Submitted by
Soulrider222
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 2009
Favorite Trail:
any and all that don't kill me
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Soul Cycles of Arizo
Strengths:
The best damn fork available in 2005, period. This is clearly a winner in the DH/FR category. Dedicated 20mm thru-axle with two clamp down bolts per leg drop-out, think about it.....
Weaknesses:
Describe for me what weakness is defined as please, because this fork represents nothing of the such, near as I can tell for the last 4 years. If cost is a weakness of said product, then weak forks structurally should be cheap.
Similar Products Used:
1996 Answer Manitou 4, 2000 Marzocchi Z1 CR, 2003 Rock Shox Psylo 20mm, etc.
Bike Setup:
2005 Marzocchi 66RC 150mm fork and don't even get me started on all the rest of my equipment....bling, bling, bling.
Bottom Line:
If you bought this fork, you were smart. If you want this fork, too bad. 2005 was a good year.
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Submitted by
Hui Chuen
a Downhiller
from Penang, Malaysia Date Reviewed: October 2, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Everywhere
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Used
Strengths:
Freakin strong fork, super plush... damn sexy front end...Small bmp sensitivity is at it's best...
Weaknesses:
none, just the 3D "bomber" stickers coming off
Similar Products Used:
RS Domain 318
Bike Setup:
2001 Stinky primo frame
Bottom Line:
By this fork and forget about going to a bike shop to change another one...
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Submitted by
Jason Pepper
a Downhiller
from Toronto Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Green Belt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
180mm of travel, single crown, looks great, fits almost any bike.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
888rc, super T, Manitou Travis ti... all the best
Bike Setup:
kona stinky, hayes, e-13, deemax, chris king...
Bottom Line:
THE BEST FORKS ON THE MARKET RIGHT NOW, BETTER THAT ANY SINGLE CROWN! For those of you sick of dual crowns but want lots of travel, these are the ones to get, they may be expensive but there definatly worth it!
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Submitted by
Brett Gill
a Downhiller
from Ithaca, NY, USA Date Reviewed: May 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Cornell University(1 rought/13 staircases)
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
private dealer
Strengths:
Super strong, plush, all black, super rigid brake mount. The stock springs were firm enough for me and I weigh 275Lbs. That is super rare! Big thumbs-up for the big M!!!
This fork is the best dang fork I have ever ridden! People ask me with the Morphine, why not a dual-crown, and I tell them this fork is plenty for me, and espescially after it proved it self by ovalizing the head-tube of my ClifCat TANKA$$, after the TANKA$$ handled the MONSTER-T for two summers!!!
If you're a heavy rider or very rough rider afraid of breaking parts, then this is for you. If you're a light rider who counts ounces on his bike, then this fork would be your worst nightmare!
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Submitted by
Todd
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: October 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Platinum
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Rocky Cycle
Strengths:
Very plush on the high speed chatter bumps. Feels like butter on gaps, drops, step downs, etc. Great adjustability with the compression and rebound - easy to dial in the suspension. Easy to maintain. Adjustable from 6 - 7 inches. Low maintenance fork - have not had any problems with the internals. Very reliable fork.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
2003 Boxxer Race, 2005 Sherman Slider +
Bike Setup:
2005 Bullit, Fox DHX 5.0, 26" minions, 24" high rollers
Bottom Line:
After riding the Boxxer Race and Slider +, the 66RC was infintely better than these two forks. I had more confidence in cornering, rolls, drops, gaps, step-downs, etc. with these forks. With the two previous forks I had major problems with malfunctioning internals (twice for both forks) yet I have not had any problems with this reliable fork. Great fork.
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Submitted by
Boudreaux
a Weekend Warrior
from NC Date Reviewed: August 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
sugar
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$325.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
Looks! Single-Crown - can do anything a 7" monster t can only better and with more adjustability. Progressive travel - first couple of inches are easy and smooth and as you progressively use more travel it gets much stiffer. Adjustments - you can tune 100% of the travel of this fork to your liking. Axle to Crown height - some complain about this but I bought this instead of an 06 because I really like the way it slackens the geometry of my frame. Steering radius - no double crown = better steering. Did I mention single crown? - makes your double crown friends look like p*ssy's!
05' Kona Stinky, 66RC, Holzfeller, XT, D321/Mammoth rims, Marzocchi/Rolf hubs, Hayes
Bottom Line:
The first time I used it I took it on a very technical downhill ride with lots of rock gardens, steep rock faces, creek gaps and jumps. The first ride down intimidated me some because I was used to seeing a double crown under me. However, this thing is 1.5 inches taller and wider than my buddies Jr T. Its a beast over rocks and the suspension is awesome. When I used to have my Jr T I constantly felt like I was bottoming it out. I'm 215 lbs and the progressive travel on this thing is amazing. Overall, awesome fork, if you can find one cheap and used I highly recommend it. Its awesome when you can go faster and bigger than your friends who are riding double crown Jr T's, Monsters, Super T's. Best upgrade I have made and I know I won't go back to double crown. I really like the axle to crown height @ 595 mm, only 10 mm less than an 8" travel 888!
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Submitted by
dima
a Downhiller
from landan Date Reviewed: August 24, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
work
Strengths:
amazingly strong, supple and stiff. easy to modify and usual marzocchi reliability. it just works
Weaknesses:
some people find it heavy but to be honest, if youre even considering them then weight shouldnt be on your mind. they weighg 7.3 pounds by the way.
Similar Products Used:
Avalanches, shivers, fox 40's, eeeeeeverythin'
Bike Setup:
24 cycles burner
Bottom Line:
basically, i messed around with the internals, sawing springs in half, putting bits of household plumbing here and there, drilling holes and practicing witchcraft in moderation...... in the end, i ended up with a 80mm travel version of the 66 which has a greater internal overlap than the travel it now has making it the stiffest fork on the planet, literally. it makes a great street fork for caining around in london with and jumping off stuff knowing it will out-live mankind.
amazing fork with unpresidented potential...... underneath all that matcho extreme free-ride marketing layes a fork which outdoes ANY dirtjump/street fork ever conceived. you aint ready.
