Submitted by
beanie
a
from uk Date Reviewed: December 12, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
quite a good reliable fork for the budget price.
Weaknesses:
limited adjustability, the preload adjuster on my forks seized after about 6 months. still no cure...
Similar Products Used:
no products used
Bike Setup:
alivio group set, manitou forks, b1 xc frame, zac19 rims, etc, the rest of the bike is well specced can't be arsed to reel off to you.
Bottom Line:
the forks are outstnding in terms of value. obviously they aren't sid team's but for the price that you pay, they are most productive you'll find in term's of performance.
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Submitted by
Stef Vanparijs
a Weekend Warrior
from Rotselaar, Belgium Date Reviewed: July 24, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
It took 2,5 years before the suspention became a bit weaker, but, if it still existed, I would buy a new
Weaknesses:
It's a suspention that absorbs like a spunge when you don't clean it, or if you don't fill it with microlube in time
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
B1 Competition Replic 2000, completely with alivio 2003
Bottom Line:
Medium fork, and, you must have time to clean it, to ...
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Submitted by
brett
a Weekend Warrior
from Aruora ONT Date Reviewed: July 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
stoville trails
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
came stock on diamondback topanga
Strengths:
not much ok for trail riding
Weaknesses:
terriable on drop offs mine broke off an 5 footer
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
ok for an entry level rider and not good for drop offs.
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Submitted by
Max
a Cross Country Rider
from nopunchbak@hotmail.com Date Reviewed: July 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
All over
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Stock - The Bicycle Connection
Strengths:
None really, thats why its called an ENTRY LEVEL fork
Weaknesses:
Everything
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Spyder R, Skareb Super, Black Comp, Marrzzochi Zokes, duke xc
Bike Setup:
'00 Giant Iguana SE 6061, '03 crossrocs, '03 duke xc uturn, lx, xt, avid sd ti
Bottom Line:
This fork can barely do anything except for like trail riding. I talked to the guys at Answer and they said it can barely do more than take a curb. Like 10 times after I landed the shaft cap blew out w/ the spring into my chest and left a bruise, and to my surprise only had a spring in one side. I finally got an '03 Duke XC w/ UTURN. I suggest making this upgrade. It has awsome rebound, can take just about any cross country hit. Its $50 less than the SL, and works just as well and is 4.19 instead of 4.13 for the sl. Manitou lost my trust.
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Submitted by
rominrohan
a Downhiller
from Mapleton, Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Thredbo Crackenback run or ajusco, mex city
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
on bike
Strengths:
not much to rave about
Weaknesses:
just a cheap festy front shock
Similar Products Used:
many
Bike Setup:
for this fork a specialized rockhopper 01
Bottom Line:
yeah there pretty bad but its a cheap fork ofcouse it is not going to perform like a new duke. bit of a difference.
one thing i did that made the fork better is i put the hardest dampener in the fork and at the start it was more like a rock but after a year of breaking it in is very very nice. it is on my muck around bike and can hold up on 5 footers and jumps are fine with the magnum. its just another fork. good forks-boxxer definately
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Submitted by
Matt Fulks
a Cross Country Rider
from Oklahoma City, OK Date Reviewed: October 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Dirt
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Came with bike from some store in Philadelphia
Strengths:
Hmm. Matches the paint scheme on the bike. That's about it.
Weaknesses:
I never realized how bad this fork SUCKED until I bought a 2002 Trek 8000 that had a Duke XC. The Magnum doesn't absorb anything. I watch it when I ride and the thing doesn't move except for really big hits. When I hit a jump, the fork pops back out with a KA-THUNK noise. I hate that. I might as well be riding a rigid bike. I finally took this thing off the 6000 and put a Duxe XC on this one too. You can pick up the Duke XC from pricepoint for about $159. WAY better fork.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Duke XC
Bike Setup:
2000 Trek 6000.
Bottom Line:
THIS FORK SUCKS.
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Submitted by
Pete
a
from Ny Date Reviewed: September 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
cheep
Weaknesses:
nothing you wouldnt expect with such an inexpensive fork
Bottom Line:
All i can say is anyone one of you idiots that expect this bottom of the line, blatently entry level fork to hold up under any sort of agressive riding should be bludgened with a pedal wrench. I had one that came stock on a rockhopper and i used it pretty agressivly (knowing it would eventualy fail). It finaly failed after a couple of years and is now sitting on the floor of my garage. I bought a psylo (another fork i expect to fail eventualy) and my gosh... its an improvement (oh wait i guess thats why it costs $130 more). Oh and dont blame the fork for you going over the bars, blame your bad landing/riding. Keep your front as light as possible and youll never get tossed because the fork ran out of travel.
I guess the bottom line here is, dont expect a fork that can be picked up for $60 to be super durable or ride with the same quality of a $400 fork. The fork does what its supposed to do, its an entry level fork for entry level riders who arnt going to be pushing it real hard.
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Submitted by
bill
a Weekend Warrior
from BI, WA Date Reviewed: September 24, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
it is a supension fork
Weaknesses:
everything this fork sucks! both me and my bro have this fork, the fork's bushings blew on just little bumps and drops nothing over 3', it flexes like none other
Bike Setup:
marin
Bottom Line:
this fork is no good just save up and get a marzocchi the only thing this fork is good for is riding to school
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Submitted by
Brad Curtis
a Racer
from Oshkosh, WI, USA Date Reviewed: September 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Greenbush WI
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
Oshkosh Cyclery
Strengths:
It matched my Trek, was pretty stiff, and was reasonably priced.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out on anything higher than 6 feet. I already blew out the cartrige on the right side and can't afford to get a new fork for another month.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Duke
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500, XTR everything
Bottom Line:
Don't bother with this thing. Go right for the Fox Shox
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Submitted by
Brad Curtis
a Racer
from Oshkosh, WI, USA Date Reviewed: September 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Greenbush WI
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
Oshkosh Cyclery
Strengths:
It matched my Trek, was pretty stiff, and was reasonably priced.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out on anything higher than 6 feet. I already blew out the cartrige on the right side and can't afford to get a new fork for another month.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Duke
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500, XTR everything
Bottom Line:
Don't bother with this thing. Go right for the Fox Shox
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Submitted by
nikolas
a
from Cyprus Date Reviewed: August 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$170.00
Strengths:
1)microlube 2)weight(??!) 3)easy to disasemble(no wonter,there is nothing in it)
Weaknesses:
1)soft spring that is doomed to get f****d up withis 6 weeks 2)tiny bushings that are doomed to get f****d up withis 6 weeks 3)non excistend stifness.take a tyrn and you will get the feeling that the fork is about to colapse 4)adjuster stucks in one position and you have to open the fork in order to change the adjustment 5)NONE dumping (????????????? F &&&&&&&&& CK ???????????)
Bottom Line:
DO NOT BUY THIS FORK IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ELSE IN YOUR MIND MORE THAN CITYUSE.
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Submitted by
Jim Henderson
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: July 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Tasmania! (The whole state)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Bicycle Workshop
Strengths:
Absolutely None...accept price
Weaknesses:
The whole bloody thing!! Flexes, bottoms out and doesn't even look that great. This barely makes entry level status over department store bikes!
Similar Products Used:
RS Judy
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX 860 hardtail, upgrading to XT front & rear der.,the rest Shimano.
Bottom Line:
I would have to say the worst fork I have ever had the misfortune of being conned into buying....lends new meaning to the phrase, "try before you buy"! These were spec'ed with the bike and unfortunately forks are an expensive component to upgrade here in Oz. For the RRP of approx. AUD$400.00, they are an absolute rip off. If I had a dollar for every time these things sent me over the bars..I would have a set of RS Psylo's or (any) Marzocchi's by now!
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Submitted by
bob bobstein
a Cross Country Rider
from seattle Date Reviewed: July 14, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
good for the money and entry level riders... hey it at least has some travel.
