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Joe Mangan
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CaDate Reviewed: January 3, 2006
Strengths: its light.....Weaknesses: blows out very easily by the time i weighed 105 pounds it started to bottom out on meBottom Line: this is an ok fork for the money. but if you are an aggressive trail rider i would not recommend this fork to you.
Favorite Trail: Kamizazee/shock treatment
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: Action Cyclery
Bike Setup: marin east peak (01)
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mark
a Cross Country Rider
from colonial heights vaDate Reviewed: March 22, 2004
Strengths: lightweight,simple to maintain,looks cool,inexpensive,surprisingly strong for 200+riderWeaknesses: no REAL preloadBottom Line: i was surprised at how well this shock did on the initial ride.after breaking in it still has yet to bottom out on me and i do some 3'+ jumps at 15mph or more when going over roots downhill.if anything it tops out when i bounce from those hits.it is on 2nd frame and still going strong.its got close to 2k miles on it it bobs more when on flat surface than climbs very little loss of power on climbs.if you dh or fr id stay stay with another fork.if you cross country long or short distance this is a good fork.good climber fork tooive never used a hi$ fork so i do not know how to compare for racing but ive broken 2 diamond back racing frames while racing and this fork was on the 2nd one when it broke so id say its ok for racing too.i have no problem with sluggish performance on big or little hits and no loss of control so again id say this is a good fork for roots,ruts,rocks,stumps and logs but not 8'drops
Favorite Trail: any that is open
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: cambria
Similar Products Used: manitou spyder,rockshox quadra,rst 381
Bike Setup: mongoose xr 850 with MANY mods
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Aaron McGraw
a Cross Country Rider
from Oil City, PA, USADate Reviewed: October 27, 2003
Strengths: 74 mm of travel at a lower weight than the Judy TT (I own both, and the Manitou cleans its clock). Servicable and adjustable. Tough finish. Inexpensive and ideal for a heavier rider.Weaknesses: Forks boots seem a little hokey (better than those wiper-thingies, though). Vague instructions.Bottom Line: Like the Judy TT, this fork is adjustable and won't bottom out on beefcake riders. It is noticeable lighter than the TT. Tough finish and smooth stroke. Won't break the bank, either. 74mm of travel isn't what you'd want for freeriding or DH-ing, but for XC and the occassional brave (or stupid) huck, it'll do just fine (so will the TT for that matter, but the Manitou is light enough that it won't leave your bike feeling like a lead sled). This fork outclasses low-end RST ("Mozo") offerings and the cheaper forks from SR Suntour.
Favorite Trail: Oil Creek and Sugar Creek Trails, Venango County
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Cambria Bicycle Outfitters (these guys rule.)
Similar Products Used: Rockshox Judy TT, SR 7006 Duotrack, Mozo ML-10
Bike Setup: This great fork, Mongoose Xr-150 Alluminum frame with DMT shock, XT/ Deore derailleurs, Trauvativ cranks, Alivio V-Brakes w/ SRAM 9.0SL levers, SRAM MRX shifters, Mutanorap[tor tires, Weinmann rims with Formula hubs, Kore stem, Titec bars.
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delta-9
a Downhiller
from Mapleton, Queensland, AustraliaDate Reviewed: October 21, 2003
Strengths: indestructableWeaknesses: had to change the spring to the stiffestBottom Line: this fork has done its rounds it started on the bike where i started to abuse. its done 4 foot drops many downhill tracks and still not showing signs of slowing down. i wouldnt mind buying another manitou product, but when it comes to not being able to afford to spend that extra bit of cash there no point as my psylo and my boxxer are some sweet product. anyway this fork is not bad ill vote it high because its still alive.
