What if you closed your eyes and thought of a fork that possessed all the needs, wants, and desires of today's extreme riders? What would appear in the deepest, darkest corners of your mind? Marzocchi closed their eyes and then developed the all-new and radically dark Triple 8 dual crown fork - for those of you who want your darkest desires fulfilled.
Submitted by
DHAdict
a Downhiller
from Reno Date Reviewed: December 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Any thing with big air
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
craigslist
Strengths:
PLUSH, travel, rebound, strength
Weaknesses:
nothing, besides stickers come off easy, no problem
Similar Products Used:
demoed a few, manitou sherman
Bike Setup:
'05 Davinci
Bottom Line:
This fork rocks. I highly recommand it. drops, rocks, jumps, even crashes, this can take it all!
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Submitted by
bighit_rider
a Downhiller
from kent. england Date Reviewed: June 10, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
so,so,so, sooooo plush. sexy in black, cheap, strong.
Weaknesses:
not one :)
Similar Products Used:
boxxers x2, drop off iv, junior t, shiver sc, pike 454, fox talas rlc, manitou sherman sc.
Bike Setup:
bighit dh 2003, 888r, fox van rc, halo sas rear, funn xlrater/hope pro 2, avid juicy, hope mono mini, saints, e13, 3.0" tyres, dmr v8, holzfeller bars, xtr mech.
Bottom Line:
just an excellent fork. most are now cheap as its getting older.
thee best fork i have ever used !
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Submitted by
jessie
a Downhiller
from powe river, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: July 24, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
suncoast cycles
Strengths:
BEST FORK OUT THERE!!! great rebound and compression.
Weaknesses:
stickers come off easily (don't care)
Similar Products Used:
kingpins :-(
Bike Setup:
Santa cruz Bullit, 888, e13, MAG 30, avid juicy 7ns
Bottom Line:
BEST FORK EVER. wont use another fork only marzocchi forks!!!!!
BOMBERS
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Submitted by
Joe
a
from North Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
CBC
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
John Henry
Strengths:
Huge travel. Don't get damaged easily.
Weaknesses:
Need seals and oil at far too regular intervals.
Similar Products Used:
Nothing this size.
Bike Setup:
Norco A-Line with 8" rear.
Bottom Line:
If they didn't need so much maintenance, I'd be very happy but after a month of hard riding, they become spongy and have to go back to the shop. I clean them, I don't spray pressure washers in stupid places yet they still die....
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Submitted by
Patrick Mariolo
a Downhiller
from Roseville, California, US Date Reviewed: May 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Single Shot
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2100.00
Purchased At:
came with used bike
Strengths:
Ive hucked this so many times only the stickers get recked. They feel bomb proof and they are a dream in rock gardens.
Weaknesses:
stickers come off so nothing really
Similar Products Used:
888vf, fox 40 rc2, stratos super 8, boxxer world cup
Bike Setup:
demo 9 pro, 888r w/ ti springs, swinger 4-way w/ ti spring, e13 guide, x9 drivetrain
Bottom Line:
the best fork ive used yet im thinking of either buying 07 rc2x or getting the rc2x rebuild kit cause i want high/low speed compression adjustments.
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Submitted by
Dory
a Downhiller
from CA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
If it goes down, i like it
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
PinkBikey!!!
Strengths:
This is the RR, so its one below the 888R...
This thing is amazing for freeride. DH, eh, the VF dampning system is ok, but its still a little bumpy. It soaks up almost everything though and has made my bike much funner to ride.
Weaknesses:
Lack of adjustment, break mounts.
Similar Products Used:
non, this is my first DC long travel fork.
Bike Setup:
IH Yakuza Aniki
Bottom Line:
Such an amazing fork... I thought it would be overkill for my bike but it turns out to work PERFECTLY! I can still actualy pedal, and even climb little bits!
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Submitted by
Tim
a Downhiller
from San Jose. California Date Reviewed: April 15, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Magic Carpet
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
For being NIB forks and costing 350, That is a strength let alone. Super strong. Super stiff. Super reliable. Still havent changed my seals or oil yet and its been a year.
Weaknesses:
Nothing. I guess marzocchi didnt remember that people were too stupid to read the instructions, hence the cracked lowers. Thats not really a weakness tho, just the riders weakness.
Similar Products Used:
Shiver DC, Dorado, Rock Shox W/C, Monster T
Bike Setup:
Tomac Mag 204 loaded to the tits. Built for large drops.
Bottom Line:
These forks rock. I havent changed the oil yet, They will fit literally any frame on the market. And I mean any. You cant do that with most other forks. I ran into a hidden 2ft tall cement drain pipe when I was doing a creek run at my favorite trail, popped both tires, bottomed forks and rear. Nothing happened. That was it. No snapping, no cracks. Ive beatin the hell out of these forks and they still ride like new. Im getting new lowers put on to keep them going, they are that good. People who say they cracked the lowers are puttin way too much torque down. I tighten the piss out of my stuff and never had a problem. If you broke a lower spend the 150 and get some new stronger 2007 lowers. Not that hard. People complain about problems, I would like to see some rock shox or manitous take the abuse these have. A+
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Submitted by
Jules
a Weekend Warrior
from england Date Reviewed: February 26, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
smooth action when not broken, they're black.
Weaknesses:
weak, weak fork for freeride
Similar Products Used:
shivers, monsters, super t, jr t etc... etc...
Bike Setup:
demo 9 dh, custom build
Bottom Line:
when these forks are working they feel nice, no stiction nicley tuneable but they break, I have now snapped a stanchion and the rh bolt on the top crown has sheared twice! for the money these forks cost they should be much, much stronger. buy a shiver or monster...
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Submitted by
Keith Bayard
a Downhiller
from Hope BC Canada Date Reviewed: February 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Dog Mountain
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Friend
Strengths:
Stealthy look, 20 mm axles, stiff feel, external rebound and compression adjustments, confidence inspiring.
