Submitted by
David Craig
a
from Scotland Date Reviewed: March 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
it is a light and strong fork with lots of smooth travel. it has taken every jump so far.
Weaknesses:
they tend to flex a little but other than that and exelent fork
Similar Products Used:
dnm mirage, monster t 2003, dirt jumper 1 and 3
Bike Setup:
saracen havoc frame, super t, halo sas 24" rear with spin doctor, and 26" halo sas with spin doctor on the front. hope m4
Bottom Line:
GET ONE!!! one of the best forks i have tried i would recomend it for downhill racing. i was lucky and got a good deal on mine. im not sure how much they cost rrp. the best $90 i have ever spent.
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Submitted by
some_dude
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Rosa CA Date Reviewed: June 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anything in Annadel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Plush Stiff Bling Bling!
Weaknesses:
Adjustments are hard to get dialed in. High speed turning is a challenge. It doesn't get out of the way of my knees when I pedal.
Similar Products Used:
Fow Vanilla 125 RLC
Bike Setup:
2003 SC Bullit: XTR, Easton CF bar, Lockons, 02 Super T, D321, Hayes HFX HD 8", 5th ele, love seat.
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork. Seems to soak up whatever I throw at it. I went down a dirt dam I couldn't even walk and it was like I was riding on the street. At speed this fork shines, just don't try to turn to sharply with it.
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Submitted by
Jake Gowans
a Downhiller
from Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: May 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
A Line
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
traded
Strengths:
It's light - 6.5 pounds. Dual HSCV cartiges - Super Smooth. Low Profile - Not too tall at all, lowest Marz out there.
Weaknesses:
Weak Arch - I cracked mine in two places. No warrenty Arches - Give you 05 Drop Off Tripple. HCSV Cartriges weak - I snapped mine inside the fork.
Similar Products Used:
2002 Jr.T Pro 2003 Monster T2 2000 Z.1 QR20 1998 Z.5 AIR
Bike Setup:
2004 Santa Cruz Bullit, 2004 Progressive 5th Element, Alex MT28 Rim Set(26"/24"), Dual 2.6 Stout Treads, Hayes Hydros, Amoeba DH Bar, Powertools CNCed Stem, Intense ODI lock on grips, Shimano XT 165mm Cranks, Shimano BB, Shimano STX Derailler, Shimano Deore Shifter, Envy Bash Ring, Envy Inner Ring, FSA 36t chain ring, NO FORK because this one broke.
Bottom Line:
This is a great Fork if you weigh less than 150 pounds and dont huck yourself too big. I wouldnt suggest this to a downhiller, its more the fork for a dirt jumper that wants a stiffer front end. If you can get this fork for $300 Canadian without a cracked arch, its worth it. Otherwise get a 2003 and up or a monster T. At least this fork is better than a BoXXer.
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Submitted by
paige rowntree
a Downhiller
from Nashua NH USA Date Reviewed: May 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
lynn Ridge
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
duel monster cartridges baby!!!! last year they did that I think too. Also 3 inchs lower and a few pounds lighter then the new ones.. come on how can you go wrong?
Weaknesses:
um too cheap.. oh wait that was my weakness
Similar Products Used:
hanebrink, monsterT, x-fly, boxxer
Bottom Line:
kicks ass, there is a reason "Super T" larsen still runs an old one on his bike.. not kidding, look at any picture
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Submitted by
leifster
a Downhiller
from kula hawaii usa Date Reviewed: November 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the sky
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
some guy
Strengths:
not too heavy, fairly stiff torsionally, although it still flexes a little, fits 8" barkes, nice chrome cause i peeled the stickers off
Weaknesses:
stock springs are a little mushy for me at 6'9" 220lb. not really a weakness cause its to be expected. i've flattened this fork out many times on big stuff, big guys should just plan on the getting heavy springs and 10 weight oil or just get a monster if you want to really huck
Similar Products Used:
some other zoke single crowns, z1
Bike Setup:
bullit, super t, trailpimps, hadleys, avids, bells, whistles, baskets and one of those red flags on a pole so they can see me in traffic better. just playin
Bottom Line:
great freeride fork that will satisfy 90% of you, unless you are oversized and your jumps are oversized. still as good as its going to get until you bump it up to the monster. five flames for price cause i bought it used, i don't know how you guys pay the store price, its silly. five for value cause the new springs are cheap enough even if you do have to upgrade. ride on
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Submitted by
sam
a Downhiller
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: June 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
cowboy up, Keystone
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$635.00
Strengths:
LOTS of travel, looks cool, stiff, very adjustable.
