Submitted by
sam williams
a Cross Country Rider
from wales Date Reviewed: November 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
marin
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
they are the best forks for beginners. NO QUESTION!! they are great for on and off road and i highly recomend them to any confident begginer or intimediate
Weaknesses:
the adjustments a bit stiff
Bike Setup:
GT AGGRESSOR 1 WITH ROCK SHOX TT AND 27 SPEED GEAR SHIMANO DEORE
Bottom Line:
IF YOU SPARE MONEY AND NEED SOME DECENT FORKS, I GARENTEE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED WITH THESE BUTIES, NOT ONLY DO THEY LOOK GOOD BUT THEY ARE BY FAR THE BEST FORKS AROUND FOR THE PRICE
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Submitted by
Coli
a
from Vernon, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: July 13, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
-Durable -Preload adjustment(works somewhat) -Stiff enough -Can easily take 2ft drops or more if you land them right
Weaknesses:
-Adjustment doesn't adjust very much at all -A little too stiff for the ruff stuff
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bottom Line:
I found these shox AWESOME for me as I was just starting out into mtn biking when I got this bike a year ago. Ready to upgrade forks now however for the downhill stuff. This shock can easily handle 2ft drops as I said above (that's all I have done so far but looking for more).
Overall an AWESOME beginner-intermediate shock but could use a little more adjustment and would not recommend if you are already an intermediate rider!
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Submitted by
Jørn Almberg
a Cross Country Rider
from Trondheim, Norway Date Reviewed: July 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Innerdalen in Trollheimen ("The home of Trolls")
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Hard enough, looks good.
Weaknesses:
Almost impossible to adjust (screw is almost stuck). Lacks feeling over small bumps. A bit heavy.
Similar Products Used:
Cheap RSTs, SunTours and Manitous.
Bike Setup:
Scott Expert Racing 2002, with Shimano LX clipless pedals.
Bottom Line:
An ok allround shock for xc beginners. It is stiff enough for me to climb standing, and copes alright with the downhill slopes. It definitely has a positive effect on my downhill abilities compared to a stiff fork, and it iss stiffer than any other cheap front shock I've tried. But I've missed the opportunity to adjust during ride; the adjustment got too hard to manage with the fingers in just a few months. This is my first shock, and I soon found out that I desire something with more feeling over small bumps, that is lighter, and with the lockout option for climbing and roads. So now I'm looking forward to getting my new Fuji Miracle with an RS SID Team with remote lockout :-)
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Submitted by
brendan lee
a Weekend Warrior
from westport, ct Date Reviewed: April 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
lots
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Westport Bicycles
Strengths:
good for beginners, doesn't bottom out, good for 3-4 feet drops
Weaknesses:
the preload adjuster is stiff, but all u have to do is take a monkey wrench and give it a turn. dont go too far... stiffs during winter dont give about weight
Similar Products Used:
manitou blacks
Bike Setup:
trek 4500, judy tt, shimano alivio front and rear derraileur, everything else stock
Bottom Line:
came on my trek 4500. good on handling 3-4 feet drops if u know how to land them. the only thing that gets messed up on the drops is the rear rim. i wudn't say these shocks r heavy. i can jump 1.5 feet with them. once u get experienced enuf, u can get better shocks.
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Submitted by
Jim Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Louis, Mo. USA Date Reviewed: March 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Castlewood
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Well made. Simple design. Smooths out the bumps.
Weaknesses:
Grease lubricated, no oil. Requires taking fork apart to keep weel lubricated.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Stock K2 Attack 2.0
Bottom Line:
Fork works well. Stable and takes out the bumps. Needs to be well greased to work smoothly. Easy to disassemble. Use the spring to hold the shaft in the dummy leg from turning when unscrewing the bottom bolt. I made sure to get grease down on the lower bushing and bottom of the inner leg. There is a grease groove below the top seal but it will only lube the top bushing. Fork works well with sag set to specs, about 3 turns of preload on my fork. Competitors may need a high performance fork but this is a standard fork on recreational bikes and works well for that level of riding.
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Submitted by
Justin
a
from Waco Date Reviewed: February 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Thor or Lock'm'ups
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
It works... heavier weight ballances out my bike. My preload works. You can cut off the stupid plastic things. It's not that ugly. Other than oil and a rag not too much maintanence ever...
Weaknesses:
Sometimes I get this loud thud sound if I jump off a ledge or something and the shock decompresses quickly
Similar Products Used:
Friends Piolt, crappy walmart bike things...
Bike Setup:
1997 GT Timberline Way to go CroMo, LX & Deore, Easton bars (love those) Everything else stock ( I only replace stuff when it breaks)
Bottom Line:
Maybe I just got a good fork, or everyone else is stupid... I'm guessing the latter... I'm 130lbs and it does bottom out if you land on the front tire over 2 feet, but its gradual and not jarring, so I don't mind. Pretty stable and a good value for the price. I agree with the last guy, its not as much the bike as it is the rider. You can have a bike that cost as much as a motorcycle, but if you suck, you suck. No need to blame the componants, and if you dont like them send the stuff my way :) Oh yeah.. never wear spandex... ewe
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Submitted by
Sean Nordseth
a Cross Country Rider
from Pocatello,Idaho,USA Date Reviewed: February 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
City Creek
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Barries Ski and Sports
Strengths:
Excellent beginner to moderate fork. Some say this fork, due to the elastomer springs, has less travel in the winter but that isn't true. It is just a little stiffer, but I ride everday and I've noticed it still has just as much travel. I am an ex-bmxer and I think it's pretty safe to say I've put this fork through it's paces. It has passed with shining colors. Just keep it with in reason and this fork will impress you every time you use it. Remember, it isn't a downhill or big hit fork. It is a XC fork, and it does just fine for that.
