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Submitted by
graeme murray
a Downhiller
from edinburgh, scotland, UK
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | glentress or innerleithen | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$130.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | strength and durability...i have done some hucks and pleanty downhill with these forks and what a set of forks they are! very strong for being QR infact one of the sturdiest set of forks i have used. the travel on them NEVER bottoms out no matter what your doing! oh and there fiarly light so quite versitile. | | Weaknesses: | they do need serviced fairly regularly if your doing harsh riding but to be honest what forks dont! | | Similar Products Used: | jr t 06 with bolt thru axle, 888rc2, 66's, RST gilla t6:P | | Bike Setup: | when i had these forks they were being used on a trek vrx 400 (2000 model) and had halo SAS wheels. what a rig, excellent freeride/downhill machine:P | | Bottom Line: | excellent pair of forks! one of the cheapest pairs of tripples you will get and the value for money with them is outstanding as there near enough bomb proof! i would reccomend the 06 model though if the budget can stretch. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jake
a Downhiller
from las vegas nevada usa
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | double crown , 7 inches wow , doesnt bottom out | | Weaknesses: | really soft but can be changed by springs or oil | | Similar Products Used: | manitou splice, rock shox judy | | Bike Setup: | haro escape 8.3 2002 jr t profile cranks gamut chain guide | | Bottom Line: | get this fork u wont regret it its awsome so much travel and great price this thing can handle anything u throw at it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joel bruning
a Weekend Warrior
from perth
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | canning mills kelmscott | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | second hand | | Strengths: | it has a good strong crowns and doers not bottom out if it is at the tighest setting on the rebound | | Weaknesses: | it should have a 20mm axel becasue there is a little bit of flex altought not to much to worry about | | Similar Products Used: | marzocchi drop of triple | | Bike Setup: | mongoose fire ball frame, fsa v drive xtreme, alex dm 18 rims, sora deralliur. | | Bottom Line: | this fork is good for the person who dosent mind a few drops and good solid dh riding. it is also good for the person who does not want to spend to much money to have a good time going fairly big | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doc Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Paranaque,Philippines
Date Reviewed: November 10, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Sta. Rosa Wilderness Trails | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Good travel,incredible performance and nice curves to top it all. Double crowned for maximum durability,coil over oil to meet your expectations... Everybody goes back,to the Junior T once you've tried all the others and of course,it's a Marzocchi! | | Bottom Line: | The best and safest front suspension you can rely on! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jake Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from Fredericton Canada
Date Reviewed: June 19, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | any northshores, jumps drops... | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | off friend | | Strengths: | sorta stiff, lots of travel, slower travel, looks amazing, strong, light. | | Weaknesses: | no big problems | | Similar Products Used: | 03 junior t | | Bike Setup: | o4 p.2 with 8" hydros , alex DX 32 rims 26/24 , blah blah | | Bottom Line: | I was using the EXR comp , then swiched to this fork, OH MAN the difference, I dont think this fork bottoms out, i weight 155 , 6 foot ( and im 13! ) . i can take it off 6 footers to flat ( on a hardtail ) and this fork keeps my hands on the bars. this fork is amazing! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Cheap, Big travel, Good budget/beginner DH fork, Fills a niche | | Weaknesses: | SSVF really goes downhill on anything over 5" | | Similar Products Used: | SuperT, Monster, ShiverDC, ShiverSC, Dorado, DJ1 | | Bike Setup: | '02 Bullit/Avy, '99 Monster, M4 | | Bottom Line: | Got it when I was getting into DH and didn't know any better. It does give you a lot of travel but the quality of the travel isn't very good. Simple damping system results in hydralic lockout or 'spiking' when too much oil tries to flow through very quickly. I'd take a 6" older SuperT any day over it, which is what I replaced it with after a few months. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a
from Burlington VT USA
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | some guy USED | | Strengths: | Great 7" of buttery smooth travel it can really take a beating. | | Weaknesses: | None except doesnt have a qr20 and its also silver...my bikes gray and black. | | Similar Products Used: | Rockshox boxxer like my marzocchi much better | | Bike Setup: | Giant Warp DS1 hydro discs and the whole nine yards | | Bottom Line: | The JR.T is just about the best fork you can buy for the price. Its good for DH Freeride and just about any thing you can throw at it. ITS GREAT | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a Downhiller
from Burlington Vermont
