Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Chester, SC. USA Date Reviewed: November 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
College Cyles, Rock Hill, SC.
Strengths:
Simple to use, do the job without complaint and from what I see are capable of more than I ask of them. Just check the air pressure periodically and add a drop of oil on the top seals every now and then. I have the 100 mm travel version, and they ain't bottomed out on me yet.
Weaknesses:
None I have found so far. I still use the needle valve, it fits nicely into a tool bag and I have it screwed into a short (3") hose so it can be easily used with my floor or frame pump.
Similar Products Used:
None. These are my first Sus. forks.
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mtn. "Reaper" H.T. frame, Mavic "Cross Land" wheels, Hayes HMX-II disc brakes and other assorted mid-high grade stuff.
Bottom Line:
Forks were selected by the shop owner when we were building this bike because my experience with "real" mountain bikes was very limited, and I have have grown to trust his good judgment. I wanted something durable enough for medium hard trail riding, yet simple to maintain. So far, the Judy Air SL's have done this very well. Sure, a pair of Marzzochi Bombers would probably work even better and certainly have more snob appeal. Maybe when I win the lottery...
Haven't had any of the seals bust, air or oil. Nor have I noticed any noises or shuddering/steering problems. They ride smooth and have absorbed just about everything they have run over so far. And I have encountred a few things that would have flipped my old rigid for sure, Bunny hop or no. But then that's what shocks are for, right?
However, I'm not a "rad" rider either. I don't go jumping off the face of Table Rock or bombing down the face of mountains at 100 MPH or anything like that. Just basic trail stuff (Flat to mountainous). I weigh between 165-175 pounds, depending on the time of year. I never have had to inflate the forks beyond 15 pounds. I use the weight to PSI guide then tweak that as recommended in the instruction manual. Yeah I know, so I'm a Phred, I actually read the instructions! Maybe that's why some of these others have blown seals?
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Submitted by
doug powell
a Cross Country Rider
from waterford, mi. usa Date Reviewed: October 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
pontiac lk/island rec
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
The price is it's strength. if you get a year out of it' it's paid for itself.
Weaknesses:
All the bad reviews, that make you think twice about buying it, but then remember the price.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou X-vert air. rock shox sid sl.
Bike Setup:
Diamondback topanga comp made in usa (the last of them) all xt truvative.
Bottom Line:
I'm leary about this prduct, due to all the conflicting opinions. Do the individuals who blow these shocks out. know to how match the equipment to there intended use. Do they read the instructions before they pump it full of air? There are way too many stories of blown seals. It seems odd because doesn't this shock have the XXX seals as the better rock shox? I'm praying that My 180+lbs doesn't destroy this shock on the first ride. P.S. all you guys that blow them out riding off curbs, maybe you need to be on a BMX
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Submitted by
chris morse
a Cross Country Rider
from Pine Mountain, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Sniders Bike Shop
Strengths:
smooth (if your not over weight) and not confusing because its simple and straight forward
Weaknesses:
if you are over 150lbs. this is not the fork for you. it will blow out its seals
Similar Products Used:
fox float, the black series, psylo
Bike Setup:
kona kuhuna, all stock parts
Bottom Line:
the judy is a good fork, if you weigh under 150lbs. anything more and you will need something heavier duty. many of these reviews have given this fork a low scoring, but the people posting these reviews are selling this fork short. many of them are over weight or just plain big. dont bash the fork becasue of your build. if your big, buy something else. for the rest of us who dont have bundles of cash to spend, we choose the judy, why? becasue it is good
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Submitted by
hammas oetzdemir
a
from halle germany Date Reviewed: June 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
vcdd
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$299.00
Purchased At:
dd
Weaknesses:
sounds, air
Bottom Line:
all in all this front shock is not so good
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Submitted by
Aaron
a
from Austin Date Reviewed: May 1, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Hmm, not so sure of them anymore
Weaknesses:
Seal blew out
Bottom Line:
Heres the story. When I first got the fork I messed up the needle valve putting air in it. Called RockShox to get a replacement and when I was on the phone the guy said the published max air pressure of 50 psi was wrong, it should be 25. So I took his advice and only pumped it up to 25, never had a problem except the fork was too spongy. I finally got to lookin for a heavier spring for it, but none exist. The guy at the LBS who had been trying to order that spring called Rockshox on my behalf and asked them about fork pressure. According to him they said that 50 psi was fine, just experiment with the pressure a little at a time. So I did, and found 46 psi to be perfect. Rode it around the street, off a couple curbs, and it felt great. Rechecked the air pressure and it had already gone down to 32. So I tightened the schrader valve core and refilled it. Ride it off the curb once and put it back up in the garage. Today, I get it out, ride it down the driveway and then just using the front brake to see how much the front end dove down, I heard psshhhhh. I take it back in the garage where the light was and oil is running all down the left fork leg. Closer inspection reveals that the main seal on that side blew. Obviously Im mad because the fork blew and that I was given conflicting advice. Regardless of how RS handles this out of warranty issue, it shows they are making a products to lower standards. Obviously I should have kept following the first recommendation I was given, but still the other guy said it was ok. That also tells me that they knew these forks had problems and couldnt be run at max pressure. I no longer recommend this fork, especially for heavier riders like myself. Its a good thing they arent made anymore, hmm, I wonder why.