Weaknesses:
stiffens in the winter.
Similar Products Used:
RST Omni, Manitou Six Sport
Bike Setup:
Trek 4500w/bontrager corvair rims,Deore rear derailleur,Bontrager Jones AC tires,80mm Judy TT(03 Model), need to know more?
Bottom Line:
This fork is not a DH or Big Hit fork. It would have a hell of a lot more travel if it was intended for that. It is a XC Fork and it works perfectly for that. I've raced people with FOX Forks, Marzochhi Forks, Rock Shox Dukes, and just about every other high end XC fork you can imagine. I have no problem saying with them through the rough sections. The rider determines what the fork can do, not the skeptics.
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Submitted by
Billy Royal
a Weekend Warrior
from Athens Date Reviewed: August 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Stonewall Falls
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Sunshine Cycles
Strengths:
100mm of travel, disc brake compatable
Weaknesses:
Adjuster very stiff, no rebound adjustment, cannot use all 100mm of travel
Similar Products Used:
just purchased Duke XC
Bike Setup:
03'Specialized Hardrock Pro, Mechanical discs
Bottom Line:
Not at all happy with these forks, they are very stiff and the preload adjuster as nearly impossible to adjust. Good for around town and some cross country. Also rather heavy.
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Submitted by
Peter None
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC Date Reviewed: July 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
#$%@*&!! all
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came in stock with T 4500
Strengths:
pretty cheap/when purchased separetely/,good colouring and desighn,easily maintaneced.great preformance for the class.
Weaknesses:
only one spring,requres good lube for good performance,has a little more play than there should be.tops out when is set for a softer ride/which i really hate/so it has to be on the stiffer side most of the time.could have been a little lighter,but i don't really mind.
Similar Products Used:
other earlier rock shox,rst,manitoe...
Bike Setup:
Full XT upgrade on a 4500,with some mech disk brakes/avid bb/
Bottom Line:
pretty good fork,although it took a while to break in.needs alot of lube,but once its in the system,it runs good.i like it,and have no intension on changing it until it breaks.good for mild drops/no more than 5 feet!/and cross country.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Tallahassee, Florida Date Reviewed: June 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
red bug, Tom Brown, Santos
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came stock with the bike
Strengths:
price, looks, durability
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Magnum
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin w/ some upgrades. Shimano clipless pedals, XT bottom bracket, LX deraileurs, topo comp saddle , and Yeti grips.
Bottom Line:
This fork came stock on my Marlin. Maybe I'm a light rider (160lbs)or its because of bike handling skills, but I haven't experienced any problems with this fork. The only downside so far is the weight. I've raced two Norba races on this fork in Sport class, and ride rooty singletrack usually three times per week, and so far it is doing fine. The preload adjustment does work somewhat. I prefer a more rigid fork anyway for climbing. Obvoiusly not the type of fork that you want to do big bomb drops on, but for an inexpensive cross country fork, go for it. Plan to upgrade it later, but not until it dies.
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Submitted by
jason robertson
a Racer
from melbourne, australia Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anywhere thats dangerous
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Came with Norce Bigfoot
Strengths:
Price effective I guess, does not bottom out very easily.
Weaknesses:
After 1 year of punishment the fork does not rebound and compress very well, so just "sticks", starting to leak around seals. The fork comes with adjustment via a dial, this never worked from purchase date, a complete gimick.
Similar Products Used:
My first fork
Bike Setup:
Norco bigfoot.
Bottom Line:
Its time to upgraded after some serious punishment.
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Submitted by
Jacob O'Neall
a Downhiller
from Eubank, Ky, USA Date Reviewed: June 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any that's rough and technical
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
low cost, low maitinence, plush
Weaknesses:
heavy for a three inch fork, has some flex
Similar Products Used:
many
Bike Setup:
Trek 4500 (stock)
Bottom Line:
A good all-around beginner fork, or a good fork for a rider who doesn't have to much money for a fork, or someone who doesn't want to work on their bike much.(personally, I love to work on my bikes)
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Submitted by
Brian Hansen
a Cross Country Rider
from Cupertino, CA Date Reviewed: June 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any in N. Ca, S. Utah
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
stan's, came with bike
Strengths:
Wow! Amazing! A $60 fork with lockout! And there's not buttons or anything needed to make it this way! It's just always rigid! Great for climbing! Gives hands a great workout on the downhill!
Weaknesses:
hahahaha....this fork, for the most part, blows. AFter a while it doesn't compress anymore except for the bigger drops. then again, i'm pretty light but still, it's most unnacceptable.
Similar Products Used:
rock shox
Bike Setup:
trek with upgrades and stuff
Bottom Line:
WEll, what can you expect from a shock with only one spring, and virtually no adjustment capabilities.(well, there is this little "preload" knob on the side, which doesn't seem to do anything and stopped moving after a few months) I bought this bike with the fork stock when i wasn't sure if i was going to be into moutain biking. I thought it was great at first because i'd only rode rigid. So i guess it's a decent fork for beginner folks, and if it gets you into one of the greatest sports out there, then it's done it's job!
