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RockShox Mag 21 Front Shock
Product DescriptionMag 21
User Reviews
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tracman
a Cross Country Rider
from Port Orchard WA USA Date Reviewed: January 14, 2011 Strengths: Absolutely rock solid, a true classic fork, people still look at my bike with respect. Weaknesses: I broke the filler cap, and the decals are wearing off, after 15 years. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Mt. Constitution Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $1100.00 Purchased At: out of business Similar Products Used: none, have test ridden many bikes up to $9000, and am still happy. Bike Setup: Shimano deoro lx, derailiers, shimano trigger shifters, Specialized 1.5 wheels,
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yellowhatman
a Cross Country Rider
from Richland, WA, USA Date Reviewed: November 11, 2010 Strengths: The thing is still going. It has seen it all and took it. The only thing it gets upset about is sitting around (loses a little air) I have never rebuilt it. Weaknesses: they dont make them anymore Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: the one that doesn't kill me Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: judy, some other junk Bike Setup: 96 Specialized m2 fs metal matrix stumpjumper hard tail, lx xt derail, gripshift, 985 brakes, lx paralax hubs, specialized ? rims 1.5, controll tech bars, lx cranks, titanium scewers. 
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Fai
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: October 23, 2009 Strengths: Durability, weight, looks Weaknesses: Short travel, complexity of servicing, flexy, mag lowers oxidizes in the humid weather Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Woodcutter Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: Cheap John's Enterpr Similar Products Used: RST circa 1995 Bike Setup: Pacific Coast Frame, 2nd Gen XTR derailleurs, converted 21 SPD XTR cog, DX rear hub/clutch Vintage, USE seat post, Velo Ti seat, Ringle Super Bubba front Vintage, XTR crank, HG Chains, Answer Hyperline straight Bar, Control Stix short bar extensions
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Dave Gardner
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis, IN, USA Date Reviewed: March 29, 2007 Strengths: Hard to tell, since I did not buy new. Weaknesses: Seems to flex just a little, and has a bit of stiction. May need a little Judy butter. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Town Run Trail Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $45.00 Purchased At: eBay auction Similar Products Used: RST Gila, Manitou OE on a Mongoose NX 8.1 Bike Setup: GT Outpost Trail cobbled together on the cheap with 7 speed cog, Shimano Alivio crankset, SRAM 3.0 ESP rear derailleur and various other parts.
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Patryk
a Weekend Warrior
from Bremerhaven Date Reviewed: June 25, 2006 Strengths: Light Weaknesses: No so much travel but it like a lowered sports car than :) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: Internet
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Nick P.
a Weekend Warrior
from Oakland, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 30, 2006 Strengths: smooth rebound dampening, longevity Weaknesses: a little flexy Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: redwood regional park Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $300.00 Purchased At: local bike shop Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: 1994 Trek 7000, heavy but bombproof
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Gus Pineda
a Weekend Warrior
from Elizabeth, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: May 17, 2006 Strengths: durablity, reliability, longevity!! This thing took a beatin from me over the years Weaknesses: Too bad I couldn't covert it to take V-Brakes! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Cheesequake lake trail Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $200.00 Purchased At: local bike shop Similar Products Used: Rock shox SID worldcup Bike Setup: '93 Giant CFM2 hardtail Shimano LX/XT components, Aerospoke wheels, Bontrager Bars/stem/seatpost
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p t
a Weekend Warrior
from mpls Date Reviewed: May 11, 2006 Strengths: reliability - bomb-proof!! Weaknesses: if i was a wanker i'd say the weight... but i'm not. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: liquer store Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $125.00 Purchased At: pawn shop Similar Products Used: various rockshox and manitous Bike Setup: a couple of wheels, some gears and shifters, and various other components. 24 punds total.
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Tim Hanson
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Gatos,Calif, USA Date Reviewed: June 11, 2004 Strengths: unbreakable, bullit-proof Weaknesses: Haven't been ascertained yet. Could someone send me manual on rebuilding this thing and include specs on oil changes? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $125.00 Similar Products Used: Judy(garbage), Manitou(trash) Bike Setup: "00 Stumpjumper, 96 Stumpjumper, 94 Stumpjumper
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Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: February 25, 2004 Strengths: Ti upper Legs =D~ Nice finishing. Fully adjustable Featherlite Weaknesses: 1.9" travel Flex. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: Judy XC RST Bike Setup: Highly re-spec GT LTS2
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Paul
a Cross Country Rider
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: January 7, 2004 Strengths: It's lasted 7 years! Weaknesses: It looks like it's not going to last 8 years. :) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: None, until now I've had no desire to upgrade. Tried a few friends bikes over the years - none compared. Unfortunately I think I have finally blown it up, and a replacement is needed. Bike Setup: Cromo Hardtail, Shimano LX throughout. Due for a few upgrades as it's showing it's age - or do I just buy a new bike.....hmmmm.
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Gary
a Cross Country Rider
from Connecticut Date Reviewed: December 19, 2003 Strengths: Adjustability, dependability Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Bike Setup: Came on my "94" Stumpjumper
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Pedro
a Cross Country Rider
from Iowa Date Reviewed: November 13, 2003 Strengths: Great all around fork for most types of riding. Cool Rock Shox decal on each fork leg. Weaknesses: Mine came painted white. That sucks. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Purchased At: came with bike Similar Products Used: Marzocchi, Future shock, Head Shock, Schwinn Orange Krate, Schwinn Black Phantom, Columbia 5-Star Bike Setup: Carbon fiber frame, full XTR, cool titanium stuff so I can ride with the uppity crowd, old school blue anodized goodies from Ringle (remember those?) I'm cool. Buy some - you can be too. 
Submitted by
clive
from melbourne Date Reviewed: August 7, 2003 Strengths: Lightweight, durable with minimal maintenance, got them with second hand hardtail race bike in 1998. Have re-worked the pressure valves with a couple of re-worked Schraeder valves epoxied into the old crowns after caeful drilling and sizing. Works absolutely great now ! just two pumps from my short blackburn and it set for life. Replaced oils with new 5wt and general cleanup. Weaknesses: A bit flexy, quite stiff travel, but at least I dont bounce like a clown ason my bro's judy's Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: Judy, Manitou Bike Setup: wheeler frame hardtail, duro XT
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Bastian Kießling
a Weekend Warrior
from Freiberg, Sachsen, Germany Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003 Strengths: Versatility, Easyness in Maintaining and Adjusting the Fork Weaknesses: None I know of. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Price Paid: $350.00 Purchased At: Small Shop Similar Products Used: Psylo SL, Mag 21 SL Bike Setup: GT Zaskar, with XT Complete SRT 800 XRays and Mag 21
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