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Submitted by
Nickoz
a Downhiller
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: July 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
yarra BLVD
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
the fork is very ajustable, air preload does alot, VERY stiff, internals are stong, smooth on every surface.
Weaknesses:
The BOMBER sticker is coming off. otherwize nothing
Similar Products Used:
manitou stance blunt.
Bike Setup:
05' norco torrent, holtzfeller cranks, hayes 9, sycross DP32, soon to have e-13 light guide.
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork, i have riddin other bikes with simmilar travel forks and they are absolutly crap. this is best by far. if you are a freerider downhiller, dirt jumper or cross country it doesn't matter. it you want a fork theat does it all you have found it. i ride a freeride hartail and the fork make the bike. BUY IT, U WONT BE DISSAPOINTED
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Submitted by
Tim B
a Downhiller
from Bristol Date Reviewed: June 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
stu's
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
tims
Strengths:
single crown very adjustable
Weaknesses:
none as such
Similar Products Used:
888 RC's a few sets of boxxers
Bike Setup:
kona stinky frame,66RC's atomlab aircorps on hope bulbs, M4's, roox rollercoaster, hope headset
Bottom Line:
these are realy nice forks, they give you alot more fun than DC's simply as you can X-up and barspin them, they feel pretty stiff. although not as stiff as DC's but they'll do, the ajust ment amounts on them are great, i run mine at about 7psi per leg normaly for FR and then about 2 psi for DH. im about 180 Lbs. so not too big. the fork oil needed to be topped up when i for them but all marzocchis need that as some is removed for the transit of them. the rebound is very good, and the compression is equally as good, i would buy them again if they snap, only quibble is that they use IS not post mount. i have snapped IS mounts before in crashes where the caliper has been hit where as on PM it is a stronger hold between for and caliper and the caliper is more likley to snap which is a darn lot cheaper than a new set of forks.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC Date Reviewed: May 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Oil Can
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Strong, You can do X ups on them,more manuverable than double crown forks.
Weaknesses:
heavy
Similar Products Used:
super t, junior t, 888r, 888rcx2
Bike Setup:
switch s3
Bottom Line:
This is an amazing fork. Most people should get one no matter how you ride. They feel low to the ground (compared to junior ts) and ride well for drops, dirt jumps, and trail riding. If you get it remember to take excess air out of your fork by pushing on the air valve because I didn't do that and my fork felt a little stiff on the trails, but not too bad. With this fork you can turn better as well. Once you go to single crown, you won't want to go back (I know I won't)!
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Submitted by
MIKE
a Weekend Warrior
from Kodak,Tennessee,USA Date Reviewed: May 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Trail #2 at Windrock={The original DH with the Freeride section & steep section}
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Harpers Bike Shop,Knoxville,Tennessee
Strengths:
Marzocchi quality.Plushness without bottoming out !1.1/8" steerer is nice.Air preloads is nice.Rebound & compression takes the cake.& it's nice n TALL !!!
Weaknesses:
None whatsoever. It wasn't free,but what is in this world!
2003 Santa Cruz V10,Atomlab Aircorp wheels,Hayes 8"-SAINT cranks-MRP-XTR derailer-Azonic bars.
Bottom Line:
This is the absolute best fork SC or DC i ever have rode & owned.Felt like riding on the smooth street on rough narly sections.It was better than the Monster-T by far & of course lighter.Was better than a 7" Boxxer because it felt plusher than the Boxxer & the seals are much better on Marzocchi forks any day.The rebound especially was better on the 66RC vs. the Boxxer. The Boxxer is a good popular fork & i like them,but like Marzocchi better because of reliability with the seals & i know how to work on Marzocchi easily.It was also quicker feeling than the SHIVER & didn't have to bleed those stupid screws on the SHIVER. Single crown is good for tricks & less weight & also to work on the bike. Single crowns are bad for if you crash the brake lines could pull out of the levers !Also a DC is safer somewhat because of the dual crowns in case the steerer snaps from a freak thing? All n all the 66RC is an excellent buy & the 05's are nice and TALL compared to the lower axle to crown height of 06 models.Steep Head angles suck IMO. .02
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Submitted by
Bill
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale, Arizona, United States Date Reviewed: May 1, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.Com
Strengths:
-35mm Stanchions -Black -Rebound and Compression Adjustments -Super Plush -Single Crown With 7" Travel -Air Preload -NEVER EVER Bottoms Out
Weaknesses:
-Compression Adjustment Could Do A Little Bit More... You Can Barely Feel What It Does.
Similar Products Used:
05' Manitou Stance Flow
Bike Setup:
05' 66Rc 170MM
Bottom Line:
This fork is awsome. I'v done 7-9 Foot drops and it has yet to bottom out. The travel feels endless and is so progressive. The hscv damping does loads of difference compared to the cheaper ssvf damping and for the price difference it's worth it. It's an all around sick fork that is light enough to go up and burley enough to go down and hit huge drops and jumps along with rock gardens and the most technical of terrain. The air preload works great because if it's too plush for bigger stuff, then pump some air into it and off you go. I have nothing but good things to say about this fork and if you have the money , then get it and you wont be dissapointed. I'v even heard that it is better than the Fox 36 so don't go and spend more money on the 36... GET THE 66. YOU WONT REGRET IT.
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Submitted by
Roger
a Downhiller
from U.S. Date Reviewed: April 26, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
-Plushness -Adjustments -Strong for a single crown
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
888rc,Boxxer,Dorado, etc.
