date Reviewed: February 3, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Ft. Rock
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Exeter Cycles
Strengths:
Decent beginner shock, Cheap
Weaknesses:
too stiff for light riders like myself(115 lbs)
Similar Products Used:
older Rock Shox Jett
Bike Setup:
2004 Cannondale F300
Bottom Line:
Don't buy this shock for trail riding!!! Opt for a Manitou Black or Skareb, or any Fox fork if you are doing anything off road. This is a recreational/commuter shock.
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