THESE FORKS ARE THE MOST BURLY, BIG DROP FRIENDLY, HIGH SPEED BIG DOUBLE LINE SUITED FORKS EVER MADE. if you want to go bigger, faster and try stuff that might get you hurt and land it like butter...get shivers
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Submitted by
Chris Spaidal
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: July 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
My Backyard!
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Revolution
Strengths:
Everything... -Incredibly strong. -Looks amazing! -Easily adjustable -Very Plush -No flex whatsoever bottom line: one of the nicest forks ive ever ridden!
Weaknesses:
From normal wear and tear i have had to replaced oil seals because of a leak in the left stanchion. Although this is common of most forks if used excessively.
Similar Products Used:
-Fox 40's -marzocchi 888 -manitou dorado and travis -rock shox boxxer w/c and team
Bike Setup:
2007 Rocky Mountain RMX Stealth -Shiver DC -Marzocchi ROCO W/C (203mm) -DT Swiss FR2350 -Magura Gustav M (Rear) -Hope Mono M4 (Front) w/ Gothic Rotors -Shimano X0 Drivetrain and Shifters -E13 bashguard -Brooklyn Machine Shinburgers -Lizard Skin Logo Lock on's -Race Face Cranks
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is the Marzocchi Shiver is one of the nicest forks ive ever ridden! Worth every penny. I recommend these forks to anyone looking for an extremely plush fork looking for bigger airs and being at the top of the podium.
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Submitted by
Chase Koko
a Downhiller
from Harrisburg, PA Date Reviewed: July 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Dominion/Lower Dominion
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Sickest Looking fork ever made Has NO flex like a lot of other people are saying Handles well in tight sections Burly enough to take the toughest Hucks you could possibly throw at it
Weaknesses:
Absolutely Nothing at all, Ive never seen one flaw in a Shiver
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Junior T, Fox 40
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky Deluxe, Marzocchi Shiver, Custom DT Swiss Wheels and Hubs, RaceFace Diabolus, Azonic World Force
Bottom Line:
I dont care what anybody says about how nice the Boxxers are and how much ligter they are. If you are a true freerider/downhiller you will go with the best. a hundreth of a second can be substituted for the smoothest and sexiest looking fork ever made. If you can get your hands on one, i know you'll never ride anything else.
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Submitted by
nik kay
a Downhiller
from b.c. ,canada Date Reviewed: September 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
a-line or dirt merchaint
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
big and burly,sexy,looks good on any frame,the inverted is alot better for dh and hardtail frames.
Weaknesses:
a mini bit of flex if u bottem them out but what frok dose bend or troque under alot of pressure
Similar Products Used:
jt.2, monsters t2, just about every other marzochi fork
Bike Setup:
04 hun, dual 24 double tracks, street set up with sherman flicks then the shivers come out for dh he he he lol
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is that this is the worlds best fork i dont no y marizchoi stop makeing them every single pro has used them ... there deffently the best dc fork out there easyly worth 1600 new the best thing is i cant get over how cheap i got it... and felx is not a problem becuz if u think aobut it when u turn in a car the suspention bottemed oout more on the inside of the corner just like a shiver cuz its indapendent suspention (each side moves by them sleve)... look at dirt bikes same stuff
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Submitted by
curtis
a Weekend Warrior
from kelowna, bc, canada Date Reviewed: November 17, 2005
Favorite Trail:
kerplop
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
amazing, bottomless, superbump absorbtion
Weaknesses:
a bit leaky but thats no big, tire occasionally rubs crown
Similar Products Used:
04 supert, 04jr t, 02 supert
Bike Setup:
03 norco drop w/shiver
Bottom Line:
its the most amazing fork ive ever ridden
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Submitted by
DHbiker
a Downhiller
from New England Date Reviewed: January 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Holy Chute at Attitash
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Trade for a my Junior T no money involved!!!
Strengths:
Strengths: Bottomless pretty much Strong Smooth Buttery Looks Cool Inverted Better than a non-inverted for in my opinion for collness factor Looks like my dirtbike more Performs great over any time of bumps Doesn't bob as bad as most people say
Weaknesses:
Doesn't have black or red stanchions
Similar Products Used:
Junior T, Boxxer, Monster t, Shiver DC, Dorado, 888, MR. Dirt and other totally cool downhill forks on the market today
Bike Setup:
2002 Big Hit Comp with a Shiver!
Bottom Line:
This is in my opion the best fork you can buy if you like to do a lot of downhill and don't race every weelend. Dorado's are nice for racing but they have to be rebuilt even more. Get a Shiver DC!
