I've only been riding DH for a while now, but these seem to work just fine for me. As I said, they were my 2nd choice to a set of Jr.Ts the marzocchis were a little better, but not good enough to blow $500 on a set that were not even new. These retail for nearly $600 or so i've been told, but I see them in mailorder ads in dirt rag/MBA for $200-350. It doesn't take a business major, ahem, to see the value here.
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c s
a
from durham Date Reviewed: May 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
one with stunts
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
takes big hits well,8-9' to flat regularly, fairly plush, good and stiff
Weaknesses:
product support, dont think they speak english
Bike Setup:
s-works team dh
Bottom Line:
cant beat it for the money!
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Submitted by
Bill Graham
a Racer
from Ashburn. Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
n/a
Strengths:
very well built fork for the price. came on the bike i baught so had no money to upgrade. lots of adjustment with three travel settings which are internal.
Weaknesses:
none yet.
Bottom Line:
if you need a cheap fork for free riding and beginner racing this is your fork. well worth the value.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from From colorado Date Reviewed: December 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
everywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
veloswap
Strengths:
it is good and sturdy
Weaknesses:
not good over the small stuff but i have no complaints
Similar Products Used:
boxxer,stratos
Bike Setup:
a almost stock khs downhill bike
Bottom Line:
this is a great fork for freeriding. go get it if you are looking at not spending all your money.
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Submitted by
Simon Bosman
a Downhiller
from Congleton, Cheshire, Enfland Date Reviewed: July 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any of them in Wharncliffe woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$375.00
Purchased At:
Cycleshopsmart.com
Strengths:
Very stiff fork, tracks better than just about any other fork I've ridden. Total adjustability, infinite compression damping adjustment. General build quality is second to none. PRICE !! PRICE !! PRICE !!
Weaknesses:
Travel could be plusher, but for £250.00 it's more than plush enough.
Similar Products Used:
Boxxers, Shivers, Junior-Ts, Super-Ts
Bike Setup:
Saracen Havoc 2002 with extra mounting hole drilled in the swingarm and a 50mm travel shock giving 8" travel, Grimeca mechanical discs (soon to be replaced thank God), Deore hollowtech cranks, tioga cube stem, Intense DH60 2.7" tyres, Truvativ chain device.
Bottom Line:
These forks are stiffer than any other fork I've ridden with the exception of Monster-Ts. The tracking is noticably better than Boxxers and they're a third of the price. Everbody who has ridden this bike has commented on how good the forks are. They are not the plushest fork on the market but a regular coat of GT85 keeps them almost as plush as the expensive stuff. If you are quite heavy (in my case 100kg) and you haven't got the thick end of £1000.00 to spend on some forks then these are the babies for you. The standard springs are more than adequate for us bigger chaps and they DO NOT flex one inch when cornering on rough terrain and will take a 6ft drop without bottoming. If you are in the market for a set of triple clamps then save yourself £500.00 and buy some of these, they're bomb proof. I would have like to have given them an overall rating of 4.5 only because the travel could be plusher but due to the selection system offered I've rounded it up to 5.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Downhiller
from B.C Date Reviewed: March 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Stuff
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
umm...Buy and Sell
Strengths:
This is a very AWESOME shock!!! Its got good travel, and its a awesome freeride shock!!!
Weaknesses:
None!!! That I know of :-)
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Mr T,,, Jr T,,, THIS IS A AWESOME SHOCK!!!
Bottom Line:
This Fork is a Awesome Freeride Fork or Dowhill,,Its not that heavy either!!! Its a good value for what ya pay for it all, I have to say is that I really like this shock and all the Downhillers and Freeriders get this Fork..Its Awesome. It does drops pretty good and all that stuff. There is some good travel on this fork too Travel: Adjustable to 3 settings: -150mm (5.9") -130mm (5.1") -110mm (4.3")
SWEET SHOCK GET IT!!! Remember this name DNM VTS 90
Whooooooooooo Hoooooooooooo!!!!!!
Description: Variable Travel System For Downhill Air/Oil/Coil Spring MCU Adjustable hydraulic damping (Open Bath System). Stanchion: 35mm AL 7075,Dark hard-anodized. Steerer diameter:28.6mm CNC machined:AL 6061 T6 crown,dropout and V-brade brace. Compatible brakes: Disc / V-brake. Adjustable: Rebound /Compression / Preload. Travel: Adjustable to 3 settings: -150mm (5.9") -130mm (5.1") -110mm (4.3")
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Submitted by
Alpay Sengenc
a Downhiller
from Chicago,IL,US Date Reviewed: January 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Palos Forest Preserve
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
MTBR.com
Strengths:
It's very adjustable and stiff.It has external rebound,preload and compression adjustments plus you can change the travel from 4",5" to 6" internally The fork seems very low maintenance.I'm not so sure where to o for warranty issues but I haven't had any yet. It has 32mm stanctions which give confidence.
Weaknesses:
The air adjustment valve is a very poor design .almost impossible to put in air without losing pressure when you take the pump adapter off. I have solved the problem by making my own adapter that scres on to the valve hole so that no pressure is lost and now it's fine. The travel is not the plushest of all but onsidering the cost of the fork it's damn good!!!
Similar Products Used:
Manitou,Rock Shox Judy Race,Noleen Chubby LT
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky Deelux ,azonic,truvativ......
Bottom Line:
This fork is a great value for your money. It's Ultra stiff and adjustable. Perfect for freeriding or lite downhilling.It takes big hits and drops pretty good. If you are a rider on a budget this is the fork for you!!!! if you can find one ofcourse,,
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