Submitted by
Eder Giovani Savio
a Weekend Warrior
from Florianópomis, Santa Catarina, Brazil Date Reviewed: January 5, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Boqueirão da Serra
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Strong, stiff, long travel. Made in Italy. Really pretty. Soft and sexy like a pus*$*#*.
Weaknesses:
:) Sorry, ask to Boxxer's and 888's owners.
Similar Products Used:
Another 2003 Monster, 2001 monster, 2002 monster, Super T, Junior T, Z1.
Bike Setup:
UMF Freddy, Fox DHX 3.0, Truvativ, XTR.
Bottom Line:
I made a old review (see dow), but it was a mistake because the fork had hard coils. Now I bought a brand new Monster 2003 and it has the original coils, than it is really soft like 2001 and 2002 monsters.
It is heavy, but I'm to...
The best fork ever.
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from Conway, NH, USA Date Reviewed: August 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Wheel power
Strengths:
It can flat out plow over anything in your path.
Weaknesses:
Way to heavy.
Similar Products Used:
888
Bike Setup:
RM7 FR, monster.
Bottom Line:
Nice fork. I wouldnt ever buy one. Its to heavy and wide to avoid things.
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Submitted by
Justin Jones
a Weekend Warrior
from Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: July 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Two shieks
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
My friend Bobby.
Strengths:
Massive, Squishy, Scares away dogs, and can go over small volkswagons.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but who cares, its my bike.
Similar Products Used:
Showa suspension?
Bike Setup:
2003 Norco A-line, 321 on the back, Alexrim on the front, monsters, Fox RC, Minions, Hayes 9s, ODIS, Raceface cranks, Formula hubs.
Bottom Line:
These things are freaking huge. With a 2.7 tire on it, theres still enough clearance to pretty much fit another tire on each side, it could probably take a 3.7 tire if it really wanted to. Its a little bit heavy, but who cares, you get used to the weight anyways. Overall, this fork KILLS. BUY IT NOW.
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Submitted by
erick
a Downhiller
from Oly Town Date Reviewed: June 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Down
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Peak Adventure Sports
Strengths:
This is a follow-up post from 6-10-2004. This fork has seen it all, from the flow park @ South SeaTac to massive stump drops in Duvall to endless runs @ Whistler and beyond!! Still on its original seals and wipers too! Did have the oil changed and the fluid level professionally adjusted a few months into ownership and this fork has been rock-solid reliable and SAVED my bacon more times than I can remember. Burly, heavy, and worth every penny and ounce of extra sweat needed to haul it up to the top of the trail because you can literally bomb down with speed and cofidence. Oh yeah, it handles the manly drops with ease, makes you a more confident rider!!
Weaknesses:
2 years into ownership, I can honestly say with full conifence...NONE!!
Bike Setup:
02 SC Super 8 with the full ridiculous heavy weight pacakge. 55 pounds of pure aluminum rocket sled!!
Bottom Line:
Get 1.
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Submitted by
Chad
a Weekend Warrior
from Langley Date Reviewed: May 13, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all over
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
Strong, looks good, dont bottom our too much, smooth
Weaknesses:
too slow/fast, no good setup, VERY heavy
Similar Products Used:
boxxer race, drop off tripple, sherman slider
Bike Setup:
04 norco shore
Bottom Line:
pretty good fork, i would perfer them to be a little more adjustable...good for jumpin and DH AND FR but not the best, i like boxxer better
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Submitted by
kris
a
from calgary alberta canada Date Reviewed: April 17, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
private seller
Strengths:
This fork is bomb proof it will take anything you trow at it and is amazing
Weaknesses:
heavy but not bad
Similar Products Used:
03 boxxer 04 super t
Bike Setup:
03sgs pro with monsters
Bottom Line:
This fork is amazing better then any super t i have riden just skip the super t and go straight to the monsters the weight aint bad and you can huck it off anything
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Submitted by
alex
a Downhiller
from franklin lakes, NJ Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
very plush once its broken in i have never bottomed out on this and i have landed some pretty nasty things a couple times i should have gone right over the front of the bike but this thing took it all in and i barely felt it
Weaknesses:
heavy heavy very bulky but it looks impressive
Similar Products Used:
kona stinky w/marzocchi jr T
Bike Setup:
specialized big hit w/monster T
Bottom Line:
awesome fork although it makes the bike feel very off balanced. when you go off a drop you have to pull back hard on the front or go off with a lot of speed otherwise it just drags the bike strait down and puts you in a very uncomfortable position were you just have to hope that you dont faceplant.
a little pricey but i think it was worth it.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Newtown, Ct Date Reviewed: June 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
private seller
Strengths:
Totally bomproof. This fork can, and will take anything. I love how plush the fork is, and how tall the fork is (I ride motorcycles, so I like my fork tall). Oh yeah, and it really isn't that heavy. I can't wait to take it to Diablo, and Plattekill.