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Submitted by
Tage Rauen
a Downhiller
from Vashon, WA, USA Date Reviewed: November 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
HorseGlue
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Resale
Strengths:
Strong! Well damped bottom out resistance Plush Burly Shiny!
Weaknesses:
Twists no lateral stiffness
Similar Products Used:
jr. t boxxer old jr. t judy tt black comp manitou6
Bike Setup:
stinky9 shiverdc nice
Bottom Line:
My bike floats in soft off camber corners and hard pack berms, everywhere else is good. Of course my tires are old and really small, and not designed particularly for any of these conditions. Not to mention I am fast. Really fast.
Could be the shiver flexing though, my manitou6 is stiffer.
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Submitted by
Tad
a Weekend Warrior
from Hawaii Date Reviewed: October 29, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
Good looking fork. Very reliable.
Weaknesses:
Some flex. No compression dampening adjustment. Heavy
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer Race, Monster T, Junior T, Dorado
Bike Setup:
Demo 9 DH, Atom Lab Trail Pimps, RF NS, XT shifters/levers rear derailer, Saint brakes, Easton bars, RF Diabolus stem, Cris King
Bottom Line:
Works well on rough technical terain. Hardly bottoms out on big drops. I weigh 150 and havent bottomed on anything smaller then 10Ft. Small bump complience not the greatest.
There is a lot more flex in the fork then I'd like. I can really feel it when I'm on the front brake.
The fork has really been reliable have had it for a while and has never gave me any problems. Only had to service it once since I got it. The seals only started to leak recently and it leaks very little.
Bottom line is this is a great fork for the money. If your into freeriding and not going to race much this is the perfect fork for you. If your serious about raceing and have the money go with something like the Dorado.
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Submitted by
Ryan Cook
a Downhiller
from Southampton Ontario Date Reviewed: May 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1600.00
Strengths:
Amazing forks, nothing better. Light weight for racing, sucks up big hits.
Weaknesses:
NOthing
Similar Products Used:
Monster T, DJ3, Psylo Race, etc.
Bike Setup:
RM7 Wade Simmons, MRp Chain guide, WTB LaserDisc, Hayes HFX-9 8", Kona Bulge Crank.
Bottom Line:
Amazing, blows the monster t outta the water. Feel confident hitting 20+ foot drops onto flat, although a little flex, the best allround fr, race fork
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Submitted by
Mike S.
a Downhiller
from Knoxville, T.N ,,USA Date Reviewed: November 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
"WINDROCK"Oak Ridge ,TN
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
traded, on internet
Strengths:
Marzocchi plushness & solid feel.
Weaknesses:
I have no gripes about this fork !
Similar Products Used:
99 Monster-T ,2002 Monster-T ,X-Vert dc
Bike Setup:
99 Kona Stab Dee-Lux--Trailpimps24-26"--8" Avid mech.---Integrated stem on 02 SHIVER--Truvativ hussefelt 170mm cranks & original roller#1 guide---PRIMO platform pedals!
Bottom Line:
I got it & it had way low oil level--Put the proper 70-75mm from the top level in it & a Firm spring on the RH side & it TOTALLY ROCKS.I weigh 190# & drop some drops + DH.Feels perfect & tracks a line like no other! I'm stoked w/ the integrated stem & overall performance of this fork.Just to add, i rode a 01 Shiver & didn't notice any difference!