Favorite Trail: mapleton north shore or ajusco, Mexico city
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: came on bike
Similar Products Used: enough
Bike Setup: been on my specialized A1FS rockhopper
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jack g
a Downhiller
from sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaDate Reviewed: September 9, 2003
Strengths: its an ok fork you can pump them pretty well and they do suck up drops pretty nicelyWeaknesses: well they went ok for the first 4 months i was doing eight foot drops onto concrete but one day they just exploded and shot the spring into my face it missed my eye by less than a centimeter. really they need more travel and safer designBottom Line: these forks exploded and shot a spring into my eye off a drop that wasn't even big i was almost blided and had to go to hospital but its ok for xc and its pretty cheap
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: rebel sport
Similar Products Used: RST GILA (P.O.S.) judy tt
Bike Setup: iron horse g-out (do not buy this bike ever it sucks my ball sack) rock shock deluxe rear magnum front hayez mechanical brakes deore shifters + derailer avid brake lever
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Joel
a Weekend Warrior
from PhillyDate Reviewed: June 20, 2003
Strengths: Very strong. I don't think you can break it. Plenty of travel. Lube ports. Very little maint. req.Weaknesses: Bottomed out easily (195 wt) Upgraded spring no problems senseBottom Line: Great shock but you may want to get stiffer springs if you weigh more than 180. Handles everything I can throw at it.
Favorite Trail: american standard
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Pedal Pushers Ski and Sport
Bike Setup: Schwinn Mesa GSX LX 9 speed
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Shane Gouldthread
a Racer
from WeedvilleDate Reviewed: December 31, 2002
Strengths: weight and grease portsWeaknesses: minimal travel, no rebound or compression, shock boots dont work like crap.Bottom Line: worked good first month i had it. then lost travel after sitting on it after the break in period. i went to new york camping and riding and riding last day up there i wrecked blow up shock and pretzelled the front wheel... messed up my
shoulder big time had it rapped up for a month. i was going to race that summer in about 6 weeks. blew that idea. but the riding i did on it was good for it. just a lot of hard xc riding. no jumps or that crap. i ride 15-30 every day.
and one thing the shock has the shock boots on it! for what i got so much gunck in the shock!!! i had to re-build it in september.
but i bought a new cannondale f700. its great!!!! ill have a review this spring when i get more time to know her. but i promice you it wont be bad at all. ive always had great luck with them...
hey catch ya all lata
Favorite Trail: indian trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: PricePoint
Similar Products Used: judy, ect......
Bike Setup: its on my older trek 830...
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Ben Martin
a Downhiller
from Santa RosaDate Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Strengths: Absorbs bumps very wellWeaknesses: When purchased leaked lots of oilBottom Line: Good shock that absorbs bumps well and doesn't cost a lot
Favorite Trail: All around Annadel
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Indy S
Bike Setup: Marin East Peak
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Mack
a Cross Country Rider
from MADate Reviewed: July 30, 2002
Strengths: good begginer fork if your under 160 lbs.Weaknesses: Mine came with medium springs and i'm 160 lbs which cause the fork to bottom out on the small stuff.Bottom Line: Ok fork for light weight begginer.
Favorite Trail: Nam
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Judy
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher Tassajara
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Howard
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose, CA, USADate Reviewed: July 8, 2002
Strengths: little maintenance due to grease ports, no need to do oil changes, relatively light wieght, matches color of bikeWeaknesses: doesn't look as nice as bombers, has boots that make it look ugly, no rebound or compression or dampingBottom Line: Even though it lacks some of the adjustments found on other high end forks, it still does its job of smoothing the bumps. You really don't need no damping or compression or whatever high tech gizmos that come on forks--as long as the bumps are absorbed, its cool. The Microlube ports make keeping the bushings fresh w/ grease. It does tend to flex a bit but you just have to learn to modulate the front brakes. Looks wise, it doesn't look stiff or have that in-your-face-look like the Zocch Bombers or Manitou Blacks, but oh well, it does its job. This fork isn't for freeriding or hucking but use it for cross country, fireroads or trails and you won't be dissapointed. All in all, i give it 9 flamin' dog poo outta 10!!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: came stock on bike
Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS--Deore 9 speed shifters and front derailleur, LX Hollowtech crank and rear der
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Chris Acosta
a Cross Country Rider
from New York, NYDate Reviewed: July 8, 2002
Strengths: Price and Performance contrary to some of the negative reviews this fork is all it's meant to be a basic affordable suspension fork.Weaknesses: So far I haven't any to reportBottom Line: I'm 185 and took the bike up to Vermont on some pretty rough terrain that was very technical at times. There weren't any three foot falls but plenty of rocks, tree roots, gravel, steep downhils and uphills, mud, streams, etc but never once did this fork complain. If you want to do 3 foot drops or serious stump jumping and I mean serious you'll have to cough up the $300 + for the fork meant for the job but if you're doing intermediate terrain get one of these for the money you won't go wrong.