Weaknesses:
The only thing I can think of is it takes a little while to break in/ do adjustments.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox
Bike Setup:
Mountaincycle San Andreas DH, Super T, Shorty Deluxe stem, Yeti Grips, Hayes hydraulic disc brakes (8 in. and 6 in.),26 up front 24 in the back.
Bottom Line:
This fork is so sweet. It is great if you are a downhiller or a freerider doing big jumps and drops. It sucks up little bumps like they are not even there because it has 7 inches of travel. I have never flatted it out, and you never will because you can adjust it just the way you like! I recommend this to any downhiller or freerider looking for a long travel, very sturdy fork. I only took the value down one because it does cost over $600. It's still the best.
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Submitted by
Boone
a
from South Burlington VT USA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
circumsition highway
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
used, pinkbike!
Strengths:
7", external rebound
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
z3 boxxer race
Bike Setup:
evil imperial dual trail pimps 26"f 24"r mrp super t's love seat, race face cranks, .243 racing stem, chris king rasta headset (sweet) that basically sums it up, dankest ride ever
Bottom Line:
good fork, buy it
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Submitted by
a rider in ca
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz, CA Date Reviewed: May 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
it's nice
Weaknesses:
a little flexy
Bottom Line:
the rider below, first of all, who the heck calls your fork "shock"? get your act together and talk to some riders with Super-T's and see if you buddies playeda trick on you. If it's good enough for Bobby Bourdon to jump a cliff, maybe you are the problem. Cheers. P.S., I love my Super_T
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Submitted by
jake
a Weekend Warrior
from monroe, wa, usa Date Reviewed: March 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the next one I ride
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Every thing
Weaknesses:
qr20 system could be a potential weakness, but I have not had any problems yet
Similar Products Used:
none, its my first dual crown
Bike Setup:
2001 Kona Stinky Six with Mavic D321s, XTR, Maxxis, ect, ect, ect.
Bottom Line:
Sweet fork. From the little that I have rode it so far (about 2 hours of jumping) it seems to get better with speed. I am just getting into FR and DH and I know this fork will be able to take anything I can through at it for a couple of years. If your a recreational rider that isn't super hard core, actual even if you are hard core get one.
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Submitted by
Robert
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: January 11, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Cove Bikes
Strengths:
Stiff fork, but laterally, longitudinally, and torsionally. Not as stiff as the 2003 though. Excellent response over smaller bumps - like butter. HSCV dampening works awesome. Very good adjustability via springs, oil weight, preload, and rebound. Takes big hits very well. Easy to work on, if necessary. Excellent seals and internals.
Weaknesses:
QR20+ release requires an allen key to remove flaps. Initial setup was with very little oil, and soft springs.
Similar Products Used:
Boxxers, Jr. T.
Bottom Line:
First small run down a bumpy trail with this fork and I was grinning from ear to ear. It soaks up small bumps so well, yet you can hit larger gnarly roots and rocks straight on. Just point and ride. I did have to add a fair bit of oil when it was being installed, and if you're a heavier rider, going with heavy springs and a little extra oil makes the ramp-up better on big hits. Besides my 2.8 Michelin, it's the best money I've spent on a bike.
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Submitted by
STEVEN trottier
a Downhiller
from north carolina Date Reviewed: December 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
very smooth travel, bottomless feel when riding, pretty lite for a triple crown.
Weaknesses:
a little confusing to set up but i just didn't know how to do it.
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer, z1 fr (broke), jr t, many others
Bike Setup:
24 le toy 3, dee max's, xtr, fsa bmx cranks, lounge seat, 24 chainguide.
Bottom Line:
I like the feel of this fork. the travel is awesome and it feels great. buy this fork if you want a light weight dh free ride bike. this fork is not flexy and should last a wile.
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Submitted by
Gaoo
a Downhiller
from Quebec Date Reviewed: December 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Bromont
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
my shop
Strengths:
HSCV internals makes all the difference if properly tuned, cool looking in polished finish, true 170mm travel, zero flex, the best you can buy -it's marzocchi-
Weaknesses:
mine (first production of november 2001) came with defective bushings and a too tight cartridge, making the fork to stick all the time
Similar Products Used:
Z5 '01, Z3 flylight 130 '00, Psylo SL (not for long !!!), Boxxer '99, Jr-T '00, Judy C's.......