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Submitted by
justin
a Downhiller
from santa cruz california Date Reviewed: August 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
mailbox
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
local
Strengths:
great fork very stiff. the idiot way down the page obviously never rode the fork i just bought it and i can already feel the difference from my old boxxers. the fork will take anything that you can throw in front of it
Weaknesses:
none at all
Similar Products Used:
boxxers, risse champ, super t, junior t, monster t. all great forks
Bike Setup:
banshee scream, doublewides, maxxis
Bottom Line:
best fork i have ever ridden or owned. i would never even think of buying a new or different fork. its just an unbreakable monster
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Submitted by
greg
a Downhiller
from phila pa Date Reviewed: March 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
great fork, super strong and plush
Weaknesses:
no compression adj
Similar Products Used:
Manitou X-vert, Boxxer
Bike Setup:
M1
Bottom Line:
I weigh 235lbs and the fork is strong enough, to the idiot with the flex problem, Any inverted fork will have more flex when you hold the tire between your legs.The Boxxer,Monster, etc all have a bridge on their lowers to stiffen the fork. I set mine up with xtra firm springs and 10 weight oil, and it works really well, I only run Marzocchi anymore cause it's close to bombproof and you dont have to service it every other week like other over hyped DH forks
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Submitted by
Jamie
a Downhiller
from Vancouver , B.C Date Reviewed: January 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
always searching
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
early design with external adjustments for comp, & reb. Of course being inverted its very active, plenty of travel with 7.5" Marzocchi plush as usual. Easy to tune
Weaknesses:
Inverts with dual side oil can contaminate rotors when leaking, No big deal if you are paying attention to your equipment.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou, ( original X-vert, X-vert carbon very flimsy, on lasted 4 months, for a $1500 fork????) bombshell( marilyn, total crap) Marzocchi,(orginal,dh 3,Z1,Monster)
Bike Setup:
Super 8 ( not the greatest 4 DH...) shimano DH brakes, RF, Chris King, Shiver, michelins, 321's etc...
Bottom Line:
I should have realised that just like a break lever, that you run loose so that it won't break in a crash. The fork should have the ability to flex, or twist so that the lowers don't disintigtrate after some hard riding, and a few crashes. This is the greatest fork, it's truely a Monster upside down. set the spring soft, add some comp & reb, then just add a few capfulls of oil each ride untill it only bottoms slightly. Just beautifully simple and....and....just to good for words. I really like the first generation, cheaper, shorter, adj compression on the top. A great fork for anyone, DH, FR, those who aren't still actually weighing thier bikes.
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Submitted by
Stuart Marshall
a Downhiller
from London Date Reviewed: December 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
It is a great fork, i bought a giant ac team off a mate and the shivers are such a dream. It has super versility and has dramatically improved my riding.
Weaknesses:
it has a light flex.
Similar Products Used:
boxxers, monster T, dirt jumper 2
Bike Setup:
giant ac team, raceface, xtr,
Bottom Line:
It is well worth at least looking in to and ignore all of the flex crap. it has hardly any effect on coures or anywhere else for that matter. the boxxers are superior in most regards but i prefer the smooth, highly responsive ride given by the shivers.
i say nick your mates bike with them on and fall in, love them. it is for everyone.
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Submitted by
Pepe
a
from Dogtown Date Reviewed: November 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Helen's
Strengths:
Handles Big or Small Hits with the greatest of ease. Very agile. Easy to tune.
Weaknesses:
Tad flexy torsionally.
Similar Products Used:
QR-20
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Bullit w/ Avalanche rear shock
Bottom Line:
I have yet to ride anything that compares in performace at any price. Marzocchi's are Bomb Proof.
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Submitted by
Billy Patterson
a Downhiller
from Aurora, Co USA!!! Date Reviewed: September 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mountain Goat - Keystone Resort
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Bought Used Off of MTB Review
Strengths:
Very Strong, Not very flexy, Very Plush smooth ride, Alot of adjustability. Awesome Fork!! Much better than the Boxxer even though it is heavier by 2 lbs.
Weaknesses:
None that i have found yet!
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer, White Bros DH2, Stratos.
Bike Setup:
Azonic Eliminator with Fox Vanilla RC with heavier spring to accomodate my weight. Shimano XTR Rear Rereiller, XTR Shifters and Levers, Hayes Mechanical Disc Brkaes, RaceFace North Shore DH 175mm Cranks, Shimano DX Pedals, Mavic 321 Disc with Hope Bulb Hubs. Awesome Bike!!!
Bottom Line:
Great Forks!! But had problems with getting help from Marzocchi from their website. Will not answer email. Tech support is hard to come by.
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Submitted by
Josh Keel
a Downhiller
from San Luis Obispo, CA Date Reviewed: September 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Shooters
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Metal Tek
Strengths:
Great feeling Marzocchi travel, Burly as hell, sweet looks too. STOMPS THE BOXXER!!
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
MONSTER T
Bike Setup:
BULLIT, SHIVER, RACEFACE, HAYES, INTENSE MAG 30
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a badass fork for some badass downhill, look no further, Contrary to beleif, fork is not all that flexy at all, so check it out!
