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Marzocchi Z2 Atom Bomb '99 Front Shock
Product DescriptionMarzocchi Z2 Atom Bomb '99
User Reviews
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je
from sydney Date Reviewed: December 26, 2004 Strengths: RELIABLE and WORKS WELL. Weaknesses: none, but i havent done a seal change yet. i only ride mine on the road so the 65mm travel is not a problem. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $250.00 Purchased At: supergo.com Similar Products Used: none. i have tried no other suspension forks. Bike Setup: road slicks on mountain frame. 
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Uncle Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Ontario Date Reviewed: January 5, 2002 Strengths: Tough as nails, rigid, tunable, straight forward to overhaul, very dependable, great design. Nice machined look Weaknesses: Boots didn't last Some servicing is easiest with special Marzocchi tools, easy to damage seals during overhaul Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 2 Years Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Judy XC, Manitou X-Vert, QR20, Z3 ... Bike Setup: Easton Elite frame, XTR/XT, 1999 Z2 Atom Bomb, Race Face, Time...
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Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa, OK USA Date Reviewed: May 18, 2001 Strengths: Strong, Durable, Plush, Reliable Weaknesses: They have it on sale for less than when I bought mine. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Big Rocks and/or Steep Downhill Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $260.00 Purchased At: Pricepoint.com Similar Products Used: '98 Z3 (rode a friends bike) Bike Setup: GT Hardtail, 7 speed
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ClydesdaleMTB
a Weekend Warrior
from NH Date Reviewed: May 16, 2001 Strengths: install it, and forget it Weaknesses: none, I can find. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: FOMBA Singletrack ( www.fomba.org ) Duration Product Used: 6 months Similar Products Used: nothing compares Bike Setup: Custom Ti hardtail
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fisher ryder
a Weekend Warrior
from us Date Reviewed: April 21, 2001 Strengths: bomb-proof, plush Weaknesses: doesn't make me the champ, but pretty close Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: lbs Similar Products Used: judy xc Bike Setup: paragon
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WALDO
a Weekend Warrior
from DC Date Reviewed: April 21, 2001 Strengths: Plush. Adjustable. Durable. Sleek. Excellent rebound dampening. Weaknesses: Not a weakness but, travel is limited in comparison to almost all forks out there today. However, the 70mm it has is definitely "ALL GOOD!" The stock "Pro Wings" springs may not be quite suitable for heavy riders 200 pds+. (You can get heavier springs and use 10wt. oil in this case.) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Won't tell!!! Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $179.00 Purchased At: Pricepoint Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Jett - "not a similar product at all!" Wish I could of bought the bike without a fork at all! Bike Setup: 2001 GT Aggressor 2.0, '99 Z2 Atom Bomb, Sun Mammoth Rims w/ XT hubs and yes... stock 8spd Alivio/Acera drivetrain.
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Albert
a Cross Country Rider
from VA Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001 Strengths: Plush ride, no flex, excellent control Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $260.00 Purchased At: pricepoint Similar Products Used: 97 Judy Xc, Manitou X-vert Bike Setup: Zaskar, XT, Sun rims
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weather expert
a Weekend Warrior
from iowa Date Reviewed: April 1, 2001 Strengths: everything but weight Weaknesses: weight...who cares Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: came w/ bike Similar Products Used: rigid, sr 7600, judy xc Bike Setup: xcaliber
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Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Birmingham, AL Date Reviewed: February 7, 2001 Strengths: Reliable, plush, little maintenance Weaknesses: little heavier Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Oak Mtn Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $179.00 Purchased At: Pricepoint Similar Products Used: 00' Manitou SXR Bike Setup: 00' Titus Loco Moto, XTR components, King Headset, Race Face Cranks, XTR hubs on Ceramic 517s.