Weaknesses:
Hmmm, let me think. NONE
Similar Products Used:
Monster T2, Dorado, 888
Bike Setup:
2003 Banshee Scream(15in), dual 24's, Pushed fox rc
Bottom Line:
unbeliavable fork. I love everything about it. Much, much better than the 888. The monster is stiffer, and much stronger. Dont even think of buying a boxxer, just go straight for a monster. you can find killer deals on used ones at www.pinkbike.com. no stop reading this, and go ride!
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Submitted by
Wes Clark
a Downhiller
from Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada Date Reviewed: February 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Platnium @ the Woodlot
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
off some guy
Strengths:
Absolutly bomb proof, looks beefy, graphics are cool, no flex, stachions are 40mm thick!!!!
Weaknesses:
Needs a heavier spring then stock, but other then that it's all good
Similar Products Used:
never had any that were bomb proof, this is my first dual crown fork
Bike Setup:
2001 RM6, 2003 Monster T2, and all the rest of the stuff that goes with it
Bottom Line:
The bottom line with this fork is that it is a great biggener fork due to so weight issues, so it's not as manouverable or as good for racing as say 888r's or a super t but if you can get use to the weight and use ways to manouver the weight then i would suggest this fork because of the bomb proof capability and that it can prevent you from making a mistake on a drop, plus they look bad ass and will make any bike look like a chopper.
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Submitted by
jo e
a Weekend Warrior
from alabama, bc, india Date Reviewed: February 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$364.00
Purchased At:
pinkbike ad...its 450 cdn
Strengths:
beefy butttery plush sucks up everything w/ the monster 8" of travel bumps, drops, rocks w/e it can take the abuse tire clearance is ridiculous big! makes my 2.35 tire look like road bike tire the adjustment on fork
Weaknesses:
nothing at all so far the weight for me really isnt a issue doesnt feel close to 13 lb when riding
Similar Products Used:
shiver, super t, other years of monster t, manitou x vert
Bike Setup:
mostly stock 04 big hit comp
Bottom Line:
i first worried about the fork being too heavy for riding now having the fork on my bike and hitting some trails, i cant feel the heavyness. its sooooooooooo(yes that many o's) plush and works real swell w/ my manitou rear shock. cant feel the landing of drops, thats how plush it is. it is also my first dc fork and i love it. probably the best upgrade possible from a DJ 2.
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Submitted by
dave martin
a Racer
from uk , wigan Date Reviewed: February 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
non
Similar Products Used:
j t's, boxxers
Bike Setup:
muddy fox freeride drift
Bottom Line:
this are the best forks iv felt i have dun 15futers and thay have taken it all up with out a problem and i have bin racing with them downhill and they were ace so the bottom line is if u wont a new set of forks get sum a bit hevy when u ferst get them but u get ust
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Submitted by
james
a Weekend Warrior
from Newcastle Date Reviewed: November 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
so far.. hamsterley forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with my bike!
Strengths:
loads of smooth plush travel. i used to have junoir T's and i thought they were good, Monsters soak up all the big rocks and arkward landings, they are too good.
Weaknesses:
None well at first they were slightly heavy, but im used to it now, When riding they are NOT heavy, handle jumps fine, i can manual fine with em too!
Similar Products Used:
Monter T 170, Junoir T, Drop- off 150.
Bike Setup:
Stab Primo, Monster T, raceface, Atomlab,
Bottom Line:
loads of smooth plush travel. i used to have junoir T's and i thought they were good, Monsters soak up all the big rocks and arkward landings, they are too good. !! i landed arkwrd on rocks and it absorbed them alot, rode out smoothly! they are excellent forks to use- perfect for DH, Drops hucking, when used to them they are good for jumps too, they dont pull my front end down at all (surprising) the bike is nice and level in the air! if u can get hold of some do so, they are brilliant. look cool too.
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Submitted by
Mitch Thornton
a Downhiller
from Calgary Date Reviewed: October 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Showcase
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Bow
Strengths:
Everything. Bullit proof fork at a great price. Weight isnt an issue once you get use to it.
Weaknesses:
Nodda
Similar Products Used:
03 Jr.T
Bike Setup:
02 Big hit with 03 Monster T's
Bottom Line:
But this fork, you wont regret it what so ever.
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Submitted by
eric
a Downhiller
from albuquerque Date Reviewed: September 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$679.00
Purchased At:
price point.com
Bottom Line:
this is an update to my previous entry. this fork is wonderful. i have taken a 4ft. drop to flat asphalt and it honestly didn't feel like much more than a foot drop. unfortunately i stripped out the little air bleed screws on the top caps. YOU CANT PUT MUCH TORQUE ON THEM. so i am waiting for new ones. also suggestion bleed the air out of both legs before every hard ride. it really makes a difference. sounds like opening a soda bottle when you loosen the screw. weight has not been an issue. if anything it helps you downhill. more inertia. anyways great deal on pricepoint.con go there i think they have some left.