Weaknesses:
pretty much everything. bottoms out with the weight of my little toe, flexes like a mother and makes funny noises when bottoming out.
Bottom Line:
marginal for an entry level rider, BUT anything other than riding on pavement it bottoms out. The pre-load adjuster is a joke and makes absolutley no difference what so ever. if you have half a brain you would get rid of that peice of crap as fast as you can. Upgrading is about as important as having wheels on your ride.
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Submitted by
Waz
a Weekend Warrior
from Isle of Sheepey, UK Date Reviewed: April 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Thetford Forest, IT RULES!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Hayes
Strengths:
Cheap. Rides reasonably well
Weaknesses:
Flex (massive)
Similar Products Used:
Magnum R Z3
Bike Setup:
Scott Vail
Bottom Line:
Its great for weekenders like me with jus a bit of trail ridin and no heavy downhill. Visibly flexes with minimil pressure, but its still in 1 piece after some serious work (regular 5ft drop offs). Seeing at the price u can buy them now (bout £70, $95), its a bargin! By far the best fork for the price.
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Submitted by
Dan
a
from Guelph, On. Date Reviewed: April 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
SSM
Strengths:
Cheap, and not bad travel. Great for someone light.
Weaknesses:
not seen yet
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000
Bottom Line:
Glad it came with the bike, good deal for entry level riders. Can't wait to upgrade.
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from Ottawa Ont Date Reviewed: April 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Magnesium tube, not very expensive
Weaknesses:
should have more travel
Similar Products Used:
judy tt,rst 381
Bike Setup:
iron horse desperado
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork for the money. Probably shouldn't use it for big drops and things like that. Buy it if your just starting.
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Submitted by
Joshua
a Cross Country Rider
from Osborne, Kansas Date Reviewed: March 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
Microlube system (Buy the lube even if you don't have Manitou, it works GREAT!!!!!)cheap. plush
Weaknesses:
Too plush. Bushings are shot.
Similar Products Used:
98' RS Indy S (shoud've kept it)
Bike Setup:
TREK 930
Bottom Line:
Don't buy it if you're heavy, or ride aggresivly. Buy it if you just cruise around, or are light. I traded my RS Indy in to take some of the price off. I only had to pay $55. Should of kept the thing. The Magnum's bushings in the dummy side are shot. It rocks back and forth like a loose headset. Its still offroadable. But this summer I'm going to try to get a 01' Judy SL or a 02' Duke XC. Hopefully the Duke. TREK 930's rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Brian Mayeux
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix Date Reviewed: February 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
cave creek park, Cave Creek AZ
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
came with GF tassajara
Strengths:
Very reliable
Weaknesses:
Not easy to adjust
Bottom Line:
I had this fork adjusted to fit my style the day I bought it and as god as my witness it has retained the exact precise resistance as when I bought it. NEVER bottoms out and is an excellent fork, especially for the price. I do not know what you other people are experiencing but my experience has been excellent.
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Submitted by
Joe
a
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
got on my bike
Strengths:
looks, disc mounts,easyish to maintain done big drops on them and apart from the flex no problems hard to bottom out if you havent screwed them by thrashing them
Weaknesses:
alot of flex (you can hear and see them flexing sometimes little travel expensive like all forks in new zealand sink down alot when you get on the bike
Bike Setup:
fsr rockhopper
Bottom Line:
good fork as long as you dont thrash them and realy good price for what you get (in US) rocomend to any entry level mtber
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Submitted by
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: September 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Cheap
Weaknesses:
76.2mm, Only 1 way to adjust. Heavy for an air fork. The right leg doesn't do nothing, you can literally change the left spring and put it into the right leg...
Similar Products Used:
meh
Bottom Line:
I just bought a new Marzocchi Z2 Atome 80. At least this one has oil in the righ tleg and weights 3.5 pounds.
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Submitted by
andrew pike
a Cross Country Rider
from Newfoundland ,Canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
signal hil race course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
storng one peice magnesium tubes nice travel for a GOOD entry level fork super plush
Weaknesses:
should have 80 mm of travel its better that way
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy tt, marzocchi z2 light,
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper a1 fs
Bottom Line:
it has not bottemed out after 5 foot drops some times I race with bike newfoundland and labrador the fork handels just the way i want it to and sometimes I freeride doing drops and a plank suspended 4 ft in my backyard (mini shore. in similar products tested the magun out performed the judy but the bomber outperformed every one
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Submitted by
andrew pike
a Cross Country Rider
from Newfoundland ,Canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
signal hil race course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
storng one peice magnesium tubes nice travel for a GOOD entry level fork super plush
Weaknesses:
should have 80 mm of travel its better that way
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy tt, marzocchi z2 light,
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper a1 fs
Bottom Line:
it has not bottemed out after 5 foot drops some times I race with bike newfoundland and labrador the fork handels just the way i want it to and sometimes I freeride doing drops and a plank suspended 4 ft in my backyard (mini shore. in similar products tested the magun out performed the judy but the bomber outperformed every one
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Submitted by
andrew pike
a Cross Country Rider
from Newfoundland ,Canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
signal hil race course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
storng one peice magnesium tubes nice travel for a GOOD entry level fork super plush
Weaknesses:
should have 80 mm of travel its better that way
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy tt, marzocchi z2 light,
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper a1 fs
Bottom Line:
it has not bottemed out after 5 foot drops some times I race with bike newfoundland and labrador the fork handels just the way i want it to and sometimes I freeride doing drops and a plank suspended 4 ft in my backyard (mini shore. in similar products tested the magun out performed the judy but the bomber outperformed every one
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Submitted by
andrew pike
a Cross Country Rider
from Newfoundland ,Canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
signal hil race course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
storng one peice magnesium tubes nice travel for a GOOD entry level fork super plush
Weaknesses:
should have 80 mm of travel its better that way
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy tt, marzocchi z2 light,
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper a1 fs
Bottom Line:
it has not bottemed out after 5 foot drops some times I race with bike newfoundland and labrador the fork handels just the way i want it to and sometimes I freeride doing drops and a plank suspended 4 ft in my backyard (mini shore. in similar products tested the magun out performed the judy but the bomber outperformed every one
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Submitted by
andrew pike
a Cross Country Rider
from Newfoundland ,Canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
signal hil race course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
storng one peice magnesium tubes nice travel for a GOOD entry level fork super plush
Weaknesses:
should have 80 mm of travel its better that way
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy tt, marzocchi z2 light,
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper a1 fs
Bottom Line:
it has not bottemed out after 5 foot drops some times I race with bike newfoundland and labrador the fork handels just the way i want it to and sometimes I freeride doing drops and a plank suspended 4 ft in my backyard (mini shore. in similar products tested the magun out performed the judy but the bomber outperformed every one
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Submitted by
anthony
a Cross Country Rider
from baton rouge Date Reviewed: August 20, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop (ripp off)
Strengths:
It's cheap, at least if you buy from supergo or pricepoint. I'm giving up on bike shops from now on. If you are a beginner who likes to ride around the neighborhood who doesn't wanna drop some cash, this is good.
Weaknesses:
WELL.........I'm not experienced, AT ALL, and I will bottom out all the time, even with something like a three foot drop. I'll probably bottom out three or four times every time I go riding. It's pretty sad.
Bike Setup:
Klein Pulse Pro. LX\XT. Any comments on easton ultralight frames? email me at nnoooo@aol.com
Bottom Line:
If you're using this for commuting, I'm sure it would do fine, and if you just like to go for a nice sunday stroll in the park, you'll be ok, unless there are some roots around, then you're screwed. Oh yeah, don't use the front breaks, the magnum flexes BIG TIME. Guess you get what you pay for. I don't know what I was thinking. It is cheap though, which is good for someone who doens't want to drop some major dough.