Bike Setup:
05 Demo Nine.
Bottom Line:
Very cheap for how nice it rides. After you break it in, it's 2x smoother, which was a pleasant suprise for me. Thanks Marzocchi!
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Submitted by
russ
a Downhiller
from danville,,ca,us Date Reviewed: April 17, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
some online store cant rmbr
Strengths:
greatest fork ever...best damping... never bottomes out ...stylish
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
dj3, jr t, king pin, boxxer race, splice,(66 kicks the crap outta all of em)
Bike Setup:
banshee morphine 66 rc170mm
Bottom Line:
GET THIS FORK even on a fully
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Submitted by
Ra
a Downhiller
from Colorado Date Reviewed: February 9, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$490.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
Ultra stiff fork. Very responsive. It's plush as marshmellows. Air assist is a very cool feature.
Weaknesses:
After some use, the fork almost becomes too plush.
Similar Products Used:
Junior T. Boxxer Race (tried).
Bike Setup:
'04 Stinky Deeluxe.
Bottom Line:
Has saved me from injury more than once. It will make you quite confident, even if your a noob rider. I would not hesitate to buy one. Bang-for-buck far outweights the '06 Marz a.t.m. GET ONE.
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Submitted by
cole harrison
a
from kelowna Date Reviewed: January 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anything like A-LIne or very steep stuff
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with my biike
Strengths:
Everything good for jumping and downhill and freeride , awesome fork
Weaknesses:
none! at ALL
Similar Products Used:
Tried 888, and 36
Bike Setup:
Norco six , 66, siant brakes, x9, DMR, fox rear shock
Bottom Line:
SWEEEEEEEEEEEET fork so smooth and plush, I would definitally recommend it to any free rider!!!
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Submitted by
bob v.
a Downhiller
from lebanon oregon usa Date Reviewed: December 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Marzocchi (replacement for crashed fork)
Strengths:
Stiff as heck and buttery smooth. So much more plush than my previous Z1. Steers as if your on riding on rails
Weaknesses:
ummm, uh? It's a little tall, but thats ok, it just meens I have a little less standover clearance on an already tall frame (31.5 standover with 5 in fork)
Similar Products Used:
Manatou palmer fs ti, Marzocchi Z5 flylight 100, Rockshox Duke sl 100, marzocchi Z1 130, R.S. judy sl 100, various others ridden or demo'ed
Bike Setup:
'03 KHS FR2000, romic shock, 66rc150 fork, XT rf shifters/ derailers, TruV hussfelt cranks w/38 T ring+bashguard, RF diabolus stem 50mm, WTB moto/ timberwolf tires DH casing, THE + marzocchi fenders, odi yeti lockjaw grips, Bulletproof CNC'd cartridge b'ring pedals(bombproof!),Hayes hfx-9HD brakes 8in rotors, Kore FR bar.
Bottom Line:
This is the plushest, stiffest, burliest fork i've seen or ridden! This will make your buddy's boxxer look like like an xc fork. Rides just like a 888 with out the extra wieght and travel, but with more steering radius (x-ups, tailwhips etc.) this fork is basicaly a single crown 888! Ride right over anythig, can take the big hits and drops and still suck up the little stuff all without bottoming! This fork eats up stuff that would have my Z1 bottoming!('03 Z1 with hscv,eta 130mm)I thik the only thig that could make this fork better would maybe be a lighter steerer tube, and maybe a preload like the 888.
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Submitted by
Patrick Brady
a Downhiller
from Cullowhee, NC, USA Date Reviewed: December 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
ATV trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$695.00
Purchased At:
Carolina Fatz
Strengths:
I was looking for a long travel fork without getting a dualcrown. I found it in the 66Rc. This fork is as TUFF as a coffin nail. It can handle the massive drops and can take a beating and keep kicking. Not only that, but with it being a SC I can do X-ups and tail whip's.
Weaknesses:
a little tall but not bad. its a little heavy as well, but that has helped me to angle into drops better.
Similar Products Used:
Z.150
Bike Setup:
05 SC Bullit, 66Rc, E13 DS, Mavic DH rims, easton riser, chrisking 20mm thru axel front hub, azonic love seat, azonic A-frame pedals, 5th element coil, Avid dual-piston disc. A-headset (soon to be chrisking steelset head set).
Bottom Line:
Damn good fork. A must buy if you want lots or travel in a SC, and a tank of a fork.
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Submitted by
George Elyjiw
a
from Rochester, NY Date Reviewed: November 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
This fork can handle the high speed downhill bumps that have been making my other bike leave the ground. Don't think I'll ever bottom this out, but the first 2 and 1/2 inches compress relatively easily and then it gets stiffer and stiffer. Helps me take bigger jumps with more take-off compression and nice control on the landing. Extreemly adjustable, but I find I like the way it was set righ from the factory, and I add *no* air. (I weigh about 170 lbs.) This is my dream downhill/freeride bike's front fork and it has lived up to all of my expectations. Looks cool, too.
Weaknesses:
Well, it's a bit heavy and you have to get used to the 170mm fork. I imagine if you went from a bike with an 80mm fork to this thing you would have problems cornering until you get used to the 'chopper effect.' I went from a 135mm fork and it took a little getting used to. Adding air does stiffen the fork out, but then at high speeds the front tire leaves the ground (which it doesn't do with no air).
Similar Products Used:
2004 Marzocchi Z1 Drop Off II, 1999 Rock Shox Judy 100, Manitou Six.
This fork delivers the big-hit goods you'd expect from a double-cown fork. It is really smooth on washboards, etc, if *there is no air* in the air chambers. Adding air stiffens the fork out, but the front tire loses contact with the washboard at high speeds with about 5 p.s.i. air in each leg, but the air is good to reduce bob on longer rides. Not a fork for long XC rides, but it can handle long XC rides. Great fork. Never bottomed out, but used a substantial part of its travel. Did I say it is great for downhill? It's great for downhill over large rocks, roots, you know--stuff you wouldn't dream of riding over with your 100mm travel fork at high speeds.