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Submitted by
eric
a Downhiller
from albuquerque nm Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$679.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Looks awesome, very very stiff, plush
Weaknesses:
makes me go way to fast through rock gardens. so if i crash i will pay dearly
Similar Products Used:
this is my first dual crown but i have used. '02 marz dirt jumper I, '00 rockshox judy, '00 manitou mars
Bike Setup:
2002 specialized big hit comp, '03 monster t, maxxis minion front, arrow racing wide bite rear, specialized platform pedals, other than that it's stock for now
Bottom Line:
to be honest with you. a junior t would have suited me just fine, but i saw this fork for 680 and i couldn't resist. i will never be able do to anything close to what this fork is capable of..pedaling uphill is a chore but you will be rewarded when you point it down a hill. i can fly down through rock gardens i previously had to brake through and closely follow my line. with the monster it just tears right through anything and shrugs it off without throwing you around. awesome fork i'm glad i bought it instead of a super or junior t
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Submitted by
Tiresnag
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC Date Reviewed: August 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
NYC
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
got it from a friend.
Strengths:
super strong, very plush, adjustable, cannot bottom it out, feels much lighter than it really is.
this is by far, the best feeling fork i have ever ridden. the only other fork that comes close to the feel of the Monster T is the 888(which is also a great fork). this fork just flows over the roughest terrain without giving you trouble...handles drops very well 12ft+. its super stiff and is the best traking fork i ever rode. it saved my ass alot, and when you take the wrong line down hill, it makes up for your stupidness ;). anyway, great fork for DH and FreeRide and i reccomend it to anyone looking for a reliable, strong, and trust worthy fork that wont fail you when you need it most. truly a great fork...
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Submitted by
Stu Newmarch
a
from Christchurch, New Zealand Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Vic Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
This fork tracks brilliantly. It simply shrugs off any off-camber sections and can take any serious DH track with ease. The adjustability is superb, and you will struggle to bottom the fork out, but will still get very close to full travel. They're shorter (axle to crown) than 888's AND stiffer.
Weaknesses:
Some would say weight (while riding it in the carpark...) but that's not an issue when riding DH. The brake mount is a bit of an issue, I'd have preffered an IS mount... but hey, an adaptor fixes that issue.
Similar Products Used:
Boxxers, White Bros, Z1's
Bike Setup:
Avanti D8
Bottom Line:
I've noticed people complaining about not achieving full travel... Well guess what guys - you haven't set your fork up correctly! Either buy new springs or learn how to adjust the high + low speed compression... or hey - maybe try bleeding the forks!
These are the most serious fork I've ever used. I broke my last 3 forks (bent or snapped) and wanted something that could take my muppet riding style... and guess what! It does!!
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Submitted by
John Brankin
a Downhiller
from Long Grove, IL, USA Date Reviewed: June 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
CPX
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
-Does not bootom out -Adjustable low-speed compression, high-speed compressio, and rebound control -No flex -Massive amount of mud clearance -Tight turning radius
Weaknesses:
Disk mount is set up for 74mm hayes mount. I had Shimano XT calipers that wouldnt fit, so I had to buy a Shimano Saint Caliper for 120 bucks. This was an inconvenience for me, but isn't muxh of a weakness.
Similar Products Used:
-Marzoochi 2002 Jr.T
Bike Setup:
Karpiel Disco Volante frame, 2003 Monster T, Azonic Bar,Lizard Skin lock on grips, Azonic Momentum rims, Shimano XTR DH cranks, Evil SRS chainguide, Shimano XTR rear der, Maxxis 2.7 Minion front and rear, Shimano XT 9 speed shifter, Shimano XT 4 piston caliper with 8 inch rotor (rear), Shimano Saint 2 piston caliper 8 inch rotor (front)
Bottom Line:
This fork is amazing. It can handle anything you can throw at it. I have done 8-9 feet drops to flat with it and it stands strong. I have done 12 foot drops with transitions and it stands strong. Despite it being heavy I can still do wheelies very easily with it (It takes some getting used to though). If you go big and got the cash I highly suggest you buy this fork. It rocks.
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Submitted by
erick
a Cross Country Rider
from Tacoma Date Reviewed: June 10, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Burly, durable, 40mm stanchions!! What more needs to be said. The craftsmanship on this piece of "modern art" is fantastic. I just upgraded from the '03 Z1 FR because I kept bottoming it out. Probably won't be able to bottom out the Monster!! 200mm of travel is a bunch. Was initially worried about pedal bob on CC climbs but not a problem here. This fork is so strong and stiff in its engineering that I'll probbly snap the headtube off before I damage the fork. That's a strong fork!