Weaknesses:
it is now slightly outdated by newer forks.
Similar Products Used:
ive tried em all and this one comes out on top.
Bike Setup:
888s on my 05 manik with double track in the rear.
Bottom Line:
It has now been a full year after i purchased the fork. It still feels amazing, very plush, but once you use around half of the travel the compression adjuster kicks in and thus the fork becomes bottomcless. The rebound adjustment make this fork easy to HUCK off of a 20 footer and not worry about the dreaded "KLANK" of a fork that bottoms out. The external adjustments also make this fork very versatile, you could go from dirt jumps to freeride hucks, straight to the race track, and the fork wont even flinch!!! IT is reasonable in weight at a sturdy 7.8 pounds, and i enjoy the tall axle to crown height because it feels at home going down any technical descent, or any sketchy rock gardens. This fork is the best all around dual crown fork out there, and you can score one for cheap on pinkbike.com.
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Submitted by
Joel
a Downhiller
from El Granada CA Date Reviewed: September 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Goes perfectly w/ my vp-free. Feels like I am never going to bottom it out. Looks like a beast.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but it's a DH/FR fork.
Similar Products Used:
Fox 40, 2005 888rc, Z1, and Z3.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz VP-Free w/ 2004 888r, fox dhx 5.0, azonic outlaw wheels
Bottom Line:
Great fork for the price you can find it at now. Seems invincible and like i'd never bottom it out. Very heavy, but I expected that. Awsome.
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Submitted by
Geno Geno
a Downhiller
from NOr Cal Date Reviewed: August 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Sorry, Cant list. ONly Private Property Trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$295.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Everything. Long travel. Stiff. Easy to work on. Great Fork
Weaknesses:
Nothing. Besides black getting too dirty. White wouldnt show dirt as much. Loudness. It is quite loud at times when rebounding.
Similar Products Used:
888rc Shiver World Cup Boxxers
Bike Setup:
Azonic Eliminator Profile Cranks. 888's intense mags on xtr rear with custom front. (profile cassette coming soon to rear) and a bunch of other stuff. Too lazy to spend time listing.
Bottom Line:
Great for. DOnt listed to all these negs. Ive taken a 10 and 4 20 foot drops. Forks still on. Still ridable. I rip the hell out of trails, ride urban, and dirt jump on my dh. Never had a probelm. Even rocketed my bike 30 feet in the air from a 14 foot lip. Came down, bounced about 5 times and landed on sanctions. No scraches, no dings. Went out to ride today, beat em up on a huge 2 mile rock garden. soacked everything up. I wont use another fork. Tested, and true. Marzocchi rocks. I used their bmx forx for quite some time, and now these. Also use bombers also. LOVE ALL. Try em. Wont get rid of them.
O last comment. If the people that say they break were right, then why did specialized put them on their demo 9's. HUH. They test everything to days end to make sure its worthy. And it was. Hense why it came standard on a 4k+ bike. They woulda gone to fox if they saw such better ferformance to price ratio. To this day they still come stock with 888's so do the big hit 2's. Nuf said. Im out gonna go ride some more.
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Submitted by
Keith Bayard
a Downhiller
from B.C., CANADA Date Reviewed: July 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Dog Mountain
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
PRIVATE
Strengths:
This is an updated review, from a while back, now i have been able to fully appreciate this fork. SO amazing-unlimited adjustment, smooth, feel, very sturdy, soaks up bumbs like nothing, tons of travel at 8 inches, stealthy look, lighter than monsters,AMAZING
Weaknesses:
could use some lowering crowns, do not like the red decals(so i put on some new gold and silver decals.)
Similar Products Used:
04 monster, 05 drop off,03 jr.T, 05 super.T
Bike Setup:
05 norco manik, 04 888r, el norte, hussefelt, gigapipe, maxxis, kenda, envy, hayes hfx9, singletracks-dangerboy
Bottom Line:
This fork is rock solid, cheap compared to any other new double crown fork, reliable, plush, smooth, and very low maintenence for its extreme capibilities, i would recomend this double crown over any other fork you have in mind, when you think of an amazing long travel double crown fork, think of a 888.
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Submitted by
Graham
a Downhiller
from Scotland Date Reviewed: July 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Privately
Strengths:
Structurally very strong in all areas. Looks really nice. Composite steerer tube. Great adjustability, which really works. Paint is hard to chip or scratch. Smooth travel, internals are reliable (mine has been in constant use for nearly 3 years). Great customer service.
Weaknesses:
Crowns would be better flat, but now you can buy the marzocchi flat crowns for not much.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Stance Kingpin
Bike Setup:
Giant Glory with 888R and much more nice stuff =)
Bottom Line:
These forks (in fact, all marzocchi products) can not be beaten for reliability. I spent a lot of time deciding between a 888 and a boxxer, and I ended up with the 888. Boxxers work perfectly well for only a short time but a marzocchi will be working perfectly even 3 years out of the box. I also gained lots of confidence in my riding because I knew that my fork would hold up through anything I could throw at it. Boxxers are great too but they aren't as reliable. Manitou's are reliable but they are heavy. 888's are perfect =)
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Submitted by
Keith Bayard
a Downhiller
from North Shore, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: June 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Hope Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
private
Strengths:
AMAZING REBOUND AND COMPRESSION< TOO MUCH
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
DROP OFF, 66r, super T, jr T.
Bike Setup:
05 MANIK / 04 888r....
Bottom Line:
BEST FORK OUT THERE IF YOU CAN SCORE ONE FOR ONLY 400.....
best best best best best best best best best best best best best and so on..