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Vince
a Weekend Warrior
from Palm Beach Gardens, FL Date Reviewed: February 6, 2001 Strengths: I got these on closeout, so the price was it for me. I weighed the MTBR.com reviews with the price and figured the ratio was very favorible! The forks are well made and have compression and rebound adjustment. The travel is plush and the aluminum arch is a nice touch. Plus they say "Bomber" on them and from the positive comments I receive, there's got to be some snob appeal there too! Weaknesses: Stock "pro wind" spring must be made for a 120 lb girl. Some people say it's heavy, but for the price I paid I could have gotten forks over a pound more in weight. I wish the manual had more information on dialing these forks in. No disk brake mount. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $175.00 Purchased At: Pricepoint
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Mark Leblanc
a Cross Country Rider
from Moncton,New Brunswick canada Date Reviewed: January 5, 2001 Strengths: The A bomb is very smooth,a huge difference from my RS Judy T2.Travel seems to be much more than 70mm.So much stiffer than any other fork.Bombers all the way!!!Very sweet looking. Weaknesses: A bit heavy, but all bombers are heavy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of them Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $449.00 Purchased At: bike shop Similar Products Used: None Bike Setup: 98' Rocky mountain oxygen race.With race face crank, full XT/XTR and a XT/517 wheel set.Syncros stem and ti handle bar.Panaracer fire XC.
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Bleeder
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville Date Reviewed: November 20, 2000 Strengths: + Damn Smooth!! + Tough as nails. + Stiff Stanchions leads to exceptional steering control. + Full Preload and Rebound Controls. + Sweet Polished look. + Low Maintainance + Super performance at this price level. Weaknesses: - Heavier than the rest...sounds like a personal problem. - 70 mm travel...but no flex! Truly, a 70 mm fork. - Bobs on climbs...hmmm...adjust fork...bobs diminish! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Crusty Knuckle Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $239.00 Purchased At: Airbomb Similar Products Used: Marzocchi Bomber Z3 LT 4", RS Mag 21 and Quadra 5 Bike Setup: 1998 Trek 7000 w/ Kore Light Forged 5 degree-rise stem, Marzocchi Z2 Atom Bomb, Shimano XT Gruppo w/ Arch Rival 50 brakes (F & R), XT hubs, Bontrager Mustang rims (ASYM rear), Hutches' Python Air-Lite tires, Thudbuster seatpost, and Shimano 434 clipless pedals.
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Bleeder
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville Date Reviewed: November 20, 2000 Strengths: + Damn Smooth!! + Tough as nails. + Stiff Stanchions leads to exceptional steering control. + Full Preload and Rebound Controls. + Sweet Polished look. + Low Maintainance + Super performance at this price level. Weaknesses: - Heavier than the rest...sounds like a personal problem. - 70 mm travel...but no flex! Truly, a 70 mm fork. - Bobs on climbs...hmmm...adjust fork...bobs diminish! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Crusty Knuckle Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $239.00 Purchased At: Airbomb Similar Products Used: Marzocchi Bomber Z3 LT 4", RS Mag 21 and Quadra 5 Bike Setup: 1998 Trek 7000 w/ Kore Light Forged 5 degree-rise stem, Marzocchi Z2 Atom Bomb, Shimano XT Gruppo w/ Arch Rival 50 brakes (F & R), XT hubs, Bontrager Mustang rims (ASYM rear), Hutches' Python Air-Lite tires, Thudbuster seatpost, and Shimano 434 clipless pedals.
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Ruudje
a Cross Country Rider
from Belgium Date Reviewed: October 28, 2000 Strengths: Virtually maintenance free, easy to maintain (if needed), stiff, comfy, 70mm of travel = 70 mm, Weaknesses: Not exactly lightweight. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Alps Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $275.00 Purchased At: Lokal Bike Shop Similar Products Used: Nothing compares to Marzocchi Bike Setup: GT Zaskar LE spec'd with SRAM 9.0SL shifters and rear derailleur, Mavic X-517 rims laced to XT hubs with DT Revolution spokes. Other hardware by Roox.
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Chris Richard
a Weekend Warrior
from MA Date Reviewed: October 23, 2000 Strengths: Very active, very adjustable. It's stiff, looks very nice, and once you use it you'll realize it's also really durable Weaknesses: Maybe weight but I use it for trials and some light freeriding mostly so the weight isn't such an issue Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Anything local Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $259.00 Purchased At: Price Point Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Judy XC '97, Jett T2 '00, Manitou SX Bike Setup: GT Timberline frame from '98 with basically a custom picked set of components, the only original things left are the seatpost, seat, stem, and front wheel. I bought stuff like a Turbine LP crank, Ultimate L levers, Mustang rear wheel, Salsa boosters, XT drivetrain components, and now this (one of my favorite parts)
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