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Submitted by
Eric Teater
a Weekend Warrior
from Tulsa Date Reviewed: May 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Turkey Mountain
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
T-Town Bicycles
Strengths:
Price, Rock Shox, better than Capa.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out pretty easily, but still maintains a good ride. Always topped out when pulling up even the smallest wheelies or jumps.
Similar Products Used:
RST Capa, Judy C
Bike Setup:
Trek Y26, new cassette, chain, Specialized alloy low rise bars, new seat, Continental Explorer 2.1 tires, new brakes and shoes, sorry stock RST 20B coil about to bust.
Bottom Line:
An update on review a year ago. Followed Andrew's example and modified my dummy leg. Couldn't get the screw off the bottom of the dummy no matter what I tried, so I went in through the top. Took off cap, and dropped in an old RST 63mm spring, then cut a piece of Specialized Body Geometry hand grip (the thick side) and used it to take up the space above spring. Screwed top back on. Now hardly ever bottoms out, only once on a very bad front wheel landing. Doesn't top out. Lands like a completely different bike. Different than Andrew's style, but works. Thanks man!
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Submitted by
Tyler
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX Date Reviewed: April 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Easy maintenance Inexpensive Disc brake mounts
Weaknesses:
Preload Weight [I am not a weight freak, but it's heavy]
Bike Setup:
Trek 4300 with nothing stock.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for an inexpensive way to upgrade a fork, and you don't want a fork where you are doing 5 foot drop-offs this is the fork for you. It's a very simple design, and it will do you good justice. If you do a large jump/drop-off you might bottom out. After you do this, the spring inside will spring you back, but that is to be expected of any spring coil fork. Good fork for the money.
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Submitted by
Aaron Ament
a Weekend Warrior
from Greendale, WI USA Date Reviewed: March 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Kettle Morraine South
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Wheel and Sprocket
Strengths:
Seems well constructed.No maintenance problems.
Weaknesses:
Preload adjustment is almost nonexistent. I can turn the adjustment knob either way and the preload feels the same. It's on the heavy side.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2002 Trek 4500.( Came standard on the bike).Shimano LX Crank, and Rear derailleur, Deore front derailleur, and ES-70 bottom bracket. Everything else is standard.
Bottom Line:
Good shock for the beginning mountain biker. I was going to upgrade it this year, but after a few more rides I figured I would just keep it until I NEEDED to replace it.It can handle just about anything a beginning to intermediate mountain biker can throw at it.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Minden,Nevada USA Date Reviewed: February 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Pinenuts (Pink Ribbon)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
BIke Bros.
Strengths:
Cheap good fork. Will take you from novice to advanced and then some. 3 in of travel.
Weaknesses:
Not found any yet.
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox 4X4
Bike Setup:
GT aggresor 3.0 altus and sun race components. SRAM gripshifts.
Bottom Line:
Good fork.
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Submitted by
dangerous dave
a Cross Country Rider
from uk Date Reviewed: January 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
the downs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
uk price about £70 on spec. h/r
Strengths:
makes a good pogo stick and a rigid fork. disc brake mounts. no harsh topout.
Weaknesses:
heavy, has no adjustment on anything, the adjusters dont work any more.(it came off!)and a spring flew out.....great...serviced it....no improvement
Similar Products Used:
manitou sx 2001, top gun, suntour somthing, another remotely better judy tt.
Bike Setup:
Hardrock standard
Bottom Line:
Well, if I land on the front wheel it doesnt compress, basically a rigid fork,I only ever see any movement when I put all my weight forward and jump up and down like a prositute on £100000 an hour.
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Submitted by
M Angel
a Cross Country Rider
from Tampa, FL Date Reviewed: November 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
ALIFIA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Scarce 1" steerer tube. Value..Put it on that old school hard tail sitting in your garage.
Weaknesses:
Good riding technique must compensate for this heavy shock that lacks in features.
Similar Products Used:
Duke
Bike Setup:
95 Cannondale CAD 1, Tectro V's, Shimano XT Tranny front to back, WTB vel. raptors fr/bk, Black Mavics fr/bk
Bottom Line:
I picked this up because it was the only fork with a 1" steerer tube and only paid 100 bucks. I slapped it on to my old CAD 1 Cannondale that I use for stamina training. I had no intentions of hitting any of the trails I ride with my NRS for fear I would blow the Judy TT up. After the first half hour of boring XC track I took my old school hard tail on some inverted drop trails. (no mountains in Florida so we ride dug out phosphate mines with snakes and aligators). Believe it or not it handles the man made 6-15 Foot Florida root laden descents and drops like a champ. I wouldn't recomend free riding or hard dropping but XC, technical and climbs if done with technique will not stress this fork. Good buy if you want to upgrade that old hardtail. It is what it is.
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Submitted by
Adam Foster
a Weekend Warrior
from Mt Uniacke Date Reviewed: October 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Everywhere
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Cyclesmith
Strengths:
strong doesnt bottom out as easy as everyone says they must suck or weigh a milloin pounds to bottom them out off a curb i can go 5 to 6 feet on to flat ground with them as soft as they go without bottomin out
Weaknesses:
they top out well i did a little upgrade 100ml? (at 100 ml it is impossible to bottom out) and they are on the heavy side but i ain't no weight wiener.