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Submitted by
Raymond
a Downhiller
from Frankfurt/Main Germany Date Reviewed: February 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
home
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$1399.00
Purchased At:
German Bikestore
Strengths:
well I can tell you its the best fork ive ever rode. it swallows everything just great, makes it a really nice & smooth ride. and so you can concentrate on other things ;)
Weaknesses:
well what I miss...is a lockout function! because I have to ride the bike thru the city to get to my trail and then it sucks if its to smooth and you cant lock it
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Jr. T ´03, Monster Tripple ´04, Boxxer ´02, Shiver DC ´03
Bike Setup:
Nicolai Helius ST ´04,888 RC, Gustav M ´03 front & back, Tune 20mm on Mavic front, Hügi Onyx on Double Track 24" inch,Fox RC rear, Roox Rollercoaster, Tioga XL seat, Shimano Deore XT Rear, Truvativ BB, Eastern Pedals, Race Face DH 4 Arm, Azonic Handlebar & stem, Nicolai fett aheadset
Bottom Line:
If I had the choice to buy it again, I would Its really the best Fork Ive ever had, and I never had any probs with it. But its because its totaly custom made for my bike! I wouldnt wanna be a single day without it ;) and the way it looks now..... thats gonna be a looong time!! Big Up!! keep on riddin´
DirtStyler
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Submitted by
Carl Alm
a Downhiller
from Tyresö/Stockholm/Sweden Date Reviewed: February 19, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Strengths:
Light weight
Weaknesses:
Everything. It got cracks in the front.
Similar Products Used:
Monster-T, Junior-T
Bike Setup:
Azonic Eliminator II Romic, hayse, truvativ
Bottom Line:
It sucks, big time. I got a leakage in my outer legs from when it was made. I works fine but I have to refill the oil
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Submitted by
corbin
a
from Issaquah, WA, USA Date Reviewed: October 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
dirt mirchant to lower a line
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
lots of travel, really plush
Weaknesses:
stickers started to come off as soon as i took off the decal tape, but what ever ther just stickers, makes a little whistle noise when compressed, and tops out alittle
Similar Products Used:
jr t, 05 888 RC, a cupple boxxers
Bike Setup:
04 demo 9 pro
Bottom Line:
sweet fork, soaks up all the small bumps, very smooth, if you have the chance i would get the 06 RC2 or wat ever, but this fork still rocks
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver, B.C , Canada Date Reviewed: August 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Air Supply
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Used
Strengths:
Very strong, love the compression and rebound adjustments. Doesn't even bottom out on >15 foot drops!
Weaknesses:
It looks sweet, too many people want to try it out!
Similar Products Used:
888 VF, Super T, Junior T, 888RT
Bike Setup:
2004 Mountain Cycle Shockwave 9.5, 5th element, all Saint components.
Bottom Line:
Great freeride fork!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
steve
a
from ontario, canada Date Reviewed: August 21, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
street corner
Strengths:
just bought used,rebuilding for trip out west in sept, came accross article on the WWW.
Weaknesses:
have not rode it yet, but from what i was using before, 99 xvert carbon, this fork is going to a huge improvement
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
bb7
Bottom Line:
check out this page, good article on set up for 04 888r http://www.go-ride.com/tips.html the article is under "MARZOCCHI 888 TUNING" by Scott Crabill
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Submitted by
Nate Wilgosh
a Downhiller
from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: July 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything that goes down
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Friend
Strengths:
Super plush and great for high speed bumps or rocks. Its amazingly adjustable and if it fits your bike it works great. Its pretty tall though so make sure you ride will fit it before purchasing it.
Weaknesses:
tall crowns im saving up right now the the low rider crowns aparently it makes a big difference.
Similar Products Used:
super t, junior t, drop off, shiver, dorado, old junior t, monster t, ect.
The bottom line is its a great fork if it fits your ride correctly dont buy it if you bike wont fit it thats when you start getting cracks and stuff. Like some of the other people that dont know what to use on what. MAKE SURE IT FITS CAUSE ITS EXTREAMLY TALL.
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Submitted by
Jeff Ward
a Downhiller
from Whistler B.C Date Reviewed: June 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
dirt merchant to lower a line
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
the smoothest shock out there easy to set up to anyway you want them to work most fork for the money
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
boxer world cup, fox dh 40, jr ts,super ts,white bros dh3,manitou slider plus,dorado dh
the best fork out there and with only $400 dollars price differance between the jrTs every one should have these forks worth every penny more
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from North Vancouver, B.C , Canada Date Reviewed: June 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Air Supply
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Huge! Eats all!
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
888 vf and EXR pro
Bike Setup:
2004 mountain cycle shockwave 9.5 with 5th element rear shock and all saint components
Bottom Line:
The fork can take anything and the adjustments work well with the fork. I recommend the fork to everybody.
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Submitted by
Ty
a Weekend Warrior
from Alberta,Canada Date Reviewed: June 12, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Crazytrain (Panorama)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Brother
Strengths:
i think everything is perfect about the 888... it is SO smooth and it is super good looking.
Weaknesses:
i havent had any weaknessess with it.... i dont think i will either!!
Similar Products Used:
jr.t (not realy the same but its the only other dual crown)
Bike Setup:
brodie devo,888r,double tracks, xt derailler, ringleader bars, hayes mag brakes
Bottom Line:
it isnt very expensive for such a good fork and it works perfectly all the time.... i have never had to fix anything with it!
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Submitted by
Bob
a Downhiller
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 11, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Strengths:
Looks great, smooth, plush, adjustments work well.
Weaknesses:
Too tall.
Similar Products Used:
Super T
Bike Setup:
SGS, saint, 888r
Bottom Line:
This fork is a great alternative to boxxers or dorados. All these people complaining about the quality of these forks mustn't look after their forks very well. These forks are great for freeriding and dh and are ultra adjustable.
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Submitted by
Dick
a Downhiller
from Hawaii Date Reviewed: April 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Tuneability, performance.
Weaknesses:
None really. Maybe the tall crowns if you're picky.