Weaknesses:
None at this time.
Similar Products Used:
03 Marzocchi Bomber Z1 FR, various Manitou products
Bike Setup:
GSR Hooligan DH HT built for speed.
Bottom Line:
Moving from the 130mm Z1 FR to the 200mm Monster has expanded the wheelbase of my rig quite a bit, but after a few aggressive rides, I've adjusted my positioning and adapted accordingly. This is my first triple crown fork and it was worth the wait! Some might think that a fork this big on a hardtail is ridiculous, but I beg to differ -you have to see my hardtail. I kept finding and exceeding the limits of my previous forks, so now I think I've met my match! I have been a Marz fan since my '03 Z1 FR and will stick with them for many more years to come. I highly recommend this fork if you're looking to soak up the BIG bumps.
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Submitted by
nick t
a Downhiller
from North Shore Baby Date Reviewed: May 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
BSP
Strengths:
awsome forks, super stiff, best tire clearence around, super plush travel, progressive, low maintanence! you wont break these, and if u do you woulda broken anything eles 25 times
Ok, Now Marzocchi makes the Monster just for huck. Forget those sweets 1997-2002 Monsters, they there are no more :(
If you are a heavy Dowhiller (I'm 210 lbs), you must to find another fork, maybe a Shiver. I'm thinking about a Super T, but I don't know if it will support me.
I'm very disappointed with Marzocchi. Why they stopped the REAL MONSTERS ? They should give another name to this giant huck fork, because it is not a true Monster T!
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Submitted by
Matthew
a Weekend Warrior
from Sale, Vic, Australia Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$748.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Indestructable, looks, plush 8" of travel, drops, jumps, trails, anything u throw at it it will eat it for breakfast!
Weaknesses:
some people argue that the wieght is too much but as anything on this planet u get used to it. no big deal
Similar Products Used:
'99 boxxer, '02 boxxer
Bike Setup:
'02 Khs Fetish DH50, vanilla rc, kenda kollosal tyres, sun rims, and some other stuff
Bottom Line:
Fantastic, buy it if u get the chance, no better fork on the line. super great fork... :) downhillers, freeride, drops, jumps, if thats wat u do than this is the fork for u.
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Submitted by
fergus
a Downhiller
from banchory,scotland Date Reviewed: March 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
fort william,scolty trails
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$530.00
Purchased At:
simply the bike
Strengths:
weight is an adv,only on technical single tracks have i found it a little bit of a disadvantage but the advantages completely over shadow these. 40 odd mm stantions, these dont flex.1 of the main reasons i bought them was cause i was fed up with bendy forks and i wanted something bomb proof and these certainly are!!stickers are ace.just really nice all round forks
Weaknesses:
i've heard that the dampining and rebound controls dont do much but i'm going to have a look at those when i get back on sat cause originally i found the fork a little too stiff sometimes but that was probably cause i only weighed 10 stonne
Similar Products Used:
monsters,rock shock physclo 02 (however the hell u spell it)marzocchi z4 01
Bike Setup:
monsters 03,big hit dh,mrp 42 tooth,hope m4's,double wides,pigmey chromo cranks,shimano dx pedels,azonic ultra-cross bar,shorty stem and love seat,hope bulb hubs and maxxis high rollers + xt rear mech and casset,odi lock on grips
Bottom Line:
monsters are really nice, u can cycle them up hills, i ride the bike above on a 10 mile fire road and although i'm tired at the end its not an impossible task,only when riding seriously hard out of the saddel do u start to loose a bit of energy though the forks. supper solid,saved my ass twice on fort william where i would have gone over the bars but they soaked the shoch up,very thankful since i wasnt wearing chest armour.if i had the chance to buy a different fork i would have still chossen the monster.not too heavy,really stiff and can really help progress your riding confidence and skill to the next level
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Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado Date Reviewed: February 26, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Traded Boxxer Race/bass guitar
Strengths:
PLUSH!!!! Feels so nice, its amazing what an improvement over boxxer race. Damping feels so good.
Weaknesses:
Weight, like everyone else says. but its something you get used to and it pedals like banshee says about the scream "10-15lbs lighter" ok...not quite so much, but you get the idea.
THis fork may not be for racing, or for weight weinies, but I have to say I am amazed at how it performs. If you like big drops, and fast runs get this fork. Its extremely stable at high speeds and pulls the bike through turns. If only I had the skills to even somewhat test the true capabilities of this beast.
