Submitted by
Brian Johnson
a Cross Country Rider
from Elk River, Minnesota
Date Reviewed: October 25, 2004
Strengths: Beefy Easy to service Stiff Lots of options SMOOTH!!!!!! Customer service
Weaknesses: Ummmmm.......
Bottom Line:
Excellent smooth fork. I really have to hit it to bottom out. I highly recomend this to anyone, it performs at least as well as my boxxer, and is easier to work on as well.
Bike Setup: Warp frame, Avid Mechs, Truvativ 26,36
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Submitted by
Vinny
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: November 30, 2003
Strengths: AWESOME looks -STIFF; Super strong -BEEFY stanchions and tubes -625mm buttery travel takes anything you throw at it -many upgrades available, better get a loan -Customer service is pretty descent
Weaknesses: - PRICE, PRICE, PRICE of replacement parts...come on now, $145 for a rebound cartridge? that's a weeks paycheck. - tripel clamps should be CNC machined rather than hard stiff plastic, hope it doesn't break; $114 for each triple clamp -Only one company that is privately owned. - did I mention...PRICE, PRICE, PRICE
Bottom Line:
Great fork for the money, but wish parts are cheaper
Strengths: fat stanchions, easy to upgrage/modify/maintain and reliable.
Weaknesses: rebound adjustment is internal but not a big deal
Bottom Line:
This is a pretty sweet fork. This is the 6" version which I hear can be upgraded to 7" but its so smooth and resists bottoming nicely that its really not necessary . Very adjustable and easy to maintain. It's also very strong for the weight. I got the standard axle version for my second bike but that also upgradable to a 20mm/disc brake which is cool. I'm parting out my spare bike so if you need a set of good dual crown forks for cheap give me an e mail.
Strengths: This thing is sweet , bottomless travel (at 7" ) super stiff , easily adjustable, great price. Low weight to travel ratio.
Weaknesses: unproven name brand , I find no weaknesses though
Bottom Line:
I saw a young kid ripping it up on this sweet beefy looking fork and I had to have one , This thing inspires confidence My riding has greatly improved.I'm going bigger than ever. I switched over to 7" travel in about 20 minutes , easy upgrade. Five chilis, I can't find fault with this fork.
Bike Setup: Ellsworth Joker, xtr drive train, Shimano discs
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Saint-petersburg, RU, Russia
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2002
Strengths: LOOKS COOL! Big, beefy, looks unbreakable, light for it's SIZE! Easy to setup even internaly.
Weaknesses: I closed the left fork and connot open it :)
Bottom Line:
GREAT! I like it cos of it's look. It is too stiff for me - i have to buy another spring for it... It can be upgraded to 20mm axle and to 7" travel! It's pretty cheap for that size and quality.
Strengths: Very beefy,Very light for the size(under 6lbs complete) simple maintenence,can upgrade to 7" very easily, makes your bike a Bender Chopper,fit any size tire, company has great customer service
Weaknesses: uses small bolts all around,no Hayes direct bolt on,
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork for the money.It takes the 8 footers I throw at it with no problems.Feels 10 times better than the Z5 I had on before.This fork is very easy to maintain and you can switch out the top out rod and make it 7 inch with no trouble.
Hey Red5...Just got it today.
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