I am really surprised with all of the negative reviews. This fork is so nice, I can't imagine it getting better than this. I did have to adjust the oil levels and the preload clips for optimum performance but this is an individual preference thing. I wasn't getting full travel so I dropped the oil levels to 185cc in both legs, now I get full travel on the biggest hits. I changed the preload clips to one level lower and the top out clunk disappeared. The compression and rebound adjustments work great. You can tune this fork to just how you like it. As far as performance goes, if you take the time to learn about it and tune it, this fork absolutely rocks. Don't know about all of the broken lowers and such. Their stories are unfortunate. Marzocchi tech support is a little slow. Be careful with those preload clips. Changed to Risse drop crowns and made a big improvement to handling. This fork has inspired confidence in my riding and saved me from many crashes. I have had no problems with it in the past year and recommend it for DH and Freeride. The best fork I have ever ridden!!
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Submitted by
j h
a Downhiller
from denver Date Reviewed: March 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
west side cycling & fitness
Strengths:
good as long as you don't touch it.
Weaknesses:
cracks , cracks, cracks...marzocchi warranty
Similar Products Used:
shiver dc, monster t...both of which are awesome.
Bike Setup:
2004 specialized demo9 pro, a few tweaks here and there...
Bottom Line:
after a season of use i was inspecting the fork prior to this season of riding. i noticed small cracks in the lowers around the axel pinch bolts. took it to my lbs and the wrench said it should be a warrant issue. called marzocchi...what a joke. mike in the warranty dept. said that i must have over torqued the bolts to cause the cracks, i should have only tightned the bolts with a torque wrench. no warrany replacement. quote was,"i have sent several of these forks to italy with the same issue and none of them were covered by marzocchi." i argued that this is a user serviceable item, when we flat on the trail we are supposed to be able to take this wheel off and on with a multi-tool, when was the last time any of you carried a torque wrench on the trail. i understand that if you abuse something it will break. this does not seem to be the case here. the problem seems to be in the design. marzocchi said no warranty, luckily SPECIALIZED stands by their products and agreed to pay half of the cost for the repair, shame on you marzocchi, kudos to specialized. i have a barely used 888 for sale, new lowers, anyone interested??????
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Submitted by
Gabriel
a Downhiller
from Bromont, Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: January 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Radical
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Strengths:
Low price, plush, good ajustements, easy to tune, cool looking, never late on the track
Weaknesses:
M-Arch weak
Bike Setup:
Demo 8, dee-max, 888, hfx-mag, holzfeller
Bottom Line:
Dam good fork, the price is very good for that quality fork, if you want a freeride fork or dh thats the one you should take.
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Submitted by
Freerideviking
a Downhiller
from SW USA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
wasabi
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Looks cool, beefy stanchions
Weaknesses:
Poor construction, bad castings, poor customer service
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
gemini
Bottom Line:
Well, I have ridden the 888 a couple of times because most of my riding buddies have these forks. ALL of them have broken in one way or another. The first to break was a guy who races alot....He totally snapped the lowers in half, it was truly ugly. The second one, something happened with the internals, the fork locked up and would not slide. He is not a very aggressive rider, but he is heavy at 260lbs. The third was another break, the stanchion brace snapped in half...last but not least, a pinhole was dicovered on one of the lower legs of another one. The hole apparently had been there the whole time he had the fork, but was not seen because the paint was holding in the oil...the paint chipped and the pinhole started spewing oil...Seems to me they have some issues with the casting process that need to be straightened out. Also some issues with their customer service, everyone had to pay something for to get repairs done.
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Submitted by
Dirtdemon
a Racer
from Las Vegas Date Reviewed: December 3, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
go-ride.com
Strengths:
Stiff like my cr250, smooth, adjustments work, light, badass looking. Great for racing.
Weaknesses:
None for me. Maybe changing the oil( a little tricky).
Similar Products Used:
These are my 1st dual crowns, have a 5" Zoke on my xc bike.
Bike Setup:
'04 Bullit
Bottom Line:
I am very happy with these forks. I was a bit put off by the price, but they are worth it. Zero stiction out of the box & no break-in needed. The adjustments actually work- the rebound can be made rediculously slow. The compression is for END STROKE. Some people say it doesn't work, but it only works on the last few inches of travel. There is a compression sleeve available from Marz to adjust overall compression. You can tune the ride quality with oil height & weight(I like to piddle with this kind of stuff). You can change from 7" to 8" if you want to using a kit from Marz. I was WAY impressed with the stiffness of these forks. Riding the technical dh trails at Bootleg Canyon really shows up any flex, and these have none. Well done Marzocchi!
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Submitted by
travis
a Downhiller
from denver Date Reviewed: November 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
snowmass national course
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
stiff, cool look to it, adjustments, thats about it.
Weaknesses:
It completly sucks. This fork does not perform worth a dang. never worked right the whoole time i had it. too tall axle-to-crown height.
Similar Products Used:
Shiver, Monster, Boxxer, Dorado
Bike Setup:
Giant DH
Bottom Line:
I am reviewing this fork after months of use. I hate this fork. Right out of the box the seals were leaking like crazy and when i sent it back, I had to pay for new ones(fortunatly labor was removed, considering i hadent even put the fork on my bike yet). It took about a month to get it back which cost me the first two races of the season. It put me off to a bad start for the season already. After i got it back it was working great and was tuned to my weight better but then it started topping out and making funky noises. It finally just pooped out several days later and would not respond to any adjustments. Spoke to a tech and they said i would have to pay for the fork to be worked on. What the heck!!!! i didnt do anything to the fork(one day it was working and just a few days later it was dead) it cost me another 3 races by the time i got something worked out. This fork caused me many problems such as Money, Races, and Many Crashes because its lack of performance. I am totally pissed off with this fork and all the hype about it. I am going to switch to another more reliable fork before i every take a chance with a 888 again.
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Submitted by
Ivan Tancorre
a Downhiller
from Bari, Italy Date Reviewed: November 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Riva del Garda
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$690.00
Purchased At:
Action Sports on Ebay
Strengths:
-Really strong but finally not so heavy -External Rebound and Compression adjusting works great -Beautiful to see with its all black style
...and it's a MARZOCCHI...