Date Reviewed: September 7, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Scull And Cross Bones and BMX | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$320.00 | | Strengths: | Very Strong Buttery Smooth good looks With mine i have the soft springs and its very soft and will absorb alot | | Weaknesses: | Only one for me on Quick Release instead or QR 20 Thru Axle and when you come out of a wheelie it doesnt help absorb the shock | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer | | Bike Setup: | Warp DS1 | | Bottom Line: | Very good for price Good for any one who is into DownHill or FreeRide | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Sparwood, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Hedonism | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | stock on big hit pro | | Strengths: | It works great with no hassles. Price is good as well as performance. Low maintenance. | | Weaknesses: | I along with all of my friends had to change to heavier weight oil (10 weight instead of the stock 7.5) I also changed out the top set of springs to heavy ones. Now it works awesome! With zero preload it works great on the fast rough downhills and with about 7 turns of preload it is great for big hucks 6-8 ft. F.Y.I. I weigh 175 lbs. I was always bottoming out with the stock springs and oil. Even just on steep downhills when I was braking. | | Similar Products Used: | None. | | Bottom Line: | This fork works great and it is a great value. Make sure you check all the bolts on a regular basis! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ryan
a Downhiller
from calgary, alberta, canada
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | COP | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | came on bike (preowned) | | Strengths: | Nice travel and lots of it, light, durable, fit a wider tire in it then the 03 model. Make really stiff or really soft...GREAT FORK> | | Weaknesses: | wat?! NOTHING ofcourse. | | Similar Products Used: | boxxer race, super t | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Stinky dee-lux | | Bottom Line: | It's a great fork but don't waste ur money buying it new. Get it previously owned and save urself money. BUT to save urself problems get it checked out by a bike shop before you buy it. if u love hittin the 10-20 foot drops, this fork is for you! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Flores
a Downhiller
from red Bluff CA. U.S.A
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | race course at Northstar Tahoe | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$399.00 | | Purchased At: | fastwheels | | Strengths: | light weight,plush,great handeling fork for the money. | | Weaknesses: | none at this moment | | Similar Products Used: | 97 bomber z-1 bam | | Bike Setup: | 03 junior-t,specialized fsr comp w/risse 7"rear end,profile cranks,bottombracket,bash guard/ring. fast,lightweight 39 pound downhill bike. | | Bottom Line: | great fork for any downhiller on a budget.if your over 160 lbs. strongly suggest a Marzocchi fork w/ wider stanctions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Flores
a Downhiller
from red Bluff CA. U.S.A
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | race course at Northstar Tahoe | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$399.00 | | Purchased At: | fastwheels | | Strengths: | light weight,plush,great handeling fork for the money. | | Weaknesses: | none at this moment | | Similar Products Used: | 97 bomber z-1 bam | | Bike Setup: | 03 junior-t,specialized fsr comp w/risse 7"rear end,profile cranks,bottombracket,bash guard/ring. fast,lightweight 39 pound downhill bike. | | Bottom Line: | great fork for any downhiller on a budget.if your over 160 lbs. strongly suggest a Marzocchi fork w/ wider stanctions. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matthew murgatroyd
a Weekend Warrior
from canada
Date Reviewed: March 24, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | speed way | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | THE BIKE SHOP | | Strengths: | sweat fork fot the money they havent given me any trouble yet.
look cool with the polished look | | Weaknesses: | -the stock springs wrent heavey enugh had to by heaveyer springs.
-there is a little bit of flex. | | Similar Products Used: | boxxer,sratoes | | Bike Setup: | devinci with JR.T pro | | Bottom Line: | If you are someone that wants a great fork for little money with 7inches of travel and wont break down on you I would advise you should look into this fork. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Canada
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Six Pack | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | let me take a deep breath, as the list goes on. firstly i am at collage and so dont have a full time job, there for i struggle to fund mountain biking, and afford bikes which will cope with the abuse that i throw at them. my point being the price of these forks, i feel that these forks are soo smoothe and sooo plush for the money, they cope with the little and medium stuff with ease, and they still even love the big stuff. i feel that these forks "feel" as good as top end forks such as bokkers, shivvers e.t.c. thus making them extremely good value for money. finaly other people find they have alot of flex in them but mine are set at 6"/150mm of travel and i must say i have never noticed it. one more thing is the strength, whilst i have ha these i have broke a set of cranks, a seat, a stem, a bottom bracket, a collar bone,two wheels have been folded and two rear mechs have gone through the back wheel but the Jnr t's survive no matter what. (for example a near20 ft drop near where i live has cost many parts and injurys, but the forks live to tell the tale | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer | | Bike Setup: | Rm 7 | | Bottom Line: | This fork is the best | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Whitey
a Downhiller
from Edmonton alberta canada
Date Reviewed: February 15, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Panorama Dh course | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Revolution Cycle | | Strengths: | Sweet ASS fork. the Regular Axle version i ahve is Still Stiff. Lots of travel. nice feeling. Strong. jsut a Wicked Fork | | Weaknesses: | none. | | Similar Products Used: | Psylo Xc. hahahhaah | | Bike Setup: | 2001 DEvinci guzzler with a 2002 Jr T Pro. FOR SALE | | Bottom Line: | sweet fork. can be used for most things.