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Submitted by
Rocky
a Downhiller
from Philippines Date Reviewed: January 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Tagaytay
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Endless Bike Shop
Strengths:
Plush....Plush....Plush, ultra stiff goes where you want it, Always gets a reaction from on-lookers and mtbikers, plush...plush...plush, 8 inches of pleasure!
Weaknesses:
Weight its 12lbs+, will force you to buy a good set of body armour. External hi/lo compression and rebound adjusters dont seem to work.
This fork ROCKS! it tracks true, eats everything in its path, its a true Downhill/Freeride fork, just dont expect to win races bec of its weight but i dont care! if you get a chance BUY it you wont regret it! but a word of caution buy a good set of protective clothing this fork makes you do crazy stuff that could get you hurt.
Serious Shout-outs to the EL-KAMOTE boys!!!!!
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Submitted by
Daver
a Downhiller
from Sydney, Australia Date Reviewed: October 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
drops, jumps, wood- it's all cool
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Trade
Strengths:
Burly, onlookers are scared, 8" travel, allows 8.8" hope M4 rotor and makes my bullit look small.
Weaknesses:
13.5 pounds= 2 boxxers and more... Makes you do stupidly big 'stunts'
02 bullit, 03 Monsters, 5th element, ti spring, Northshores, XTR, Aireal, Azonic, Atomlab, M4's... all the good stuff.
Bottom Line:
My bike is almost 8 pounds heavier!!! Manualing is more difficult, but the fork jumps well, drops well (no nosediving). The bike steers better and the fork goes where you point it, which is scary when you add in how stiff it is- the fork tracks straight over 8" logs. Caused me to crash because they inspire (too much) confidence. These really are the best fork out there for 250 pound plus downhillers and component abusers- I will report more after more time on the forks. 4 for value as they are expensive, but i did swap them for my boxxers.
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Submitted by
rider
a Weekend Warrior
from sicktoria Date Reviewed: October 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
down
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$999.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
look at the thing what isn't a strength
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
jrt00 jrt01 jrt2 01 drop off z5 03 dj3 manitou forks etc
Bike Setup:
sinky 03 03 monster t xtr rear derailer rest is stock
Bottom Line:
this fork is by far the best fork I have owned or ridden. I find I am attacking the hardest lines o every trail I rid now at speed.well worth the money except in the future I wil never be able to settle for anything less than the great performance of ths fork
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Submitted by
Jason
a Downhiller
from Modesto, CA Date Reviewed: October 4, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP AFTER MY FIRST RIDE: There is no way I can do justice to this fork in writing. First, the weight is ABSOLUTELY not an issue! It enabled me to go so much faster that I could have sworn it was lighter than my Boxxer. I didn't even mind it in the pedal sections. I see this fork shaving a lot of time off my beginner/sport racing days. It is definately a must for ANY downhiller/freerider that just rides (no racing). My friend was ripping the weight UNTIL he actually took it down the mountain. He has a Boxxer and previously said the Monster was too much fork for him. After one run he said he needed to get one. Bottom line, I never felt the added weight! Second, it defines PLUSHNESS! The damping made me speechless. I was able to take ANY line at speeds I had never attempted before with the upmost confidence. It tracked perfectly. No obstacle could defelect it. It allowed me to blow through sections that I used to brake through. My Boxxer used to rattle my teeth loose. The Monster saved me from a lot of upper body fatigue I used to experience. This fork saved me from numerous potentially dangerous scenarios. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS FORK! I would have paid twice as much for it. Another rider said I would never have to buy another downhill fork, and he's right. It's performance far exceeded my wildest expectations. GO OUT AND BUY THIS FORK (especially you big boys)!
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Submitted by
Jason
a Downhiller
from Modesto, CA Date Reviewed: October 1, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$580.00
Purchased At:
bikeroom.com
Strengths:
1. Probably unbreakable 2. Very plush 3. Looks great
Weaknesses:
1. Weight...BUT I'M NOT COMPLAINING...some will view it as a "weakness"
Similar Products Used:
2003 Boxxer Race (horrible!)
Bike Setup:
2003 Iron Horse SGS Pro
Bottom Line:
I just mounted it to my bike last weekend and have yet to ride it. I will post a follow-up review after my first ride this weekend. I'm usually around 225 pounds. Needless to say, I'm very hard on my equipment. I ride downhill like I used to play linebacker...reckless! Lighter "racing" components don't last long with me. I finally got serious and bought this fork. What a work of art! Super plush...I'm foaming at the mouth to take it down some chairlift runs at North Star! I'm confident that this is the only fork for guys over 200 pounds. I plan on racing it in the beginner/sport class. Worried about the weight? Just get off the couch and lose some fat to compensate for the extra pounds! Think of all the time and money you'll save when you don't have to send it in to get repaired every other ride!