Similar Products Used:
rock shox jett(POS) RST(not to bad) and rock shox indy(POS)
Bike Setup:
1999 norco bigfoot with deore/alivio judy TT Mammoth(on back)Rhyno Lite(up front) and clipless peadles.
Bottom Line:
these shox arn't that bad for $200 canadian. They look fat and strong to take a beatin at. At 80 ml they work pretty good dont bottom out as easy as people say (they must suck)but they work twice as good if you take out the return springs and out em up top and in the dummy leg fill em up with what ever old shock springs u got i used jett and indy springs. Then put ruber under the plunger thingies to stop sum of the top out clunk and then take out the plastic things in the bottom of the legs but leave in the elastomer and put em all together and adjust them to where u like em and they will never bottom out! i dont care what n e one sayz! but make sure u put springs in the dummy leg or they will bottom out! and easy!
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Submitted by
Dangerous Dave
a Downhiller
from Sussex, UK Date Reviewed: September 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
downs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
on bike
Strengths:
Not much, Its better than nothing I guess, but not worth buying it on its own. On the other hand my freinds one is a lot better, feels like it has more travel and a lot looser and proportional. No harsh bottom out. You can get a rockshox for £60.!
Weaknesses:
Squeaks, , quite stiff. Very badly affected by hot and cold, preload are a bit iffy dont do much if anything
Similar Products Used:
Mantinous SX and SIX, Top gun fork, RST 381 DH, Suntour xxc,
Bike Setup:
SPecialized Hard Rock A1FS comp.
Bottom Line:
Ok, but dont expect anything much from it in the way of a smoother ride, I havnt had a problem of a harsh bottom out which is good and when you SEE it actually working you see it does move quite a lot to take out the shock.
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Submitted by
Jim G
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: September 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
none... well, maybe the rubber boots and the free sticker.
Weaknesses:
Very low end shock. Something about the design sends you over the bars a lot. I realize this is not a DH or Free Ride shock and I don't expect to do drop offs with it but this thing can't even take a few small roots without bottoming out and sending you over the high side. Preload is a joke - I don't feel like it does anything at all.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z1 Wedge
Bike Setup:
'01 Trek 4900 with some XT upgrades. '02 Kona Stinky with Hayes Hydros.
Bottom Line:
This shock comes stock on a lot of low to mid range bikes and is okay for *light* XC riding. I can't imagine actually purposely buying this shock as an upgrade - it sucks. Save a little bit more money and get something better. If there are any technical areas where you ride, or you like to do even very small drop offs or get any kind of air at all this shock will introduce your face to the dirt and sprain your wrists.
I give the lowest ratings since I don't think these are any better than Wal-Mart crap and are not worth a dime.
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Submitted by
Jim G
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: September 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
none... well, maybe the rubber boots and the free sticker.
Weaknesses:
Very low end shock. Something about the design sends you over the bars a lot. I realize this is not a DH or Free Ride shock and I don't expect to do drop offs with it but this thing can't even take a few small roots without bottoming out and sending you over the high side. Preload is a joke - I don't feel like it does anything at all.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z1 Wedge
Bike Setup:
'01 Trek 4900 with some XT upgrades. '02 Kona Stinky with Hayes Hydros.
Bottom Line:
This shock comes stock on a lot of low to mid range bikes and is okay for *light* XC riding. I can't imagine actually purposely buying this shock as an upgrade - it sucks. Save a little bit more money and get something better. If there are any technical areas where you ride, or you like to do even very small drop offs or get any kind of air at all this shock will introdude your face to the dirt and sprain your wrists.
I give the lowest ratings since I don't think these are any better than Wal-Mart crap and are not worth a dime.
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Submitted by
Bryan Hawley
a Cross Country Rider
from Norwood, Ma. Date Reviewed: September 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
rocky singletrack
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Cheap, 1" steerer, fork performance is ok but nothing to brag about.
Weaknesses:
Too heavy. The front of my bike is heavier than the rear. It feels very scary on the downhills and too heavy on the uphills. The only reason I bought it was because I was desperate for a 1" fork that would fit my bike and had spent the last of my money on the titanium frame.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox Jett
Bike Setup:
Merlin titanium frame, xt and xtr components. Crossrock ust wheels, avid ti brakes, thomson seatpost
Bottom Line:
Good fork for easy riding, or if your entry level bike has a 1" steerer and your on a budget. Obviously not designed for a high end bikes. For the performance your getting, it's way too heavy. In my oppinion, If your looking for a fork with a 1" steerer, the Marzocchi is well worth $400.
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Submitted by
Alan
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto Date Reviewed: September 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
high park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
price works great very smooth looks durability used on norco trials bikes
Weaknesses:
If u set it to loose or too stiff it hits when you spring up rapidly.
Bike Setup:
specialized hardrock comp stock
Bottom Line:
Great fork, because it rock shox. The best setting on this fork is 3 full turns from the tighest setting. I read in a magazine the judy tt needs to be oiled every 6 months or the performance drops.