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Submitted by
Jerry Hazard
a Cross Country Rider
from Hilliard Ohio, USA Date Reviewed: August 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
flagstaff to sedona
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
price! simple design, easy to maintain and modify.
Weaknesses:
hard to say just yet, but from first impressions: it is a bit soft or saggy (sag takes about what seems half the travel out, but didn't seem to hurt performance, so i dont know that-that would necesarrily be a weakness).
Similar Products Used:
manitou 1's rock shock jetts rigid
Bike Setup:
full suspension mongoose. tioga revolver cranks, dx pedals, dx short cage rear dr, crap front dr. ....
Bottom Line:
if you have a jett and are looking to upgrade, this is a good fork to do it with if you're not lookin to break the bank. it handles well at speed although it does exhibit a bit of the pogo effect. basically, compared to the jett, this thing top of the line. the stock setup is a bit soft and i can see bottoming this fork on any sizeable drops. if you're lookin for a cheap freeride fork, look elsewhere because you'll ruin this fork doing that. if you're not weight crazy, not rich, but like cross country riding - this is the fork for you. i like to see a better sag adjustment on it, and firmer springs - but for the price those points do take away from performance or value. buy with confidence.
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Submitted by
jacob
a Cross Country Rider
from san jose, ca, usa Date Reviewed: August 11, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Microlube grease ports, black and blue color, buttery smooth travel, preload adjuster
Weaknesses:
only 1 adjustment, no damping
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
stock Rockhopper A1 FS
Bottom Line:
why are all you people complaining that the adjuster knob is hard to turn!? stop complaining and take it down to your bike shop and have them take a look at the knob. Duhhh. Sheesh. That's what i did when i couldn't adjust the preload. Other than that, this is a good performing fork, although just getting on the bike alone takes some of the travel away. I haven't noticed any flex in the fork (yet). And to you other people who do drops on it and say that it breaks...its not meant for that so don't do any drops ok?? its meant for cross country. if you wanna do drops, buy a marzocchi. Other than that, the forks soaks up the small bumps quite well. I give it a total of 9 flamin' chilis.
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Submitted by
Rollo
a Weekend Warrior
from Tauranga, New Zealand Date Reviewed: August 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Flippin Oropi
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with the bike
Strengths:
Light weight, simple to maintain
Weaknesses:
Over priced here in New Zealand for whatever reason. Very flexy and feels like a pogo. Doesn't seem to have negative travel so you get an annoying clunk everytime it fully extends when you lift the front wheel.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox jett, judy xc, sid 100, Magnum R
Bike Setup:
1) Norco hardtail 2) Advanti ADX (full suspension four bar linkage) set up as a XC bike in stock form with 9 speed Shimano Deore everything.
Bottom Line:
I agree that this is a good entry level fork for flatter cross-country trails, and I was just starting MTB riding when I got it. Unfortunately the trails we have here are very technical with steep drops, deep clay ruts, and exposed roots everywhere. Even as a beginner this fork was dissapointing because it couldn't handle the difficult terrain. It seems to have a mind of its own on ruts and flexed so much that you can actually notice the front tyre momentarily pointing somewhere else from your handle bar specially over exposed roots. I later tried a Magnum R with the dampening which didn't pogo but the flex was just as bad, must be the small diameter tubes. Replaced it with a Judy XC, problem solved.
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Submitted by
Rod Herzog
a Cross Country Rider
from Palos Verdes,CA Date Reviewed: August 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Price Light-weight Micro lube thing TPC
Weaknesses:
would be great if had a rebound control.
Similar Products Used:
crappy Rock Shox Jett,Marzocchi Z4,Insync 327
Bike Setup:
GT Aggressor 1.0
Bottom Line:
I needed to replace the piece of sh*t (RS Jett) that came stock with my GT with a good priced & functional front shock. Well,Magnum 00 did it!!
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Submitted by
Jonathan Juillerat
a Racer
from Indianapolis, IN Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The one I'm on.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Indy Cycle Specialist
Strengths:
Tunable, easy to maintain, disc mounts, looks nice, microlube ports, a useful owner's manual.
Weaknesses:
Well, the things that everyone says below are somewhat true, but come on, we're talking about an entry level fork here. People are complaining because it's bottoming out on a 3 foot drop-off? You need a 45 pound freeride bike with 5 or 6" of travel to do that on a regular basis. Where I come from we keep our wheels on the ground 98% of the time and go fast for long distances. Buy the appropriate product for what you are doing. If you are just going to ride around and jump off loading docks and picnic tables, this is not the product for you.
Similar Products Used:
Lots of other forks by Rock Shox, Manitou, Marzocchi.
Bike Setup:
Diamondback Topanga Comp with Sram 9.0 drivetrain, Caramba brake levers, Club Roost Bar, Continental Explorer Pro tires, C-Dale clipless pedals.
Bottom Line:
First, lots of people below complained that this fork leaks oil. Uhhh, sorry, but that's impossible. There is no oil in this fork. What you saw was the grease inside that had broken down and come out from the top seal. It's completely harmless (if you'd read the owner's manual, you'd know this). Also, everyone is complaining about the fork bottoming out or not working for heavier riders. The reason for this is because the fork comes stock set up for 165 pound riders (just about like every other fork on the market). If you want the fork to feel good for your weight or riding style you really need to get the appropriate elastomer for it from Manitou (you can buy them online from Manitou or from your local bike shop). Here are the colors and weight ratings:
Green 195
This fork is on my girlfriend's DB Topanga Comp, and it has served her very well.
This isn't a Rock Shox Psylo or a Manitou Black, but it does what it's supposed to do for the money very, very well. You'll only be dissapointed if you don't have it tuned right or you're using it for a purpose that it wasn't intended for.
Word to your mother.
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Submitted by
Erik
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington Date Reviewed: July 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
chutes and ladders
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
kulshan cycles
Strengths:
it has good consistant travel for xc and rarely needs the dampning that it lacks
Weaknesses:
no dampning, but not noticable
Similar Products Used:
rock shox jet
Bike Setup:
trek 6000
Bottom Line:
This is a good fork for what you pay for. Unless you race or are very serious about mt biking this fork should do the job for you.
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Submitted by
John Parker
a Weekend Warrior
from Louisville KY Date Reviewed: June 28, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Jensonusa
Strengths:
Durable, cheap, lube ports, TPC even if its is tpc sport, magnesium casing...did i say cheap?
Weaknesses:
Travel only 76mm??...soft stock springs are to soft for my fat ass
Similar Products Used:
X vert, mach 5 pro, jusy sl, z5
Bike Setup:
Jamis eureka le
Bottom Line:
Good fork for the weekend basher...not good for racing or big drops
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Submitted by
BOb
a Racer
from SC Date Reviewed: June 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
northshore extremre
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
bikeworx
Strengths:
this fork rocks, extra light and plush
Weaknesses:
the crown came down and hit the tire, yhad 85mm of travel when i was suppose to have 76mm??????
this fork rocks and was well worth the grand. the only thing that sux is at northshore the teeter totter was broken, it wouldn't go down so I had to drop off of it, my neck got slit with fishing line, and i fliipped over into a boobie trap:(
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Dipper
a Weekend Warrior
from Aus Date Reviewed: June 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
None!!
Weaknesses:
Lots
Similar Products Used:
Judy XC, Judy 100
Bike Setup:
NX 7.1
Bottom Line:
Well i keep bottoming out and i found out that the reason was that i had broken my spring in 3 places. Now whats the good of a spring if it breaks what a peice of crap.