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Submitted by
Kyle Robson
a Weekend Warrior
from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Home made in Hinton outside of Jasper
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Ernies Sports Experts
Strengths:
Strong design, Awsome look, LOTS of travel,
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but u get used to it. Cant find a Mudflap that will work!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Dirt Jumpers, Cannondale Lefty forks
Bike Setup:
came on my 2003 Norco A-Line (awsome bike)
Bottom Line:
Awsome fork, its a must have for all extreme freeriders and Downhille riders. I would recommend it to everyone. I love it. And the cool Dirt Bike style look gets the chix ;)
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Submitted by
Tony
a Downhiller
from London UK Date Reviewed: July 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Its a Mazzocchi, super strength, looks awsome, 200mm travel etc etc
Weaknesses:
Havent found any
Similar Products Used:
Boxxers, shivers
Bike Setup:
Cortina DH8, Monsters 02, Hope Mavic etc
Bottom Line:
I got tired of wet noddle forks so decided on a Monster. This is a awsome fork, trees now get out of my way. It rides remarkably light. The front/steering of my bike feels soo much better and more precise. Matches the rear travelperfectly.
Bottom line get one,
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Submitted by
Rider
a
from the boonies Date Reviewed: July 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
single track trails and the dead dog
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
a dark alley
Strengths:
It is strong alright
Weaknesses:
OVERPRICED like all mountain bike parts, but you'll get your money's worth outta this one.
Bike Setup:
RM7
Bottom Line:
This fork absorbs all the stress, my eyes dont rattle anymore at high speeds. Marzocchi makes the best mountain bike forks, seals last unlike other previous forks that i have wasted my money on(non-marzocchi).
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Submitted by
Laun Kulbeth
a Weekend Warrior
from Lynn,Ma. U.S.A. Date Reviewed: June 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
The Ridge
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Trade for my 03 Shiver
Strengths:
Stout. Last week I did almost 8' to flat concrete and busted a spoke on my Trailpimp. Bottom? Not even close! I went downhilling at Killington Vt. and this fork just ate everything. Aparantly nothing except Avalanche holds a light to this fork for bottom out resistance.
Weaknesses:
I'm having a not too pleasant knocking sound when I roll over stuff straight on(headset's not loose and all the crown and arch bolts are tight and lock-tighted). Also Marzocchi had a discrepency between the blueprints they gave to Hope and the finished fork. I spent almost a week on the phone trying to find out why my calipers would not fit to the rotor with the adapter. Eventually a tech at Hope found out that the prints didn't match up with the actual fork when Hope recived it. They needed to make a new 218mm rotor in order for the calipers to grab the rotor in the right spot. No one at Zoke knew how to resolve it and no one got back to me to see if they could help, or if there was something they should know after I got my rotor.
Similar Products Used:
03 Shiver
Bike Setup:
03 Bighit DH, Hope M4's, Monster, Trailpimps, North Shore DH's, Steelset, XTR everything, Loveseat, Ultracross risers, Intense lock-on's, Avalanche, you get the picture.
Bottom Line:
Super sweet fork. Can't say enough about it. Will take anything you can give it. Your body will give out before the fork will. BUT, Marzocchi customer service BLOWS! I had a bad deal with them about my Shiver when I first got it. Now this crap obout how no one knows anything about how to resolve the problem with my caliper not fitting the fork because they f@cked up is just completly out of hand. I've talked to a few other shops and i'm hearing just about the same thing from most of them. Maybe it's isolated to just my area, but I doubt it. Hopefully they smarten up, but it's too late for my case 'cause next fork I'm buying is an Avalanche. The low onerall Chili rating is for the service, not the fork!
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Submitted by
Fred
a Downhiller
from Northridge,Ca. USA Date Reviewed: May 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At:
WheelWorld
Strengths:
all around beef. all of the adjustments. direct mount stem option. post type brake mount, no more adapters. did i mention beef.
Weaknesses:
takes a little fine tuning for proper setup. weight(got to get use to it, replaced a boxxer) lack of tech manuel.
Similar Products Used:
2001 monster, 99 and 03 boxxer, everything from stratos, zzyzx, hanebreak, etc you get the picture.
Bike Setup:
2002 bighit dh, arrow wheels front to back, hayes 8"brks,
Bottom Line:
the so far is just great, sucks everything. stair gaps are nothing now. in a month or two i will post a better review.
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Submitted by
Kevin Farrell
a Downhiller
from Woosta, MA USA Date Reviewed: May 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Everything
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with 03 Stinky 9
Strengths:
MONSTER Nuff Said. This thing is like a skidder in the woods. It knocks down trees. I slam into jagged rocks, plow over anything in its path and it just keeps going.
Weaknesses:
Rebound/Compression H/L have little effect for slow trailriding. Seem to only affect the bottom end of the travel. I have switched to 10W oil as well and no difference. I'm not sure the adjusters do anything at all, but Marz says that it only really affects big hits and such.