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Submitted by
David Esau
a Weekend Warrior
from Surrey, BC, Can Date Reviewed: August 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
A-line, Whistler
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Bike Zone
Strengths:
Lighter than monster, 190mm travel, Awsome looks
Weaknesses:
None I've noticed
Similar Products Used:
Z3 130mm single crown
Bike Setup:
Came with VPS Shore as an upgrade
Bottom Line:
First double crown for I've ever bought but I am so impressed. I broke my z3 where the stanctions insert into the crown cause I weight 230lbs. The Shiver is so stiff side to side and front/back that I have gained a lot of cofidence in my riding. I am not afraid of failure from this fork. As to the twisting issue I tried it in the store with the tire between my legs but cannot figure out how to mimick this while riding so who cares. At 230 if this holds a good line for me at high speed and takes drops well( upgraded springs) should be good for you and looks better than a Monster with less weight
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Submitted by
PJ Leeds
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: July 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Looks, strength, availability of parts and service, ease of maintainence and installation and cable routing.
Weaknesses:
Exposed stanchions, but all have that; hard to find springs in stores, though.
Similar Products Used:
Mr.T, Boxxer, Stratos Superstar
Bike Setup:
2001 Dare, Hope M4, full raceface/XTR
Bottom Line:
I have used boxxers on my Dare for over a year and this Shiver is night and day difference, despite the quality of the Boxxer. The Shiver is excellent on absorbing small stuff and large hits and does so in a way the Boxxer can only dream. Being heavier, the kicker is the Shiver is actually easier to maneouver, use and feels lighter. Installation is a snap and gives a feeling of power the Boxxer did not. I rider here in North Van and it is not at all flexy. It handles perfect, and rides up as easy as the Boxxer ever did but my bike pedals so well anyway. I thought riding was always fun but now it is with a sense of urgency. I cannot believe how much better this fork is and how it performs. Worth every penny, and the flex issue is irrelevent as anyone putting their legs over the wheel and twisting is not giving a real world test, and here in North Van is as tough as it gets.
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Submitted by
Tony
a
from London Date Reviewed: June 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Oversize stanchions, looks good on my bike, internal etc
These shocks are great, easy to tune, they are slightly heaver than my boxxers, but what a difference, they just want to go insane, give a feeling in invincibility. Can`t wait to ride again.
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Submitted by
John Bruce
a Weekend Warrior
from Jackson Heights, NY, USA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
My little Secret
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$675.00
Purchased At:
Marzocchi
Strengths:
Very strong indeed. Any thing that could soak up 10' drops flat landing onto concrete without bottoming out works fine for me.
Weaknesses:
Little lateral fle, So what. Its almost 5lbs lighter than the Monster T and i capable of achieving the same job.
Similar Products Used:
There is nothing like a Bomber- Z1 Freeride, SuperT pro, Monster T
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain RM7 of cost. YEA!
Bottom Line:
This fork rocks. Some people say that it is a racing fork but, i use it for freeriding. Once it is dialed in properly there is nothing this fork can't handle. I have been taking some big hits and the fork has saved my A$$ a number of times. If you are in the market for a big travel freeride fork that could take serious abuse and you don't want the wait of the Monster T then get this fork. You will love every minute of it and it also makes any bike look really Sweeeeet!
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Submitted by
Jesse
a Downhiller
from SLC Utah Date Reviewed: June 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
MTBR
Strengths:
This is a well built fork with solid internals and exceptional seals (like all Marz). The fork is very tunable via the volume and weight of oil added. Stiffer springs are sold for 25 bucks and can be installed in less than 10 minutes.
Weaknesses:
This fork is flexy, if you stand in front of your bike and twist the bars like the moron below describes. What is not being taken into account is that when you are railing that tight corner the suspension is slightly compressed and that dramatically stiffens the fork.
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer, Stratos S5 and SS8, all fail in comparison. Monster T
Bike Setup:
Karpiel Disco Volante
Bottom Line:
I am very happy with this fork, at first I was hesitant to get it cause of all the bad reviews.
One other counterpoint I need to make is this fork will not bottom out and hit the front tire on the lower crown, If it did I sure as hell wouldn't have it on my bike. I took the springs out and adjusted the hieght of the crown to be a 1/4 inch above the tire when fully compressed. DO NOT RUN YOUR CROWNS TO LOW ON THE STANCTIONS!
This fork is capable of holding a solid line if you lean forward the way your supposed to and place your trust in the fork.
Don't be ignorant, set the fork up right and you will be stoked on it's handling, durability and looks.