Weaknesses:
-Probably the original spring is too soft
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Jr T, Rock Shox Boxxer
Bike Setup:
Specialized Big Hit FSR 2004, Hayes HFX 9, Sun Single Track 24"R 26"F, XT-LX, Nokian Gazzalodi G 26 x 2.6"F, Roller pro 24 x 2.3"R
Bottom Line:
Finally a double plate fork from Marzocchi not so heavy, to be used also for racing purpose; it's strong and you can trust about it in every condition. For 200 mm of travel and a weight around 3,4 Kg it's one of the most light fork on the market. I think that now this is the best choice you can make.
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Submitted by
Mark Clemens
a Downhiller
from Thousand Oaks Date Reviewed: October 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
*********
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Strengths:
Strong, lots of tuning options, never needs maintenance.
Weaknesses:
Stock settings suck, Wrong oil levels, spring preload, no compression sleave.
Similar Products Used:
z1, jrt, shiver, older monster T.
Bike Setup:
02 Turner DHR
Bottom Line:
I’m surprised at all the stories of broken ones on here. Mines worked great and I tend to break a lot of parts. My old z1 broke twice at the crown. The Fly that that the fork was mounted on broke in 5 places, I’ve never had a frame last me longer than 6 months “The Turner is number 6.”. My triple 8 so for, has done really well.
I read a lot of reviews about people just giving up on this fork with out trying to tune it. Mine did need a lot of work and experimenting from the stock settings to get it right but once done the triple 8 kicks ass.
Go-Ride.com has a great article for those interested, you should definitely read it before taking the fork apart if you’ve never done it before.
Anyways here’s what I’ve done on mine.
Stock settings: Stock the fork came set up with 7.5wt oil and no spring preload, I’m not sure of the oil level. My first ride I was pretty displeased. The fork wallowed in it’s travel. It dived in the turns and bottomed on 3ft drops. It sucked.
Next I notched up the spring preload and raised the oil levels to 170mm. This made a big difference the fork didn’t bottom out as easily, and road a little higher. But still was too soft for me . After that I change out the oil to 10 wt at a 170mm level, the thicker oil made it lose a lot of the small bump sensitivity. I had to run lower tire pressure to make up for it. Despite that, this was the best setting so far. No matter what I did the fork wouldn’t bottom. It felt really good on the steep rocky sections. It no longer blew through its travel, and the suspension was much better balanced when turning.
Still it could be better. So next I bought the low speed compression sleeve. This made the fork perfect. The sleeve makes the compression dampening kick in at a higher spot in the forks travel. With it in the middle setting the compression dampening starts at about the last 2” of travel. Opposed to the last 1” with out it. Anyways with the sleeve now I was able to run a lighter oil to get a really supple fork and still never bottom. With that I couldn’t ask for more.
If yours isn’t working right don’t give up on it so easily. There’s a lot of different ways to tune the fork beside the external knobs. Experiment for your self and find what works for you.
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Submitted by
Stuart
a Downhiller
from Abbotsford, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: October 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Amy Fischer
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
A friend
Strengths:
Extremely strong..........infinitely adjustable.....plush...stiff...I LOVE IT!
Weaknesses:
a little noisy on the rebound, but for the quality of fork, who cares?
04 norco team dh, profile dh cranks, integrated stem, 5th element, xtr, the works.
Bottom Line:
Its a little pricey, but marzocchi has hit the nail on the head this time! I race with my friends and do 15 foot drops, and this fork has done nothing but smile! BUY IT!
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Submitted by
YANG
a Downhiller
from HONG KONG Date Reviewed: September 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$950.00
Strengths:
PLUSH,NOT TOO HARD TO SET IT UP, LIGHT FOR AN 8-INCHES FORK STIFF WHEN RIDING
Weaknesses:
NOT EASY TO DISMOUNT, GUIDELINES ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN TECH-MANUAL, THE M-ARCH IS TOO WEAK
IT just broke through the middle of the m-arch.... when I just dismount my front wheel and crowns for cleaning...and it breaks into two.... I got a lefty and a righty now....itsn't it great..???? I also find the compression side got some problem too...i can pull the stanchion away from the sliders completely without using any tool....smthing inside must got loosen Dunno if i can replace it or not...
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Submitted by
Bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from Fernie, British Columbia Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
3 Kings and Kodiak Carnage
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Warranty upgrade from Jr. T.
Strengths:
Good for both FR and DH. Just turn the dials. Very plush. Easy to adjust the fork's dampening. Very stiff because of the big stanchions. The adjustable external dampening is really effective. I got the heavy springs put in before I even tried the stock ones. I was suprised how well the stock 7.5w oil works. Usually I have to run 15 or 20w in my shock to get the correct damping for big drops even when running heavy springs. With this fork you can use all the travel, yet not bottom it out if the dampening settings and oil levels are right.
Weaknesses:
Oil level was 7 mm low on both sides. The shop caught this before giving it too me. I had to spend $80 CAN on stiffer springs and I only weigh 175 lbs (the usual deal from Marzocchi). The integrated stem didn't clamp my bar well at all. It would spin even though it was the standard dia. I had to change it to a normal stem because it wasn't safe!
Similar Products Used:
Jr. T., Super T
Bike Setup:
2002 Big Hit Pro with custom Stapleton link (7.5" travel), MAG 30's, 46T Blackspire DH chain guide (rocks!)
Bottom Line:
Buy this fork from a shop that knows the ins and outs of it. Don't be afraid to get the stiff springs and run no preload. Try out the stock oil before going to a heavier weight. I have no problem recommending this fork. This fork is super active and very plush.
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Submitted by
Jamie
a Downhiller
from boulder,CO Date Reviewed: August 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Telluride world cup DH
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000000.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
Looks cool until all of the holes and leaks get goo everywhere
Weaknesses:
the thing don't work
Similar Products Used:
shiver,monster,boxxer,etc.
