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Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from ConnecticutDate Reviewed: April 29, 2008
Strengths: Cheap, better than a rigid fork.Weaknesses: Flexy, bouncy like a pogo stick.Bottom Line: Okay. Better than a rigid fork. All the whiners who have reviewed this product fail to appreciate that this fork is not a $200 fork, or even a $100 fork. It is also ancient technology. It was not designed for 5-10 foot dropoffs. It IS poorly damped and non-adjustable. It will bottom out. But it is good for light-duty cross country work or for swapping out a rigid fork for cheap.
Favorite Trail: Black Mtn, Canberra Australia
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Came with my old bike
Similar Products Used: Lots of other shocks...
Bike Setup: At the time, I had a Giant ATX970 with Indy SC.
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brandon lamm
a Cross Country Rider
from wilmington NC New Hanover CountyDate Reviewed: October 20, 2007
Strengths: 1 1/8 threadless steerer tube, is softer than a rigid fork, is 10 years old and still holds me up.Weaknesses: little adjustment, very flexy, bright yellow paint,Bottom Line: i wanted to try the whole single speed thing out. it is flat where i live so it is very easy and alot less hassle than a geared bike. i still ride both though. i found a frame in the trash in good shape and needed a fork to finish my project. my local shop had a RS indy SL hanging on the wall in the back room. they sold it to me for 30 bux. i ride pretty hard, and i push my equipment past the point of the average weekend rider. the trails around my home a very rooty and alot of stress is put into this fork. if i were to crash because of this fork, i will know that it was unable to handle what i was doing. anyone that rides as hard as i don on a product such as this should take into consideration the level of punishment it can withstand. i know this fork is older technology but if you are looking for a cheap fork that softens up the front end just enough to take the edge off, then this fork will be fine. if you ride hard, jump, or push the limits of a 10 yearold product then you will be sorry. in the end, know what is under you, and respect what it can do. dont be stupid and expect more than it was designed for. i tried a fully rigid 29er and could not take the stiffness. so when i built my single speed i just wanted a little cush. this fork gave me what i expected.
Favorite Trail: Blue Clay @wilmington NC
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: two wheeler dealer
Bike Setup: trek 820 steel frame, mavic 221 rims shimano hubs, avid single digit 7 V-brake, setup single speed
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Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Rochester, NYDate Reviewed: April 9, 2006
Strengths: minimal maintenance, b/c there's not much to this shock.Weaknesses: super rigid = little to no control; almost like riding a rigid fork. even with adjustments, poor response.Bottom Line: POS fork, i'm pretty sure no one would buy this aftermarket, but if you're considering...please do NOT purchase! this fork was partly to blame for a nasty spill i recently had; shock bottomed out and threw me off the bike! just ordered an '05 Marz Mx Comp w/ETA...can't wait for a smoother ride!!
i gave 2 flamers for value b/c its a very inexpensive fork, but you can buy later model forks for same or less $$$. example: '05 Marz Mx Comp w/ETA - <$200
Favorite Trail: Tryon Park
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Came w/ Kona Lava Dome '98
Similar Products Used: Marzocchi fork from '95
Bike Setup: '98 kona lava dome; stx/lx mech; xt hubs; mavic 221 rims; easton xc50 riser; clipless; rest stock
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Joe
a Weekend Warrior
from Bedford, Virginia, AmericaDate Reviewed: March 8, 2006
Strengths: Its a fair priced good shock, good travel, supports my 135 pounds wellWeaknesses: can't adjust it quite rightBottom Line: Just leave the damn thing alone, i do some pretty stupid stuff, and it holds up for me. Ive never had problems with it, its a good shock for the money.
Favorite Trail: Carvins Cove
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Came stock on 90 something Schwinn Mesa
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Schwinn Mesa GSX alumminum, old school, mostly stock, just replaced what needed fixin
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Pierre L'Archevêque
a Cross Country Rider
from Pont-Viau, Laval, Québec, CanadaDate Reviewed: April 17, 2003
Strengths: Good looking and that's about it.Weaknesses: I am writting again because I am very disappointed about such a rock shox product. As I said in a review down below, I wanted to change the elastomers in the fork. I never had the chance to do it because all the stores tell me that Rock shox has discontinued the production of parts for these forks. Don't buy this fork. read on, !!, Im not done!!Bottom Line: I continue my negative remarks!!!!! I was fed up of doing nothing during the winter, so I took apart my Indy S. I WAS SHOCKED TO FIND OUT THAT THERE WAS ONLY ONE ELASTOMER IN THE FORK. IT WAS YELLOW AND IT WAS ON THE LEFT SIDE. This is also probably the reason why my fork is slightly out of alignment.
I simply don't understand how such a big company like rock shox can stop the production of such an ordinary piece of rubber which is 15.5 cm long and that has a diameter of 1.8cm. Is it because they ran out of yellow rubber?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? IT'S A MYSTERY!!!!!
"""""What happened to the yellow rubber""""""
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Marzocchi exr comp 2003 (coil spring), Head Shock P-bone, and many cheap kinds too.
Bike Setup: much better than before
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Daniel Coulombe
a Downhiller
from QuebecDate Reviewed: February 7, 2003
Strengths: Nice fork for less than 100$Weaknesses: Have'nt found yet.Bottom Line: Simply can't understand those "downhiller wannabes" saying that this fork isn't reliable and easily bottomed out.
You have what you pay for. Watcha want for less than 100$???
12 inches of travel and undestructible seals and legs??? Just don't ride that fork if you jump from the house roof or race on railroad track every week.