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Submitted by
Jarod
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, MN, US Date Reviewed: April 14, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
It doesn't fall apart.
Weaknesses:
Missing parts from factory. Stupid ball needle valve that leaked before I could even ride. cheesy air assist is not firm enough even when maxed(per manufacturer's recommendation)more flex than a roll of soldering wire.
Similar Products Used:
'98 Judy XC (Before judy's were disgraced by all that "Air Assist" crap.
Bike Setup:
Fairly stock Raleigh M600 with Race Face Bashring and flat Handlebar with longer stem. Panaracer fire DH/XC Front/Rear
Bottom Line:
If I had any money at all this fork would not be on my bike. I cannot stand the noise generated by the steel spring slapping against the replacement aluminum topcap valve. The noise would not be present if my fork was assembled with all the parts. I cannot believe they can send a product from thier line without all the needed parts. This fork should be women's specific since you cannot make it firm enough (with the recommended pressure) for a man over 160 lbs to ride without bottoming out. I also recommend renaming the fork...since they are destroying a good name in MTB suspension fork history.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Cross Country Rider
from Tempe AZ Date Reviewed: April 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
E Bay
Strengths:
Long Travel, smooth delivery of bumbs
Weaknesses:
Weight, still kinda heavy
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Mach 5 SX OLD
Bike Setup:
Fuji Diamond Lite 2 XT/LX/DEORE?RITCHEY MIX
Bottom Line:
For the price I have seen these going for I would defanitely buy one. I only weigh about 145 lbs, so I am very keen on the sensitivity of this shock at low pressure. It came stock on a bike I bought.
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Submitted by
Shahar Steiff
a Cross Country Rider
from Haifa, Israel Date Reviewed: March 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Tzipory
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
The Single Track
Strengths:
Adjustability.
Weaknesses:
Total lack of lateral rigidity. Is the stirrer made of Spaghetty?
Similar Products Used:
RST 381 Fox Float RL
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain ETS frame. LX/XT drive train. Avid Mech. discs. WTB Speedmaster wheels. Shimano Deore hubs. Shimano PD959 pedals. Velo Plush saddle with Shahar on top.
Bottom Line:
Reasonable choice for light-weight weekend warrior. Not suitable for aggressive and heavy weight riders.
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Submitted by
ben chaney
a Cross Country Rider
from decatur, alabama, us Date Reviewed: March 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
mountain mist @monte sano mtn
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$119.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
smooth, plush, looks good, so far so good
Weaknesses:
a little flex, when there is to much air in it, it makes a little noise.
Similar Products Used:
none, it is the first shock I have purchased
Bike Setup:
weyless elite frame, sun rims, al monkey bars, lx & xt components.
Bottom Line:
they seem to be pretty nice. I am a little nervous about jumps and drop offs but it is too early to tell. I can't believe some of these people payed more than 150 for these forks, you folks are crazy. anyways, I don't know what else a person would want in a single crown fork. it's cheap, tough, and plenty of travel.
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Submitted by
Stewart Terras
a Cross Country Rider
from Newcastle, NSW AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: March 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
gloucester nsw
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
SUPERGO (IT IS NOT THEIR FAULT)
Strengths:
the price
Weaknesses:
THE PRODUCT CONTINUALLY "RATTLES" DUE TO MISSING PARTS AND POOR QUAILITY CONTROLL. THE FORKS FLEX BADLY.