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Submitted by
kreso miklo
a Cross Country Rider
from croatia Date Reviewed: September 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
sljeme
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
came along with bike
Strengths:
looks powerful
Weaknesses:
hard adjusting,too stiff
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi z3
Bike Setup:
everything on kona blast same AS i buy it,except kevlar shield
Bottom Line:
buy only if you really want. i reccoment judy xc or up
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Submitted by
Jeff Wightman
a Weekend Warrior
from Kitchener, Ont, Canada Date Reviewed: August 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Cyclepath Waterloo
Strengths:
They look nice.
Weaknesses:
Very stiff. They stick. The proload adjustment dosn't do much. Do nothing on smaller bumps and pot holes. They work great off of curbs and logs if that is all you do.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi, RST
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin. Soon to have MXC Marzocchi's
Bottom Line:
Not a good fork. If you get lucky and have a good one great. But mine sucks. It is a cheap shock. My old GT had RST 281R's and they were 100% better. Not as good on bigger drops, but on the every day stuff like curbs, pot holes, washouts on trails, washboards.
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from VT Date Reviewed: August 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
TAM mofo
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
it works as front suspension fine and i weigh 180 lbs and have done 3 foot drops with it, its not the best obviously but people who are posting bad reviews on it should really be quiet and return the forks if there having that much trouble.
Weaknesses:
crappy preload adjustment, it doest give like butter.
Similar Products Used:
judy xc
Bike Setup:
2002 fuel 80 with stock components except for nashbar pedals, lx front deraileur and hopefully some discs real soon.
Bottom Line:
Sure ill get a new fork when i have the money but this fork DOES NOT affect your riding in a bad way at all, untill it blows or kills me then im sticking to that.
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Submitted by
R.E.D
a Downhiller
from brisbane Date Reviewed: July 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Dino's
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
velo cycles
Strengths:
alot very good fork it can go very plush and quite hard... nice to ride with(not good for downhill tho)...
Weaknesses:
bottom out very easy. too small, they blew out of a set of stairs(big drop). preaload addjustment snapped when i was using it...
Similar Products Used:
any other rockshox judy's
Bike Setup:
avanti barracuda, full shimano deore setup, selle italia genuine gell saddle, azonci o.r.s stem.... soon to be new shox...
Bottom Line:
they are a good shox to start of on and for use in crosscountry riding but they can not take a too big hit.... they are also very cheep...(good shox)
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Submitted by
Fahad Atkins
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary,AB,Canada Date Reviewed: July 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
?lantern?
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came with NOrco Bigfoot
Strengths:
Good for trails,Xcountry,Trials.
Weaknesses:
Preload doesnt do much,sucks for after beginers,sucks on 8ft drops its starts to hurt you.
Similar Products Used:
I donno
Bottom Line:
By it if you just started MTBing,for Xcountry,putsing around and trials.
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Submitted by
david rome
a Cross Country Rider
from sydney, australia Date Reviewed: July 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
oaks
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
cranks bike shop, with my bike
Strengths:
works well and quite a bit of nice absorbment
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy and very hard to adjust
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
giant yukon
Bottom Line:
great shock for a beginner mountain biker, i wouldnt really recommned to go out and buy it unless you have a very bad shock to start with. I didn't buy it cause it came with my bike. But so far it aint giving me no trouble and its saved my life quite a few times already. So if u dont have much money and desperate for a good shock than go get it but other wise go for a more expensive one such as the judy xc.
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Submitted by
Brett
a
from tecumseh ontario canada Date Reviewed: July 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
brunet park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came on my bike
Strengths:
doesnt bottom harsh, i did a 7 foot launch ramp and over shot the downside and landed 9 feet flat and barly felt the bottom out i weigh 155-160 so thats not bad
Weaknesses:
preload adjust which is hard to turn,
Similar Products Used:
nil
Bike Setup:
gary fisher marlin ,magura julies, bontrager headset and bars, shimano shifting and crank
Bottom Line:
a great product for beginners and for people who need to save money , awesome for small freeride and great for non competitive XC. very good value for the price of 150$ american and i never had any problems but if you remove the boot covers then u will have dit problems!!
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Submitted by
Antony
a Cross Country Rider
from England Date Reviewed: June 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good beginner fork, cheap, better than rigid and easy to service
Weaknesses:
pogo stick effect, soft, no rebound/damping control
Bottom Line:
If you stop to realize what the Judy TT was designed for you'll agree that it's not that bad. This is only one step up from Jett so don't expect it to handle 3-4 foot drops without bottoming out. For those cases go with a Marzocchi Z.2 or something similar. BUY BASED ON YOUR NEEDS!!
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Submitted by
Nathan
a Downhiller
from Sherwood Park, Alberta Date Reviewed: June 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Strengths:
very durrable, takes pounding of tree roots, and rocks
Weaknesses:
does not preform great on the street
Similar Products Used:
cheep rst 160 wt or something like that
Bike Setup:
1998 raleigh tarantula
Bottom Line:
very nice shocks for the price, well worth it
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Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Omaha, Nebraska Date Reviewed: June 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Price... Standard equipment on a lot of bikes.
Weaknesses:
Not very high performace. I can see how heavier riders could be disappointed.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou, Cannondale
Bike Setup:
Specialized HR Comp
Bottom Line:
These things are on a lot of entry/mid level bikes mainly becauase they are reliable performers and cost next to nothing.
I am a light weight (155-160lb) so to me the fork works well within reason. I took this over the same jump I blew my Manitou on and it held... but will it last the season??? I will let you know, but I will not replace it till there is serious damage.