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer Race. Had it for a week. Does not compare to monsters. I don't know I diddn't use the boxxer for too long to say anything real bad about it. I've just heard they are unreliable
Bike Setup:
Stinky 9 03. Nuff Said
Bottom Line:
This thing rocks. I could give 2 F's about the weight. Too many pansies out there. I pedal this pig of a stinky everywhere. Uphill, downhill. Yeah it's heavy, but isn't it reassuring knowing you could pedal right through a brick wall if need be. This think is just AWESOME. I will not ever use any fork again for a big-hit bike besides the MONSTER. I don't care how much it weighs. I'd even use it for DH if I raced DH. AWESOME fork. 1 Star for Marzocchi for their lack of a technical manual for this fork.
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Submitted by
Gordon
a Downhiller
from Whitehorse,Yukon, Canada Date Reviewed: April 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
I-cycle sports
Strengths:
The thing is so sweet. There is no flex at all since its got the sweet 40mm stentions. So smooth over every thing that you can give it. when you decide to go big there it is agen sucking up every thing makeing you look like the pros. Also this fork will save your ass if you do get sloppy.
Weaknesses:
well it is a little heavy but what ever. Its for downhill and hucking so you want strong not p@!y stuff.
Similar Products Used:
nothing really the boxxer's
Bike Setup:
2002 super8, 2003 monsters,mag30s back and front24"26", gazzys 3" back and front then some more little things
Bottom Line:
This thing is the best foke out there for big hucks fast downhill. It takes it all and wants even more you if you want a mean fork get this one people because you can never go wrong with Marzocchi
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Submitted by
Joe
a Downhiller
from Ashland Date Reviewed: April 23, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
200mm of travel! indestructable
Weaknesses:
13 pounds, what?
Similar Products Used:
rock shox boxxer
Bike Setup:
Intense M1, 2003 Marzocchi Monster 200mm, Mavic DeeMax down hill wheels, all XTR, race face crank, race face stem, progressive 5th element titanium, Hayes HFX Mag 8 inch Disc, Easton Handle bars, Maxxis highroller tires
Bottom Line:
There is simply no better down hill fork out there. As smooth as butter! indestructable Buy it if you want the best!
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Submitted by
Dimm
a
from new york Date Reviewed: April 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Strengths:
Ummm,,,have u looked at this fork? need i say more..its is indeed a monster..holy crap. 40mm stanctions...200mm of travel..13lbs of weight, it is purely indestructable
Weaknesses:
Weight...weighs more then my entire frame by 1.8lbs:)
Similar Products Used:
Fox Floa100 rlc (my other fork)..demo'ed a Manitou sherman...etc
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain "RM7" - wade simmons 2003 Marzocchi Monster 200mm, Mavic DeeMAx dh rims, Azonic seat, XTR everything (besides front duerallier which can only be LX), Easton cully pedals, race face north shore crank, race face xy stem, Fox Vanilla Coil RC, Hayes HFX Mag HD Disc Brake '03, RAce Face stem, Handle bars, Maxxis highroller 2.7' and 2.5' tires
Bottom Line:
the best...plush, smooth and worth it all, you feel safe riding it..takes the big bumps and the little..
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Submitted by
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a Weekend Warrior
from blank Date Reviewed: April 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
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Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
blank
Bottom Line:
you jackasses are b*tching about 5-7mm of travel? thats less than the width of your finger... Thats the most retarded thing i have ever heard. 5-7mm is NOTHING when you're talking in the neighborhood of 200mm travel. Quit b*tching and dissing Marzocchi, the best fork company EVER, and go F***ING RIDE!!!
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Submitted by
Lee
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: March 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Purchased At:
Leisure Lakes
Strengths:
Incredibly Strong and rigid. I could play chicken with a tank and the tank would lose
Weaknesses:
Except for the weight I haven't found.
Similar Products Used:
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Bike Setup:
Specialized Big Hit DH, Hope M4s , Halo 24" Rear wheel , alexander rim on hope bulb front wheel, mr dirt gizmo
Bottom Line:
Really good and incredibly strong fork, i think mine maybe preproduction as there is still lots of stiction, either that or i'm just not riding them hard enough (pretty damn sure i am though, i'm going at everything full on). quite heavy but not really a problem, just means that they'll stand up to anything. all in all a damn good fork.if you want something hard as a rock and that'll handle the biggest thing you could throw at in the worst possible way then buy these...........i just wish mine'd bed in.