Similar Products Used:
RST FORKS FOR 2 YRS
Bike Setup:
HARD TAIL, ENTERY LEVEL COMPONENTRY
Bottom Line:
IT IS MY OPINION TO NOT EVER PURCHASE ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM THIS MANUFACTURER DUE TO POOR QUAILITY CONTROL, POOR BACKUP SERVICE, AND A SERVICE DEPT THAT CANNOT UNDERSTAND BASIC CONCEPTS OR EVEN READ AND UNDERSTAND THEIR OWN SPARE PARTS MANUAL. I HAVE SENT OVER FORTY (40) EMAILS EXPLAINING MY PROBLEMS TO THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE SOMEONE COULD FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS MISSING (I EVEN SUPPLIED PICTURES OF THE MISSING PART). WHILST WAITING FOR THE MANUFACTURER TO LOCATE AND SEND THE MISSING PART. I MADE THE MISSING PART IN 15 MINUTES ON THE LATHE AT WORK.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a
from Austin Date Reviewed: February 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Bottom Line:
This is in addition to my previous review. The Judy SL is a great fork for the money, but like everything its less than perfect. The biggest complaint I have seen by far is the football needle valve used for the air assist. There is a replacement upgrade valve available now. Not only it is a schreader (I know I spelled it wrong) valve, but its an aluminum cap which is much nicer than the crap plastic cap it came with. Unfortunately RS doesnt make a matching alloy cap for the non-adjust side, but this upgrade makes a huge difference in the fork being able to use a regular pump.
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Submitted by
rick simms
a Weekend Warrior
from tampa, fl Date Reviewed: January 24, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Bottom Line:
I just wanted to tell John, a weekend warrior from Las Vegas, that he spelled "grammar" wrong. Also, when you write out "o yes" it's usually spelled "oh yes". I may agree with the statement "Kyle, you are a prime example of what is wrong with todays youth. You are a complete idiot who lacks the ability to communicate (write and speech capability) on any level other then that of a 4 year-old.", but how do you know if he lacks speech capability? Have you spoken with kyle? In closing, I would like to congratulate you, John, on a job well done correcting the Kyle.
p.s.- When using a possessive tense of a word an apostrophe should almost always be used.
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Submitted by
Craig Seifert
a Cross Country Rider
from Glenshee in Scotland Date Reviewed: September 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Moab county
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Melin Cycles
Strengths:
general bump eating performance, simple internals. They look better once you remove the damn shock boots (I assure you the seals do their job without them)
Weaknesses:
WHY SHOCK BOOTS, plastic topcaps, small bushings, tricky air assist valve and fairly weighty. I had loose bushings so I sent mine away, 3 long weeks later i got them back and the bushings found their way loose again so i ignored them. I hammered the forks into the ground and surprisingly they are still in one piece but there is a terrible rattle in the damping side of the internals so I got some rs 2003 duke sl u-turns instead every thing judy sl should have been.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
sx alu hardtail with full deore and x517s
Bottom Line:
I guess the 2002 judy sl will be knocking aroung for $175 and in this case they are well worth it but don't get the downgraded xc,c or tt models unless you want to add weight to your bike.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from Hastings, NY Date Reviewed: August 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Great fork for the price I got it for. 80/100mm of smooth travel.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, air seals blew first time I tried to adjust the pressure.
These shocks are a major step up from the XC's I had, but they are still pretty damn heavy and the air seal is a pain. They're a good value, get these if you are looking for a quality fork for a good price.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Vegas Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Strengths:
100mm travel, maintenance free, price
Weaknesses:
weight ?
Similar Products Used:
manitou (junk)
Bike Setup:
k2 4500
Bottom Line:
After reading "KYLE from VERMONT"'s review, I just couldnt stand his being the first review. Kyle, you are a prime example of what is wrong with todays youth. You are a complete idiot who lacks the ability to communicate (write and speech capability) on any level other then that of a 4 year-old. A product review should be based on fact, facts gained from experience in using the given product. A review based on nothing but an idiots rants and ravings brought about by hours sniffing gasoline is not valid. Please KYLE ,for gods sake and the other readers who have basic grammer skills, DO NOT EVER WRITE ANYTHING THAT MIGHT BE SEEN BY THE PUBLIC. GO BACK TO SCHOOL AND STOP SNIFFING THE GASOLINE. Now, where was I? O yes, the JUDY SL AIR. The fork does exactly what it is supposed to. I havnt noticed any flex, handles drops nicely, and is adjustable for different weights & conditions. The fork has boots that stay on & "XXX" seals are said to keep most dirt out.The price is great $130.00 for what you get. Overall a good product, I feel I got my moneys worth.