Bike Setup:
V10
Bottom Line:
this is a follow up to a review I wrote a few weeks ago. Since then I got the works internals and now have a fork that retails for about two grand after the new guts and springs and crowns and all the crap. Now I can honestly say I've never ridden a bigger peice of $hit. It has cost me cash,race results,skin and most importantly fun. I just got a 03 super t pro for 300 bucks and it kicks ass. my 888 is hanging on my garage wall with a sign that reads I suck, to remind me to not go for the latest greatest thing just because it's new. My super t is way lighter than the 888 and works like a charm. If you have something that works ride it till it turns to dust and dont believe the hype about new stuff unless its been out a season or two
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Submitted by
Ash
a Downhiller
from Seattle Date Reviewed: August 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Schleyer
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$667.00
Strengths:
Tough as nails. 8" of super plush travel. Probably just as plush as the JnrT, however with compression, rebound and preload settings, which makes it totally dialable, and desirable. Looks bad. Soaks up everything I put in front of it. Doenst bottom out easily.
Weaknesses:
Internal Preload...however its not that bad, because it takes about 10 minutes to dial the C-clip down a couple of notches. I guess it is tall, however that also doesnt take much to get used to. If you cant, get lower it an inch with the lowrider crowns.
Similar Products Used:
04 Jnr T, 02 Shivers
Bike Setup:
2004 Big Hit Expert - 888r, Mag 30's, ODI Lock ons, Mobsters, Hayes Mag's.
Bottom Line:
If you can afford it....get it. I was thinking of either the 888r or Shivers and I am glad I got the 888r. I am sure the 04 Shiver is also sweet thought. I decided on the 888r, only because everybody up at Whistler rides this fork. Well, not everybody, however it seems at least every 4th or 5th bike has a 888 on it. However it feels super sweet, plush and has not bottomed out on me, after I adjusted the C-clip. I weigh 210 and I kept the stock firm springs in there, and it is perfect. The compression and rebound adjusters work great. Marzocchi really made a quality product here. Adjustment of the c-clip was easy and fast. I run a 24inch wheel in back, and the fork did rake out my front end a little, however it didnt really slow me down. It gave me so much more confidence. I started nailing sections, that previously looked a little scray, with easy. The fork just soaks up everything in its path. It does its job with flying colors. Get this fork if you just want something that does everything. Sure, and Dorado is better for aggressive DH, however the 888r holds its own also. Just a great fork all around.
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Submitted by
Bob
a
from Sydney Date Reviewed: July 13, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Lizard Rock
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
Very tunable, strong, soaks up little bumps and eats up big ones. Not too heavy for a big fork.
Weaknesses:
None really, takes a while to dial them in and get used to the progressive travel.
Similar Products Used:
Only single crown
Bike Setup:
Norco A-line (upgraded forks from 888RT's to 888R's)
Bottom Line:
Pretty happy with them, they have survived some big crashes and have pushed my riding faster and further. What a fork should do really.
You can race with them or hurl yourself off cliffs they are great for both.
Both the compression and rebound knobs have 25 clicks from zero to full. Turn them all the way to zero and then turn them to half way (about 12 clicks) adjust a few clicks up or down from there to get em how you like em. This is what I did and mine are running sweet with no bottom or top out. Easy.
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Submitted by
wayne carter
a Downhiller
from ihue Date Reviewed: July 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Strengths:
damping, stifness, really active
Weaknesses:
cracks, cracks, leaks from the cracks, seals, c-clips that adjust the pre-load BREAK AND THey TAKE HOURS TO GET FIXED. , axles crack, lowers crack
Similar Products Used:
manitou, marzocchi, stratos
Bike Setup:
v-10, 2004 dorado DH, hadley, raceface diablus, sram, chris king
Bottom Line:
this fork is AUSOME DAMPING< SUPER STIFF< GREAT FOR BUMPS...................................................................................................................AT THE SAME TIME IT SUCKS !!! broke so many times i couldnt believe my self. they wouldnt let me trade in for a shiver or any other fork. they continue to sell them RIGHT NOW knowing that the fork legs crack and leak all the time. owning a 888r is dangerous to your self. i stopped getting marzocchi all together because of how lame they acted when i wanted a different fork of theirs after the 5th time it broke.
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Submitted by
Jamie
a Downhiller
from CO Date Reviewed: July 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
store
Strengths:
Looks cool.
Weaknesses:
after you spend another 300 on new crowns so your bike does'nt handle like a chopper and 50 on new springs so it wont bottom when you sit on it and spend hours screwing with it the 888 still rides like crap.
Similar Products Used:
shiver ,monster, boxxer,jr.,supert
Bike Setup:
V10 with bike parts on it
Bottom Line:
they put out a turd this time. Worst DH fork ever. After every possible setting and upgrade the thing is harsh and bottoms on everything, rebounds like crap and makes all kinds of noise. but on a positive note I can now rebuild a fork in about 15 mins. My shiver last year went out of the box to my bike and kicked ass all season without even checking the oil once. I'm going back to the shiver next year. I regret selling mine now.I wish I could give no chilis
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Submitted by
Pistol
a Downhiller
from Scotland Date Reviewed: June 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Morzine, France
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Plush Cycles, Mallusk, Northern Ireland
Strengths:
Super plush, super stiff, very adjustable, they look amazing.
Weaknesses:
The gold finish on the adjuster caps has already started coming off.
These forks inspire so much confidence, you will become a better rider. They are absolutely superb, the small bump sensitivity is second to none, they have beautiful damping, they are very stiff forks, and straight out of the box I was able to adjust them to suit me perfectly and start riding straight away. I'm a heavier rider, and even with standard springs I cannot bottom them out. The bottom line is....buy them, you will not be disappointed. When you take the performance into consideration, they are excellent value for money.