Favorite Trail: Any
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$68.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Rockshox Judy TT
Bike Setup: Old Giant Iguana steel frame workhorse with Shimano parts
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Brad
a Cross Country Rider
from Strafford, New HampshireDate Reviewed: May 20, 2002
Strengths: price, strength, weight and disc brake mountWeaknesses: Really none for this priceBottom Line: You would be hard pressed to find a better entry level fork. Does not have much flex, doesn't bottom out all that easy(I am only 150 lbs) if you are looking for a replacement for a rigid fork on a older bike you cant go wrong with the magnum does everything I hoped for and more.
Favorite Trail: anywhere
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At: price point
Similar Products Used: judy tt, bomber z3, RST
Bike Setup: Gary fisher Hard tail, Kore lite 3 stem and Bar, shimano STX v-brakes, Panaracer smoke and dart tires
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Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Longmont. CoDate Reviewed: May 12, 2002
Strengths: PlushWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: Just got back from Moab where I took this shock over ledges and rocky climbs and slickrock bowls. At it's lightest setting this shock rides super plush on the climbs, soaking up bumps and ruts. On the downhill at higher settings I could take 3-4' drops without bottoming out (but I'm light at 145lbs). Rock solid on descents without any bounciness. So far so good, though I think for long term freeriding or DH it would be a bit on the lightweight side... 80mm travel isn't enough.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Came with bike
Bike Setup: '01 Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage-4, stock so far.
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Jeremy
a Cross Country Rider
from Crystal Lake, Illinois, USADate Reviewed: April 24, 2002
Strengths: great price, nice looks, strength, weight, availabilityWeaknesses: goes through the first half amount of its travelvery quickly, seems a bit too plush, climbs pretty badBottom Line: incredible value, packs a lot of punch for the price. outperforms any other entry level recreational fork i've ridden on. id recommend it to anyone who rides where it is uncommon to get more than a foot of air.
Favorite Trail: Kettle Morraie
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint.com
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Jett XC, Rock Shox Judy TT, Rock Shox Judy C
Bike Setup: Access Frame, Truvativ crankset, all 8 speed Shimano components, Ritchey rizer bars, ritchey seatpost, wellgo clipless pedals, selle italia XO saddle, Kore stem
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Vince Radiment
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CADate Reviewed: March 28, 2002
Strengths: Price
Plush
Withstands abuseWeaknesses: None yet...no leaks, no sounds.
Wish it had more travel thoughBottom Line: I do a lot of Cross Country and Downhill rides and with my full suspension set-up, it surprisingly handles a great amount of abuse and It kept me on the trail with virtually no loss of control. A great suspension for the money.
I jump ramps (which I built) over 2 feet and it has not bottomed out and i weigh 165 lbs...I ride mostly downhill and it feels pretty smooth and small or medium hits...Handles great in rocky, muddy, situations...So I do not know what owners are whining about. I will upgrade later on.
Favorite Trail: Milky Way
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At: Cycle City
Bike Setup: Schwinn Rocket 88 stage 4
DH Tires
DH Stem
Shimano Deore XT Front Brakes w/ LX levers
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