Bike Setup:
'01 Kona Stinky, all XTR, Truvativ Crank, 321 rims on Formula DH91 front / XT 755 rear hub, Hayes hydraulics (8po front, 6po rear), FUNN Headpuncho stem, SolJam Vipers flat pedals, Easton Monkey bar DH, Axiom seatpost telescopic, FSA PIG DH PRO headset, Michelin rubbers (2.8 / 2.5), all the best parts ......
Bottom Line:
First, put a good headset on your bike because cheap headset are going to break... Second, it is important that you check oil level depending on what you ride. Stock fork are getting up to 170mm but when dropping some 4-5ft and over drops, you hear clank sound. So, just add some oil but not to much because you will change compression ratio... This is a good level when: you get 160mm travel when pushing the fork down slowly, and 165mm on medium impact. more the impact is getting big, more you use the travel, 166-167mm... but never touch the bottom. Make some tests. And remember, HSVC cartridges slowes the bottom of the fork while the speed increase. It wont help on big drops... Stock oil is 7.5WT. The stock spring should be ok, use some highly effective preload! To finish, change oil more often then a single's because longer uppers means more chance you have to get dirt inside. When changing oil, check for small metal pieces in oil, if you found them in quantities, check for bushing / cartridge defects... Otherwise, this IS an high performance fork designed for DH and extreme freeride. At 6.5lbs, it's light enough but a bit harder to run...you have to go big this fork... If you need help to tune your fork, do not hesitate, im a bike mechanic, so if a can help you....
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Submitted by
Nate
a Downhiller
from Snoqualmie,WA Date Reviewed: November 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Singlet
Strengths:
So nice, so smooth, so versitle.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't look as godly bueatiful as it did when i bought it.?!
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer,Z1,Jr. T, ect...
Bike Setup:
2002 kona stinky dee, trailpimps,8" hayes minor adjustments in cockpit
Bottom Line:
This is an awesome fork. All you people complaining about bottoming it out don't know what you are talking about, i can get mine to go through 95% of it's travel just bunny hopping but this doesn't mean i am bottoming it out. I weigh over 200 lbs so i know what it's like to bottom it out but i've only done it 4 times, in a year, with hard riding. And guess what, mine is totaly stock. When you bottom this fork out it makes the loudests CLAANKKKKKKKKK!! you have ever heard so you know you've done it. You see this fork is equiped with HSCV dampning(High Speed Valve Control) this means that it adjusts it's own stiffness for the speed of the hit. So your average parking lot hit which is a lot softer than you average drop hit will elt you use most of the travel. Brillant idea, props to marzochhi.
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Submitted by
knight
a Downhiller
from east burke vermont Date Reviewed: September 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
local dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
light, for a dual crown fork, wide tuning range w/ extenal adjustments.
Weaknesses:
30 m stanchions, boxxer has 32 m
Similar Products Used:
marz dj 1
Bike Setup:
02 bullit, atom lab rims, azonic double wall bars, mini me chain guide, azonic shorty stem, xt drivetrain,
Bottom Line:
this fork is not made for big guys doing drops to flat. my stanchion tubes sheared right off after repeted abuse. I originaly had problems w/ bottoming out but I was able to eliminate this problem by adding oil (chances are this is all that the other reviewer who bought new springs needed to do). even though i almost died when this fork broke i still thought it worked well and would consider next years model w/ ovalized 32 m sliders. if you weigh less than 180 lbs this fork tuned properly should be plenty.I'M STILL WAITING FOR THE SHIVER THAT THE LIARS AT MARZOCHI SAID THEY SENT 2ND DAY 2 WEEKS AGO.
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Submitted by
kluge
a Downhiller
from victoria b.c. Date Reviewed: September 14, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
westshore
Strengths:
everything. this fork sucks up everything in its path and is remarkably stiff. Rides just as smooth as the day I bought it. It is not dead-feeling like last year's model due to new internals.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
monster, boxxer, jr. t, z3 LT
Bike Setup:
2002 giant dh comp. stock except shimano dx flats, dual blackspire ring gods, odi grips and shorty stem
Bottom Line:
This fork has the same internals as the monster and shiver. It tracks really well, is incredibly tough and requires ZERO maintainance. Best fork on the market right now. If you're going large consistanly or weigh over 180lbs then go for a monster. Otherwise, this is a perfect fork for freeriding. GET IT!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
gonzostrike
a Downhiller
from Missoula, MT Date Reviewed: August 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Flying Monkey
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Bike Doctor. Go Safety Team!
