Weaknesses: Really bad seals, no adjustment, not very substantial
Bottom Line:
Ive had these forks for a while, theyve been on two different bikes. I got one of the first pairs to come into the uk and frankly at first glance i was gutted, no damping adjustment what so ever, came standards with around 20wt oil, spindly legs, etc. They sucked for the first few rides and where ever i left them a pool of oil formed around the front wheel due to leakage from pretty much every seal. I replaced the oil with 7.5wt and this improved them no end, giving a really good feel, similar to the old z1s. Ive been unable to run disks on them due to the ammount of oil leakage recently, so theyre currently in getting new seals and bushings, this was probably well over due mind! Theyve put up with 3 years of abuse well mind and i would recomend them to anyone, especially the new 5-6inch ones.
Similar Products Used: rs boxxer, original z1s, manitou x verts
Bike Setup: 99-00 orange misisle
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Submitted by
jason mazur
a Weekend Warrior
from levack
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Strengths: never bottom out,great for hardcore jumping,lost 4 teeth cuz of em....they make me go F*%King nutz,insane I tell ya....i just cant seem to bottem them out.
Weaknesses: seals easily go,as i said before it made me lose my teeth....and there is some kind of hole in my bottom lip
Bike Setup: nicolai-nucleon.....xtr... bla bla bla
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Submitted by
ruger
a Downhiller
from S.L. idaho, usa
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2002
Strengths: everything! this fork rox. i love it. it is the best fork i have ever owned. f*ck all of you who says this fork sux. it does what it is suposed to. BUY THIS FORK
Weaknesses: your kidding......right?
Bottom Line:
XC SUX
this is the best fork for the money you could get, words canot describe how much i love this fork. it is plenty strong and stiff. i have taken this thing off 15-20ft drops and it did bottom out dont get me wrong but it took them great. all i need to get is some stiffer springs,(the person i bought it from was alot smaller and lighter than me) and i will be set. i have heard some people mention that you can get 6 inches of travel out of em' can any one tell me how?
and also if any one that lives in a country other than the US sees this and wants to make some money quick cheep and as easy as a trip to your local sporting goods store e-mail me and we can talk about it.
ps i need some clips for my ruger 10/22. some 25 rnd or mare would be great.
Bike Setup: 98 fsr, yetti grips, irc kujo 2.35 tires, deore shifter. deore derailer, mrp chain guide, fsa cranks,rock shox delux rear shock,fsa orbit headset, other nice stuff to but im board of typing now.
Weaknesses: more travel or possible upgrade kit for the '98 model. marzocchi said they don't have upgrade kit.
Bottom Line:
This forks kicks a@#!!! Just rode a DH course in Northern Japan, this fork took everything I threw at it. Dropoffs, rocky sections, doubles, trees!!!!! (YIPES) Bottom line got this fork on a closeout from Cambria paid $311 with shipping for it. If you are a downhiller or freerider this is the fork to puchase for the cost!!!! NO DOUBT!!!!!!
Bike Setup: 99 FSR, marzocchi Jr T., AC Pro Forged Cranks, Tioga 44T chainring, XTR all around, ODI lock grips, Panaracer Fire DH Pro 2.3's., Stratos Helix Expert 6.5in, plushness.
I owned a Z1 previously, and loved the adjusters and their effectiveness... This fork lacked that... And hence, lacked performance... Nice and stiff steering... But the bad far outweighs the good
Lack of adjusters Lack of fork boots I blew the seals on my first test... Whats up?! A pogostick lovers wet dream when it comes to climbing
Bike Setup: '98 K2 4500 Carbon frame, NR4 rear shock, Hayes discs front and rear, Race Face and Shimano drivetrain, Easton carbon post and bar, Time pedals, Spin wheels....
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Submitted by
Bill Swire
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2000
Strengths: light and looks nice, not to expensive.
Weaknesses: Plenty. Always leaks oil like a dog, the cheap crown crack like a twig. Not even plush as I'd like.
Bottom Line:
If you like to ride at the beach bike path or sissy girl trails, buy it. If you plan to get radical, forget it.
Similar Products Used: Hanebrink LT8, RST Chubby, K-Mart specials
Bike Setup: Cannadale with cane creek, spingery, xtr, avid and green dinosour on handle bar.
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Submitted by
Boogy Man
a Racer
from Nanaimo B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2000
Strengths: Not to heavy and pleanty sensative. Long travel for a thirteen year old,me.Changeable springs
Weaknesses: To soft for shore riding (Vancouvers North shore). Floating valves and bottomleg bolts.
Bottom Line:
Good for a thirteen year old North Shore Rider and great for 8' drops with a stiffer spring in them, Watch those floating valves and bottem leg bolts. Rad Rider
Bike Setup: 98 Rocky Mtn. Pipeline, Jr.t, 6" fox vanilla R,XT
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Submitted by
bob
a Downhiller
from El Dorado Hills Ca.
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2000
Strengths: Great fork. Very strong, great rebound. Its looks cool too.Best fork I've owned yet.
Weaknesses: I see no weaknesses in it.
Bottom Line:
The best free-ride fork. So far it's held up great. Rides good. But if your looking for a fork for just downhill,you probably would want to go with a Monster T.
I want to boost the travel on this fork to 6. will someone please tell me how? people have said they've done it, but i don't know what the procedure would be
Submitted by
Stuart
a Downhiller
from Tasmania,Aus.
Date Reviewed: July 17, 1999
Strengths: The fork has a very smooth action and has Marzocchi's typical brilliant quality. Active to small hits, tollerant to big hits. Made in Italy. Oil-bath design keeps the fork in good order and it's got awesome seals.
Weaknesses: *Needs more travel *could be stiffer *should have optional 20mm axle. *could do with rebound adjustment
Bottom Line:
Reasonable fork, plush, needs more travel and optional 20mm axle. Not good enough for DH racing, but great for freeride
Similar Products Used: MOZO PRO, GIRVIN CARBON, X-VERT E , JUDY DL, SL, XC,
Bike Setup: HECKLER, AD 10, 20
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Submitted by
noname
a cross-country rider
from warhen mi
Date Reviewed: February 2, 1999
Bottom Line:
The fork ruled for about three weeks but I blew the seals. So braking became a real challange, but on the plus side the fork became more responcive to suicide runs down hills or stairs. Help the fork by improving the seals.
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Submitted by
nic
a weekend warrior
from sydney Aus
Date Reviewed: January 18, 1999
Bottom Line:
I used to have headshok dd50. It was a freakin joke!!!! now I have some Jr's and they rock. It feels like I am riding on a cloud. I can jump off 1-2m drop offs and not slam my wrists.With 110mm of travel I can get speed baby, speed and lots of it while still being in control 5 chillis 4 sure! I also race downhill alot.
My Jnr T is a better ride than my mates zzyzx & dc-118's.But...I don't race & I have managed to bend both stanchions...not from crashing either.1/2 the fork cost to replace.....sux!!!! Where do I get 6 inches from? liars
