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Lodbrog
a Cross Country Rider
from CroatiaDate Reviewed: December 29, 2009
Strengths: WeightWeaknesses: Oil leak from the start, stiff with various air/rebound setting, you can't get it to work smooth, no remote lock out. Problem came in the first week of riding, it just became hard, with not much flow. When I send it for repair it came back with no improvement.Bottom Line: I highly "DO NOT" recommend this fork to anyone, Fox F100RL
might be a bit heavier but it works perfectly.
Favorite Trail: Medvedja Vrata-Crni Lug
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Got it with my Ghost
Similar Products Used: Fox F100RL
Bike Setup: Full XTR, Ritchey WCS, Mavic crossmax SLR
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los36
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas, TX, USDate Reviewed: June 1, 2009
Strengths: Very light, very stiff, very plush ... when working correctly.Weaknesses: Seals "dry out" easily.Bottom Line: I was stoked when I first got this fork. Every review I had read of this fork had been very positive. It is a very expensive fork, but I like having something a little different. In retrospect, I should have saved my money and just gotten a SID. Or just stayed with my Reba.
The first ride on this fork was awesome. Very responsive to trail chatter, yet very little brake dive and didn't blow through its stroke on medium hits.
The second ride began the same way, but within a few miles, it started feeling like something was loose in my front end. It felt and sounded litle something was rattling. I stopped and inspected the QR, brake caliper, headset, stem and bars. Everything was tight but the issue persisted. The next time I stopped, I noticed that as I compressed the fork, it wasn't as fluid as it had been. In fact, it wasn't fluid at all. It was like the travel was indexed ... in both directions.
When I got home, I went to the site that I should have started my research at: http://www.support-english.magura.com/index.php?showtopic=779 . There are a handful threads inquiring about the same issue.
My LBS was instructed by Magura USA to hang the bike upside-down to get the seals moistened. To me, this is not an acceptable explanation. I did try it, though. It did improve on the sticky sensation, but the fork has not gotten back to the fluid feel it had when it was new. It's back at the shop and the Reba is back on. I will update if this issue is resolved.
If I had to base my ratings on my first ride, it would have been 4 for value (due to price) and 5 (for smooth action and flex-free design) for overall.
Favorite Trail: Ouachita, AR
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: RBM
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Reba, Fox F100 RL
Bike Setup: Turner Flux, XTR, carbon, ect.
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Pedro Dias
a Weekend Warrior
from Lisboa, PortugalDate Reviewed: April 11, 2008
Strengths: Leve,excelente relação rigidez/peso,funcionamento muito linear e firme,razoável sensibilidade inicial,fácil de regularWeaknesses: Na suspensão, nada a referir. No comando do bloqueio de guiador,recomendo algum cuidado no aperto do parafuso.Bottom Line: Muito linear e sensivel ao longo de todo o curso,rigidez muito apreciável permitindo uma condução muito precisa. Peso impressionante(1448gr na versão de 100mm de curso e com 205mm de coluna de direcção,acrescido de 50gr -cabos e bichas incluidos- do manípulo de guiador do bloqueio -opcional).Já tive RS Reba team e Sid team, Fox X e RL,Skareb super,Marzo marathon, Magura O24U,além de outras suspensões de referencia que tive oportunidade de experimentar e esta é de facto sensacional em precisão de condução,linearidade de funcionamento e muito facil de afinar. Preço muito concorrencial face ao desempenho (830€).
Favorite Trail: Xcountry, enduro
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: BTTerra
Similar Products Used: Marzochi marathon 02(excelente suspensão quando bem regulada e bem seleccionados os óleos de compressão e recuperação
Bike Setup: KTM HT light carbon,full Xtr,race face,rodas Chris king/No Tubes olimpic disc
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vark
a Cross Country Rider
from south africaDate Reviewed: February 26, 2008
Strengths: Fantastic stiffness and plushnessWeaknesses: none. well actually I had hoped that I wouldn't have to mount the remote lockout lever...Bottom Line: Fantastic product, easy to set up, very plush, tracks well and the lockout is superb
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: chain reaction
Similar Products Used: Marzocchi Marathon race, Manitou mars Super
Bike Setup: Airborne lancaster
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Hiroki Tanaka
a Cross Country Rider
from JapanDate Reviewed: February 13, 2008
Strengths: Ultra-smooth and stiff. Lightness and great feel. Just reliable. Simple setting.Weaknesses: None so far. expensive but reasonable.Bottom Line: Great Fork for XC.
Just simple but very reliable.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Similar Products Used: Fox F100
Bike Setup: Curtis XC sprint. magura marta SL, and XTRs.
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Ryan
a Racer
from Flagstaff AZ, USADate Reviewed: December 12, 2007
Strengths: Super Plush feel and low weightWeaknesses: None noticedBottom Line: Great fork for XC racers and riders. I have seen other Magura Forks that would work great for trail and all mountain riding.
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Similar Products Used: Fox F100
Bike Setup: Bionicon Frequency with XTR Crnaks, Sram, and Dt Swiss
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