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Curt
a Cross Country Rider
from Boise, Id, USADate Reviewed: May 8, 2005
Strengths: Had them for 6 years, never done any maintenance on them. They do what they're supposed to do. Very inexpensive.Weaknesses: No damping.Bottom Line: First time I tried Mountain biking was with a rigid fork (A friends bike) I biked all day and I loved it, but when the ride was done my hands were very sore and my arms felt like they were vibrating for the next couple days. I knew I needed a suspension fork. I got an entry level Rocky Mountain because it was all I could afford and to my untrained eye it looked just as nice as the bikes with the huge price tags. The "cheap" Jett fork felt smooth as butter compared to the rigid experience. I thought I was rolling in style. Since then I love my bike more every time I ride it and I only replace parts when they wear out or break. The fork is one of the few remaining original parts, very durable. I'm an xc rider so I'm not too concerned with bottoming out the fork, although it has bottomed out at times when riding agressive. When this fork expires I'll most likely replace it with a SID or something like that so I can shave a pound or two off the weight of my bike. I'm only going 3 on Overall since it's the only suspension fork I've used and I have nothing to compare it to besides rigid.
Favorite Trail: trail 4
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Moo's cycles
Bike Setup: '99 Rocky Mountain Fusion
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charles
a Weekend Warrior
from phoenix,AZ,USADate Reviewed: July 7, 2004
Strengths: Doesn't Leak, good on mild terrain trails or street.Weaknesses: Makes a squishing noise when it compresses.
I wish I could remember what I did with the owners manual, I'd change the oil, and experiment with different weight oils. Cheezy adjustment knobs.Bottom Line: Worth every cent.
Four good years.
If these are the "El Cheapo" forks, I can only imagine what "Cosmic Dollar" are like.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At: Mail Order
Similar Products Used: None, these are the first and last suspension forks I would buy.
Bike Setup: Rockshox Jett on a hard tail.
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will
a Downhiller
from LUTZ, FL, USADate Reviewed: January 5, 2004
Strengths: Duration. Pretty stiff for some reason.Weaknesses: Bent steering tube, not a top notch fork.Bottom Line: This fork held up solid. I rode ramps, trails, down all the mean florida hills and it did fine. I am not some rich yuppie who wants to spend $500 on a damn fork so I wouldn't know how much these 'really' suck. I ride some mean stuff and they held up damn well. I hit all the Lutz trails on em but the Z-hills trails broke um. I cased the second double in a six pack and bent them b's out like chopper style. Well good luck richars...
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: UBC bikes
Similar Products Used: Judy, BMX rigid forks
Bike Setup: Schwinn Mesa GSX, broke all but frame, LX, 2.3 tioga DH, profile monster bars, fat ass rims, LX creaker crank...
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from Marquette, MI, USADate Reviewed: September 22, 2003
Strengths: Easy to maintain as I had just set it and forget about it. Durable (I rode almost every trail in Marquette other than the sick stunts and mean freerider stuff w/o a problem)Weaknesses: 63mm, heavy as hell, coil compression tends to bounce on fast downhill bumpsBottom Line: Hey if you want to do 3+ foot drops this an't the fork, anything over 2m you should expect a XC fork to not hold up (hence freeride difference from XC). This was a great fork but an upgrade was due for the technical riding in da UP I do. I would have kept it if all I did was XC stuff.
Favorite Trail: Art Sharp
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: stock on bike
Similar Products Used: 2003 Duke xc
Bike Setup: 99 GT backwoods frame, XT F/R Der, XT Crank, LX cassette, Bontrager ASYM wheelset
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graham
a Cross Country Rider
from longmont co usa.Date Reviewed: June 30, 2003
Strengths: nothingWeaknesses: brakesBottom Line: I made this shock go into national recall
Favorite Trail: any
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: high gear
Similar Products Used: 01judys
Bike Setup: gt interseptor stock
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corey
a Cross Country Rider
from grotonDate Reviewed: October 10, 2002
Strengths: ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm...................... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........... lets see if u like to crash cuz the fork cant handel the pressure of a 4 foot drop this is a great for.Weaknesses: everything, bobs like crazy makes climbing a oain i the @$$, i will never try to go off a drop bigger than 5 feet cuz im scared that the fork will blow, its not adjustibul [i think] and eveything else that u can think is bad about a fork this one has it [What the hell was Rock Shock thinking?]Bottom Line: dont get this fork im gonna get a new fork soon or hopefully a new bike [ trek 6700 its so sweet!] well anyway dont buy it it is a wast of money i have rode ridgeds that are better that my bike [talkign about the ride climbing desending jumping] this fork just bobs way too much
Favorite Trail: bluff piont
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: ummmmmmmmm this one sucks so much i dont think that there is one like it........ o ya well there are syncs but they are better
Bike Setup: stock except for the pedails
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Thomas Sturtevant
a
from Madison WiDate Reviewed: July 10, 2002
Strengths: Uhh...
Weaknesses: bottoms out every time I pick up the front end of my bike!! flex,no travel,no ajustments,bland graphics,weak elastomer too many to listBottom Line: this fork is junkyard worthey as soon as it is put on your bike!! Don't buy this one. The duke is an awsome ride for cheap. Plus it uses the same technolegy as the $500 sid for a fraction of the cost. If you are under 50 pounds then mabey this fork is the one for your needs. If you weigh any more go for the duke and save some money!!