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Submitted by
Kyle
a
from Vermont Date Reviewed: July 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Sawmill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
phat tire
Strengths:
This product has no strengths except good for the road
Weaknesses:
This shoxs weaknesses are the seals pop the air leaks and couldn't take impact
Similar Products Used:
rock shox psylo c
Bike Setup:
dual slalom hardtail
Bottom Line:
This shock is not worth the money nor is it setup for the terrain of what it says I would rather ride with no suspension then with this if your to by this you should ride very slow and easy or it will break so if yuo ride roads you should by this product other wise don't
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Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Western Newyork Date Reviewed: April 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
Shop I work at
Strengths:
Easy to tune, and responsive.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou spyder, older judy xc
Bike Setup:
Kona Kula, Rhino lites and xt disc hubs, avid mech brakes.
Bottom Line:
Great fork for the money. Hoping they come out with a lock out mech. Nice and plush at any psi. will upgrade to a heavy oil though.
Will recommend to anyone looking for a new fork at a good price.
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Submitted by
joe reid
a Cross Country Rider
from saskatoon sask CANADA Date Reviewed: March 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$136.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
super plush ride,way adjustable,pretty stiff,works at 40 below 0 degrees celsius
Weaknesses:
football needle needed for air adjustment,
Similar Products Used:
rs judy t2,marzocchi z5 neither worked in the cold..
Bike Setup:
marin al frame,ritchey rock xt wheels,xt,lx components,race face cranks,rings,grips,ameoba riser bar,tioga psycho tires
Bottom Line:
great fork,great price,way happy so far...hope to find a way to put schrader fitting on air adjust
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Submitted by
Ian Jessop
a Cross Country Rider
from Germantown MD, USA Date Reviewed: March 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Scheafer
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At:
Jensonusa
Strengths:
Good adjustment, plush
Weaknesses:
Air seals blew first time out.
Bottom Line:
It could be a great shock if I ever get it back form Jenson. It blew an air seal trying to adjust the sag. What a pain in the ass. 3 weeks later, still waiting for a replacement...
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin Date Reviewed: March 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa
Strengths:
Bottomless travel, very plush, air adjustment, hydracoil, the list goes on
Weaknesses:
Air valve ruptured first time I used it. Dont be stupid and just spit on the inflator needle like I did. Use some grease so you dont do what I did. Live and learn I guess.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox Jett 01'
Bike Setup:
2001 Raleigh M60
Bottom Line:
A RS Jett came stand on my bike when I bought it and after one ride I found out that it sucked. It constantly bottomed out and had very little damping. When I found the 02' Judy SL for $129 at jensonusa, I didn't have to think long before buying it. Sure, this isnt the absolute best fork around, but for the price I think it is. I cant bottom it out cuz I can put air in it and I love the adjustment for the damping. It was so nice being able to ride rough stuff and never bottom it out. I cannot find a single thing with this shock.
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Submitted by
Jackie
a Cross Country Rider
from my butt Date Reviewed: March 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Relatively stiff, hyper-plush, super adjustable, cool looking, great seals, PRICE PRICE PRicE
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
six deluxe (crud) replacement six deluxe(just as bad)
Bottom Line:
Bottom line. best value fork on the market. great out of the box. zero maintenance, super plush feel, great air assist spring to tune to weight. 100mm travel is great.
THIS FORK IS THE BOMB!! and its Cheap!! get one.
Manitou go home
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Submitted by
chuckster
a Cross Country Rider
from FT WORTH TX Date Reviewed: March 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
ANY
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
IAM NOT PAID TO ADVERTISE
Strengths:
TRAVEL,PRICE, XXX SEALS
Weaknesses:
MINE CAME SET AT 80MM OF TRAVEL, I HAD TO DISASSEMBLE IT TO SET THE TRAVEL TO 100MM. WHICH IS BULLSH*T, I SHOULDNT HAVE TO TAKE A NEW FORK APART TO ADJUST ANYTHING !!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
A BUNCH
Bike Setup:
K2 CARBON FIBER 4500, RISSE AIR ON BACK - 4 INCH TRAVEL
Bottom Line:
the fork is a great buy for the price I paid for it. The 100mm travel is LOTS better than 80mm, I used to think about what I was about to go over, now I just blow over it. The 100mm also gives me more confidence when going off steep dropoffs. It does make me go faster because now I touch the brakes even less. The air adjustment seems to work okay for me. The fork boots do a good job, they stay seated at the lower leg mount but from what I have heard the XXX seals are so good the boots are not needed. Since I weigh around 200 lbs.,I did put BELRAY 15 wt. fork oil in it when I switched the travel from 80mm to 100mm. OVERALL - a great product for the price - it doesnt flex, offers good travel that progresses in rate, and I hope ends up being maintenance free.
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Submitted by
Phil
a Cross Country Rider
from Lawrence, Ks Date Reviewed: March 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
Good Price, very plush - very hard to bottom out if the air pressure is adjusted correctly.