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Submitted by
Tyson
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Island B.C Date Reviewed: October 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
Dampening, 35mm stanchions, adjustability, strength, looks, takes a beating
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy, but for this forks purpose, who really cares
Similar Products Used:
jr t (01,02,03,04) sherman flick (04), Breakout (04), Boxxer Race (04), dj2,3(03,04), monster t (02),
Bike Setup:
bullit, 5th, 66 rc (170mm)
Bottom Line:
Amzing fork, More adjustable than anything I have ever tried, never bottoms out, justa an amazing fork.
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Submitted by
Tin
a Downhiller
from San Gabriel Valley, CA Date Reviewed: October 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Marshall Canyon
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Loaner From LBS
Strengths:
Lots of strength here. External Compression and rebound adjustment. Little lighter than the Triple crown 888RC. Buttery smooth and never bottom out on me.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Rode on Fox Talas, Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
Nicolai Nucleon TST, Manitou Swinger 6 way, Sun Single track wheels, Hope disc brakes, Easton Monkeylite DH bars, Thomson seat post.
Bottom Line:
This for is very buttery. Such a big difference from the Fox and Rock Shox. Took a while to get it to dial in. This fork will put you in control. Not your bike taking control of you. Go through what ever u want too. Proven itself at Mammoth. Like I said, Total control.
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Submitted by
aaron
a Downhiller
from Washington, MI, USA Date Reviewed: September 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
The Sec Spot
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Bomb Proof! this is the best single crown fork i have ever ridden
Weaknesses:
None its a marzocchi
Similar Products Used:
888, Sherman, fox 40
Bike Setup:
Giant AC e13, hayes, fox dhx, XT
Bottom Line:
If you still want to throw x-ups but what the long travel of a triple the 66 is the fork for you
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Submitted by
Jason F
a Cross Country Rider
from Tahoe City Date Reviewed: September 6, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Mt Rose to Marlett Lake to Tunnel Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$520.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Loads of Travel, STIFF, Smooth Style, Really Adjustable, Really Responsive, Huck it.
This Fork is sick and well worth the price you can now get it at. If you like to ride some cross-country, but really, it's just cause you want to haul arse down hill, then this is a great fork. I was hesitant to go from a triple crown to single crown, but am in no way disappointed that I bought this fork.
Big up to all the reviewers! It was helpful in deciding which fork to buy.
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Submitted by
Keith Williams Williams
a
from Canadian Dresdener Date Reviewed: August 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
www.mountainbikes.net
Strengths:
Where to begin, hmmm, let me put it this way; There are no weaknesses. A particular strength for my riding style is the double bolt 20mm axle clamp system. I've had some trouble with other types of systems, and this is by far the strongest and most durable system out there.
Similar Products Used:
RS Pike '05, Marzocchi Drop-Off '04, and a couple others.
Bike Setup:
'04 Banshee Morphine Badass Machine
Bottom Line:
This fork has the best performance of all the models I've owned. I ride a 16" Morphine frame and the geometry suites this fork perfectly at 150mmm.
I like to do jumps, drops, extreme almost vertical downhill sections, rocky downhill, single track, and some urban riding. This fork is a serious piece of equipment for anything I can dish out. It rides smooth. I can hit obstacles a foot high almost without even felling it. It reacts well to dirt ramps even though it has 6" of travel. Urban terrain of hard concrete and stairs hardly cause any feeling of impact at all. In short I'm very pleased
I also like to hit the trails near my apt. which involves a lot of climbing. I run a MRP System 2 with a 36 tooth sprocket which makes climbing a bit difficult to begin with, but I've had this system with a couple of fork models this year. This may specific to the Morphine geometry, at the increased height of this fork compared to my last one shifts a lot of my weight to the back of the bike. This allows me to climb steep slopes without losing traction every time the fork compresses.
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Submitted by
GOD
a Downhiller
from MANCHESTER Date Reviewed: August 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
LBS (im an employee)
Strengths:
EVERYTHING, STIFF AS HELL CAN STAND UP TO ANY DH CORSE
Weaknesses:
WHAT????
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer WC, Dorado
Bike Setup:
PATRIOT 7+, raceface and sram everything
Bottom Line:
great fork, perfect for anyone from an avid freerider to a pro-level downhill racer. Stiff as hell, great adjustablity, gotta love the dual air preload, although it is kind of a pain to get the air in each leg perfectly even, small little thing hardly worth mentioning though. bottom line... AWSOME FORK I WOULD TAKE IT DOWN ANY DH CORSE I HAVE EVER RAN
*PERFECTION*
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Submitted by
Eric Lalande
a Weekend Warrior
from Timmins, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
I just love riding anything.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
The price is for the entire bike.
Strengths:
Stiff, Super adjustable (Almost to the point where your forearm starts burning from turning the adjustment knob.) Extremely plush, responsive. Makes any bike instantly look beefier, makes other forks look wimpy (35mm stanchions).
Weaknesses:
Kinda hard to get air into the fork if you dont have a shock pump, also its impossible to messure the air pressure inside with a standard tire guage.
Similar Products Used:
Super T pro, Junior T (They dont even come close)
Bike Setup:
Stock 2005 Norco Torrent, Marzocchi 66R (Yes, it only has rebound), upgraded shifters to XT.
Bottom Line:
Best fork ever, only fork that i think can compare this year is the breakout plus. I recommend this to anyone, even all mountain riders (Get it in the 150mm travel version). Its the best feeling fork for anything. It inspires confidence where other forks would make a rider cower away.