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matt gillis
a Downhiller
from fall river, nova scotia, canada Date Reviewed: March 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:
roland
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
guy who works for brodie bikes
Strengths:
looks bomb, does feel a bit stiffer than my old 01 monsters, very smooth the new internals feel really nice and smooth like butter (not heavy at all)
Weaknesses:
i have played around with the rebound and compresson a little bit and it soesn't seem to have much afect
Similar Products Used:
01 monster t, 02 shiver
Bike Setup:
02 super 8, 03 monster t, dual hayes mag's, d-wides, xtr, and soon to be avi rear shox
Bottom Line:
it really isn't much heavyer than the old monster t, if you can handle a older modle monster and are considering the change to the 03 i would say go for it, feels better and ,looks a hell of alot better to
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Submitted by
gerry
a Weekend Warrior
from vancouver,bc Date Reviewed: March 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anything on the shore
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
edmonds cycle
Strengths:
Extremely stiff...just aim and shoot type of thing.the new internals work real good, really keeps the front wheel glued to the ground!
Weaknesses:
actually not 200mm travel. if you push the lower crown up to the max level the distance from seals to bottom of the lower crown is 195mm(i have checked another fork...same deal) So, not actually a 200mm fork....big lie!Plus all my compression and rebound adjustments seem to have no affect on the forks performance. E-mailed the guys at marzocchi twice for tuning tips of advice and no reply
Similar Products Used:
super-t
Bike Setup:
marin team dh,24" speed hoop, hayse 8",10.1" travel.
Bottom Line:
this fork is tough!Saved my ass a couple times already. When I got it it bottomed out real easy so I added an extra 10mm of oil to each leg and now its great. I thing it shouldn't be sold as a 200mm fork if its not...it's probably 185-190mm max.Al said I really like this fork and am very happy I bought it....just now my bike weighs a ton..but its all good!
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Submitted by
sean
a Downhiller
from Ontario Date Reviewed: February 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
purple kitty cat
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1898.00
Purchased At:
East side
Strengths:
Super beef wow Super rigid Not as heavy as i expected (who cares) Neat graphics if your into that Extended loweres wow
Weaknesses:
squeky out of box but works in after time
Similar Products Used:
super boxxer etc
Bike Setup:
Karpiel blah blah big heavy **** (im not allowed to swear)
Bottom Line:
super pop if ya like goin big then this is the fork for you dont even bother with the super monster unless youre bender or a jerry or a rich kid unlike most of us. Man this fork looks awesome too as an added bonus . keep it up marzochi
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Submitted by
dirtflames rider
a Weekend Warrior
from cologne Date Reviewed: February 25, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
quite good fork
Weaknesses:
it has only 193mm of travel
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer from 1998
Bike Setup:
outlaw Crusher Duoble wide Gustav m
Bottom Line:
Watch out this Fork has only 193mm travel. Check out the distance from Fork to crown
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Submitted by
Oskar
a Downhiller
from Brno, CZE Date Reviewed: January 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
A-line, Bozi Dar
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Cyklo Pavka
Strengths:
The nicest fork all over the world! Plush travel, very adjustable.
Weaknesses:
I don't know why, but my Monster's travel is only 180mm, not 200? Anybody knows, how to hepl me, pleas?
Similar Products Used:
Shock Works Big One Pro, Monster T [01],
Bike Setup:
Remec DH Pro frame, 24 rear wheel,
Bottom Line:
I thing they [marzocchi] made it too heavy. But I ride it only ones, till now.
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Submitted by
Devin Fletcher
a Downhiller
from Inuvik,N.W.T, Canada Date Reviewed: January 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
shoprite
Strengths:
the monster t2 is very strong and is cheaper and does the same thing as the normal monster
Weaknesses:
heavy and hard to set up
Similar Products Used:
super t's
Bike Setup:
Norco A-line,,2003
Bottom Line:
it's a full 8 inches of travell look's like a sexy girl,and does everything u want it to,,and will look after u when u decide to go of a 25 foot drop..
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Downhiller
from Alberta Canada Date Reviewed: January 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Mount Joy
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
high gear cycle
Strengths:
stiff, strong, beefy
Weaknesses:
heavy, lower crown bumps the frame if not protected
Similar Products Used:
Super T, Boxxer
Bike Setup:
Banshee Scream, 24"x3" wheels and tires, Monster T
Bottom Line:
Awesome fork!!!! weight is compensated by super strength
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Submitted by
mike smillie
a Downhiller
from calgary, alberta, canada Date Reviewed: January 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
a-line
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1250.00
Purchased At:
bow cycle
Strengths:
its a good strong fork, that would get through a lot of downhilling, and drops.
Weaknesses:
its really heavy, i am switching my fork for a super t, cause i would like to do more of everything.
Similar Products Used:
shiver-white brothers
Bike Setup:
ummm, stuff
Bottom Line:
dont get this fork if you are going to do stuff like shore, and free riding, only if you are an extreme downhiller!
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