Similar Products Used:
Just the Jett that came stock.
Bike Setup:
2001 Trek 4500
Bottom Line:
I really like this fork. It's very difficult to bottom out and external dampening adjust on the SL model is worth the extra 20 bucks. Like the last reviewer, I have also had good luck with the air pressure adjustments. No problems here.
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Submitted by
Pierre
a Weekend Warrior
from Fremont, Ca Date Reviewed: January 25, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush Ride, easily adjusted, great feel, eats up anything on the trail.
Weaknesses:
None!!!
Similar Products Used:
manitou Mars Cl (CRAP), Zocchi z4 (OK), This thing(GREAT)
Bottom Line:
This thing is the best fork for the price. I dont know what these other guys are talking about, but the air assist works greta to mee. Also the plush feel is like from a fork that is worth a couple hundred more.
This thing soaks up everything on the trail and i think the full shock boots are better than those annoying mini boots on the black forks. Who needs boots. rS has the best seals in the industry. Dolar for dollar best fork in its class
Get this thing!! Oh yeah rockshox!!
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Submitted by
Randy
a Weekend Warrior
from Irvine CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
San Juan Trail, Cleveland Natl Forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
Adjustable travel, plush ride, aluminum steerer, Air adjustable. Good vale for the bucks.
Very plush ride, a lot more so than my Marzocchi Z5 Air. The rebound setting is hard to tune; I either get a lot of chatter or a hard ride. The Air Assist is also tough to get right. I have it set at 15PSI and it doesn't seem to do much to affect sag. When I get the sag OK, it's got about 30PSI in it and at that pressure it's pretty hard on the trails. I compromised at 20PSI and it seems to be OK. The shock comes set for 100mm of travel so if you're looking for an 80mm setup, you'll need some seals and stuff from RockshoX to do the changeover. Buy it if you're an XC rider wanting a shock that handles well and still sucks up the occasional big hit.
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Submitted by
Charles M
a Weekend Warrior
from Orchard Park, Ny USA Date Reviewed: November 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
tamarack singletrack
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$185.00
Purchased At:
cycletechinc.com
Strengths:
very plush. HAS AN AIR CARTRIDGE, 100MM OF TRAVEL
Weaknesses:
A LITTLE HEAVY, THE STICKERS ARE NO PUT ON WELL AND THE OUL MAKES A COOLS SQUISHING SOUND WHEN IT DAMPENS. ALSO I NEVER RECIEVED ANY JUSY BUTTER!
Similar Products Used:
SR SUNTOUR MG-80
Bike Setup:
97' GT AGRESSOR WITH A BUNCH OF CRAPPY PARTS
Bottom Line:
VERY GOOD FORK FOR THE VALUE I CAN'T WAIT TILL SPRING. IT IS SO VERY PLUSH AND SLEEK.
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Submitted by
Zach Vincent
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: November 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Noerth Shore I Built in Friends Bush
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Home Hardware
Strengths:
-Very Plush witch Sucks up The Bumps -Hard to bottom out -Oil Damping -Smooth -look Good
Weaknesses:
-Not easy to adjust
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Vincet Nelson Frame/ Rock Shox Judy SL 2002/ Shimano Drivetrain/ Maxxis Back Tire/ Sunrims Back Rim/ Vee Rubber Front Tire/ Rigida Front Rim/ Shimano Rear Hub and cassette/ Quando Front Hub/ Joytech Front Skewer/ Shimano Rear Skewer/ Radical Stem/ Kalin Handle Bars/ Shimano shifters and brake levers/ No name V Brakes/ Velo Seat/ G force Aheadset/ No name seat Post/ not sure what type of Bottom Bracket.
Bottom Line:
These are an awsom fork for SMALL hit freeride and great for cross country(not racing). Just dont want to beable to adjust on the fly.
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Submitted by
Rob
a
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: November 5, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
cycology
Strengths:
plush ride, long travel.
Weaknesses:
maybe to plush
Similar Products Used:
alot of rockshox over the years
Bike Setup:
dmr trailstar, XT, profile 3-piece bmx cranks, profile imperial, azonic bars & stem, hayes disc rear & no front brake (the bmx in me), dice downhill sealed hubs & twosix rims, tioga's
Bottom Line:
it's rockshox so you know what your getting. the air assist is kinda weird and not doing that much. it's a hard folk to get use to over jumps so i'm not using it for dual just yet. plush is the word to really describe these folks. nice to use for a day blasting a trail nearest you.
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