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Submitted by
Vincent Raoul
a
from FRANCE Date Reviewed: July 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Dealer close to my home
Strengths:
Very very sensitive fork, much better than the Boxxer Team I had before. Very stiff, lighter to a comparable triple crown with the same stiffness. Very plush, compression works amazingly. Rebound dampening settings really work. Able to do everything you can do with a triple crown, and everything you cant! Looks so sexeh...
Weaknesses:
Compression setting doesnt do anything noticeable. Still a rather heavy fork. Pricey...
Similar Products Used:
Sherman firefly
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit '03, 5th E, truvativ box, saint, hayes
Bottom Line:
I wouldnt dream of using any other single crown fork. Its very stiff, so its good for any kind of riding. The dampening is smoother than anything else I know, great for DH racing, and the compression makes it great for freeriding (havent bottomed it out yet even with 15ft drops). Its worthe every penny...
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Submitted by
David
a Downhiller
from Canmore, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: July 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Riders of Rohan
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1050.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Cafe
Strengths:
super stiff, super plush, I weigh 200 lbs and I can't bottom these out even on the biggest stunts
Weaknesses:
they are a lil heavy...ummm...they could have found a better way to put air in them...yea no faults really
Similar Products Used:
z150's, 888's, Shivers, junior T's
Bike Setup:
05 Santa Cruz VP Free
Bottom Line:
WOW...these forks are so sweet... I hit everything with these with full confidence. I have to look down to make sure I am still riding a single crown fork! As long as you aren't racing these are the best freeride fork on the market. I give it a poor value rating just because I don't think we should have to spend so much on bike parts in general.
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Submitted by
Dimitri Hon
a Weekend Warrior
from London Date Reviewed: July 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
over there
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
cycle surgery
Strengths:
big bad fork. stiff, adjustable, takes more abuse than it deserves.
Weaknesses:
a lil' bit too high for my taste, although the '06 ones have been lowered by about 40mm and still have the 7" travel.....grrrrr its also a proper mission to get the oil height crispy, which is a right pain in the arse. its not a fox.
Similar Products Used:
avalanches, risses, loooooooads of marzocchi stuff.
Bike Setup:
'03 kona stinky, blinged up with all the good stuff, dhx5.0, easton, dee-max, the works.
Bottom Line:
sick fork. makes ones bike ride how its meant to. i can do manuals now! im givin it 4 chillies coz' of the sheer weight of the unit and some setting-up-fiddlyness. otherwise...... its not a bad piece of work.
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Submitted by
Greg Fergison
a Weekend Warrior
from My House :o) Date Reviewed: July 6, 2005
Favorite Trail:
All of Whistler For Sure!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Caps Bikes
Strengths:
Well....hmm....it's a Marzocchi! Endless amounts of adjustment (30 Clicker), plushness, awesome bottom-out resistance, dead accurate steering precision, and it's Black!
Weaknesses:
Very tall. Taller than a Manitou Slider, Jr.T, Super T, 888 170 mm, Breakout Plus, the list goes on... Finally, (I am being picky about this but whatever...) it is quite heavy. It's a half pound (or around there) heavier than the Breakout Plus from Manitou which also has 40 mm travel adjust! I think Marzocchi fell flat on their faces when they saw the difference of adjstments between the 66 and Breakout since the 66 has no travel adjustments! The 66 should have ETA. Serioulsly. Not all of us get shuttle lifts 300 ft up. I think they will have ETA for 2006. Quite the bank breaker but what do you expect?!
Similar Products Used:
Honeslty I haven't rode any other brand of fork and nothing in Marzocchi but MAYBE the Z150 and Z1FR1ETA
Bike Setup:
Sasquatch w/ single track and 66 rest all stock. (We dont all have or need fullies!)
Bottom Line:
Buy it if ur not concerned about weight, height, or travel adjustments. If you want all or some of that, get a 888, Manitou Breakout/Slider or wait for the 2006 Travis series from Manitou! Don't know what Marz is planning though! It'll be fun to see. Happy Trails. :o)
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Downhiller
from Colorado Springs CO Date Reviewed: July 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Strengths:
Very stiff, plush, a Marzocchi, easy to adjust and very sensitive, burly
Weaknesses:
Weaknesses? What are those?
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer,Super T,Monster T, White Brothers DH<2
Bike Setup:
Yeti AS-X, 66RC, LOCO wheels, DHX 5.0, and everything sram, and RaceFace
Bottom Line:
This fork rules, it absorbs everything and works greeeeat for DH racing and freeride, it so freaking sensitive,it absorbs anything and everything!
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC, Canada Date Reviewed: June 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Oil Can
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Very sturdy and look sweet. Easy to adjust (you can do it anywhere).
Weaknesses:
Alittle weighty for trail use. Could be plusher for trail riding (but is good enough).
Rocky Mountain S3 with DHX 5.0, saint everything (brakes,cranks,bb,rear derailer), and MRP chain guide
Bottom Line:
This is an amazing fork for freeride and all-mountain use and can be used for dirt jumping. I wouldn't feel safe take it off any huge drops (like 20 feet or bigger).
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Submitted by
Guy
a Downhiller
from Bristol, England Date Reviewed: June 16, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Cwm Carn
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Bike Bristol
Strengths:
Plush, controlled, stiff, strong, black. What more could you want in a fork?
Weaknesses:
If it wasn't as tall I could run the 170mm but it is so I only have it at 150mm
Similar Products Used:
Only the Z1 FR1 is "similar", otherwise I've owned Fox Talas, Marz Marathons, older Pace forks and even Sids!
Bike Setup:
Cove G Spot FR with TF Tuned 5th Element, mix of Saint and XT, Hope M4's, Easton cockpit, Mavic rims on Hope hubs and Conti Diesel tyres. SDG bel air to perch on.
Bottom Line:
I have one bike for everything - muck about FR/DH (jumping off stuff, hooning down things, but not racing), singletrack/XC and some very modest jumping. I ride this stuff every day to and from work and around and about, in all weather, year-round. As a result I need tough do-it-all kit that lasts.