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Submitted by
Brad Hill
a Racer
from BC Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
whistler
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
online somewhere
Strengths:
Stiff, plush travel, ramps up nicely, light weight for such a stiff fork. I like the clicks on the rebound and compression adjustments. Color is cool.
Weaknesses:
Out of the box the fork needs to be tuned. The stock springs are soft and the oil levels vary. So, to get the most out of this fork it should be setup for your particular riding style and weight.
Similar Products Used:
'03 Jr T, super T, shiver, monster.
Bike Setup:
BULLIT, Truvativ cranks and chainguide, Sun SUV wheelset, 888 (of course), Nokians, blah, blah, blah.
Bottom Line:
4 flames since I had to spend some time to change things around to get it fine tuned. But once that's done it's all good. Best fork I've ridden so far.
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Submitted by
Finn
a Downhiller
from dunedin new zealand Date Reviewed: May 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
anything down hill and fat
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
good for beating up car thiefs
Weaknesses:
888r`s
Similar Products Used:
monster t`s, dorado`s,shiver`s
Bike Setup:
specailized domo 9 d/h
Bottom Line:
i rated these forks about a month and a half ago,888r`s are good for nothing,they are week and i want nothing to do with them,my set i had nothing but trouble when i first got them with rebound clips,ajusting dials,oil levels,and now thy are cracked on the axel,if you are looking at buying a pair,dont,wait till next year when mazocci have ironed out all the problems,i cannot wait to get a pair of shiver`s back on my rig
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Submitted by
wayne carter
a Downhiller
from lihue, hawaii, usa Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
www.bikeroom.com
Strengths:
super stiff, super smooth ( lube under the dust seals ), great intergrated crown, never bottoms when using compression damping ( and right size springs ),
Weaknesses:
one leg turned green because the coating wears off. the other leg didnt because the seal is really weak and dirt is able to get inside it.
best fork i have ever felt and sucks more bumps then any boxxer i have ever used on super rocky courses. you can run alot of compression while doing DH and it doesnt effect it and the compression wont spike because its possition sensative
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Submitted by
Aaron
a
from Cairns Australia Date Reviewed: May 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cairns 1996 world championship track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
every feature is a strength!!!!! I have had no problems so far and doesn't look like i will. Great fork and absolutly worth them dosh$$$$$$ and they look great too!!
Weaknesses:
NONE!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer world cups
Bike Setup:
2003 Giant comp
Bottom Line:
If you want a fork to do everything and anything 888's are the way to go. I've done 15+ drops and their still goin' and theres no looking back. So save up and get a pair of these bad boys and they do ya fine!!
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Submitted by
Scott
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: April 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
WHISTLER!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
Light, stiff, looks great
Weaknesses:
low on oil, weak internals, internal pre-load clips
Similar Products Used:
'02 Super T
Bike Setup:
'03 Stinky Dee, ns-1 chain guide, 888r
Bottom Line:
Out of the box this fork felt awesome, but had a tendancy to bootom out on big drops (+6 ft). WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT REMOVE THE PRE-LOAD CLIPS FROM THE PUSH RODS. I did (as it said to do in the manual)and now I'm waiting to have my fork REBUILT to put a new one on. If you pull it off, it will stretch the ring enough that it will no longer hold onto the groove on the rods. Other than that this is a REALLY NICE fork to ride. Marzocchi: fix your manual!
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Submitted by
Seth Hirshberg
a Downhiller
from Boulder,Colorado,USA Date Reviewed: April 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cowboy Up
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
The Fix
Strengths:
Very plush, good adjustment options, looks cool, absorbs everything.
Weaknesses:
The only downside is that, when preloading, the fork will top out and you will hear a metal to metal hitting sound, but it doesn't hurt the fork. It is just bothersome. (the boxxer race does the same thing)
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Shiver, Boxxer Race, and Monster T
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz V10, 888r, Thompson seat post, Maxxis Mobster and Minion (2.7 & 2.5), Mag 30 rims, Hadley Hubs, MRP System 1, Azonic flat pedals (magnesium), North Shore DH Cranks, Azonic seat, and a whole lot of other strong stuff. My bike is bomb proof!
Bottom Line:
A darn good fork, ignore the topout thing it won't really hurt you fork but it is soooooo good! Definently worth the $$$$$! This fork is for Racers and freeriders only ( because those are the bikes that can handle it!)
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Submitted by
Finn O`Connor
a Downhiller
from Dunedin New Zealand Date Reviewed: April 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
signal hill,nationals track
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
browns avanti pro cycle centre
Strengths:
look cool,smooth and stiff
Weaknesses:
very week rebound clips in the cartridge,very prone to topping out and week ajusting diles,when you buy then check oil levels as if they are not right the will give you nothing but grief
Similar Products Used:
monster t`s, dorado`s
Bike Setup:
specialized demo 9 d/h
Bottom Line:
they look and feel great,but i think marzocchi have put out a dud,the internals are week and garente if you have them they will in some way or another will stop you from riding,i am also disapointed with marzocchi putting out a fork with the wrong oil levels. i am getting rid of my`n and buying shivers as they are tried and true,i think they will be better next year when the internals are strongger
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Submitted by
Phil
a Weekend Warrior
from Albq. NM Date Reviewed: April 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Fat Tire Cycles
Strengths:
very plush, strong, stiff, adjustable, and absolutly ZERO flex
Weaknesses:
none at all except everyone wants to touch it
Similar Products Used:
monster-t, super-t, dorado(yuck), boxxer team
Bike Setup:
01 intense m1, marz888, king nothreadset, hayes mag plus, saint cranks, e13 chainguide, halo sas rims on hope bulb up front and woodman extreme in the rear, berzerker saddle, ea50 bars, maxxis 2.7's, and vanilla rc 650wt...
Bottom Line:
set it up, ride it, and abuse it, this thing has no weakness, not too heavy, not too light, very adjustable, very plush, and with no flex it corners like a porche!