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Submitted by
Dean
a
from BC Date Reviewed: May 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came on Stab Primo
Strengths:
Very plush
Weaknesses:
everything else. The fork is unbelievably flexy!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
2002 Boxxer, 2001 Super T, Also tried a Monster T before buying boxxer - I loved the Monster and bought the Boxxer to shave some weight, if my bike was lighter I could have gone either way.
Bike Setup:
Stab Primo
Bottom Line:
I have no idea how anyone over 150lbs could rate this a good fork. The fork flexes huge into corners and will NOT hold a line. I am not trying to cause trouble here so all you shiver owners who are proud to own an expensive marz "signature" fork do this simple test them reply. Stand in front of your bike, squeeze the front wheel with your knees and twist your bars. Now do the exact same thing with a Super T, Monster T, Boxxer or anything else reputable and compare (even a Junior T is stiffer!!!). I personally saved up and shelled out for the Boxxer and it was a massive improvement! I would have been just as happy with any of the other marz forks mentioned. Good luck!
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Submitted by
DEEZ NUTZ
a Downhiller
from Washington Date Reviewed: May 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything BIG
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$730.00
Purchased At:
Marzocchi PRO FORM
Strengths:
EVERYTHING ABOUT IT, FROM THE AXLE TO THE CROWNS. THE THING ROCKS.
Weaknesses:
YOUR MOM MIGHT BOTTOM IT OUT BY SITTING ON IT CAUSE SHE'S SO FAT.
Similar Products Used:
SUPER T PRO, SIGMA XL, BOXXERS, U NAME IT
Bike Setup:
YETI DH, KING, HAYES, XTR, MRP, AZONIC
Bottom Line:
THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT ANYONE SERIOUS ABOUT DH OR FREERIDING SHOULD GET ONE. JUST PUT IT ON A BIKE WORTHY, NONE OF THIS MONGOOSE WANA BE SH*T. GO BIG OR GO HOME! OH AND FOR ALL YOU RUNNING SOMETHING BESIDES MARZOCCHI, I RECOMMEND YOU CONVERT. IT'LL BE THE BEST THING YOU'VE DONE FOR YOURSELF.
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Submitted by
Kevin W
a Downhiller
from South Wales, NY USA Date Reviewed: May 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$748.00
Purchased At:
Marzocchi
Strengths:
I had a 2001 1/2 that I used last season. Have a 2002 for this season, all the same except top caps. Stiff, looks sweet, easy to maintain, never bottoms out if adjusted properly. Dosen't leak. Next to impossible to break the internals.
Weaknesses:
Can't get a service book on the net from them this year. Air build up inside the fork stops it from absorbing small bumbs. That is why the 2002 has the new top caps with release bolts.
The fork rocks when you take the time to play with adjustments
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Submitted by
David
a Downhiller
from Beverly,Massachusetts Date Reviewed: April 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Flume at sunday river
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Landrys in Danvers
Strengths:
It soaks up four foot drops like nothing. Makes me go faster, and smoother. Doesn't shake me around at all it takes up EVERYTHING.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, but who cares.
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox boxxer 2001, Marzocchi monster T, White Brother DH3
Bike Setup:
Specialized Big Hit DH STOCK.
Bottom Line:
Buy this fork. It is great for big drops, and racing downhill. Just don't try a 14 foot drop with it. I tried and the fork didn't take to much of it up and I broke my wrist.
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BCR
a Downhiller
from Hudson, NH Date Reviewed: March 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
My own
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Mtb review classifieds
Strengths:
Looks killer! Marzocchi plushness and performance. Very responsive to small bumps due to inverted design. Sooo smooth. Tons of tire clearance. Like riding a lazy boy(or lazy girl!!!)
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out bad. May need stiffer springs, but I only weigh 170. Also, the cable routing is tricky with no brake arch if you run brakes with stiff cables. The tire can grab the cable when the fork fully compresses. And....there is NO info on the Shiver in the factory manual.
Similar Products Used:
Mr.T, Monster T
Bike Setup:
2001 Rocky RM7, Shiver, Tioga Dh rims, Hayes 8", Tioga stem, bars and saddle, MRP chainguide(yes they fit a RM7)
Bottom Line:
This fork is soooooooo smooth and plush when pointed downhill. But it does seem to bottom out hard, may need to play with more adjustment or get stiffer springs. Better as a DH fork than a freeride fork if you're into drops. But still a blast to ride. If Marzocchi could combine the Monster T and Shiver I'd be in heaven. Nothing beats a Bomber...NOTHING!