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Submitted by
Andrew Pike
a Cross Country Rider
from Pourtugal Cove , Newfoundland Date Reviewed: May 10, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Oliver's Pond Road
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
canary cycles
Strengths:
good magnesium casting great lube system light weight haven't bottemed out yet not even after a three and a half foot drop of
Weaknesses:
not enough travell 80 would have been better
Similar Products Used:
bomber z3 light, judy tt
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper a1 fs intl
Bottom Line:
if your looking for a good light weight cross country fork for a decent price.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Aptos California Date Reviewed: May 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
your mama's trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
online store
Strengths:
It has no strengths, but maybe for cross country.
Weaknesses:
It has no travel, no damping, preloads, not very smooth and not worth 10 dollars.
Similar Products Used:
Judy race.
Bike Setup:
rockhopper
Bottom Line:
These forks aren't very good and aren't worth buying at all. I think that you could find a much better fork for 50 bucks. The forks are way too spongey.
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Submitted by
rob
a Cross Country Rider
from Mason City, IA Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
online retailer
Strengths:
Great ride! Very durable. also infinate upgradeable!!! 76mm of travel is more than enough
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy race
Bike Setup:
haro vector
Bottom Line:
GREAT XC FORK FOR ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from Barrie Date Reviewed: March 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Hardwood Hills
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Smooth shock, 3" of travell, plush,
Weaknesses:
the adjuster does nothing! a little too plush
Bike Setup:
trek 6000
Bottom Line:
This is a great smooth shock for someone just getting in to biking. It is also plush for the lighter riders such as myself. but if your going to hit some hardcore air, my sugestion would be a pair of bommers
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Submitted by
Nick Piercy
a Cross Country Rider
from normal, Illinois, usa Date Reviewed: March 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Vitesse
Strengths:
Pretty plush, cheap, way better than the RS JETT! it's stood up to my abuse. i broke the cmpression rod!!!!!
Weaknesses:
need some kind of damping system, spring rate too flat, and flexy.
Similar Products Used:
Rigid forks
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000, Mavic 517 wheelset with dt swiss spokes and specialized hubs, time ATAC pedals, Avid speed dial disc levers, avid single digit mag brakes, and an XTR rear derailler
Bottom Line:
this is a good fork for someone who is just getting started in mountain bikeing, It works for a lot of bumps but the spring rate is very flat so it's not very progressive(due to having no rebound or compression damping). I have recently been getting into some higher drop offs(3-6.5 feet) and i bottom it out constantly. it feels a lot like a pogo stick due to the fact that it's non-damped. I'll probobly be getting a RS Psylo soon. It is however a lot better than the RS JETT. it's also very flexy. if you are serious about mountain biking you might wanna get a different better fork. but however if you just getting started in mountain biking this is great, especially if you don't do too many drop offs of jumps, it's great.I did once however Snap the spring in half landing a jump, and i also stripped the compression rod threads and had to borrow a bike for my very first race ever. hey, at least you don't have top worry about setting up the damping or about high speed compression lockup.
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Submitted by
Chris Head
a Weekend Warrior
from Bakersfield C.A. USA Date Reviewed: March 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
toads run
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
coplelands super store came on my Haro escape 7.2
Strengths:
Lots of travel nice looks im a smaller guy so they havent bottemed out on me yet and if you weigh about one hundred pounds (which I do)i dont think you will have any trouble
Weaknesses:
adjusters do very little, it takes about a month to break in and up until then they are pretty stiff but after you get them broken in they are great
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox judy TT 01, the judys have a wide range of adjustment but can bottom out very easily and make alot of noise
Bike Setup:
Haro escape 7.2 Vbar, mountain mix components(shimano and wtb), front disc, shimano rear V brake
Bottom Line:
These shox are good for a wide variety of things they are better for smaller guys and for bigger guys too( if your a bigger guy you might want to get a stiffer elastomer they come with the softest you can get) so i would recomend these shox they are not to expensive either
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Submitted by
Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton Alberta canada Date Reviewed: February 22, 2001
-kinda heavy -may be too soft for you -adjusters do nothing at all -No damping -You can run out of travel easily because of softness
Similar Products Used:
Jetts SR Suntour Manitou Spyder R RST
NONE ARE AS GOOD AS THE MAGNUM!
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS, deore components
Bottom Line:
Great fork, great price, smooth, plush, they look sweet, but if you are heavy or ride VERY hard, this fork may be too soft and might bottom out easily, the adjusters do nothing at all, it has disc mounts which is good, it is pretty beefy at 3.8 lbs, but for the price it is going for now ( 150$ canadian) those flaws can be overlooked because of its smoothness and plushness.
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Submitted by
charles
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: February 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
bromont
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
it travel disc mount
Weaknesses:
71.2mm travel (i measured) 1 pogo no oil it have flex sand enter under boots and in the fork seal dont do their job no rebound adjuster bottom out
trek vrx 400, mavic 321 disc, xt fr/rear, hayes hydraulic disc, lx shifter, marzocchi z3 flylight, fox vanilla r rear shock, the dh fender, oury grips
Bottom Line:
This may be a road fork but not a xc, freeride or dh fork. On my old bike (giant atx 860), it come stock on this bike, and after one month of riding, the fork start to be loose. In winter, the pogo freeze so the fork travel of 10 mm. If you have v-brakes, you may put an brake booster because it have a flex, this will make your brake more powerful. In muddy conditions, sand go under the boots, that's make the rebound slower and used the upper tube too fast. This fork is so cheap that it don't have an rebound adjuster. It bottom out to easilly. It have an disc mount but who will put an disc brake on this fork??? If you want to have a better fork goes whit RockShox's or Marzocchi's. There you'll have fun to ride your bike in every condition
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Submitted by
Rahn
a Weekend Warrior
from Spanish Fork, UT, USA Date Reviewed: January 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anything without pavement.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came with Bike
Strengths:
Cheap, good ride for lighter riders
Weaknesses:
Bottems if you are a larger rider
Similar Products Used:
First suspended bike
Bike Setup:
'00 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FSR
Bottom Line:
They came with the bike. For the first thee months or so I thought I had the best forks in the world (I was fairly new to full suspension bikes). Then I went to Moab with some friends who have been biking quite a bit longer than I and learned a few things. 1) My forks were plush, but bottomed easily. 2) cranking the preload adjustment down all the way helped but not quite enought for my weight (about 215 lbs). 3) as riding level increases the need for higher end forks also increases.
Therefore, as soon as my tax refund comes back, I will be upgrading to X-Vert or X-Vert Super forks. More travel, more adjustability, more advanced riding style.
If these forks came on your bike then ride them until you know you need an upgrade. If that time never comes then this set of forks fits you.
I give them a 4 straight across. They do what they were intened to do. If your riding style goes beyond that, then get a fork that matches your style... Enjoy...
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Submitted by
The One Who Got Away
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NY Date Reviewed: January 19, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
-Stiff for an entry-level fork -Reliable -A chimp could service this thing -WAY better than a Jett,or almost anything made by RST or Suntour!! -Cheap -Comes with FULL INSTRUCTIONS(get a clue,RockShox!!)
Weaknesses:
-If you weigh 180(I do)or more,you WILL inevitably bottom out this fork -No damping...but it still won't top out hard -Only 3 in. of travel -Kinda heavy for a short travel fork
Similar Products Used:
RS Jett,RST 381
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS,stock
Bottom Line:
GET THE FIRM RIDE KIT!!!As soon as you install it,the Magnum is a great entry-level fork for you leadweights out there.I don't have the kit yet(my friend does)and I have to crank up the damn preload almost all the way to keep from bottoming out.
Other than that,the fork is far better than the Jett,or ANY RST or Suntour fork.Don't buy it if you are a hammerhead though!