Strengths:
Adjustability, smoothness of travel, flex resistance, accurate tracking/steering
2002.5 Bullit w/ Prog 5th E, Hope Mini 185/165, Sun RhynoLite-14ga-Marz QR20 front-ShimXT Disc rear wheels, Nokian Gazz 2.3 tires, other stuff
Bottom Line:
whoa. this fork teaches me the difference between a sturdy single crown fork and a dual crown one. I have been riding Marzocchi forks almost exclusively since '99, and have come to love their very smooth action and total reliability. This fork is no different.
It is probably the best 7" travel fork available right now, only to be improved more for 2003 with 32mm stanchions replacing the 30mm stanchions used this year. I relied upon the advice of my good friends at Bike Doctor, who convinced me to get the Super T Pro instead of Jr T Pro. I'm glad I did. The fork has me pushing my limits in DH and FR, and I believe that by the end of this season I'll be a vastly improved rider, thanks to my new Bullit and Super T Pro. I'd buy one again, in a heartbeat.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Downhiller
from San Diego Date Reviewed: August 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anderson
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
Mission Hills Bike Shop
Strengths:
7 inches of butter, easy to turn adj. knobs, external rebound, fairly stiff, comes with a hub, easy to install.
Weaknesses:
silver, qr20 it a little difficult, springs are too soft.
Similar Products Used:
boxxer(piece of cr@p), my z.1
Bike Setup:
surly instigator, profiles, arrow DH rims on hadley hubs. 8 inch discs f/r, Nokian Gazzoloddi, Kujo, dual 24X3.0, diabolous stem, azonic bars, XT
Bottom Line:
great for a hardtail urban /freerider. great adjustment, great travel
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Submitted by
Aron
a
from madison Wi USA Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
looks cool says marzocchi on it
Weaknesses:
flexy easy to bottom out poor turning radius QR 20 system is not efficient
Bike Setup:
giant dh comp
Bottom Line:
This is just my opinion based on my experience but this fork is only good for a lighter dh racer, it is not a extreme freeride fork my any means...i would but it on a lighter 6 " freeride frame if you are getting into freeriding. THis is my first dual crown fork and full suspension bike. I barely had a chance to use the fork before the brake arch completely snapped off from the right lower leg in a LIGHT tumble. I work at a shop so I sent it to the company and although i explained exactly what happenedand my situation they made me pay for a new M arch, although they put it on for free. The broken M arch was totally the fault of the fork. I also bought some heavier springs, because the heavys were not enough, i went to extra heavies with the preload all the way up, and although it made a little difference, i was amazed that i could still bottom the fork out on small drops. I weigh 165 lbs.
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Submitted by
Nick Lin
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz, CA Date Reviewed: August 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
dead camper
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
A shop
Strengths:
The travel, the look, the weight, the name, the polish
Weaknesses:
hard to tune, no compression tuning, useless manual
Similar Products Used:
boxxer, Monster-T, junior-t, S-7
Bike Setup:
Old 99 M1, Super-t , Hayes, MRP, Raceface, 5th element, Dee Max
Bottom Line:
It took me a while to figure out where the rebound knob is, and it needed a lot more oil than what I put in. I wish there is less low speed compression damping, but there is sufficient travel that can be tuned very progressive, so I can live with that. I got it for a low price, but have been since very impressed about the quality of the fork. I Switched from owning a Psylo XC and a boxxer to a Z1 FR and a super-t, and never regretted a bit the change.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Tarrytown, NY, USA Date Reviewed: June 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill, NY
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Hudson River Cycles
Strengths:
Plush, Works Well.
Weaknesses:
Needs Travel Reduction kit or lockout for Freeride. Knobs could be better for easier tuning. Could use flat crown instead of dropped crown.
Good Fork, Needs travel adjustability for freeride if you want to ride uphill. Very Plush. Works great if you have a lift. Performs beter than others I have tried.