For me this is close to the perfect fork. I've been getting into DH/FR from a background of general trail riding and at the moment this fork is a great partner. In an ideal world as I ride uphill and down it would have a lock-down/ETA, but so far I haven't had to stop and push on anything anyway so I'm happy enough that the internals are all about controlled suspension. I've actually found that my G Spot climbs steep rough trails better than the XC bikes I used to have because the suspension is less overwhelmed by bumps front and rear.
Even with "only" 6" travel (to keep the front of my bike down) I very rarely overwhelm this fork - if ever in fact. I've broken two pairs of Talas forks so I don't think I'm easy on kit either. No doubt a 25 foot huck to flat would highlight the comapratively limited travel but then again I doubt I'd enjoy the local flat tight singletrack on a pair of 200mm triples nearly as much. I don't do 25 foot to flat anyway.
Price was good for a brand new DH-capable fork. I don't mind lugging the extra weight around - I'm just getting fitter :O)
Overall worth every flaming suppository I can give it.
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Submitted by
Scotty
a
from Portland, OR Date Reviewed: June 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Buy a bike for a Co. and see what deals they will throw at you
Strengths:
Its a Marzocchi
Weaknesses:
I it pretty tall for a 7 inch fork. It would have hurt if I had to pay over $700.
Similar Products Used:
Sherman Firefly
Bike Setup:
Giant Faith 2 with the 66rc the rest is mostly stock
Bottom Line:
Good shock. Takes a ride or two to break it in then wow, can it soak up the hits. The only thing I'd like to see is it not stand so high. Its over an inch and a half taller than the Jr T that came with my Faith so I'm pretty slacked out. Other than that it kills the trail and anything that's in my way. Steeps, I laugh at them. Drops, I don't even know they are there. Speed, flawless. Climbing, well - its a 7in single crown designed to ride down (I can live with that).
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Submitted by
Nathan
a Weekend Warrior
from Sherwood Park, Alberta Date Reviewed: June 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
United Cycle
Strengths:
Very stiff, plush as heck!! Ramps up very nicely. Handles great at high speed bumps and rough terrain. Fully adjustable with comp, reb, air assist.
Weaknesses:
Very tall fork!! At 595mm it is taller than the 170mm 888, and 10mm off of the 200mm!!!
Similar Products Used:
888, jrT, Monster T2, Dorado MRD-Crap!
Bike Setup:
Soon to be bullit, with deemax, tubeless.
Bottom Line:
The Tires are glued to the ground with this fork and Tubeless Tires! Improves confidence in carrying out speed in the corners.
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Submitted by
Gomez
a Weekend Warrior
from Edinburgh Date Reviewed: May 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
pointing downhill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
windwave-replacement
Strengths:
plush and game: "what 10ft drop, never felt a thing?" will inspire you to go large..... adjustable rebound+compression with air preload. the dogs!
Weaknesses:
a tad heavy, but not if you're into a your freeride/ DH adrenaline fix. wouldn't recommend for olympic XC competition.
Similar Products Used:
Z150. piece of cr@p. 66RC was an FOC warranty replacement.
Bike Setup:
patriot, 5th + 2 wheels
Bottom Line:
If you're serious about your need for this type of fork. I definitely recommend it. Plush, tight and handles tough better than Bodie and Doyle. I'm not gentle on kit but the 66 rides like a monster truck over buses and hasn't blinked. Single crown is nimble through the technical and gives more lock. If it were a boxer I'd say a mix between Sonny Liston and Ali - A beast that makes you smile.
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Submitted by
Tom Dibley
a Weekend Warrior
from Southampton, UK Date Reviewed: May 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Tunnel Trail, Santa Barbara
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Hargroves Cycles Southampton
Strengths:
Great looks, stiffness for a single crown of such travel, decals, paint, trail performance.
Weaknesses:
Has problems holding air in the left leg and also a small oil leak if left on its side for a day or so.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 (1997), Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Bam (2000), Marzocchi Marathon S (2004), Marzocchi Shiver DC 2003, Fox Vanilla RL (2003), Rock Shox Indy C (1997), Rock Shox Psylo SL (2001), Rock Shox Psylo Race (2002), White Bros UB110 (2001), Manitou X-Vert R (1999).
Bike Setup:
Foes FXR, hope big un's, Hed, Mavic, Hope M4's, Sram X.O, Easton Carbon RaceFace etc etc.
Bottom Line:
The forks are ideal to ad to my trail bike that spends most of its time going downhill. I wanted to keep the bike lightish while gaining travel and precise steering. The forks are just that....They perform very well and I was very pleased to feel how they are so simillar in performance to my old Shiver DC's without hauling the weight around. It is a shame there is no ETA as going up steep hills is an effort being such a tall fork. The steering is precise thanx to the 20mm axle and braking is sharp. However, I am worried about reliability. Upon leaving the bike in my car over night, a slight oil leak appeared although it didn't seem to effect the action of the fork. Also, the left leg does not hold air. you can hear it seeping out. Apart from this and i'm sure it doesn't happen with all of the 66rc's, I am very happy with my purchase. i will have to mark it down slightly for the tech problem. Price wise, it is cheap for the performance it delivers but expencive for a single crown. Full marks for value as I think the fork is worth the money.
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Submitted by
george
a Weekend Warrior
from san jose ca Date Reviewed: May 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
the many santa cruz mtn bike trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
?
Strengths:
170mm/35mm stantions, super plush, stock coil are perfect (no need to upgrade unlike other brands), 30 clicker, black stantions, marzocchi service, 888 internals, beefy fork braces.
Weaknesses:
No eta, oh well its dh style!
