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Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Garson Ont, CanadaDate Reviewed: March 10, 2002
Strengths: Incredible plushnessWeaknesses: Even with the X-tra frim springs, it's still not quite stiff enough (I only weigh 160 lbs)Bottom Line: These springs made a huge difference in the way my bike handles any size of hit. I dont have to worry about bottoming off of small drops anymore, though the shocks are still a little too soft for my taste (even witht he X-tra firm springs). I guess i'll just have to switch to a heavier (but slower rebound) oil.
Favorite Trail: Orgasm In A Bottle
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: The outside store
Similar Products Used: Stock Marzocchi Springs
Marzocchi Air Spring
Bike Setup: 2001 Kona Stinky Dee-Lux w/Mtnspeed speed springs frnt/back
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Raiyn
a Weekend Warrior
from TampaDate Reviewed: July 12, 2001
Strengths: These springs kick a$$Weaknesses: none so farBottom Line: HUGE improvemnet over the stock elastomers I used to blow through the travel in the stockers then I switched to the firm springs and have had no problems the do bottom out but not as hard and no where near as hard. I've had no rebound problems what-so-ever. For the record I'm 6'4" 235lbs
Favorite Trail: The last one
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Stock elastomers on 99 RS Jett C
Bike Setup: 99 Specialized Hardrock Comp FS Avid Arch Rival 40's BG Sport Saddle DK Iron Cross platforms
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bobby no home bobby riding
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, OntarioDate Reviewed: June 6, 2001
Strengths: Waaaayyyy better than the old rubber boingers!Weaknesses: Really none to dateBottom Line: Though it took a little prodding to get a response (quickly addressed with a good old fashioned phone call), once engaged, Mountain Speed stepped up and delivered promptly. They were also very friendly and knowledgable - quite unlike the bone-headed punks that seem to gravitate towards the local shops in my area.
If you have an older ProFlex bike and you're looking to extend it's life - ring the gang at Mountain Speed - they're great and their product is first rate (Eibach springs = GREAT QUALITY)
Also, if you don't want to subject yourself to the joys of K2's *customer service* (they are retarded - to put it nicely) this is a more enjoyable method of ridding oneself of those elastomers.
Favorite Trail: Don Valley - For Proximity!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: Direct From Manufacturer
Similar Products Used: None other than OEM stuff
Bike Setup: A well-ridden ProFlex 856 with some minor upgrades and tweaks.
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Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from West Chester, PADate Reviewed: August 27, 2000
Strengths: Ease of installation, performanceWeaknesses: WeightBottom Line: Before you give up on your old fork and spend $200+ on a new one, try these. They made my OLD Manitou 4 feel like a new fork, better than it ever was with the elastomers. The medium spring is perfect for me (180#), great for big hits.
Favorite Trail: Brandywine Creek State Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Bike Line
Similar Products Used: Original Manitou elastomers
Bike Setup: Yeti Pro FRO with circa 1995 LX and XT components. Manitou 4 fork.
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Rod Munch
a Cross Country Rider
from Santa Rosa, CaliforniaDate Reviewed: July 29, 2000
Strengths: Increases damped-fork performance many times over MCUWeaknesses: Weight, priceBottom Line: I got these springs in trade from a friend. At least, I think he gave them to me. Anyhow, I bought a '96 Manitou EFC when my stock Future Shock died (no warranty help from Specialized). I was really bummed at the transition: the MCU changed firmness with tempurature & became harsh at full compression. When I dropped in the Speed Springs, everything changed. Descending down rocky chutes, I could FEEL the springs fighting the good fight, not blowing through travel like my FS, and not losing "springiness" like the MCU. With Speed Springs, I feel my '96 EFC kept up with the times well into the 21st Century. I personally believe that they should not cost $50 or so retail. I'd love to see how much they cost to manufacture, and expose the truth. MTB mfr's sell products at exhorbitant prices, and people still buy them. I don't have a problem praising quality products, but I really want to shine the light on quality products that are sold for reasonable or even bargain prices. Thus the ratings...
Favorite Trail: 0007, Fresno Outlands
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: stock MCU in my '96 Manitou EFC
Bike Setup: 1993 M2 Stump, '96 EFC, '96 XT
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Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Ponderosa NMDate Reviewed: June 25, 2000
Strengths: Inexpensive, not weather-effected, easy to install.Weaknesses: For an Indy C - none.Bottom Line: I tried to submit a review earlier, I guess I lost it. Much better than the elastomers they put in these cheap forks. Also alot cheaper than buying a "real" fork (ZOKES!) which I plan to do for my next bike.... For my situation, I give them 5 chiles on both scales. I recommend them for anybody with an Indy, can't comment on how they work for other makes/models.
Favorite Trail: The one I'm riding
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Bike Setup: '97 GT Ricochet
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Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from Phila. PADate Reviewed: June 24, 2000
Strengths: A great replacement for elastomers. Easy to install and they're not affected by cold weather. I'm not really a suspension geek as far as the technical details. but travel seems smooth. I've got them in a 96 Judy XC, soft, that I've added a 3" cartridge from an old Judy DH. I get the full 3"Weaknesses: They're tougher than elastomers, so I've blown out the plastic top cap twice. Those things are freakin' expensive, like $20...they're also slightly heavier.Bottom Line: Cheap, effective elastomer replacement
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Bike Setup: Aluminum hardtail, 3" travel Judy XC from 96.