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Submitted by
Tino
a
from CT Date Reviewed: June 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$825.00
Purchased At:
goride.com
Strengths:
-7 inches of bottomless travel -very very stiff -very light for a dual crown -polished finish looks awesome -reasonable price -easy to get with a hub -tracks well -Marzocchi reputation
Weaknesses:
-QR20 system is a pain in the ass when getting the front wheel on and off -still not cheap -hit my kness on the top crown sometimes
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z3 5 inch
Bike Setup:
2001 Rocky Mountain Pipeline - Super T, Hayes discs, Vanilla R, Race Face DH cranks, XT stuff, flat pedals, Azonic Shorty stem, 24' rear AtomLabs TrailPimp, fat tires, blah, blah
Bottom Line:
The ultimate freeride fork. Not too heavy, bombproof, 7 inches of travel. This is great for hitting drops, steeps, jumps, anything you can throw at it. This baby eats up the trail. If your bike can handle the dual crown, there is no reason not to buy this sucka.
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Submitted by
Betareverse
a Downhiller
from Germany Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Strengths:
it´s very stiff, works amazing and it is ultra good-looking. it´s also a lightweight for fork wich such a great performance.
Weaknesses:
the listprice in germany is 725$, but the fork is every euro worth.
Similar Products Used:
junior T 2000(130mm), z1-bomber(100mm) ´99
Bike Setup:
Chaka Kapu 1500, Startos helix expert, mavic 321cd, funn serial killa, FSA-v-drive extreme (38), etc.
Bottom Line:
i love this fork from the technical side, but i love it also because the polished crome-finish looks so nice. *BG*
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Submitted by
Martyn Heeks
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything steep!!!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Bike 2002 birmingham
Strengths:
Super smooth, taken any size hit i've thrown at it with ease. Virtually no maintainance, really easy to adjust and set up for whatever you're doing
Weaknesses:
Not found any yet!!
Similar Products Used:
Pace rc37, Pace monstor, boxxer
Bike Setup:
Marin b17 Hope m4's,mavic d321 race face bars,cranks,h'set,
Bottom Line:
Fantastic! I've hit them with 8 foot drops and 50mph rocky descents only bottomed them out once with a really heavy front end landing! Marzocchi have a great home page that helps set up any of their forks. For downhill or play/freeriding it's a great fork! nuff said!
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Submitted by
Michael
a Downhiller
from Roseville Date Reviewed: April 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything at the top of Northstar
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$899.00
Purchased At:
River Rat
Strengths:
7" of Marzocchi smoothness and way lighter than I expected
Weaknesses:
Not to sure of the retainers for the QR. Why not moake it a threaded axle?
Similar Products Used:
'00 White Bros DH2 (punted) '00 Marzocchi Z1
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mtn RM6
Bottom Line:
Very stoked!!! Had problems with the DH2 & White Bros couldn't fix it so it got replace. Could not be happier. Once it broke in & tweaked a bit, it is perfect. Thought about the Boxxer but more adjustibility & an inch more travel for how much less.... And I must the the Marzocchi people at Sea Otter '02 were the way cool helping a brother out!!!
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Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Manlius, NY Date Reviewed: April 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ only the downhills though
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Waynes Bikes
Strengths:
Amazing fork it soaks it up, no problems, easily adjustable.
Weaknesses:
NONE!!
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer, Monster T, Shiver
Bike Setup:
Giant DH Comp, Fully Loaded
Bottom Line:
This fork is amazing for everything. I race DH, but love freeriding. I Race DH and do huge drops and dirt jumps, the best fork that can take it all.
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Submitted by
b.9
a Weekend Warrior
from B.C. Date Reviewed: March 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Westshore Bikes
Strengths:
Where to start! This fork is amazing. I was thinking about getting a Monster and I may in the future but for now this is great. It seems to be a lot stiffer than last year's model. The upgrade to seven really helps. Have yet to bottom them out. Extremely smooth action. Has the same internals as the shiver instead of being a suped up junior like last year.
Weaknesses:
Some flex is noticable but this is very minimal.
Similar Products Used:
02 Boxxers, 2001 super t, monster
Bike Setup:
02 Giant DH Comp stock except for flats and blackspire chain ring god.
Bottom Line:
So far the action is just as smooth as a boxxer. Not as stiff or adjustable but still a great fork.
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Submitted by
justin
a Cross Country Rider
from birmingham,al Date Reviewed: March 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
cathedral rock
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Bob's Bike
Strengths:
it's a marzocchi...20mm, comes with hub, even though i didn't use it...super stiff and smooth...simple choice if using process of elimination...well worth the benjamins.
Weaknesses:
so N/A
Similar Products Used:
z1 mcr
Bike Setup:
02' bullit, king hubs/headset, hayes, hutchinson jumbo tires, oury's...