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Submitted by
Daniel Kaser
a Weekend Warrior
from San DIego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 6, 2001
Favorite Trail:
PQ canyons
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
came with 2001 Tassajara
Strengths:
disc brake mounts, pretty good travel, haven't broken yet-although i have bottomed out a few times
Weaknesses:
when i bought it it was very very plush, and seeing as how i weigh about 190...wayyy too soft for me. but i went to the bike store and asked what i could do about it, and they told me that the spring i had inside the fork was a medium elastimer coil. I changed it for the hard and now it's just as strong as all the other shocks! everybody should do it if they feel the fork is too soft, because it makes a worlds difference for under 20 bucks
let me get my list: flexible flexible flexible spongy feeling slow, non-adjustable rebound heavy makes a weird knocking noise when i land a jump wrong easy to bottom out REALLY flexible
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy race
Bike Setup:
awesome FSR big hit bike
Bottom Line:
incredibly flexible heavy spongy dont buy it the rock shox judy is so much better
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Submitted by
Lachlan Hannah
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington, New Zealand Date Reviewed: December 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Makara Peak
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
looks nice,smooth travel,hasn't broken (yet)
Weaknesses:
bottoms out to easily you don't get the full 76mm of travel
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox jett
Bike Setup:
00'specialized rockhopper A1
Bottom Line:
a good shock with good travel and takes the hits just wish there was a bit more travel. Totally outclasses RS jetts and is also lasting well for the bashing I give it considering my riding style has been described as crazy.Maybe not such a great shock for those who dish out the big hits and need the travel.
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Submitted by
A.J. Zopolos
a Weekend Warrior
from bellingham WA United States Date Reviewed: December 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Shoots and laders at Mt. Galbaith
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
came w/ bike
Strengths:
Hasn't broken and i jump off a 8' tall ladder.
Weaknesses:
Has a slow rebound and can't losen enough.
Similar Products Used:
Jett xc (not as good though)
Bike Setup:
trek 6000
Bottom Line:
This is not worth the money you can find better deals at price point, supergo, bikepro, universalcycles, and bike world.
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Submitted by
v.h.
a Weekend Warrior
from chicago,IL Date Reviewed: November 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
8-ball
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
free from a friend
Strengths:
looks great, good price, very plush, disc brake tabs, three inches of travel
Weaknesses:
can u say paint chips? only three inches of travel, still leaks oil
Similar Products Used:
RS Jett, RST 281, RS Indy S
Bike Setup:
'00 Raleigh M60, RS Judy Race, DeoreLX/Acera mix drivetrain on a Sun Ditch Witch wheelset paired to Michellin Wildgripper DH 2.2 soft tires
Bottom Line:
I recieved this fork free from a good buddy of mine after he learned that I blew my RS Jett right off of my steerer tube. He got the fork stock on his '00 Trek 6000. I thought this was to be just a P.O.S. fork that i would use 'till i got my Judy. It turns out that this fork performed very smoothly and was quite plush(if that's your thing). Anyway, it performed a hell of alot better than any other entry level fork i have come across. There wasn't much stiction and i didn't bottom it out. I assume this is because I weigh a sweet 130lbs., which I figure is just about right for this fork. And for the price I paid, (my friend gave it to me for free) it had all the performance i could ever ask for. Not the perfect or best fork by any means, but definitely trail worthy and better than any entry level RST or RS!
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Submitted by
Mike Middendorf
a Cross Country Rider
from Stevens Point WI USA Date Reviewed: November 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
backwoods of Point
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came with 2000 Tassajara I bought at Builer's Cycles
Could be a little stiffer. A little oil leaked during brake in period.
Similar Products Used:
Judy C, Jett
Bike Setup:
2000 Gary Fisher Tassajara, Bontrager FS2000 seat, xt front der. LX rear. Shimano 545 clipless pedals.
Bottom Line:
This is a beautiful beginning fork. It has been rock solid for me. It could be a bit stiffer, it pogos a bit to much for me when I do any hard pedaling. But I haven't had any problems with it bottoming out on me, and I am about 6'3" and weigh 230 lbs. I take on the back trails over logs, rocks, and jumps and it performs almost flawlessy. I am looking at upgrading the springs to the yellow ones which are the stiffest to see if that helps my pogoing any. This is the best fork attached to any of the bikes in the Tassajara's price range. It is perfect for the weekend warrior, but I would probably upgrade for racing to something that has a little more travel, a bit stiffer, and little bit lighter. But for now it is the perfect fork for me.
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Submitted by
J.J.
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan Date Reviewed: November 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
cycle and fitness
Strengths:
smooth ride, looks nice
Weaknesses:
hard to adjust
Bike Setup:
trek 6000, all stock minus the pedals
Bottom Line:
it's held up pretty good for all the crashes i put it through
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Submitted by
Jason
a
from San Francisco, CA Date Reviewed: November 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mt. Davison
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
not too soft or too stiff nice looking looks lightweight compared to others good enough to go downhill and stiff enough to bike back up
Weaknesses:
oil leaks adjustments doesn't work can be easily bottomed out because of only 76mm travel
Nice all around fork. Not too soft and not too stiff. It can be easily bottomed out when you try to, but I have never bottom out while on trails. Even hopping large rocks and rolling down the stairs.
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Submitted by
Mike N
a Cross Country Rider
from Peoria Date Reviewed: October 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
national
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Bike Showcase
Strengths:
good travel looks goods
Weaknesses:
bottoms out leaks oil stiffness adjuster does not work
This is a beginners fork. The stiffness adjustment does not work at all. It bottoms out alot and I only weigh 170lbs. I even had a longer elastomer put in and it still bottoms out. I would only recommend this fork for folks that dont do any technical trails and rides easy stuff.
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Submitted by
Sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: October 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
I'll ride anywhere
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
color, break in fast
Weaknesses:
scratch easily, bottom out while riding hard, too plush,
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Rockhopper A1 FS
Bottom Line:
The Magnums are great shocks for the price and would be ok for a commuter, but if you are doing an "extreme" biking a stronger, stiffer shock is what you should get. I'm still riding my magnums because I don't have enough money to upgrade. The shocks don't have alot of travel and are very plush (unfortunatley) but they can take a beating.
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Livonia, MI, USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great response. Even though people complain about it being to plush, I don't have that problem seeing as I'm 14 and weigh about 100 pounds. MicroLube grease ports are very convenient - you don't have to disassemble the entire fork just to lube it up. All around great shock.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judy.
Bike Setup:
2000 Giant Iguana SE.
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork for my size and the technicality I'm riding right now. However, since I just got a GOOD mountain bike I plan on moving up to higher levels of difficulty. It's a great price for a great fork.
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Submitted by
Rich
a Weekend Warrior
from Thunder Bay On Canada Date Reviewed: October 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
travel
Weaknesses:
bobs too much not as plush as oil dampened shock
Similar Products Used:
judy
Bike Setup:
Y2K Trek 6K
Bottom Line:
The shock had way too much bounce. Therefore there was always a feeling of lack of control. Being 230+ the shock was not meant for me so i purchased the firm ride kit for 30 bucks US and it has made a big difference. I have much more control of the bike especially on the downhills. I still wish I had the judys but the the Trek 6500 was selling for 250 dollars more. Bottom line the shock is improved with firm kit but still not as plush as it could be.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Plano, Texas, USA Date Reviewed: September 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any with dirt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Price, reliability
Weaknesses:
limited range of adjustment.
Similar Products Used:
Judy XC
Bike Setup:
Univega Alpina 600. Off the floor set up except for thudbuster seat post.
Bottom Line:
I primarily like riding motorcycles but got into mountain bikes so I could ride in more places. I keep trying to compare suspension to motorcyles. Marzocchi and white White Bros. are the only ones that come close. This fork for an intermediate rider who wants reliability over anything else will do ok with this fork. The compression adjustment is worthless, but in all fairness, any fork with an elastomitor setup is going to have the same problems. I question the claimed 76mm of travel. The actual useable is considerably less especially if you really crank down the setting screw. I have about 20 miles on this fork which came stock on by bike it's not much on sensativity but it's reliable. I immediately wanted to move up to an oil damp or air blatter fork. Nothing fancy about the fork, good for beginner or intermediate rider.