I am a little pissed that it is leaking around the boot already. Really, you have to spend $300 atleast for a good suspension fork... and I am not ready to replace it just yet.
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Submitted by
ovrthehill
a
from chicago Date Reviewed: June 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
palos
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
came on bike(sports authority)
Strengths:
works decent soaks up the bumps,
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
demod marcozzi, fox
Bike Setup:
mongoose solution
Bottom Line:
not to much money yo just have to dial it in right. Ive been hittting everything pretty hard broke off most of the loose plastic parts from the bike, and this thing seems to be holding up ok.
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Submitted by
Dirt Jumper
a Weekend Warrior
from Horsham Date Reviewed: June 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Some shop
Strengths:
I had to borrow these shocks for a while as my Marzocci Dirt Jumpers were being serviced. Hard to bottom out, can take big hits without flinch. (up to 3 meters). Solid.
Weaknesses:
Crap springs, hard in cold weather & soft in hot weather. Needs frequent adjusting.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocci Bombers (1-5), Some Fox shocks and rst crappers.
Bike Setup:
Full deore lx/xt, single chain ring, Kore bars, stem etc.
Bottom Line:
Do not jump these forks in cold weather as any beginner will most likely put it on a soft setting at the spring could pop out. DOnt listen to Micheal up there, he doesnt know anything. Perfect beginners shock. And yes the preload does do a little bit.
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Submitted by
tom
a Weekend Warrior
from scotland Date Reviewed: May 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came as stock
Strengths:
- cheap - looks good to the untrained eye, proper bikers laugh. - it moves a bit - it does take bigger hits, it's the smaller stuff that hurts -seems to run for quite a long time without a service due to the lack of any interanl parts.
Weaknesses:
This fork has a number of flaws, but you have to remeber it is cheap, so it's not too fair to rip it to bits - however:
-Feels jerky and is debatable if it moves a lot of the time -Heavy -I'm not sure is the seals are any good cause they look terrible and things work their way inside the fork
The main problem is that it is so flexible. I fitted discs and the frok bends alarmingly when braking and vibrates. I really have no idea why it even has disc mounts. I'm not heavy and i'm using cross country brakes but still i'm scared. This flexibility is also noticable when bouncing along as you will be.
Even Vs can make this fork vibrake and chatter with their awsome stopping power.
Similar Products Used:
some rst forks are proably comparable
Bike Setup:
norco storm,deore mech discs
Bottom Line:
A budget fork that will serve well. You will get fed up with it, it may suck but it gets the job done. Do not put discs near it. If you're heavy, it'll bend. If your light it just will not move unless you hit something square.
Do not buy this fork as an upgrade (although what you would be upgrading...) instead buy a better fork from the year before. As stock, well it's not worse than others in its price range but it's something you would want to upgrade in time. It is a good first supsension fork.
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Submitted by
Eric Teatmoin
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa, Ok Date Reviewed: May 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$82.00
Purchased At:
T-Town Bicycles (The absolute best in Tulsa!)
Strengths:
Price, looks, Takes good drops and hits (I weight 205 pounds on a 36.5 lb. Trek Y26 Full Suspension). Adjustable and stiff. I've got it dialed in and never have to touch it.
Weaknesses:
It's not a Judy C. Otherwise, for the dough it is primo and delivers.
Similar Products Used:
RST Capa (stock on Y26, I blew that piece of sh*t the first week)
Bike Setup:
Judy TT, new brake pads and shoes, Specialized alloy riser handle bar. Otherwise stock.
Bottom Line:
Great fork for the price paid. Stiff, smooth, takes a hit. Rock Shox rule!
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Submitted by
Pedro Sousa
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal Date Reviewed: May 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Light, cheap, red color...
Weaknesses:
It's a Rock Shox, isn't strong enough for hard cicling
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi's stuff...
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC NRS
Bottom Line:
It's a good fork for those who use the bike in the city just to go to the coffee...
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Submitted by
benny
a Downhiller
from sydney Date Reviewed: May 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
two creeks
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
a bike shop. duh!
Strengths:
its a solid fork, not expensive but costs enough to get you good quality
Weaknesses:
its a solid fork (did i say that already?? by solid i meant that it might as well be a rigid sometimes...)
Similar Products Used:
rst 381EL.... great value for money ($40US), cheaper than this fork by the way all bombers 0wn
Bottom Line:
did you know that this fork has a dummy side? that means that there's one side of the fork thats not actually doing anything, just sitting there looking pretty. if you want a fork that only uses one side get a cannondale Lefty - kicks arsse!! anyway... it would be good if the nice old people at rock shox could make the preload adjsutment actually do something, because it doesnt. oh, well.
its basically a really great fork (despite what i say) for the price. it suits anyone who wants to do some off-road stuff but not dropoffs more than about 2 feet. i say that because i broke the judyTTs on my brother's bike by doing some crazy stuff, but thats for another time............
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Canberra, Australia Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Performs well on the road and also in the dirt...
Weaknesses:
none to date
Similar Products Used:
nil
Bike Setup:
AVANTI - Montari 2002
Bottom Line:
Can not understand why a couple of chumps have bagged this fork?? Based on the information they have supplied it would be obvious that there is a fault with the Fork they are using... Since when is everything that is produced always 100% quality from a the factory, that is why you get a warranty. Come one! For the price this is a great fork and would suit most trail bashes out there...
