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Jay
a Weekend Warrior
from Ventura CountyDate Reviewed: November 1, 2006
Strengths: Had a Rock Shox sticker that stayed on for the life of the fork.Weaknesses: Where to begin?Bottom Line: I had this on a lack luster set up that was really geared toward ATB or city riding. This fork was good for it's intended purpose, riding to work. Once I got adventurous and got on the trails I realized I had the wrong set up. This fork should not be ridden down trails such as singletrack or anything with lots of bumbs and rocks. Keep this fork on the flat land so you don;t kill yourself. Get a beefier fork that can withstand some abuse (I call it lovin) if you want to get nuts!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Came stock on bike
Similar Products Used: Manitou junker. Marzocchi Marathon S
Bike Setup: It was on a Trek 6000
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John
a Cross Country Rider
from DC, USADate Reviewed: March 26, 2003
Strengths: Plush, maintenance-free, easy set-up.Weaknesses: Ungodly heavy.Bottom Line: After 3 years and 4000 miles, this fork is finally being put out to pasture, so I figured I better write up it's eulogy. To begin with, the fork feels as plush as the day I bought it- no excess friction in the travel. I use it mainly for xc use, and can count the number of times I've bottomed it out on one hand. I've kept the boots on, and never had to open it up for maintenance, although I probably will soon. There is no lateral play between uppers and lowers at all. If you're looking for a fork with multiple adjustments, look elsewhere. It's only fault, and the reason it's being benched, is it's weight. We've come a long way since 99, and 4+ pounds for an 80mm (if that) fork is too much.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Came stock on my 99 FSR
Similar Products Used: Manitou Mars Super
Bike Setup: FSR
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Joe
a Downhiller
from VancouverDate Reviewed: March 11, 2003
Strengths: Nice and firm and are really softWeaknesses: after a while the bushings start to give and then wear out and then you have to replace themBottom Line: Theese shocks are really cool they have long travel that's really good. The only thing I didn't like was that they were a ugly color they were dark purple I didn't like that they almost look black but there not. I still think they are great though. I'm going to give these shocks 4 flamin chili cause of the color
Favorite Trail: Shore
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Black dog bikes
Similar Products Used: rock shock boxxers
Bike Setup: Custom frame with shimano LX front and back. hayes in front 6' Maxxis 2.8 t.h.e fender in front.
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tyler poopoohead
a Downhiller
from westbank, bc, canadaDate Reviewed: November 7, 2002
Strengths: physical strength (the double crown)Weaknesses: lots of flex
cartidge is a big no no
springs get worn out easily
rebound doesnt werk
neither does the compressionBottom Line: ok this fork was awesome for the first lil bit...but then they started to F*@! up. i had them for about 2 months then they got unbelievably soft and i could bottom them out just by pushing down on them when riding. then following that they topped out really badly too. it didnt matter whether i adjusted the rebound or compression because they didnt even work. then after 6 months of riding these joyous pieces of crap i blew the cartridge. thats when i desided it was time for a new fork.
Favorite Trail: lick-her-sore
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: cyclepath (is aF*@!ing horrible place to go if your in the kelowna area)
Similar Products Used: jr.t
Bike Setup: it was on a giant warp
(this was about 1.5 years ago)
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lewis
a Downhiller
from windsor/sc/usaDate Reviewed: May 28, 2002
Strengths: good easy adjustment holds up really goodWeaknesses: bottoms out really easyBottom Line: it is a really good beginners fork but i would upgrade 2-3 moths after purchase
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: with a coplete bike
Similar Products Used: rockshox judy tt l0ong travel
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Paul Mueller
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary Alberta CanadaDate Reviewed: October 13, 2001
Strengths: stiff springs doesn't bottem out easily i can do 6 foot drops without it bottoming out!!!!! cheap and really riable best fork for the moneyWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: its the best shock for the money but only thing is you cant buy it in stores it only comes with a bike. It cant bottom out very easily. BUY IT its soooo sweet if you are in to crosscoutry or you free ride and you do around 5 foot drops if you do bigger buy a mazoochi Z 5. i own alll the shocks i own a 99 Z 1 a Z 5 and of course a judy c long travel.
Favorite Trail: nose hill
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: guy in edmonton
Similar Products Used: 2001 mazocchi Z 5 and 99 Z 1 bam i own both of these
Bike Setup: on norco wolverine
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enrico
a Weekend Warrior
from milano, italyDate Reviewed: September 23, 2001
Strengths: ManteinanceWeaknesses: Weight, tuning...Bottom Line: Good fork,heavy, but easy to mantain...
It came with my bike and it was my first suspension fork.
Never bottomed down, quite plush and no bobbing in climbing...
Developing some experience i found that rebound was too fast for my riding style, so i decided to put heavier oil in it, but then i bought a mars elite that is working much better...