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Submitted by
steve
a Cross Country Rider
from California USA Date Reviewed: September 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$170.00
Strengths:
great value looks nice smooth
Weaknesses:
bottoms out when ridden hard leaks oil paint gets scratched off easily
Similar Products Used:
RST 281R (cheapie) Cannondale Head Shock Lefty
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000
Bottom Line:
Overall, this shock is a great value. However, it doesn't the best when your riding in the rough stuff. It rides a lot better than any RST at this price. I'd recommend this shock for an intermediate level rider.
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Submitted by
Ben
a Downhiller
from Boone, North Carolina, USA Date Reviewed: September 18, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Magic Cycles
Strengths:
Solid shock, great value
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
rockshox judy
Bike Setup:
2000 Gary Fisher Tessajara
Bottom Line:
I don't know if it makes a difference but mine is black not red. Also I can't agree with other reviewers because I weigh 220lbs. and I have yet to bottom out even when I tried. The Rockshox couldn't hold me but the Manitou has had no problems, not even close. It is perfect for my Tessajara which I also have no complaints about and was worth the $$. It is great for beginner and I would recommed for light to moderate downhill/offroad.
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Submitted by
John Boyd
a Cross Country Rider
from Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: September 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Rise and Shine
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good for lightweight beginners Microlube Grease Port Price is beautiful
Weaknesses:
Little porky Don't use if you weigh 150+ or ride more than weekends Y adjusters don't adjust much
Similar Products Used:
99 Judy XC 98 Marzocchi Z2 Atom
Bike Setup:
Rockhopper A1 FS slightly modified (only got it cause it was stock)
Bottom Line:
It was fine for the first month but know that I XC a lot more I'm finding the weaknesses. My friend who weighs about 160 bottomed it out repeatedly. If you don't plan to ride a lot then this is a good fork for the price. If you do then steer clear.
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Submitted by
SJ
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NY Date Reviewed: September 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The local quarry
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
-Inexpensive -Much better than RSTs or RockShox in this price range -Microlube ports simplify maintenance -Fairly plush -Look mom,no flex!
Weaknesses:
-Heavy steel steerer -No damping -Occasionally bottoms out -Not terribly responsive over little stuff
Similar Products Used:
My first suspension fork
Bike Setup:
Stock Specialized Rockhopper FS
Bottom Line:
One of the better entry-level forks on the market. If you ride agressively though you're better served with a air/oil fork(Marzocchi Z5,RockShox Judy XC).Good fork for the money,deserves 3 chilis.
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Submitted by
Lucas Wensel
a Weekend Warrior
from Folsom CA USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Salmon Falls
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
Epic Cycles
Strengths:
Great for the money, smooth cheap
Weaknesses:
paint chips off really easy
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judys
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000 lxdeore derailers Manatou shox
Bottom Line:
Good price you can find them cheap if you search. They have a good amount of travel enough to drop off a four foot drop with out bottoming out.
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Submitted by
mr magnum
a Cross Country Rider
from usa Date Reviewed: September 9, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
really responsive...maybe too much so, but the sag travel is perfect for me (110 pounds)
Weaknesses:
no damping, often goes through the travel, can not be used for serious riding
Similar Products Used:
my trusty '96 SX ti
Bottom Line:
If you just are a semi-serious rider, don't go on trails or anything too serious, this fork is for you. if you are serious, or weigh anything more than 110 pounds, youll kill this fork to death. I personally think it is too plush (recommended for light riders) and would much rather ride my sx because it can take stuff like 8 foot dropoffs, wheras this fork can take only 2 or so.
final line: if you are light and not serious, buy it. if you really want to be with the big dogs, buy a zocchi, you wont regret it- DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.
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Submitted by
Goran
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia Date Reviewed: September 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
It looks good...and it is good;)))
Weaknesses:
i don't know...none yet...
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
B1-Cyber, Deore components...see their site for details...
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is...this is very good fork...altought i'm a beginer...anyway...it absorbs shocks well I have no problem with it...and it serves me perfectly...knock...knock...;)) Like I said i'm a beginer so i don't have any complains about this product...maybe after some time...but now it is just GREAT...buy it...;)
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Submitted by
Calvin
a Cross Country Rider
from Levittown,NY Date Reviewed: August 18, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
stiff...plush, maybe too plush.
Weaknesses:
leaks oil like crazy...little heavy
Similar Products Used:
judy c, rst something, most of the indys'
Bike Setup:
this fork stock on my bike
Bottom Line:
i wouldnt personally go out and buy this fork cuz theres better ones for a few bucks more. Its a good fork to have when buying a new bike and having that stock though. Something that u should go out and buy with a similar price range is a judy. they might be heavy but they dont bottom out (like this fork) and they perform well.
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Submitted by
Tracee
a Weekend Warrior
from Douglasville, GA Date Reviewed: August 18, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
I like the adjustablity of the fork.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Bike Setup:
Kona Blast
Bottom Line:
This is a good shock when used for the conditions it is made for. I guess I could get mine to break if I used it for what is was not intened for. If you want a DH fork then buy one, don't buy a XC fork and expect it to last for those conditions. Tried some heavy preload at first but the shock would work properly because of too much preload, DUH!. I weigh 160lbs. and it does not bottom out on the stuff I throw at it. Great fork for the money and right conditions.
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Submitted by
stoney
a Weekend Warrior
from chico, ca Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
price, easy to lube
Weaknesses:
bottoms out like crazy, leaks oil like nuts
Bike Setup:
rockhopper a1 fs
Bottom Line:
this shock came on my bike, this is my second review... i weight 150 lbs and i needed to get the heavy duty springs. without them i bottom out like crazy. buying advice: dont
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver, CO, USA Date Reviewed: August 9, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very nice shock. Good weight, and matches my bike perfectly.
Weaknesses:
none that i can find
Bottom Line:
This shock is possibly the best I've tried in a long time. If you want a fairly lightweight shock that won't break on you, this is the one.
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Leo Kowalski
a Cross Country Rider
from Bend, Oregon Date Reviewed: August 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
yep
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
it's red
Weaknesses:
weight, durability
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox, marzocchi
Bike Setup:
Y2K Jamis Exile, Spinergy Spox wheels, raceface cranks/rings, easton ct2 seat post, marzocchi fork, etc.
Bottom Line:
piece of schitt. if you're looking for a fork to do any serious amount of riding on than this might be for you provided you weigh less than a twinkie. This was the fork that was originally spec'd on my bike and I knew I was going to have to replace it sooner or later, then sooner reared it's ugly head. This fork is too heavy, and broke on impact off of about a 3ft drop, not big at all. it stopped my forward motion and sent me over the handlbars in a way that just wasn't natural. I even had the stiff ride kit installed. Warranty? Answer wants me to send it back so they can rebuild the damn thing hoping it will work for me! what a crock of hamster poo, if they were a company of value they would value me as a customer and offer to let me pay the difference for a fork upgrade (which I would've been glad to do). Marzocchi on the other hand was all to willing to earn my business, thus, they did. the magnum gets one flaming dead baby because it sucks the big patooty.
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Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from Salmon Arm B.C. Date Reviewed: July 31, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
good travel not too heavy there strong
Weaknesses:
really plush leaks oil bottems out
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
00' giant iguana SE
Bottom Line:
Not a bad fork for the price. You also shoudn't be more then 160 pounds or it will bottem out too much. I've had them for about 3 months and they are still working as good as they always have and take all the things I put them through so i would say that the "magitou magnums" are a good all around fork.
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Ian
a Cross Country Rider
from Thatcham Date Reviewed: July 30, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
umm...it came with my bike?
