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Pazooka
a Weekend Warrior
from WorldDate Reviewed: September 30, 2011
Strengths: Might last a mild trail or two. It looks like you have neat suspension to the novice.Weaknesses: Heavy, oil leaks everywhereBottom Line: If this shock comes on the bike that you are buying (like mine) haggle for an upgrade or pay a few extra bucks for it. Otherwise, you will be sitting around waiting for your new fork or having installed or saving for the new fork. And I thought Rock Shox was a good company. Yeah, I know, it's a cheap fork but it should last longer than it did, 2 years old with basic trail use. Now I have a sweet paper weight.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Came on Bike
Similar Products Used: RS Judy, RS quads and Mag 21
Bike Setup: Kona Blast
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Natedogz
a Cross Country Rider
from NorCalDate Reviewed: August 25, 2011
Strengths: It holds the wheel on. I'm about 200lbs and I can see and feel the flex of this fork, but it does help dampen trail chatter.Weaknesses: Flexy, harsh riding, no sag adjustment.Bottom Line: It's better than a rigid fork? My front wheel didn't fall off and it lasted for about one year before it started leaking oil from the rebound adjuster. The lowers had become quite loose and rattly against the stanchions too. Thankfully RockShox warrantied it and I bought a new bike shortly after. This fork is a good beginner fork, but once you start riding faster, more aggressively and/or if you are heavy then this fork is not for you.
Favorite Trail: the ones that flow!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Came on the bike
Similar Products Used: Suntour, Dart1,2,3, Tora SL 29er, Reba SL 29er.
Bike Setup: 2009 Specialized Rockhopper (not 29er)
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jpnissan35
a Weekend Warrior
from Chattanooga,TNDate Reviewed: January 29, 2011
Strengths: Gives some dampening on the trailWeaknesses: Not a great performer. Travel felt limited, wasn't what I expectedBottom Line: The shock lasted all of 6 months, probably not even 30 hours of riding time. The oil has all leaked out now and the movement is sticky. Not worth the $130 retail price of the fork. I wouldn't recommend this shock for anyone
On the up side, I am pleased with the Motobecane's overall performance. For the price it is a good deal
Favorite Trail: Racoon Mtn Chattanooga
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$599.00
Purchased At: Sportymama bike shop
Bike Setup: Full suspension, disc brakes, shimano deore XT
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lew242
a Weekend Warrior
from China and UKDate Reviewed: February 6, 2010
Strengths: Rockshox logo.....Weaknesses: The forksBottom Line: You might as well just use old fashioned alu forks.
These often leak and have no adjust-ability, adequate for a few months of light duty XC while you save for proper forks.
It's lame that these days so many of the chain rings, bars, pedals seatposts and forks are so poor on actually fairly expensive middle range hardtail bikes.
To be honest, save money and the planet, self-build with good components once, rather than buy crap you'll need to throw away quickly.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Tora 318, Marzocchi 55R, Manitou Slate
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Ross417
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BCDate Reviewed: November 12, 2009
Strengths: Helped keep the price of my bike low, and works fine as an entry-level fork. This fork is strong enough for single track and gives confidence enough. Many times I despised this fork for it's ride performance, but in the end I at least appreciate that it has lasted me for about 50 rides so far without trouble.Weaknesses: The travel-motion leaves a lot to be desired. On extended downhill sections, it tends to suck down through the travel and not rebound unless rebound damping is dialed completely off and the preload is high (in which case you will lose small bump compliance). Not plush in any way.Bottom Line: Although this fork does the job, in hindsight I would have rather spent the extra money for a bike with a better fork than this one (like a Rockshox Tora).
Favorite Trail: Burnaby mtn
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Came with bike
Similar Products Used: An older Marzocchi bomber.
Bike Setup: 2009 Dart 2 with turn-key
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James
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, AustraliaDate Reviewed: November 7, 2009
Strengths: Absolutely none. Its a poor performing shock.Weaknesses: Lockout doesn't work. Cannot adjust the forks. Its a joke.Bottom Line: They look good on your bike, but don't expect any performance. No adjustments are possible. As far as shox go, they really are Crap. Thats my experience. I would not recommend these to anyone...
Favorite Trail: loftus
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: Cell
Bike Setup: Hardtail
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CEMOYER67
a Cross Country Rider
from ColoradoDate Reviewed: October 12, 2009
Strengths: Good Fork
CheapWeaknesses: Squeks after a while
hard to matinenceBottom Line: Good fork for riding trails not crazy good or really bad. I'd suggest it as an upgrade from and RST or SR Suntour.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox TORA
Bike Setup: Giant Yukon FX
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hickersomr
a Cross Country Rider
from Madison, WIDate Reviewed: September 27, 2009
Strengths: This product is inexpensive - if that can be considered a strength.Weaknesses: Quality - If you ride hard or are a "bigger" person this fork is not a good purchase, multiple Dart forks at the shop have blown seals and leaked oil. This fork is not adequate for standard singletrack riding, it is suited for casual riding situations where someone wants a little suspension for riding surfaces other than pavement.Bottom Line: Not recommended.
Favorite Trail: Amasa back
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Rock shox judy, rockshox reba team, fox Float, Fox Talus, and rockshox pike.
Bike Setup: I have multiple bikes.
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wcyoung72
a Cross Country Rider
from Central USDate Reviewed: July 14, 2009
Strengths: In expensiveWeaknesses: Only its weightBottom Line: If setup properly the fork works great, only reason im going to change is because its 5.5 pounds
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Little Ades
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox Mag 20
Bike Setup: Kona one20
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Morpheus239
a Weekend Warrior
from Glendale Hts, ILDate Reviewed: April 26, 2009
Strengths: Inexpensive fork, very forgiving, wide-range of adjustments. Great entry level fork.Weaknesses: Heavy. Pre-load knob is hard to turn and feels cheapBottom Line: This review is for the Rock Shock Dart 2 100mm for the Gary Fisher Marlin version (G2)
I am new to mountain biking but I find these to be much better than the Spinner Edge model that came with the bike. Good range of adjustments including pre-load and rebound controls. Decent for the $$ and pretty forgiving fork. Overall great fork for a entry level bike. My only compliant is with the cheap pre-load knob.
Favorite Trail: Any Trail
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Village Cycle Sport
Similar Products Used: Spinner Edge
Bike Setup: 2008 Diamondback Response Sport
2009 Rock Shox G2 Dart 2
SLX Crankset
Avid BB7 Disc Brakes with Clean Sweep G2 Discs
Shimano Deore derailleurs
Alot of other Misc. parts
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Caio
a Cross Country Rider
from BrazilDate Reviewed: February 26, 2009
Bottom Line: secret fork is a very good fork
Favorite Trail: had trail
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At: 152
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