Favorite Trail: quarey park/picnic point
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: willey's
Similar Products Used: duke C
Bike Setup: a fast one
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marshall
a Cross Country Rider
from TheWoods, Maine USADate Reviewed: June 18, 2002
Strengths: takes a beating.. will not break but isnt that great.. good for kids and women..Weaknesses: boots ride up, too flexible, bottoms out all the time, especially with my weight.. 6'2 245Bottom Line: sucks the big one.. bottoms out constantly.. i pretty much want to run over it with my car and hang it on the wall of shame.. don't buy it if you are over 150 lbs
Favorite Trail: singletrack
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At: LL Bean
Similar Products Used: old rock shox quadra 10
Bike Setup: specialized hardrock comp fs.. stock 'cept for seat, lx brakes, and xt levers
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Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Delhi Ontario CanadaDate Reviewed: January 29, 2002
Strengths: Its plush during the first ride....Weaknesses: everything. Under built, over priced, heavy, flexy, weak, makes funny noises, stripped plastic caps, stripped aliminum bolts, lots of bs over the past yearBottom Line: This fork sux. It was ok the first ride but went all downhill from that. Save your money and get a real fork.
Favorite Trail: the really really technical one!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Manitou SX (I love it)
Bike Setup: Giant Rincon SE, many upgrades
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Andy Parkinson
a Weekend Warrior
from EnglandDate Reviewed: July 5, 2001
Strengths: Swallows bumps with ease,
look good,
Weaknesses: No rebound dampening,
no disc mounts,
bottom out easilyBottom Line: Very good for trials/slalom.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Bike Setup: Saracen X-Ess, Rockshox Jett XC's Deore throughout, D521's, Hayes semi hydraulic discs
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joe
a Cross Country Rider
from NHDate Reviewed: June 27, 2001
Strengths: low mantainance
low cost
high endurance
good travel
eats up bumps wellWeaknesses: BOBBING UP HILLS
heavy
no rebound dampeningBottom Line: this shock is very good for a beginning rider who likes to go out in the woods and ride. It is not good for a racer or serious rider, as although it can sufficiently absorb small to medium bumps it is not stiff enough and bobs even on the stiffest setting. This fork is not good for long distance or serious riding, but is ideal for the rider who needs something more than a rigid fork for offroad riding, but not much more
Favorite Trail: bear brook
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: on bike
Bike Setup: GT Backwoods with xt rear derailer and shifters ect
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Michael Sharer
a Racer
from State College, PA, USDate Reviewed: May 27, 2001
Strengths: Hydracoil, InexpensiveWeaknesses: Heavy, SqueaksBottom Line: Inexpensive and a great value. Worth the buy if you're on a budget. I've raced with this fork, and it's performed better than I could have hoped. I just wish it didn't sqeak.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: PricePoint
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Jett Race 2000
Bike Setup: Schwinn Frame w/ Shimano LX components, XT rear derrailleur, Mavic 517 rims
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Marijn Uilenbroek
a Weekend Warrior
from Haarlem, noord holland, HollandDate Reviewed: May 17, 2001
Strengths: Looks nice'n green :)
Feels good
Not too heavy
Not much to adjustWeaknesses: Noisy
Makes using brakes a hell..
No disk option
flexibleBottom Line: Nice shock if you haven't ever used one.
The noise give me the creeps..
I think about buying a helmed .. :)
Don't buy if you have more money to spent! Judy XC or Bomber
Favorite Trail: Bergen, Schoorl (NH)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Bike Sportive
Similar Products Used: Manitou Magnum
Judy XC
Marz. Z5
Bike Setup: Wheeler 5800
all XTR
twisted spoked DP-22 wheels
Gripshift X-ray
Takoma brakebooster
Tioga tires
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Josh Petterman
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WADate Reviewed: April 30, 2001
Strengths: The right amount of firmness and agility. Travel seems adequate. Have many miles on shocks, having banged them around pretty good, but they have continued to function well. Maintenace is simple and quick.Weaknesses: none yet.Bottom Line: The RS XC 97' is a good entry-mid level fork that gets the job done, at a good value.
Favorite Trail: Tahuya State Forest trails
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint.com
Similar Products Used: none.
Bike Setup: 97' Specialized Hardrock with many upgrades
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chris
a Cross Country Rider
from thunder bayDate Reviewed: April 16, 2001
Strengths: -3" travel (long travel springs)
-nice looks
-not expensive
-semi-adjustableWeaknesses: -rebound damping where are you?
-boots lift up too easily
-noisyBottom Line: This is actually a great entry level fork. It works well on just about any type of trail, but you quickly learn that its biggest weakness is its huge rebound. if you hold your front end up and drop it, it will bounce back up into your hands!!! :( If you're a serious rider though, you might as well get a judy or sid. the jett is great for just recreational riding (like bike paths or gravel roads), but dont try to do big drops or anything with it. THIS IS A GREAT VALUE FOR A BEGINNER OR LIGHT RIDER! YOU WILL NOT REGRET BUYING THIS FORK AS LONG AS YOU DONT MIND UPGRADING IT WITHIN A YEAR OR TWO (if you are more serious).
just a note- i'm gonna throw the jett on my mx-3 in a couple months and try to beat the crap out of it, so i'll give an update later on how it's performing after some big stair gaps and roof drops ;)
peace
Favorite Trail: shuniah mines
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: cyclepath in medicine hat
Similar Products Used: 2000 judy xc, 2000 sid xc
Bike Setup: 1999 gt backwoods, judy xc, lx, stx-rc, truvativ cranks, titec bars, avid brakes
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