Weaknesses:
Skinny and weak Not enough travel Crap dampening
Bike Setup:
Rocker A1 FS
Bottom Line:
The bottome line is that don't use this product for anything other than x-country. If your looking for a fork for just that then it will be fine, but DON'T under any circumstances use it for anything else. It starts bottoming out even on some of the smallest jumps, and oh yeah - it broke on a 4 foot drop off - and I didn't even land it badly. Now I'm stuck with a fork with a broken spring and about 20mm travel - half of which disappears when I sit on the bike.
Anyway, I'm off to buy some bomber Z2s.
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Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: July 28, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
eats bumps well looks nice not expensive
Weaknesses:
bottoms out whenever my friend rides it and takes jumps
Bike Setup:
2000 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FSR
Bottom Line:
Gives a good plush ride and doesn't bottom out when I ride it but heavier riders have different oppions. Not very good for racing.
A good fork for people new to biking but I wouldn't have bought it if it didn't come on my bike.
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Urban Dynamo
a Downhiller
from Layton UT 84041 Date Reviewed: July 26, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
+Inexpensive +Decent travel +Adjustable Preload
Weaknesses:
-Preload Adjuster -No Damping system -Steel steerer tube
Similar Products Used:
RST Gamma EL
Bottom Line:
Despite the fact that this fork has no damping, I still consider it a good fork. This fork compared to the RST Gamma EL does not have as much violent front wheel dive downs. But one thing I dont like about this fork is the steel steerer tube, it's kinda heavy! Another thing I dont like is the preload adjuster, in cold conditions the knob would freeze up, and attempting to twist the knob would result in snapping of the adjuster from the inside, which results in completely killing you preload adjuster.
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:) Ideal buyer- a beginner mountain biker that needs a decent fork for the money.
:( Non Ideal buyer- Serious XC riders/racers who demand high-performance in a suspension fork.
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Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, New York Date Reviewed: July 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Van Cortland andthe White Trail Trumbell Ct.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light, disc brake upgrade, adjustments
Weaknesses:
adjustment knob. And its not an air shock.
Similar Products Used:
none.
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Tassajara
Bottom Line:
I can't agree with the other reviewers. The adjustment works great. Just start turning and turning. I usually keep it cranked up for riding through the city. That stops the bob. I turn it way down for off road. I haven't had any problem with rebound or bottoming out. (I weight 165 lbs soaking weight, 72 kg. for you Aussies.) I prefer to wheelie drop drop-offs so, maybe I haven't really tested it. If this shock comes with your bike you lucked out. For a few more bucks check out the air sprung shocks.
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GAOO
a Weekend Warrior
from Quebec Date Reviewed: July 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bromont
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
This fork makes your ride very very very plush, too plush for XC riding. It absorbs all vibrations and 1 millimetre hole on the road! Good 80 (76.2) mm travel, look good also. light (compared to Judy C)
Weaknesses:
cap adjuster in Y hurt your hand, and you turn for a long time! Water came under the so-so boots to rapidly, making the rebound slower.
For hard XC riding, I would recommand you to change elastomers to a more firm ride if you weight over 200lbs. Compared to Judy, the Magnum absorb water to easily, making that you have to make maintenance more often. Micro-Grease port lube is an easy way to get your fork working good, without disassambling all fork.
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Alfonso
a Weekend Warrior
from Oakland, CA USA Date Reviewed: July 13, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
disc-brake friendly, looks sharp
Weaknesses:
cheap cheap cheap, bottoms out incessantly in moderate to hard rides regardless of tuning
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi z2
Bike Setup:
Specialized A1 custom hardtail
Bottom Line:
Man oh man, is this a cheap fork. It was standard equipment on my Y2K Specialized Rockhopper -- looked pretty flashy, but that's about it. Sure, it's inexpensive, but the savings over getting a higher quality offerings from Marzocchi and Rock Shox are simply not worth the crap you get.
Zero value in a shock regardless of your riding skill level (ie. utter waste of money); one extra flaming poop for its deceiving appearance.
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Guy
a Cross Country Rider
from Hawkesbury Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
ummm i dunno ..? they're light
Weaknesses:
wayyyy to soft .. if I stand up they practically bottom out and i only weigh about 155... so that only gives it about 20 mm travel which REALLY sucks!!!
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bottom Line:
pretty good shocks for beginners or really light people.. good price i guess.. I'm stickin with marzocchi..
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Nathan Crisman
a Weekend Warrior
from Blairstown, NJ Date Reviewed: July 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
price..came on 00 Trek 6000 smooth and plush
Weaknesses:
Im a little heavy so it bottoms not a "weakness", but who is going to be using disks and this fork together?
Similar Products Used:
99 Jett, 2000 Jett xc
Bike Setup:
stock 00 Trek 6000...adjusters on full stiff
Bottom Line:
Im going to get the harder elastomers from LBS (if they can get them) I weight about 200 to 205, so Im a little heavier than these forks were designed for. They bottom out alot for me on logs and sharp rock hits, but are super plush and smooth (especially for not being broken in yet!) on everything else. If the stiffer elastomer kit makes it not bottom out and is still this smooth and plush..I will be VERY impressed with this $170 fork. My GF's brother is lighter and they don't bottom for him, so I think it's just me being to big. Would have liked to get an AL steerer tube, since the trek 6000 is a little portly.
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pat rossbach
a Cross Country Rider
from bel air maryland Date Reviewed: July 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
loch raven
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
better than a jett or rst, havent topped or bottomed it out(i weigh about 120 though)
Weaknesses:
none, why the hell would you want disc brake tabs on an entry level fork?
Similar Products Used:
manitou pro c, rst delta hl
Bike Setup:
diamondback topanga comp
Bottom Line:
if it can handle the local dirt jumps and the way i throw it at nasty trail stuffs its da bomb
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Trevor Peckham
a Racer
from Somers,NY 10589 Date Reviewed: June 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Briarwood Biker X and expert DH
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
very plush, best value on the market
Weaknesses:
leaks some oil while it is breaking in
Bike Setup:
2000 Trek 6000 (slightly modified)
Bottom Line:
it is as good as the Judys but with a better price tag
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shaun
a Weekend Warrior
from cincinnati Date Reviewed: June 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
landen
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
good ride, plenty of travel, good value for the money
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
none, but test rode any bike with other forks i could find
Bike Setup:
2000 Fisher tassajara
Bottom Line:
i like the rough stuff, so this fork has served me well. i is a little bounce on the smoother terrain, but compared to other forks ive tried, this feels just as good. i dont have alot of experience, so all forks feel almost the same, but for the price, it suits me just fine.
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Tully
a Cross Country Rider
from Woodinville, WA, USA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
fairly plush, good deal FOR MONEY, Microlube system is easy, looks somewhat good
Weaknesses:
pre-load adjustment knobs are useless, I just can't use the full travel no matter what I do,
it looks OK and it's a good fork for your money, but the pre-load adjustment knobs are completely useless and I can't use all of the travel, no matter what I do
it gets a four for value because it's a great fork for your money, but a three overall because of the reasons a listed in the weaknesses category
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Gerardo Paje
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: June 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bonita Fire Roads
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Decent travel, good balance with firmness and plush.
Weaknesses:
Stickers on the shock do not stick well, and adjusting the knob on the top doesn't seem to change anything!
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judy
Bike Setup:
2000 Gary Fisher Tassajara w/ Shimano Deore upgrades, and clipless pedals
Bottom Line:
A good shock, but the adjustable knob is pretty much just for show.
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stoney
a Weekend Warrior
from chico, ca Date Reviewed: June 14, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
nice feel, good rebound
Weaknesses:
leaks oil like crazy, limited travel, weak construction
Bike Setup:
2000 rockhopper a1 fs
Bottom Line:
i blew my first one out on my first ride.... got it replaced under warranty. the one i have now works much better. i guess i got a lemon. its a good shock, but i plan to upgrade soon. i wouldnt recomend someone to actually buy this shock and put it on your bike.