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Alexandre Johnson-Chalifour
a Weekend Warrior
from Montréal,CanadaDate Reviewed: June 19, 2000
Strengths: -Cheap
-Very Plush
-Better than elastometersWeaknesses: -No negative travel
-Kinda HeavyBottom Line: Get them if you still have the elastometers. They come cheap now and make your ride so damn plush...It will take the weight slightly up but it's truly worth it.
Favorite Trail: Bromont
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: -Stock Elastometers
-Manitou Elastometers
Bike Setup: Mongoose NX 8.1
-LX Gruppo
-RST MOZO XL 4.5 (The Best)
-On the rear: Stratos AR-1
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Jae Chi
a Weekend Warrior
from AlexandriaDate Reviewed: June 5, 2000
Strengths: Stiffer spring than Manitou's firm spring kitWeaknesses: Does not workBottom Line: This spring is not a valid upgrade for Manitou forks. They are intended to be used with elastomer and spring combination. Marzocchis have negative spring. Manitous do not because they have elastomers. Your fork will top out abruptly. The forks also need significantly more rebound which the fork is not designed to provide. I ended up blowing the seals in the attempts to increase rebound and trashing the fork; added extra shims to the rebound stack and changed the oil to 10wt. I would warn against using the upgrade if you have Manitou forks.
Favorite Trail: Wakefield
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Manitou firm spring kit
Bike Setup: Chuck CR-FS with 99 Manitou Xvert-R.
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Rob Brown
a Racer
from Orange County, CADate Reviewed: May 5, 2000
Strengths: Makes your fork more active. Smoother travel. Easy to install.Weaknesses: None.Bottom Line: This is another great product from Mountain Speed. I'll buy anything the make for my bike because I know it will make my bike better. I was about to get new forks and decided to try their springs and now it is a new fork for about $45! The kit replaces the spring and the elastomers. NO MORE ELASTOMERS!!! My fork is smooth and active now with NO spongy feel what so ever. Buy it if you have X-vert R.
Favorite Trail: Laguna Downhill
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Stock Manitou spring and elastomers
Bike Setup: 98' FSR Elite w/ Manitou X-vert R fork. Mountain Speed bearing kit, full speed stopper kit, speed springs kit.
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Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Raleigh, NCDate Reviewed: April 8, 2000
Strengths: Much better ride. I weigh 210 and I put the yellow ones on. Easy to install. Cheap price ($60).Weaknesses: Not easy to find in stores, and I ended up buying mine off the Internet.Bottom Line: The speed springs changed my entire opinion of my front fork. Now, the Judy doesn't pogo on steep inclines. Bumps are smooth and the front end doesn't jump all over the place on the rough stuff. I don't think that the Judy is that great a fork, but with the speed springs its is much improved.
Favorite Trail: Rocky Road
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Just the stock medium elastomer.
Bike Setup: Specialized Stump Jumper Comp
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mtnbikej
a Cross Country Rider
from So. Cal.Date Reviewed: February 26, 2000
Strengths: Low cost for quality upgrade
Easy to install
Greatly improves ride
Weight is similar to stock setup
Weaknesses: Need a few more spring ratesBottom Line: I have used these things in two of my shocks for over 3 years. What a difference they made in the way my Judys' handled. They seem to soak up the small hits as well as the larger hits. They are definately worth the low price for such a high quality upgrade.
The only downfall I see in them is 3 spring rates is not enough. I have used both Medium and Heavy springs. I am 215lbs. and the heavy were too stiff, yet the medium were right on the verge of being too soft.
If you are looking for a cheap upgrade on your Judy, buy them. You won't be dissapointed.
Favorite Trail: That is my secret.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Similar Products Used: Stock set up
Bike Setup: Hardtail with JUDY SL
Full Suspension with Judy XC LT
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john baldridge
a Cross Country Rider
from calgary,alberta,canadaDate Reviewed: February 25, 2000
Strengths: I have a girvin triple crown with 6" travel it work alot better than stock.Weaknesses: I have med. springs I do alot of winter riding and when gets cold it is like riding with solid forks.Bottom Line: I wouldn't use anyother.Calgary cycle was the ones that reconmended them to me.
Favorite Trail: rossland
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: stock
Bike Setup: I have mongoose vrs5.0 full xtr. hayes frontbrakes.
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Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Burbank, CADate Reviewed: February 3, 2000
Strengths: I have the Rox Shox XC Judy's, and I weigh about 210lbs. The Judy's are designed for 140-180lbs. I got the speed spring kit and the difference was amazing!! The biggest improvement was in climbing. Especially out of saddle grinds. My front end doesn't bounce up and down killing momentum any more.Weaknesses: Comes with the territory, but with a very stiff fork, I have to get used to my eyes bouncing up and down on bumpy downhills. I'll take the trade any day though.Bottom Line: Best improvement for the $ I can imagine!!
Favorite Trail: Cheesebro Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Bike Setup: Fisher Big Sir XL. XTR Shimano cranks and rear derail. Kore elite stem. Dean seatpost.
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TXDate Reviewed: January 7, 2000
Strengths:
They look nice in the bag.Weaknesses:
I bought the heaviest spring kit they offered. These springs weren't as firm as the standard elastomer/spring set up that came with the forks. They caused my forks to Top-out.Bottom Line: These are not a good product for Manitou X-Vert R's. I only put about 30 miles on the kit. They caused so much damage to my forks that I had to send them back to Manitou to be rebuilt. Afterwords, Mountain Speed wouldn't refund my money. I give them 1 star, because I can't give them 0.
Favorite Trail:
Memorial Park's Ho Chi Mihn Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Manitou/Answer elastomer upgrade kit (Firmest)
Bike Setup:
1998 Specialized FSR Elite
Manitou X-Vert R
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