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Submitted by
Tom Dibley
a Downhiller
from Winchester, Hampshire UK Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Tunnel, CA
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Peter Hansford Cycles
Strengths:
Looks fantastic. Very Adjustable. Not as heavy as they look. As stiff as you'll ever want. Bomber berformance, but BIGGER.
Weaknesses:
Fork guides rub (big deal).
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Bomber Z1, bomber Z1 Bam, Rock Shox Psylo XC, Psylo SL, Manitou X-vert R.
They work as well as you would expect any Bomber to. They hold the reputation for being strong and working well. They work better than any other fork i've tried. I can bunny hop my bike with them on still, I can wheelie and still ride up hills. They are a little over the top for trail riding, but I look forward to the summer coping with day long downhill rides in the Alps and Cali. They also look cool an my bike which is now completely black, silver and white. If you want lighter, get the single crown version, if you want tougher and bigger, then get the Super Monster T with 12" travel. But never get anything else but Marzocchi.
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Submitted by
Patrick
a Downhiller
from UK Date Reviewed: January 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Hamsterley Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Lesure Lakes
Strengths:
They rock, if you bend or snap these i will give you a bisciut and a blue peter badge, yes the it will be chocolate hob nob
Weaknesses:
They do have a little bit of flex in them but thats nothing to worry about...
Similar Products Used:
Boxxers - Mx6
Bike Setup:
Super8,shivers,d321
Bottom Line:
If you want a bike with good forks i recomend you get SHIVERS they will for fill all of your needs!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Fredstar
a Downhiller
from Cairns, Australia Date Reviewed: December 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
DH/FR/DS
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Plush Stiff Plenty of travel Moto guards Improved graphics
Weaknesses:
Should have cable routing Adjustments have to be made with a screwdriver or your nails
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Psylo XC Rock Shox Judy TT Rock Shox Judy C Headshok Lefty ELO Headshok Fatty SL
Bottom Line:
Not the top fork for money budget but one of the best dh fork you can find, its stiff and plush, although inverted, it should have more travel than 190mm, if you were to compare this to Rock Shox Boxxer, I would go for the Boxxer simply because its lighter and cheaper.
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datu radin ampatuan
a Downhiller
from cotabatocity,philippines Date Reviewed: December 21, 2001
You really got to have this part this will give new definition to your bikeriding experience.I've rode with other forks but so far this SHIVER makes riding better. I vouch for it.TRY!
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Gerardo Morales Trejo
a Downhiller
from México City Date Reviewed: December 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ajusco
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
Buen recorrido, muy activa, esta si se puede regular no como la 2001, bonito color, perfecta.
En resumen creo que es una muy buena suspensión, he usado otras y la verdad es que esta me convence, quizá un poco su peso, pero lo compensa su forma de trabajo, yo use mucho tiempo la 2001 y la verdad es que no se regulaba nada. En cambio la 2002 si, hasta trae un orificio para la salida de aire, esto reduce el mantenimeinto, antes tenías que abrirlas y sacarles el aire.
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Gerald
a Downhiller
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: November 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Big Bear, JT, Tunnel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Rigid, smooth, adjustments that work, reliability, great customer service
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z3, Z1, Manitou Black Elite, Rockshox Boxxer, Mr. Dirt FAT, Manitou X-Vert
Bike Setup:
Specialized Big Hit! with Shiver
Bottom Line:
One of the best forks for downhill racing. It may not be the beefiest fork(for insane freeriders, I recommend the Monster or Super Monster T), but it is incredibly rigid and bottomless. The adjustments make a huge difference. Definitely play around with it to match your rear suspension. I recommend putting a zip tie between the bottom of the upper stanchion and the fork guards(otherwise you might scratch up the upper fork tubes bec. they rub against the fork guards. The bottom line-this fork is so smooth, solid, and dialed, you don't worry about the bumps, only which line is fastest.
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Albert Rondeau
a Downhiller
from Sherbrooke, Que, Canada Date Reviewed: November 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anything at Bromont
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Velomania
Strengths:
Quite rigid, only feel a tiny bit of flex when turning hard, and compressing the fork at the same time. Extremely nice Rebound, actually makes a difference, unlike some others. Doesn't bottom out often. Looks Psycho! Fork Guards for peace of mind.(So far anyways) Great seals.
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