Similar Products Used:
dorado, many z-1, junior T, super t, z-150, 200mm 888
Bike Setup:
anodized black vpfree/5th, 170mm 66rc2, full xt drive train, holtz cranks and BB, hope M4 brakes, Chris King HS, Hadley hubs laced to 823, octopus 2.3 FR tubless tires, wtb stealth DH TI, 31.8 Race face diablous stem and riser bar, yeti hard core drips lock ons, time z pedals
Bottom Line:
the best 150mm and 170mm single crown forks out there, solid! makes life easier on the downhills, confident! and its a marzocchi, tested and proven.......u can climb on it better than a dual crown, when climbing the ruff stuff it goes right over it, but on fire roads makes it seem longer, :O( its faster on a single track trail VS DC because of its single crown steering. its the perfect all around FR fork.
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Submitted by
Robby Cheriton
a Downhiller
from Palo Alto Date Reviewed: April 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Soquel Demo Forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
speedgoat
Strengths:
Its a 888rc at only 2/3rds the price. the HSCV dampening is a must. Super plush, super pimp. Not for XC for sure but its the Perfect DH SC.
Weaknesses:
can get a little slack in the head tube angle because of the axel to crown height but this is a DH fork so whats to complain about.
Similar Products Used:
Risse, Z1, Fox Float, Jr. T
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit, 66RC 170mm, Hope M4, Mavic DeeMax, Fox DHX 5.0, Saint M800 cranks, SRAM XO RD.
Bottom Line:
Totally bomber. Totally plush. Totally Solid, Totally worth every penny.
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Submitted by
fred harrison
a Downhiller
from canyon country, ca. usa Date Reviewed: April 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
was westridge at big bear
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
marzocchi direct
Strengths:
so far the fact i have seven inches of travel and don't smack my knees on an upper crown. damping and feel.
Weaknesses:
have not found any yet or expect to, it a marzocchi fork.
2003 bullit with 5th and romic, raceface, sram, shimano, etc.
Bottom Line:
this is one of the best feeling forks i have had in a long time, kudos to marzocchi. the damping is right on the money and the stiffness is awsome for a single crown fork. i got the 170mm travel version simply for the fact that i just had a z150. i have only owned the fork for two weeks and will update this review in a few months after i have put some real time on it.
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Submitted by
Greg
a Downhiller
from Walnut Creek, CA Date Reviewed: March 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Southridge DH
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush, very strong, stiff and stable, plush, adjustments are easy to make, feels and performs great over various terrain and looks fantastic!
Weaknesses:
Not a full-on DH fork, not a full-on cross country.
Similar Products Used:
White Brothers DH 2.0, Fox Talas, Boxxer
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz VP Free with Vanilla RC rear shock, Marzocchi 66 RC
Bottom Line:
I couldn't have asked for a better all-around, hardcore fork. The 66 is amazingly plush over fast, rough trails, bumps and ruts are absorbed very well. Fork feels extremely stiff and stable, especially considering it's a single crown! The travel has an excellent feel, it ramps up nicely over drops and hits. I do a lot of shuttles and am pretty rough to my equipment, but I still don't see a scratch on the exterior - even after I slammed my roomate's pegged pedals into the stanchions! It's not the greatest going up hills, neither would it be suitable for top speed DH racing or the hugest drops. But if you can only have one fork and one bike to try and do a variety of rough trails, fast courses, and drops - I would recommend the 66. This thing feels as stiff as some triple crown forks on trails and is just SO responsive! I can pop it over a jumps and rocks, through rock gardens - it's a lot of fun in a tough package. I would highly reccomend it for anyone who wants a fork for black-diamond trails, drops and jumps....this is a strong SC fork for long-travel all-around trailbikes and freeriding!
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Submitted by
Reymond Singson
a Weekend Warrior
from Manila, Philippines Date Reviewed: March 17, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Tagaytay
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Stiff, Great Looks, Triple Crown Strength without the steering penalty. Tough Finish, Bolt Thru 20mm Axle
Weaknesses:
The Tri nitride coating on the z150 would have been nice. Maybe ETA? some of us still need to pedal up :)
Similar Products Used:
z150, z1, z1SL, Psylo (:P), 03 Super t OEM, and 03 Junior T
Bike Setup:
2004 RMB Schley Switch, 66, DHX, Mavic 521's Maxxis, RF controls and post, full saint, Cully's (now on their third bike)
Bottom Line:
Ok, I have to admit the poser in me wanted these forks for the bling factor. But the moment I slapped them on my bike, I knew I was on to something special. The first time I took it on a trail I was blown away by how plush yet responsive the fork was. It was a whole league above the z150 I last used. The only time I missed my old z150 was when I had to climb - but otherwise the additional travel and stiffness kept a cheesy grin on my face.
I raced on this fork too - my old race bike was an rm7 with a super t. my switch with the 66 actually outperformed my old bike - until I crashed :) the fork to a side on hit in a rock garden. the black stanchions survived with barely a knick. I seriously doubt if my older forks would have come out unscathed. am impressed with the fit and finish.
This is the best hard use fork out there. I am telling you you will not be disappointed. Am just not looking forward to a flat tire in front - the front wheel seems really bolted in there with the 4x2 bolts
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Submitted by
S B
a Racer
from MT HOTHAM. VIC AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
STANLEY/MISTIC
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
BIKE HUT
Strengths:
STIFF, ADJUSTMENTS. AIR PRELOAD IS A GREAT THING FOR DIFFERENT TRAILS
Weaknesses:
BIT PRICEY
Similar Products Used:
BIT LIKE A SUPER T IN PLUSHNESS, BUT WAY BETTER
Bike Setup:
STINKY PRIMO, SRAM DRIVE TRAIN, JUICY 5, 66RC
Bottom Line:
EXPENSIVE, BUT YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. WITH MARZ YOU GET QUALITY WHEN YOU SPEND THE DOUGH. 66RC IS A FORK WELL WORTH OWNING.