Bottom Line:
if you have a bullit with the 5th element use this fork.
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Submitted by
alex smith
a Weekend Warrior
from sydney,Australia Date Reviewed: March 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
dont know
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
bike addiction
Strengths:
look, stiff, 20mm axle(to bad it aint dedicated), cant be bottomed, nice
Weaknesses:
when eva i compress the fork wit no rebound(fastest) i have a squeek noise, its really annoyin ne one have this prob??? u cut ur fingers on the rebound adjusters,
Similar Products Used:
z5
Bike Setup:
kona stinky(2001) super T's, blackspre chn guide, hayes hydr, some azonic copy stem..
Bottom Line:
awesome fork dont listen to the weaknesses, i just wanna see if ne one has the same prob, in fact the fork has no flaws
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Submitted by
Tom
a
from Syracuse, NY Date Reviewed: February 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$590.00
Strengths:
stiff,seven inches, cheap, buttery, plus you get the hub with it, what more can you ask?
Weaknesses:
havent found any yet...
Similar Products Used:
rockshock forks mostly
Bike Setup:
2002 Bullit w/ 5th Element, singlewide in front doublewide in rear, hussefelt
Bottom Line:
sweet fork for a sweet price, the boxxer is too much $, and I doubt it is as smooth as the Super T Pro
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Submitted by
Jonathan
a Downhiller
from Santa Barbara, CA Date Reviewed: February 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Blue Line, Whistler BC
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$570.00
Purchased At:
Employee Purchase
Strengths:
Buttery... oh so buttery! Zero stiction, pretty stiff, really good feel, soaks it all up real good
Weaknesses:
small stanchions, I have seen them destroyed on full on DH frames but as a FR fork it is beautiful
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer
Bike Setup:
Stinky 5 w/ MRP
Bottom Line:
It is a great fork. Not to heavy, soaks everything up real good for a fork of its size. It would be nice if you could adjust the travel like with the Jr but the 20mm through axel is the way to go. If you want a amature level race fork that will last more than one season without some major service then this is it. As a sweet freeride fork for a not-so-much-up-but-more-down freeride bike its perfect. For a 7 and 6 inch setup it's perfect. Similar to a Boxxer but a little cheaper and its a Marzocchi... what more can you say.
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Submitted by
pete austin
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: February 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
pinchflat
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
winstanleys
Strengths:
Looks, strength, large travel
Weaknesses:
None I am aware of
Similar Products Used:
98 Judy xlc, 96 Judy DH,
Bike Setup:
00 Stinky Deelux with BETD long travel plates and lots of goodies inc hope enduro 4's raceface azonic etc
Bottom Line:
Hello big bumps you have met your match. Stick out of the box which is a good sign for longevity. Minimal twisting and for-aft movement. A fork that inspires you to bigger and faster things. Also does not appear to need the sstupid level of maintainance that rock shox require.
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Brian Drinkard
a
from seattle,wa,united states Date Reviewed: February 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
snoqualmie
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$480.00
Purchased At:
direct from marzocchi
Strengths:
extremely strong takes 10 hard rides to break in. 7in. travel
Weaknesses:
heavy
Similar Products Used:
99 rockshox boxxer
Bike Setup:
santacruz super8 profile cranks/chainguide,mavic 317/hope wheeels,hope DH disc brakes,azonic love seat(awesome),xtr derailer/shifter,crupi square pedals,mobster tires,easton EA70 riserbar and stem.
Bottom Line:
off the hook!!!!!!!!! a great fork even for the full 800 dollar price it is worth it. IF YOU ARE A HARDCORE FREE RIDER OR BEGINNER OR INTERMEDIATE DOWNHILL RIDER/RACER DEFINATELY CONSIDER THIS FORK. NO WEIGHT CONSCIOUS PEOPLE SHOULD CONSIDER THIS AS A FREERIDE FORK.
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Matt
a
from Richland Center,WI, USA Date Reviewed: January 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
across from Backroad Bicycle
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$536.00
Purchased At:
E.P.
Strengths:
Stiff and plush, consistent rotor position when removing and installing wheel
Weaknesses:
inflated advertising
Similar Products Used:
z4, boxxer, lots of xc forks, Judy DH (all 80mm)
Bike Setup:
don't laugh it works.... Trek 9500 (modified to approx 5" travel) 8spd xt group... Gordo rims
Bottom Line:
The fork is super smooth, tracks well, has about average adjustability and isn't too heavy, but I only get 6.41" of travel, which is ok, but I expected a little bit better honesty... I checked travel with a zip tie, by removing the top caps and bottoming the fork.