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Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from LA, CA, USA Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
This shock can't handle trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
What product strengths? Oh yea, it keeps your front wheel attached so you can steer somewhat.
Weaknesses:
Just about everything, it bottoms out when you just look at it. This thing ain't plush at all, it feels like rubber band suspension, suckola
Similar Products Used:
Everthing I have used is better than this.
Bike Setup:
Giant Yukon
Bottom Line:
Aweful fork. Not worth the price. Bottoms out when you are just riding along. Tried to ride a semi technical trail with this and I will never attempt that again. The suspension action feels like its connected with rubber bands. Low maintenance I guess, but I can't wait to break the thing. Rockshox hit a absolute low with this thing. I'd say this fork is for anyone who has no clue how a fork is supposed to fork, but if you have even the faintest clue of how a suspension fork is supposed to work, stay away from this thing!!! Just like the bike I got this on, I wish I could give it negative marks.
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Submitted by
andrew
a
from melbourne Date Reviewed: April 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
forth hill, warrandyte
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
resonably plush,
Weaknesses:
weird clicking noise when compressed (duno what thats all about), make a very loud noise when they bottom out hard.
Similar Products Used:
old rockshox
Bike Setup:
avanti montari with lots of upgrades
Bottom Line:
i have never really had any trouble with this fork. i do a bit of downhill and i havn't really had much trouble over small rocks, logs ect. i think the rebound is a bit fast and i rekon a external rebound adjuster would be good, but over all i think it's good value for money.
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Submitted by
Brabdon
a Cross Country Rider
from Kelowna , British Columbia , Canada Date Reviewed: April 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Crawford
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Gericks Cycle (came with bike)
Strengths:
Stiffness, easy adjustments, weight,
Weaknesses:
no lockout , doesnt work good in the cold
Similar Products Used:
box store brand shocks
Bike Setup:
specialized Hard rock fs deore 9sp, race face cranks
Bottom Line:
itz a nice shock cheap hey im 14 is a good price i weigh 120 and it is fairly ridgid good for a starting fork not bad 4 racing
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Submitted by
Chris
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: April 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
adjuster works well,pretty stiff, nice looking, good for the money, replacable springs, boots stay in place
Weaknesses:
dont work well in the cold, no damping, kindof heavy,
Similar Products Used:
jetts, bomber z5
Bike Setup:
2002 khs alite 100
Bottom Line:
pretty good fork for the price
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Submitted by
jay mahan
a Cross Country Rider
from n.c Date Reviewed: March 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
trails that are muddy and that have jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
is very stiff, is pretty good looking, and is a pretty good deal for the price
Weaknesses:
i am 12 so i can't have too mouch travel so it is better for hevier people, preload doesn't really do mouch.
Bottom Line:
it is a great fork for the money, is nice looking, it is better for hevier people.
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Submitted by
Desloc
a Weekend Warrior
from Surrey, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: March 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
too many too list
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
- fairly stiff - preload adjuster works well - great price - quiet - low maintenance - springs can be changed (stock is medium)
Weaknesses:
- not good in the cold
Similar Products Used:
Suntour XCR
Bike Setup:
Specialized A1 FS Comp
Bottom Line:
Great value for the money. Soaks up the roots and rocks. No bottoming on 3 foot drops and I weigh 205lbs. For an elastomer/spring fork, it's awesome. Just remember, anything under 5C/40F and they will stiffen up. Great job Rock Shox on this entry level fork!
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Submitted by
Michael Cunliffe
a Weekend Warrior
from Wilmslow (manchester) Date Reviewed: February 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Delamere Forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$109.00
Purchased At:
Tom Royles Cycles
Strengths:
As I'm only 14 and very smaller age i do not weigh that much but the fork still has a small amount of sag on it.The fork smooths out the singletrack. The fork has 80mm of travel.
Weaknesses:
When I first got the fork there was a slight fault because there was not enough grease inside. The problem got worse because the boots slipped and allowed water to get in the fork.
Similar Products Used:
the fork that came with my universal bike.
Bike Setup:
Tre 4100 aluminium frame with rock shox 2002 judy TT
Bottom Line:
This product is good for a recreational rider. I would not use it if I regularly went racing. I was told by my local bike shop that the problem I experienced was very rare and that they had never seen it happen before. I got the fork and the bike for £299.97 because they were doing a special offe at the bike shop so I had £30 knocked off the fork.
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Submitted by
b8fear
a Cross Country Rider
from Perth, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Bridgman Sports
Strengths:
Price, weight, and adapability. Great for entry level riders or small cross country riders.
Weaknesses:
Not a lot of travel, and the feel is not as smooth as a bomber fork.
Similar Products Used:
Jett, Indy XC, bomber Z5
Bike Setup:
Hard Tail, alum. frame, deore components, mavic rims, disc front brake.
Bottom Line:
Good for entry level riders or riders on a very tight budget. Rock Shox has failed to deliver to entry level riders ever since they canned the Indy fork.
If you have a little extra money, upgrade to a better fork but in a pich it is head and shoulders better than the Jett fork by Rock Shox.
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Submitted by
Sousa
a Cross Country Rider
from Portugal Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Light, looking good, easy to adjust and mantain, progressive travel, silent working.