Hucking,Downhill Racing, and dual slalom.
My bike is for SALE e-mail me. i ahve pictures | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
david fox
a Weekend Warrior
from st annes, lancs, uk
Date Reviewed: January 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | rivington pike | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$290.00 | | Purchased At: | wadescycles | | Strengths: | so smooth, no flex, paint very hard-wearing, look amazing, v strong, | | Weaknesses: | a bit heavy, internal adjustment | | Similar Products Used: | bomber z5, 2001 jr T's, x lite wompa, bomber mxc air | | Bike Setup: | Custom Giant AC team 2003 | | Bottom Line: | I didnt expect these forks to be light- and I was wasnt wrong, but they are so good everywhere else. Compared to my old Z5's there seems to be infinate travel (170mm). I use them on a freeride-setup bike and they work fine, especially down the hill. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben Fenstermaker
a Downhiller
from Wells, Maine
Date Reviewed: December 26, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Brettons bike shop | | Strengths: | This fork rules i have done 6 ft drops to concreate
and it held up (maybe cause in 13 and 98 pds) | | Weaknesses: | not adjustable | | Similar Products Used: | Rock shock jetts,judy tt, and marzocchi Z.1 wdege | | Bike Setup: | Fisher hardtail, EXR full LX components | | Bottom Line: | This fork is greate on a hardtail very plush goes through a lot just like all marzocchi forks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jack baguley
a Downhiller
from manchester, northwest england
Date Reviewed: December 5, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | delemere forest, nanac wales | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$290.00 | | Purchased At: | j e james | | Strengths: | let me take a deep breath, as the list goes on. firstly i am at collage and so dont have a full time job, there for i struggle to fund mountain biking, and afford bikes which will cope with the abuse that i throw at them. my point being the price of these forks, i feel that these forks are soo smoothe and sooo plush for the money, they cope with the little and medium stuff with ease, and they still even love the big stuff. i feel that these forks "feel" as good as top end forks such as bokkers, shivvers e.t.c. thus making them extremely good value for money. finaly other people find they have alot of flex in them but mine are set at 6"/150mm of travel and i must say i have never noticed it. one more thing is the strength, whilst i have ha these i have broke a set of cranks, a seat, a stem, a bottom bracket, a collar bone,two wheels have been folded and two rear mechs have gone through the back wheel but the Jnr t's survive no matter what. (for example a near20 ft drop near where i live has cost many parts and injurys, but the forks live to tell the tale!!every time) | | Weaknesses: | none except mine imparticular which lost the sticker on the left leg when i took a corner far too wide, going flat out on a downhill course, i got trapped in a fence. ouch you may think.......you would be so right. | | Similar Products Used: | freinds forks: boxxers, shivers and monster t's | | Bike Setup: | hope c2's, d321 on hope bulb, twenty for seven cranks, modified saracen frenzey frame, its stronger thn yo would think! believe | | Bottom Line: | if you, like me have little money, lots of skill and big balls. you will need something cheap, strong, reliable, durable and good looking.
i give these 10/10 for performance and11/10 for value.
they are amazing. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean
a Weekend Warrior
from Bolton, CT, USA
Date Reviewed: November 20, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | NONE | | Bike Setup: | bullit w/5th element, mag30, hayes hydro. | | Bottom Line: | this fork is so sweet, it can take anything you can throw at it, Like 12ft drops and fast Dh racing this thing is so nice, i wish i had my bros supert tho. but this is a great travel fork for a good price. buy it, ride it, huck it, drop it, and u you will be so happy. this thing can also suck up the bumps. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kyle
a Downhiller
from go big county usa
Date Reviewed: October 28, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | the cliffs | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$285.00 | | Purchased At: | from marzocchi | | Strengths: | great for the money \. holds up really well. looks sweet qr compatible | | Weaknesses: | no adjustments kinda flexy
| | Similar Products Used: | z.5 (which i broke in half so marzocchi upgaded me to the jr t for 2.85 bones) | | Bike Setup: | stinky deelux with hayes 8 inch xt/xtr ditch witch | | Bottom Line: | i have taken 18 foot cliffs and bmx jumps that kick you to over 8 feet in the air and the for has held up really well.
