Submitted by
caad9
a Weekend Warrior
from Cloverdale,In,USA
Date Reviewed: April 4, 2011
Strengths: Price,air spring,can take a beating all day and being all back looks good
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
When I did the upgrade talked to alot of people on what to get. Was the bike shop that turned me on to it because of the price and being able to take a beating all day.The fork has a smooth ride and feel to it.I have been riding on it for just over a year now has taken lots of jumps and drops and not bottomed it out yet.Bottom line if your like me and not got $500 or more to drop on a fork get it you wont be disappointed.
wasthe bike shop that turned me on to it for the price and could take a beating.I am not disappointed a great fork has a very smooth ride and feel to it.I have been riding with it for just over a year now still works great.Over the year i been using it has taken lots of jumps and drops and not bottomed it out yet. Bottom line if like me and not got $500 or more to spend on a fork get it you wont be disappointed.
Bike Setup: cannondale hardtail,marzocchi 44 rlo 120 mm,deore lx shifters derailleurs lx frount slx gs rear ,truvativ howitzer bb, truvativ hussefelt 175 crank with bashgaurd,700 mm wide truvativ holzfeller bars,180mm disc brakes frount and rear,mavic en321 rims with deore lx hubs,2.3 eskar2 tires
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Submitted by
brock16
a Weekend Warrior
from australia
Date Reviewed: March 19, 2011
Strengths: very easy to adjust super smooth and CHEAP
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
i was hessitant about getting these online and at that price and i have heard some pretty dodgy stuff about marzocchi but it is good to see they have recovered from the last few years and have produced this killer fork
Bike Setup: specialized p2 frame bb7 brakes marzocchi 44 rlo alex rims kenda kinetics sram x-4 deraileur and x-5 shifter
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Submitted by
OverTech
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellington, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2011
Strengths: Plush for its price. Super smoother though a little heavy
Weaknesses: Fecker died on me after six months. Oil seals popped, and when repaired and air pumped in they popped again. Bike mech said he'd never seen anything like it
Bottom Line:
Great fork, great looks, not so great weight, but who cares if it performs on the trail. Real downside is long term reliability (see weaknesses). Might be a touch bitter here, because it popped a week before I was set to ride a race.
Similar Products Used: 55, 66, 888 and older fox/rockshox/manitou
Bike Setup: xc/am
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Submitted by
Spikington2
a Weekend Warrior
from Fishers Indiana, USA
Date Reviewed: October 16, 2010
Strengths: Price is the greatest strength. This being my first air fork, I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth it road. I use the lock out all the time when I'm just riding on the streets and the rebound is a nice added feature. I'm about 240lbs. and this fork holds up just fine for my size.
Weaknesses: other than the sticker already coming off after about a month of using it, no weaknesses!
Bottom Line:
If your looking for a great entry level fork that works as well if not better than competing forks costing twice as much, go for this one. Holds up well against my weight and abusive riding style.
Similar Products Used: SR Suntour SF7-XCM, 76mm travel
Bike Setup: 10' On-One 456 Summer season(orange)
-10' Marzacchi 44 rlo forks
-Cane Creek s-3 headset
-Shimano LX FC-M582 crankset
-10' Sram PC-951 9SP chain
-Easton EA50 dh riser bar
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Submitted by
giant acid
a Downhiller
from portsmouth
Date Reviewed: October 12, 2010
Bottom Line:
should i get thses forks foe my gianr acid ????
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Submitted by
GONSO
a Weekend Warrior
from PACHUCA, HGO. MEXICO
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2010
Strengths: CHEAPER- AND YOU GET MORE THAN WHAT YOU PAID FOR IT.
Weaknesses: NONE
Bottom Line:
WELL, THIS FORK IS GREAT, NOTHING TO SEE LIKE THE OTHERS FORKS IN THE PAST YEARS, 2008 AND 2009 MARZOCCHI HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS, BUT THIS YEAR IS ON THE ROAD AGAIN, AND THE PRICE IS VERY LOW. BEFORE I BUY THIS FORK, I WAS THINKING TO BUY A FOX FORK 32, BUT I HAVE PROBLEMS TO GET THE MONEY, SO, MY CHOICE WAS TO GET THE MARZ, AND I WAS VERY MAD WITH THE OLDERS MARZ FORKS, BECAUSE I HAVE PROBLEMS TO GET THE ALL THE TRAVEL FROM THE FORKS. BUT I DONT HAVE OTHER CHANCE, SO, I GET THE MARZOCCHI. AND NOW IM VERY HAPPY !!!
THE MARZOCCHI 44 RLO FORK COMES SETUP IN 120MM TRAVEL, BUT I HAVE A FRIEND WITH A BIKE SHOP AND WE FIXED AT 140MM TRAVEL, BY REMOVING THE SPACER INSIDE THE FORK, THATS WHY I HAVE 140MM TRAVEL.
BELIEVE ME GUYS, THIS YEAR MARZ IS IN THE RIGHT WAY AGAIN. GIVE A CHANCE TO MARZOCCHI, YOU DONT REGRET IT.