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Android
a
from Flatland, Indiana USA Date Reviewed: June 8, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Affordability
Weaknesses:
Limited performance
Similar Products Used:
It is my first, but wont be the last.
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000
Bottom Line:
MAKE SURE IF YOU BUY THIS FORK, whether already on a bike or seperately, you are 140-180 pounds. Otherwise you will need an upgrade kit. How do I know the weight limitations? Well unfortunately I found out the hard way. My shock bottomed out while riding, and the assembly shot out of the top with great force, and hit my neck. I was accused of having a hicky, since it made a rather large welt. The coil cut my arm in the same instance. I really do not understand how an upgrade kit will prevent this from happening again, since the assembly will still take the same amount of force. Manitou has tried to convince me the kit would do me good, yet I am gun shy. If you are interesed in Manitou brand forks, at least do yourself the favor of going with the Twin Piston Chamber models ( I beleive the Magnum R and up are TPC)
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Adam Lewis
a Cross Country Rider
from Arnett, WV Date Reviewed: May 31, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Strip Roads
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Smooth Travel
Weaknesses:
Too plush Lacks true stiffness A little porky
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Jett
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper A1 hardtail Deore/Deore
Bottom Line:
Great Fork for the price but I am a pretty serious XC so it is too plush for my taste. If I had the money (something I'm a little short on) I'd buy a Manitou Mars w/ lockout. If you stay in rough stuff this fork will serve you well, as it has me in this terrain, but a majority of my riding is on smoother gravel, fire roads, etc and it is just bobs too much. Hardcore trail riders: this is a good purchase as long as you aren't aspiring to be a downhiller. XC riders: buy something lighter and firmer.
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Stephen
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: May 24, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Ewok
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
A great lower end fork for the price. This is one of the best forks I have tried that cost under 300 dollars (canadian).
Weaknesses:
I can bottom these things out doing bunny hops, also, the springs (or elastomer stacks) can be very inconsistent.
Similar Products Used:
99 Judy C 00 Magnum R 98 Indy S, C 00 Jett C, XC
Bike Setup:
00 Giant Iguana SE, LX rear, A front.
Bottom Line:
A great fork for the price, but if u race or do big drop offs, look somewhere else (Judy XC are my reccomendation).
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hardtail atx
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: May 23, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
it works very well and it's plush and light
Weaknesses:
the boots don't do their job
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox judy c
Bike Setup:
giant atx 860 '00 i change the brake levers for avid, the tires for specialized
Bottom Line:
this fork is plush plush plush and after each ride it work well.It have a good 76 millimeters travel
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matt
a Racer
from edmonton alberta canada Date Reviewed: May 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
terwilleger park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
the manitou magnums have alot of rebound and they are very soft
Weaknesses:
these shocks do not have alot of travel
Similar Products Used:
99 rock shox judy c
Bottom Line:
these shox are very good for xc ridinig if you were a racer you should use higher end shox with more travel
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Mike Wilson
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis, IN Date Reviewed: May 20, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
good customer service, works great
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Giant Iguana se '00
Bottom Line:
I had my bike locked into my yakima roof rack and forgot that it was still up there. I backed into a car port and bent the entire fork off my bike. I took it to BGI where I bought it and they replaced it with a new one for free, besides labor cost. This is a great fork made by a cool company.
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Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Winkler, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: May 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Clear Lake South Shore Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Lots of travel, plush, doesn't top or bottom out, has available coil kits for softer or firmer rides, sort of adjustable
Weaknesses:
Stock coil set is a little weak for larger riders (175lbs+), not really adjustable
Similar Products Used:
RockShox Jett XC (on a 2000 RM Soul)
Bike Setup:
2000 Giant Iguana SE, out of the box setup
Bottom Line:
Great shock. Very plush, and even though it's a little soft for me (195 lbs) it still won't top or bottom out. It has lighter and heavier coil kits available for larger/smaller riders, but I haven't got the heavy spring kit yet. There is an adjustment knob on there, but it doesn't really do anything. There's a minute difference between the stiffest and softest setting, but 99.9% of people wouldn't know it. All in all, it's a great entry level shock.
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John Wilhelm
a Weekend Warrior
from Baltimore, Md Date Reviewed: May 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Vineland trail at Patapsco St. Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Shock came with the bike. seems nice. Never bottomed or topped out. Haven't had any problems with it.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy but unless you're a fanatic about a few grams here or there you'd never know the difference. Not real adjustable but I haven't felt a need to.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Manitou Front Shock, Deore Deraillers and shifters
Bottom Line:
Good shock
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John Bassett
a Weekend Warrior
from Round Rock, Tx 78681 Date Reviewed: April 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
City Park (Austin)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good for what came with the bike. Smooth ride, descemt amount of travel. Haven't bottomed them out yet and i was riding about 1ft-1.5ft drop-offs
Weaknesses:
Heaviest part of my bike. Im not so picky about weight.
Similar Products Used:
Maginum R
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000, Lx,Decore
Bottom Line:
I am very happy with the shock and i would recommend it to any weekend rider.
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Brenton
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: April 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
all - some pics on my website http://mtbdownunder.cjb.net
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Well priced Easily lubed
Weaknesses:
Very soft springs - bottoms out easily - but can be fixed see bellow...
Similar Products Used:
SR Suntour 6100
Bike Setup:
Giant 870, Deore Brakes, deore Front and rear derailers, Deore LX cranks, Azonic ORC stem and 1.5" double wall risers Tioga XC 1.95 tyres
Bottom Line:
When i first go the shock - i found it bottomed out easily.. so i took it to my favourite bike shop - Cycleworks - www.Cycleworks.com.au And they told me this: The springs have different colous for the stiffness... Yellow - Hard Red - Medium Blue - Soft
I pulled the shocks apart and found the springs to be red (medium) so i ordered some hard ones and they run great..
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Nick Piercy
a Cross Country Rider
from Normal IL USA Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
don't have one
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
it is awsome for the money, and plush when it's lubed
Weaknesses:
i love rain rides and this fork floods really easily, you're suckin up bump one minute, the next your shocks are squirtin out water!
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000, with mavic 238 rims and XTR hubs
Bottom Line:
good shock for the money, and way better than the jetts preload does nothing, but i just top it out and it works fine.
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troy
a
from grand haven MI usa Date Reviewed: April 5, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
plush, price 76.2 mm of travel
Weaknesses:
kind of heavy.
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000
Bottom Line:
good fork for the money, good for a new racer. not that light.
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Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Beverly, Ma Date Reviewed: March 30, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Cheap 76mm of travel fairly light for a beginner shock Microlube ports
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
00 Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS almost stock
Bottom Line:
Having never riden suspension before I'd probably think any shock was great but this one really does feel great. I haven't bottomed it out yet and it gives a plush, controlled ride. For the money, I don't think you could do a whole lot better
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Ricky
a Cross Country Rider
from DC Date Reviewed: March 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Gambrill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush, cheap, easy to adjust, reliable, durable, alot of travel for the price
nice fork, cheap, plush as hell, lots o travel, if you aint a weight freak, get it. If you are starting out, also get this fork because it will last a long time and you'll fly farther and higher from hit to hit :0 enjoy!
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Canberra, Australia Date Reviewed: March 15, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
disc brake mount, plush
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out like no tommorrow
Similar Products Used:
rst 381 s quadra 5
Bike Setup:
Mongoose NX7.1
Bottom Line:
I dont know if i got a dodgy shock or what but this shock sucks....im about 80kg and i bottom them out riding of gutters i can stand on the bike and bounce my weight on it and it bottoms out......THere probably a good fork but mine came half empty....only one of the forks was filled i went to the shop i baught it from and they told me it was supposed to be like that...its called a dummy fork...did i get ripped off? i havent had a chance to check anywere else but i think there talkin poo...
$ 179.95
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