marzocchis are the shiz. see ya at the creme puff!!! if your on a budget and want a fork to get you though it all buy the jr t | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan Campbell
a Downhiller
from Telluride, Colorado
Date Reviewed: October 23, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Wasatch Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Anchorage, Alaska | | Strengths: | Feels very plush and smooth over big hits. Also quite light weight, so its easy to lift front end. | | Weaknesses: | I twisted my arch slightly, and I dont even consider myself to be an aggresive rider. Infact, I ride as much if not more on rocky cross country trails than I do downhill. Cost $107 to replace the arch at the Marzoc. factory. Dont know how this happened - I havent had any major wrecks. Its too fragile for a 7 inch travel fork. | | Similar Products Used: | Never ridden with a heavier or longer travel fork | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Rocky Mountain RM7 Freeride - stock except for 2.5 and 2.8 inch Michellin slow rebound tires. | | Bottom Line: | If you weigh at least 150 pounds I would suggest going with a fork which has larger diameter stanchions than the 2002 Jr. T. The 2003 has 32mm stanchions, but if you want a fork that will really be more likely to last under moderate to hard (agressive) riding, than consider the Shiver or Monster T. I plan to upgrade to one of those eventually. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pete
a Racer
from Peach State
Date Reviewed: October 3, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Cheap, smooth, easy to service,looks cool on my bike | | Weaknesses: | compression damping? what compression damping? | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou, Xvert air, Xvert DC | | Bike Setup: | Uzzi SLX, mrp, onyx hubs, shimano lx/xt stuff, homemade telescoping seatpost | | Bottom Line: | If you do drops, jumps and anything bighit-wise, this fork is good. Start going downhill over 20 mph and hit a few bumps and it spikes. It feels like it's bottoming out but it isn't. I drilled a couple of holes in the "damper" rod and it had no affect. I'm selling it and getting an '03 Super T. Still, what do you expect for the price? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
NYCbullit
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | NYC streets to Plattekill baybee! | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$490.00 | | Purchased At: | Universal Cycles | | Strengths: | 7" of travel for cheap! Can handle a Hayes 8" rotor (adapter through Universal) and construction is top notch. | | Weaknesses: | None really at that price. A little flex on hard hits, but what do you expect with QR's and that much travel? | | Similar Products Used: | 01 Monster T and 02 Super T Pro | | Bike Setup: | Race Face, Easton, Deemax, Arrow Tires, ODI, MRP, Azonic, Hayes Purple, XTR | | Bottom Line: | This is probably the best 7" travel fork you can buy under 500 bucks. The internal rebound adjustments inside are a little annoying but you'll get over it. It's super plush and the seals are great. Put it on and forget about it! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt cribb
a Weekend Warrior
from edmonton, alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | mtn 7 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | western cycle | | Strengths: | totally tweaked feels awsome for almost everything but road use super plush and really great value | | Weaknesses: | hard to break in | | Similar Products Used: | 03 boXXer race | | Bike Setup: | 01 bullit, 02 jrt pro ,shimano xt components, d321 rims,azonic love seat ,tompson, answer bar, hayes 8/6 inch | | Bottom Line: | this is a wicked fork upgraded from a psylo the difference is like night and day | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$699.00 | | Purchased At: | Calabazas Cyclery | | Strengths: | Double crown, offset for turning radius, bombproof, looks mean as heck | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Fox forx, cannondale lefty, marzocchi z1, rock shock judy, manitou axel | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Jekyll 800, 02 Jr t, x317 disc rims, hayes hydros, xtr f/r derailleurs, azonic wf riser bars, wtb speedv comp | | Bottom Line: | Great triple crown for the price. I didnt notice the flex everyone was talking about. Super plush, my wrists dont hurt anymore from doing wheelies and downhilling. Tracks extremely well and feels bombproof. Great beginner DH fork, I would buy another even for my hardtail :o) I think they look better than the 03 triple crown marzocchis. I am giving it 5 chilis for value, cause its top notch for a reason, and 5 for overall, I am sold on Marzocchi | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
big hit
a Downhiller
from vernon bc Canada eh!
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | urban | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | some shop on Vancouver island | | Strengths: | super plush, very nice 7 inches for the money exelent quality | | Weaknesses: | a bit o flex but thats about it | | Similar Products Used: | other marzocchis single crowns | | Bike Setup: | 01 giant ds1 5" rear avid cps mechanical discs | | Bottom Line: | these forks are the ones! buy them now!
if your short on cash but need somethin with big travel and good quality than these are the fork for you!
These forks definetely deserve 5 flaming logs of poo! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ian b
a Downhiller
from spokane wa usa
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | becon | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$599.00 | | Purchased At: | whellsport on sullivan | | Strengths: | plush, light and inexpensive | | Weaknesses: | a bit of flex and too soft of springs | | Bike Setup: | 02 big hit dh only i got cheap and went to th less expensive fork. | | Bottom Line: | up grade the springs and make sure that you lower the crowns as much as possible to reduce flex and it is the perfict fork | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Keef
a Downhiller
from Doncaster, England
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Wharncliffe | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
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