MY BIKE SETUP MAYBE SOUNDS POOR, BUT IS A TRULY ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE, A LITTLE BITE HEAVY 15 KGRS BUT YOU DONT FEEL IT. AND YOU CAN KEEP SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH OTHERS GUYS RIDDING BIKES MORE EXPENSIVE. JUMPS OF 3 TO 4 FOOT WITH NO PROBLEM.
IF YOU ARE SHORT OF MONEY, AND EVEN IF YOU HAVE THE EXTRA MONEY TO BUY AN EXPENSIVE FORK. BUY A MARZOCCHI 2010 AND EXPEND THE EXTRA MONEY IN OTHER STUFF.
Favorite Trail: XTREM ADVENTURE- NATIONAL PARK EL CHICO
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: INTERNET
Similar Products Used: FOX F-120 MARZOCCHI RETRO 600 2007 AND 600-140 TRAVEL 2008
Bike Setup: GIANT WARP 2006 5 INCH TRAVEL, 44 RLO 140MM TRAVEL, WITH A MIX OF CROSSLAND RIMS, STROKER BRAKES, SLX SHIMANO, MAXXIS IGNITOR 2.35, FSA, WTB SEAT, RACEFACE,
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Submitted by
mtbmountie54
a Weekend Warrior
from Ligonier, PA
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2010
Strengths: very smooth travel, looks great, air sprung, well built, lockout, rebound, stong but plush when its needed to be, easy to adjust the lockout, rebound, and air pressure, can easily handle 3 to 4 foot drops
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
This fork is perfect for someone looking to upgrade their current bike or to start doing some light all mountain riding with a little less travel and a much cheaper price while maintaining the quality of a more expensive fork. Air spring is great for a person of any size or weight. Combination of quality, price, and performance make this fork perfect for someone looking to get better at riding while being on a budget.
Similar Products Used: dart 1 (was originally on the bike I bought)
Bike Setup: 2009 giant yukon, marzocchi 44 rlo, wellgo pedals, lizard skin grips everything else is stock
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Submitted by
NerdSpecialK
a Weekend Warrior
from Rochester, NY
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2010
Strengths: Inexpesive, air spring, lock out, rebound, adjustments all over, straight forward
Weaknesses: A little heavy, no shock pump included (im stretching here)
Bottom Line:
Haven't had it long enough to really review it too deeply, but the playing around I've done on it so far has been smooth and soft as can be, but stiff and stong at the same time. Awesome value! Much light and more solid feeling than the stock fork. I am very pleased with this upgrade!
Bike Setup: BAMF frame, wienstien wheels, wtb velociraptor tires front and rear and wtb laser v pro seat. looking to upgrade rear derailleur soon to sram x9
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Submitted by
99banger
a Cross Country Rider
from Highlands Ranch, Co
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2010
Strengths: Great price, plush, stiff, adjustments work well
Weaknesses: None yet
Bottom Line:
HUGE upgrade from the Rock Shox Judy, changed the entire bike for the better. Much more control turning and rolling over technical areas. I think it's under priced, a little heavy but great.
Similar Products Used: Dart 1, Marzocchi 888, Rock shox judy
Bike Setup: 1999 4banger Schwinn
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Submitted by
swoll_929
a Downhiller
from las vegas, NV, USA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2010
Strengths: Extremely smooth throughout entire travel, adjustments are very responsive, no play or flex, adjustable travel, looks awesome. amazing bang for the buck
Weaknesses: none yet
Bottom Line:
For the price of this fork there is nothing even remotely close to its level. If your on a tight budget this is your best option. i tried some toras and the like in this price bracket and they are not half of the fork this one is. so far its takin everything im hittin it with no problem. xc, dirt jump, drops, and medium downhill. The quality compared to price of this fork is unheard of. forks that ride like it cost twice as much.
Similar Products Used: fox float, tora u-turn, darts, spinners
Bike Setup: 07 DB Coil-ex, swinger 4-way coil shock, answer 40mm stem, 31.8 bars, x7 shifters, x9 rear deraileur, lx front deraileur, bontrager ranger rims, bontrager earl tires, etc...
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Submitted by
agustinv
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, CA
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2010
Strengths: Good build and finish. Very smooth and absorbs small to medium bumps well... compared to forks that I've tried before with the same price point. Pretty heavy for an 2010 XC air fork but looks very beefy!
Weaknesses: too early to tell aside from the weight...
Bottom Line:
If your looking for a mid priced fork with the performance of its bigger brothers, that can whip up trails, occasionally race... buy this fork. If you are looking for a light air fork for your pure xc race machine, this is not your fork.
Submitted by
ryan1584
a Weekend Warrior
from Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Date Reviewed: November 9, 2009
Strengths: I put this on my 2004 K2 Attack. I was replacing a 2001 Rockshocks Jett so its really changed the bike. The lockout is easy to use/change while riding. I feel like I'm floating through stuff.
Weaknesses: Seems like a lot of bob if I have it all the way on and I get out of my seat.
Bottom Line:
I just got this but because there was no reviews yet I thought I'd get one out there. After two rides I am very pleased. PM me if you have questions.