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Submitted by
man w/ one hand
a Cross Country Rider
from western NC in th' US of A Date Reviewed: February 10, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anything in Pisgah
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Clarks Bike Shop
Strengths:
I have the 170mm version. For a singlecrown this thing is as stiff as most triplecrowns. The adjustability is awesome. You set it up for ANY kind of riding you want to do. Crown & 35mm stantions not only look burley...they are. The air assist eleminates any need to change springs, IMO, you can make this thing as Zokie plush or as stiff as you want. Plenty of space for 3.0 too.
Weaknesses:
As stated below, should be a better way to attach pump for air assist.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Slider +, (replaced w/66rc) & 99 Z3QR20 changed to 5" of travel.
Bike Setup:
04 Bullit, black, SRAM X.0 grip/rear, XT shifter/ft. der, Nevegals-2.7ft/2.5bk, Holzfeller crank, e.thirteen DRS, Gigapipe bb, 8" Juicys. Blockhead stem, Mavic EX729 rims, DT Swiss Onyx rear hub, White Ind. ft hub, Odi Rouge lockons, Fizik Plateu saddle, 5th Element w/425 spring.
Bottom Line:
Get this fork, if you can, I've heard you can't get any more 05's. This is th' "Latest AND th' Greatest" thing to come out in'a while, IMO. Adjustable doesn't come close to describing it, it's huckable, trail ridable, freerideable, Able to do what ever you throw at it...well you better have th' quads & lungs for it if you plan on usin' it for XC. At 1st I thought $700 was a lil' pricey for a singlecrown, now, I'd pay more if I didn't have one.
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Submitted by
dylan birche
a
from canada Date Reviewed: December 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
all ive heard was good things. never tried it though.
Weaknesses:
havent heard any so far!
Similar Products Used:
people ssay its one of a kind.
Bottom Line:
sounds like one kick ass fork that you should grab quick. people are sying its better than most triple crowns cause of the super plushness and the travel that you can get with it! i personally want to get this fork i just need to know the size for the hub to fit! i no that everyone with this fork know the hub size so let me know!
an awsome fork gets an awsome rating.
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Submitted by
Chris Herraghty
a
from Edinburgh, Scotland Date Reviewed: December 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Innerleithen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Strength! Super plush, excellent damping control, air assist makes it suitable for pretty much any rider weight. Look sweet too.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Sherman Breakout Plus (TPC and SPV versions)
Bike Setup:
04 Gemini, 5th Element, XT, Hayes, Easton stuff.
Bottom Line:
This fork is amazing. After an extremely bad experience with my shermans (these are the crappest forks ever) I binned them and got some 66s (7in version). What a difference. Prefect damping, instantly plush and cheaper by a long way. And they're not going to fall apart after 6 months. I'll be running these till they die.
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Submitted by
Shane
a Downhiller
from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: December 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath
Strengths:
everything. im running the 150mm version, and i havent really found anything bad about them at all.
Weaknesses:
one thing i dont like is how you put air into the air assist chambers. they really could have done a better job with that.
Similar Products Used:
used to be running an '02 Rock Shox Psylo C, big improvement.
Bike Setup:
2002 Devinci Hucker, completely custom spec, nothing left stock.
Bottom Line:
bottom line, this fork is awsome. if your looking for a good 6" travel fork this is the one you want. dedicated 20mm thru axle, 35mm stanchions, air assist, dual HSCV valving, external preload and compression adjustments, this fork has it all. cant wait till next spring so i can give this fork a real testing, only got to ride it for 2 months this year.
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Submitted by
matt
a Weekend Warrior
from virginia Date Reviewed: December 13, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$783.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
Strength!!!!! thats the word, very high quality fork, exalent adjusments,smooth and super feel.
Weaknesses:
it takes a little more time to get open but its worth it! (then other freeride forks)
Similar Products Used:
hardly none,the 66 is special(not even the 888)
Bike Setup:
hussfelt,letoy 3, formula hydro,mavic rims,tioga fatty.
Bottom Line:
People that plan to give a beating to there bike found a fork it! puts a lot of beauty to the bike and im not regreting any penny!
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Submitted by
Fitz
a Downhiller
from California Date Reviewed: December 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
alamo bikes
Strengths:
eveything..this thing blows mi junior t with ease. It is has so amny adjustments its crazy. it has teh same stantions and internals and the 888. it also can fit a 3.0 tyre...i never thought of hucking on a sigle crown
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
none come close except teh 888
Bike Setup:
kona stinky d with marz 66rc diablous bars,stem,30 gazzis, mavic wheel set lrp
Bottom Line:
If you looking for a light fork that can take huge hits this is it. This fork so awsome get it now.
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Submitted by
Mike Lawrence
a Weekend Warrior
from Welly, New Zealand Date Reviewed: November 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$775.00
Purchased At:
BeyondBikes.com
Strengths:
Built strong, Compression & Rebound adjust are easy to set up. Smooth compression, Soakes up all the little bumps amd big impacts without jarring the rider out of his/her rythmn.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Bike Setup:
Giant AC (04), Fox DHX 5.0, Marz 66RC 150mm, Raceface, XT, Hayes HFX9-HD, Panaracer Fire FR's
Bottom Line:
When upgrading from a five inch to a six inch fork I was considering just getting a 05 version of my Manitou Sherman Firefly. But I thought for only $25 more I'll get a Marzocchi. That was the best choice I ever made. This fork (66RC 150mm)is built strong, it weighs a little more but that's really not noticable when riding and the fork just looks da-bomb. The compression is so smooth. You can really throw your bike into fast and rough corners and know the tire is going to stay in contact with the ground throughout. Unlike with other forks where you may suffer jarring feedback over the rough terrain the 66RC just eats it up and asks for more.
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