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Bike Setup: Xc bike with double butted alu frame and xt/lx components
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from ColoradoDate Reviewed: September 15, 2001
Strengths: Solid shock, holds up well to abuse, I've gotten into trials and am bashing this fork around before I get soemthing a more expensive. Long travel kit helps immensely, like others say, plush.Weaknesses: Very Heavy 4.5-5 lbs.! On the upside, makes it a challenge to do a wheelie!
Some complain about changing the oil, well Rock Shox's website has the information that makes it possible for a person who knows nothing about shocks, able to change the oil. I being one of those, changed my oil from the standard 5 weight to 10 weight with no trouble, a bit messy but hey, it's oil!
Damping a bit loud, but new coil bushings quietd it down!Bottom Line: Great shcok for the beginner rider, or the weekend warrior/abuser, taken 5 foot drops with this and hasn't bottomed out yet, goes to show the 10 weight oil is working and I'm only 140lbs! Thanks Rock Shox for the easy to use online owner's manuels!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Hopefully will be riding a Marzzocchi X-Fly 80 soon, or maybe an Manitou SXR
Bike Setup: Moab 2, Sun Rhynolites, LX/XT drivetrain, Avid SD 7 brakes, titec/azonic at the helm , Judy C w/ long travel 80mm kit (obviously)
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Greg Landon
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento,CADate Reviewed: July 14, 2001
Strengths: it has a plush ride and doesn't bottom out easily.Weaknesses: they are heavy, I have had some minor stanchion tube flex.Bottom Line: in my opinion it is a great value and delivers good performance for an inexpensive fork.
Favorite Trail: Rubicon jeep trail
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: rockshox mag21, rockshox psylo sl
Bike Setup: GT xcr4000 w/fox float rc
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Josh
a Cross Country Rider
from Folsom,CADate Reviewed: May 12, 2001
Strengths: Nice, pretty plushWeaknesses: Pain in the a** to change oil. HeavyBottom Line: pretty nice. but i am going to upgrade
Favorite Trail: a trail next to folsom lake
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Giant XTC SE2
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keoni wright
a Cross Country Rider
from ferndale,CaDate Reviewed: March 30, 2001
Strengths: the judy c came on the new trek 6700 i bought.I find this shock to be very plush.have not bottomed out on big tree roots or chuch holes.I'am 170lbs and have preload set half way.Weaknesses: no rebound adjest.Bottom Line: I was warned I would have to replace in a years time.This was from a loyle boomer fan.we will see.I have done some down hill loging roads with the judy c,it'amazing how plush thay are.
Favorite Trail: russ park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: life style bikes
Similar Products Used: boomers z-5
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Sean Oberholtzer
a Cross Country Rider
from Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: February 1, 2001
Strengths: I have yet to bottom them out. Great smooth plush feel, and very little to no maintenence.Weaknesses: I little bit heavy but it dosen't bother me, I can't be to picky.Bottom Line: They are a great buy for the price, I am very happy with them, I don't want to let them go but I think it's time to go bigger, but they were amazing.
Favorite Trail: Hydro-cut
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: universal cycle.com
Similar Products Used: I used the bomber z2, and z3, I prefer the Judy
Bike Setup: Rocky mountain fuison, hayes hydrolic disc, race face crank,
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Billy Bianchi
a Cross Country Rider
from Farmington HillsDate Reviewed: August 8, 2000
Strengths: ITs a great fork...its very plush, great travel, i havnt bottomed out yet. Cool color *yellow* price...i got it for 140 brand newWeaknesses: I dont know how adjust how plush it is...but thats my fault, kinda heavyBottom Line: Great shox, i havnt really had a chance to go extreme with these yet, but at the trails ive been to, there very nice.
Favorite Trail: Highland
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: none, my bike came stock with a rigid fork
Bike Setup: RS Judy C LT, Thomson elite stem, FSA headset, Bontrager seat, XT derallieur...this is all on a 800 sport
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Mido
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston,MA,USADate Reviewed: July 4, 2000
Strengths: Super plush, feels like a much more expensive forkWeaknesses: none while it lasts...Bottom Line: Bottom line.....for the money its hard to beat it, although definitely not a fork for jumps or downhill, not so much for its performance but for the quality........mine is in the thrash now (one jump too much), installed an x-vert dual-crown....I'll see how it goes...
Favorite Trail: Croatian coast and islands
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: bombers,manitous,RS,noleen,headshock....
Bike Setup: Specialized FSR
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Ben Morris
a Weekend Warrior
from Lake Bluff, IL USADate Reviewed: May 3, 2000
Strengths: Plush as a couch, smooth, and handles everything I send it's way.Weaknesses: Nada, except not for the downhiller. Its plush enough, but not enough travel.Bottom Line: Great Fork , no complaints. Great anything. The only thing I would change is that it could be adjusted to be stiffer. Overall, unbeatable at the price.
Favorite Trail: Big Stuff
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Jett C, RST Mozo . They don't compare.
Bike Setup: Stock Moab 3
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