These forks are VERY good for newcomers in the mountain bike world. I was very pleased with mine and i used it for it's intended use: Light mountain riding. When you're ready for more serious riding, simply get a fork that will give you satisfaction for what you want to do.
C'mon pals, don't give an undeserved reputation to this reliable fork.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: From a friend
Similar Products Used: All the Judy line, Psylo's.
Bike Setup: Wich one?
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Pierre L'Archevêque
a Cross Country Rider
from Laval, Québec, CanadaDate Reviewed: December 27, 2002
Strengths: Smooth, Looks not bad, Low maintenanceWeaknesses: Bottoms out very easily, (I only weigh 160lbs), Pretty flexy and I had to change the insides only after three years of city riding and some trails. Only 3500 miles in three years. That is pretty bad, Don't buy it.NOT ENOUGH TRAVEL.
Bottom Line: THIS FORK SUCKS, MAYBE AN RST 281 OR CHEAPER IS PRACTICALLY BETTER. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THIS FORK SECOND HAND.This fork is made for a show-off who rides his bike only 20 miles a year.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Bicyclette Montréal Nord
Bike Setup: Rockshox indy s, Deore deraillers and shifters, sunringle rhynolite rims, etc,etc I changed alot of stuff.
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sirius
a Cross Country Rider
from NZDate Reviewed: May 7, 2002
Strengths: These forks came on my bike.They are not certainly not designed for real rugged riding but arent bad on the trails.Not expensive either but I decided its time to upgrade.Weaknesses: Not enough travel,too flexyBottom Line: Not designed for real rough stuff but good if your a recreational rider and dont thrash them.All round good value for money from rockshox
Favorite Trail: wither hills
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Bike Setup: Scott Tampico pretty much stock except for clipless pedals and boosters
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Jeremy Platt
a Racer
from georgiaDate Reviewed: September 10, 2001
Strengths: stiffness, eazy cleaningWeaknesses: front brake holder shifts forward under slow speeds, almost throwing you over the handlebars, the brakes grab. sqeaks when you lean on bikeBottom Line: its an okay shock, I wouldn't mind something that I could really adjust
Favorite Trail: HERTIAGE
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: from a friend
Similar Products Used: n/a
Bike Setup: GT avalanche
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Angus Gates
a Cross Country Rider
from Cambridge, Vermont, USADate Reviewed: July 28, 2001
Strengths: stiffWeaknesses: heavy, low travel, elastomers break down after extensive use, hard to adjust.Bottom Line: This fork is good for the weekend warrior looking for a good climbing fork. Do not buy if you are looking for a fork to race on or a fork for big hit riding. i have used this fork for three years and only in the past few weeks have I had trouble with the elastomers breaking. This is a good all around fork for beginners.
Favorite Trail: mine
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: Climb High
Similar Products Used: manitou spyder, rock shox jett t2
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Joshua
a Cross Country Rider
from Osborne,KS,USADate Reviewed: April 27, 2001
Strengths: ramps up well. preload adjusters do work. Great fork if you live for the climbs. Good wieght.Weaknesses: Short travel. terrible on the downhills. Flexy.Bottom Line: If it comes on your bike, ride it. otherwise, forget. Go get a Magnum instead. Thats what I'll be geting soon.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Walmart bikes, quadra 5(on a friends bike)
Bike Setup: TREK 930
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Blake Anderson
a Weekend Warrior
from Montevideo,MNDate Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Strengths: Good for the first month of use
Weaknesses: Bottoms out easily
I weigh 150lbs.Bottom Line: If you weigh more than 100lbs., this fork is not for you. I bought this fork on my bike 2 years ago. The elastomers are wore out. They softened and now my fork will bottom out very easily. DO NOT buy any elastomer fork. It will turn to mush. I'm looking at the Z-5 Bomber or Z-4 Bomber from Marzocchi. It uses lo-pressure air so it gets harder as you push farther down on the fork. Much better.
Favorite Trail: Dakota Ridge
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Jett
Bike Setup: Schwinn Mesa LE
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Iave Nochin
a Downhiller
from North Shore, BCDate Reviewed: June 4, 2000
Strengths: I use this awsome fork on my dh rig. It works better then that crap ass monster T.It is the best fork on the north shore!!!!Weaknesses: Smells baad.Bottom Line: Insane fork!!! Best one I have ever used. The rebound and damping are incredible!!! I reccommend this to every extreme Dh racer, not a beginner fork!!!
Favorite Trail: reaper
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Monster t, trixxy, ltd. boxxer, 151, x vert carbon, all hanebrink, zzyzx
Bike Setup: Intense M1, w/ indy s(seriously) race face Dh cranks, full XTR, Hope disc, azonic pyrramid rims, etc.
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marco
a Weekend Warrior
from milano,italyDate Reviewed: May 17, 2000
Strengths: weightWeaknesses: it's not a suspended fork!Bottom Line: a rigid fork is better than the judy s.
if it comes on your bike change it immediately with other.
if you use your bike only on city trials then you can take it but probably a rigid ones is better.
Favorite Trail: garda lake
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: marzocchi z2 bam
Bike Setup: c'dale f400, lx, marzocchi z2
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Green Bomb
a Cross Country Rider
from Ont CanadaDate Reviewed: May 1, 2000
Strengths: None really.Weaknesses: For the quality of the fork I would think that you could find it on a bike at Wal-Mart. Can't soak up any bump properly.Bottom Line: A discrace to the rockshox name
Favorite Trail: none
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: aLL OF THE JUDY'S, A couple of Manitou's
Bike Setup: The fork was on my Trek 820.
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