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DanZo337
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: June 25, 2012
Strengths: 20mm TA, sensitive rebound adjustment, plush movement, Marzocchi aesthetics are pleasingWeaknesses: A bit on the heavy sideBottom Line: Got lucky to came across one of these and slapped it on my new 2011 FS XC. Considering it is a 2008 model, I am still very happy with how it holds up. It has everything you would expect, the adjustments are sensitive and correspond with accuracy when dialing. The 20mm TA provides a solid front end with instantaneous handling and a sturdy landing/rebound on front end impacts. Soaks up small bumps well enough to get by trail riding and definitely provides a good confidence level for advanced XC and DJ'ing.
Since it only has 100mm travel, I've yet to try it on AM/DH terrain, but I'm sure it'll hold out with the PSI jacked up. Doesn't compare well to the newer 150-160mm travel shocks but then again, that's a different class. For a 100mm shock, I'd say this is top notch, it'll give you everything needed in the 4 inches it has to work with.
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Pinkbike
Bike Setup: 2011 Jamis Dakar XC
2008 Marzo DJ1's
Double Track Sun S-type Rims (20mm TA Front, 10mm QR Rear hubs)
Maxxis Mofo DH tires
MEC AA++ DH flat pedals
Alivio M430 Drivetrain
Deore M596 Hydros
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fatman
a Cross Country Rider
from munichDate Reviewed: April 3, 2011
Strengths: solidWeaknesses: weight, perhaps for someBottom Line: I use it as a xc fork. If you are a heavy guy, you should give it a try as such. You just feel the stability you get when going very slow or fast in not so easy terrain. You won`t go back to your 1800g fork, promise. Stability at the front end makes all the difference. Else: good function with all I need. For what you get very low priced.
Favorite Trail: many
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: hibike
Similar Products Used: many
Bike Setup: alu hardtail
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Gurkankas
a Racer
from turkeyDate Reviewed: February 20, 2009
Strengths: strong,stiff,very nice damping system and too strongWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: so strong fork. go and buy it
Favorite Trail: table top
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: by user
Similar Products Used: dj2, argyle 318
Bike Setup: Sedona X11 frame, avid juicy 3 brakes
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Mathijs
a Downhiller
from NetherlandsDate Reviewed: February 20, 2009
Strengths: Alloy steertube, air/rebound adjustment, not very expensive for a dirt fork, looks good.Weaknesses: Little bit heavy.Bottom Line: It's much better then the dj3, and you can adjust all the things you need. It's only annoying that the first few mm are a little bit soft. The price/quality relationship off the dj1 is much better then the agryle 318 in my opinion.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: www.actionsports.de
Similar Products Used: Dirt jumper 3, argyle 318.
Bike Setup: Specialized p2 cromo, spank stiffy on atomlab.
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indevildual
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, New ZealandDate Reviewed: January 14, 2009
Strengths: Sweet deal off ebay when the exchange rate was in my favor. Strong no fuss fork. Heaps of adjustability.Weaknesses: No weaknesses found yet.Bottom Line: The bottom line to me is that these will always be ready to take a beating during the day as long as they are given some respect and TLC in the morning... Ha ha!
Favorite Trail: Rotos New Plymouth
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: DJ2s and rockshock psylos (back in my early XC phase)
Bike Setup: Origin 8 interogator (sweet frame by the way), DJ1, mavic 721s on Specialized hubs (sweet hubs too)...
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1stp1
a Racer
from barrington ILDate Reviewed: October 22, 2008
Strengths: Plush, smooth, its nice and heavy duty. it dosnt feel like its gonna fall apart. Great for DJing!!!Weaknesses: None at allBottom Line: Great fork i would recomend to any one that whants to get a fork for DJing and trailing. Its very flowy. It dosnt send you boncing after you land or on any steep jumps.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At: Bike Plus
Similar Products Used: Rock shox argyle
Bike Setup: 2008 stp, with DJ1's,
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miragebass72
a Downhiller
from Columbus, Ohio, USADate Reviewed: September 7, 2008
Strengths: Strong, stiffWeaknesses: HEAVYBottom Line: A decent fork, but way too heavy. Even for a dirt jump fork, it's too heavy. It is very durable though, if you're not at all concerned about a 100mm fork weighing 6.3 lbs (mine actually weighed 6.3, even with the steer tube cut). It's cheap compared to the argyle I guess.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: RockShox Pike, Dirt jumper street, manitou gold label
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laszlo boncz
a Weekend Warrior
from Budapest,HungaryDate Reviewed: April 10, 2008
Strengths: I have a gold edition from a Kona Bass,looks crazy. The traveling is nice, you able to play with the air preasure.Rebound works perfectly.Weaknesses: The end of the leg is not the best. Can anybody tell me what is the sound when i push down the fork? It makes me nerveus...Bottom Line: In the end, its a nice fork. looks good, works well, but i hate that sound...
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$552.00
Similar Products Used: Argyle 302, dj3
Bike Setup: umf hardy 1,holzfeller,dj1
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Cooch
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, AustraliaDate Reviewed: February 9, 2008
Strengths: Great looks (white legs, black staunchions and crown) and superior finish. The white legs look super polished, especially at night under lights. Very strong and stiff fork, perfect for dj's and street riding. The air pressure preload / compression is easy to use and the rebound adjust works very well. The response to rebound adjustments is excellent - you can really feel the difference with just a few clicks. Easy to dial in, "set and forget".Weaknesses: None noted. Even the stickers now actually stay on and look super cool - with a big busted angel woman! Woo Hoo!Bottom Line: If you want strong, sexy, easy to tune forks for street or dirt jumps - these are the go. I highly recommend them.
Favorite Trail: dirt jumps
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$380.00
Purchased At: www.chainreactioncycles.com
Similar Products Used: Argyles, Shermans & DJ 3's.
Bike Setup: I have them on a Dobermann Pinscher with blackspire downhill headset, clamped with a Da Bomb Glock stem with DMR Wingbars. The cockpit and feel of the forks is just soooo sweet.
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Brian Welch
a Weekend Warrior
from Fresno, CADate Reviewed: December 11, 2007
Strengths: Stiffness, easily adjustable, looks, weight, plushness.Weaknesses: Marz went a funky direction with the fork decals this year, but they are ok.Bottom Line: This fork is perfect for Dirt Jumping, and Urban riding. The rebound adjust is very responsive, and you can tell the difference when you rotate the knob. The air preload, like all other Marz forks will drastically stiffen up the compression. I found my sweet spot at about 10 lbs of pressure in the preload. The seals clear dirt like a champ, and I am in the dirt ALL of the time with this fork. I tried a Jackal with an Argyle, and it was ok, but I couldn't justify paying that much for a fork when the dj1 performs almost identically. I've had horrible luck with Rock Shox in the past, and nothing but goodness with Marz.
Favorite Trail: 007
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$379.00
Purchased At: www.jensonusa.com
Similar Products Used: Dirt jumper 2 and 3, Argyle 409
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Jackal
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