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Submitted by
Action
a Weekend Warrior
from Whittier, CA , USA Date Reviewed: January 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any Snow Summit trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Atomic Bikes
Strengths:
This fork can take anything, i can't feel little drops and the roof drops are like falling off a curb on my old fork, you gotta love it. The quick adjust knobs are life savers going up the hills and the QR20 plus dropouts are that much more confidence going downhill
Weaknesses:
weakness?, HAH!, this fork doesn't know weakness
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z.1 dropoff
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC AC 1, yeah, pretty much the phattest bike ever assembled with all of my upgrades of course. Raceface North Shore DH cranks with ISIS BB. Ringle Intense DH rims, Hayes hydraulic disc brakes, Gazzi 2.6, Rock Shox Pro Deluxe rear shock, uprgraded rear suspension 7.5 in of travel and of course the Marzocchi Super T pro up front
Bottom Line:
This fork will go anywhere and do anything you want it to just as long as your not a XC rider. It loves the street when i'm going urban assault style and nothing handles the dirt better going downhill. Its well worth the price and will top any other similar fork in the market. This is a must for any rider who does more than just downhill.
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Submitted by
Ashley Appling
a Downhiller
from Atlanta, GA USA Date Reviewed: December 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Mansell / Wuss Ridge @ Dawson Forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$825.00
Purchased At:
Reality Bikes
Strengths:
Everything! It has saved my but off some drops that a 5" Fork would have sent me over the bars on. It will take 6,7,8 ft drops no problem(just get back on the seat and yank up) I weigh about 195lbs and I had to get the X-heavy springs and use a 10 wt fork oil and now I can't bottom it out. It rocks. Feel the "Marzocchi Love"
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Monster T, JR. T, Z1 MCR,
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Bullit '01, w/ Fox Vanilla RC, '02 Zocchi Super T Pro w/ QR20 Front Hub, Race Face Cranks, Azonic Shorty Deluxe, Intense MAg 30 Rims w/ King rear Hub, XTR Shifter Pods and rear der., Azonic doouble wall riser bars, ODI Lock grips, Hope Enduro 4 Hydraulic Disc, My bike is da Bomb!!
Bottom Line:
If you don't want to worry about anything when you're going off 6,7,8 ft drops then get the Zocchi. It's plush and stiff through Rock Gardens, and it will soak up anything you can dish out. Don't even look at RS, or M-----u, they may ba a little lighter, but when your going down, WHO CARES!
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Downhiller
from Petaluma Date Reviewed: December 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Karpiel and Sticks&Stones
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$825.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
This fork is able to take the abuse of pro downhill trails and then sum. The 7 inches of travel really help when landing the 6 footer at NorthStar. This fork is the best
Weaknesses:
This fork is so good i can not find any weaknesses.
Similar Products Used:
Jr.t
Bike Setup:
2001 Specialized Big Hit.
Bottom Line:
This fork is the best money could buy for $825. When i told my friend i get 7 incheshe was pised because he just got a boxxer and it only gets 6 inches and he paid $1,098.all in all this fork is pimp. and thats the bottem line.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Downhiller
from Levittown, NY Date Reviewed: November 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Stillwell, Bethpage
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Bike Junkie
Strengths:
Big fork. Takes all the abuse you can give it
Weaknesses:
Removing the front wheele is a pain in the ass but it is worth the hassel
Bike Setup:
2001 Santa Cruz Bullit
Bottom Line:
this fork will cost you a little extra but is totaly worth it
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Submitted by
Evan
a
from Littleton, CO, USA Date Reviewed: November 10, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
RTP
Strengths:
Stiff, gotta love the 7 inches of travel, easily adjustable, smooth valving.
Weaknesses:
Haven't come across any yet.
Bike Setup:
2002 Santa Cruz Bullit, freeride kit.
Bottom Line:
While the fork is a little too much travel for dual slalom (for my liking, anyway) it is unrivaled over rough downhills. It is also quite nice for freeride (I've landed on the front pretty bad a few times... fork soaked it all up and didn't even bottom). I haven't taken it on too wicked of a downhill yet, but I have high hopes and I feel that the fork will live up to my expectations. The fork is definitely stiffer than the Shiver, as well.
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