Weaknesses:
Poor resistance (not even close to new marzocchi maraton), Not very precise when needed
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Bomber Quake, Manitou Magnum R(similar to this one) and Rock Shox Judy race
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC NRS 950 (European Model)
Bottom Line:
Good as a first suspension. Good choice for use in x-coutry if you haven't got much money...
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Submitted by
Justin Young
a Weekend Warrior
from Londonderry, NH United States Date Reviewed: February 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
sunset (Killington)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Sports Authority
Strengths:
Cheap, Reliable, Smooth. good for all-around riding. Plastic knob for ajusting stiffness. Rubber sheath protects cylanders from damage.
Weaknesses:
bottoms out, bad for hard riders, not ideal for downhilling or serious racing if you have a hard tail.
Similar Products Used:
2001 judy TT
Bike Setup:
Front- 2002 Judy tt, Rear- factory spring shock, Frame- Mongoose, Gear and break- Shimono
Bottom Line:
I think it is a good-fornt suspension system. The price is good and afordable. I have grown to love this new release from Rock Shox. I Would recomend it for a full suspention rider who likes balance between the two. I especially like the sheathes, they are good for keeping it lubricated and protected. The pressure adjustment knob is easy to use and is placed at the top of the cylander for easy acess.
who should buy it? any-one who likes or has full suspention. You could use it for downhilling if you pre set it to be stiff. It is best for xc racing or riding. Ideal for some road biking. So stick to the trails with it and don't feel a thing!
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Submitted by
Lunatic
a Downhiller
from San Diego CA Date Reviewed: January 27, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
This fork dosent even compress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
um my dads rigid fork
Bike Setup:
Warp DS 2
Bottom Line:
THIS FORK IS A PIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WOULD RATHER SPEND MY MONEY ON GOING TO THE CITY DUMP TO WATCH THE TRASH ROT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND FOR THAT HUGE 220 POUND GUY, YOUR FORK DOSENT BOTTOM OUT BECAUSE IT CANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS AS IF THE FORKS ON 24/7 LOCK OUT
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Submitted by
ben ryan
a Downhiller
from brisbane Date Reviewed: January 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
jusus (mt cootha)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
lifecycle
Strengths:
great value 4 money cam on my new specalized reasonably plush and not to soft. easy to service strong.
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
specalized hardrock a1comfs, as bought/azzonic a frame pedals
Bottom Line:
great value fork for money but if you spend a bit more you could get some bombers... hopeing to upgrade to z1 wedges soon....
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Submitted by
BOB Ridenburger
a Cross Country Rider
from Hong Kong , Texas Date Reviewed: January 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
MY Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Very smooth, plush ride, Great for the $.
Weaknesses:
No oil dampining
Similar Products Used:
Jetts, and manitou magnums
Bike Setup:
trek 4500
Bottom Line:
Great fork for the dough. I ride about 5 miles a day on my own trails surronding my home. They do there job wonderfully even though i abuse the bike thoroughly. Some folks say they weigh too much but their full of sh*t. Any airhead that pays more than 150 dollars for a fork is just plain ignorent. What do they think there accomplishing? A fork is a fork to me. And this fork is d*mn good enough.
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Submitted by
boyle
a
from melbourne, victoria, australia Date Reviewed: January 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
bmx track just around the corner
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Le tour cycles
Strengths:
good price and the best for xc.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
very basic rockshox (with about 20mm of travel)judy tt was a definate upgrade.
Bike Setup:
Avanti montari, pazzaz downhill stem and handles. judy tts were bought after market as well as shimano rapidfire shifters. new shimano deore v brakes.
Bottom Line:
the best affordable fork around. great for xc, not to serious downhill and freeriding.
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Submitted by
Hendrik
a Cross Country Rider
from Stellenbosch, South Africa Date Reviewed: December 8, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Back yard jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Mason's
Strengths:
Nice and stiff, can take power of discs easily. Boots stay up. Preload adjuster actually works.
Weaknesses:
No dampening, this can be a pain because everyone asks what makes that weird noise. Nothing to worry about, but losers always tune you about it.
Schwinn Mesa DSX stock, Kujo downhill tyres and Firex crank
Bottom Line:
This is a very nice fork for XC and also for light jumps smaller than 3 meters. Not if you dont like loud noises. (no dampening) Nice entry-level fork.
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Submitted by
Bart
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago IL Date Reviewed: October 20, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
VILLAGE CYCLE
Strengths:
THE BEST OUT THERE IT CAME ON MY 4500 2002 TREK IT IS THE BEST OUT THERE> GOOD TRAVEL DOESNT BOTTOM OUT WITH MY 220 lbs.
Weaknesses:
NONE
Bike Setup:
4500 trek weinmann disc wheel set avid discs every thing deore michelin wildgripper ss tires
Bottom Line:
THE BEST
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Submitted by
chris
a Downhiller
from helston Date Reviewed: October 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
the godolphin crew woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
cycle logi, helston, cornwall, united kingdom
Strengths:
this is EXTREME! use with extreme care and caution a beautiful piece of machinery highly recommended by the big boys of the godolphin crew and leedstown posse
Weaknesses:
they won't survive a 200ft drop off, which is a shame
Similar Products Used:
sr suntour = absolute cobblers
Bike Setup:
apollo guru extreme edition
Bottom Line:
fanfukkingtastic
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