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Submitted by
Peter Parker.....
a Downhiller
from O-Town Date Reviewed: March 25, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
Rebek & Croes Cycle and blah blah
Strengths:
SUper strong.. durable. 8" of plush travel. good turning radius... allows for smooth riding when burning down a hill, or droppin an 8 footer.
Weaknesses:
Apparently the fork is so tall that on huge drops, and hard landings it has snapped 3 steer tubes. if the bike isn't made to handle a really tall fork, you might have this situation arise. This was information from a store owner in Seattle. So yeah I'd watch out for that little problem. other than that the fork has no weakness...it's just too damn strong.
Similar Products Used:
Supet T Pro...2003 BoXXer Enduro...2003
Bike Setup:
Norco Launch...888's...Blackspire chainguide...you know the deal
Bottom Line:
Worth the $$$$$$... Probably the smoothest fork I've ridden. totally adjustable to your comfort. Haven't had a topout or bottom out incident yet.. soooo quiet...The cadillac of forks... A little heavy ont the wallet.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Downhiller
from surrey bc Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
caps south shore cycles
Strengths:
strong and stiff,ultra plush, nice dampeing adjustment, works better than anything Ive tried. you can roll over your roomates cat and not feel a thing!
Weaknesses:
springs are a little soft, you have to open up the fork to change the preload. very little preload
Similar Products Used:
super t, monsters, Z1, jr t, manitou derado.
Bike Setup:
2004 devinci ollie/wilson, its the ollie but i upgraded the parts to make it a willson cuse it was taking too long to get the willson in.
Bottom Line:
best fork i have ever ridden, it works really well and at 8lbs who can really complain about the wieght. its bombproof and smooth, best fork evermade so far. and when its being sold for $1650can msrp which actually means $1299can you cant get a better deal. it makes crushing small woodland mammals a breeze (no really you wont feel a thing! try it)
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Submitted by
graeme
a Downhiller
from the Island BC Date Reviewed: January 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
sofa king
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
bikeroom.com
Strengths:
Looks killer!! It's beefy but light. Has a great range of damping - from super slow to as fast as a stock boXXer!! The integrated stem is super pimp and stiff and the fork runs super quiet. External rebound and end stroke compression make this fork super adjustable.
Weaknesses:
None. If you don't like the height do what I did and go with the 170mm version! If they're too heavy....then you've never tried any other DH forks!
Similar Products Used:
01 and 03 boXXer, 02 Shiver, Jr.T, 02 Super t......etc, etc..
Bike Setup:
02 RM7FR, D321's, Michi's, Raceface bar, DMR #piece cranks, XT, Axiom Roadgaps, WTB Speed V....the works
Bottom Line:
THe BEST fork I have EVER ridden! I was worried about the height of the 8inch version so went with the 170mm version....don't listen to shops who say that they don't exist.....If your shop can't get them it means that they don't have an account with MArzocchi. I got mine from the great people at bikeroom.com.....1100 CAN!!
Feels like a Shiver, but with a wider range of adjustability and lighter weight as well as being more durable since it's a right side up fork....less likely you'll damage the stanchions in a crash! And here in Canada, the 888 is less expensive than the 04 Shiver!!??
The guy from Vernon must either be joking or have had some pre-production pair, cause these forks rule.
If you can buy some....DO IT!! I guarantee you'll love them. They're light enough for freeriding and burly enough for hucking! Now get off your ass and order a pair!
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Submitted by
SLO
a Downhiller
from Santa Monica, CA Date Reviewed: January 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Cold Springs, Cables, Tunnel
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
The 888 has silky smooth travel, and is much stiffer than my '03 Super T. This fork just takes a beating and still begs for more. Tunnel trail has never felt so smooth. Really though this fork is hands down the best fork I have ridden in a long time.
Weaknesses:
After about two weeks of riding I ended up bottoming out the fork on the crown, so I sent it back to Marzocchi and one week later I had a completly different fork. They said they changed the compression and who knows what else but it feels like a totally different fork. It now works better than ever, thanks guys!
Similar Products Used:
'03 Super T, '02 Super T, '03 Boxxer Race.
Bottom Line:
You will have to pry the 888 out of my cold dead hands!
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Submitted by
Ric
a Weekend Warrior
from Congleton, Cheshire, England Date Reviewed: January 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
www.Cyclestore.co.uk
Strengths:
This is a review for the top-of-the-line 888R.
Amazingly smooth travel right out of the box. Damping is infinitely adjustable, going all the way from locked out, to none at all. Light: I weighed mine right out of the box with a full-length steerer and it was 8.1lbs.
Weaknesses:
The only thing I can really say is that the hose clip on the back of the leg won’t grab a hope hose to well, so I use a ziptie instead.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z1, Marzocchi Mr T, Marzocchi Monster T
Bike Setup:
03 BigHit, See here: http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=view&image=143437
Bottom Line:
A great fork so far. I don’t miss the weight of the Monster, and this is just as stiff. The travel is spot on, smooth, zero-stiction and really contollable. The fork is tall, but not overly so, my head angle is just right now on my BigHit. Another bonus is, my HopeM4 front brake bolted right on with a number 8 caliper. Watch the stack height. You can have a maximum of 167mm on this fork between the crowns, (my big hit is 160mm) so make sure it will fit first.
If you’re after going to an 8” fork, I’d say get this. It’s proper Bo I tell thee.
If you want to see the forks in detail, email me and I'll give you some shots.
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Submitted by
Josh
a Downhiller
from Vernon, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: December 31, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
pro deal with marzocchi
Strengths:
it looks so good, it would make the other racers stay off that raceline
Weaknesses:
great fork besides the fact that i broke it! i was doing a time trials run and i landed just a little squirly on a jump, the crash wasnt even that bad and she snapped on me. i had a 2001 bullit with a 2001 jrt and everything held up.
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
2004 v10 (look at www.santacruzbicycles.com)
Bottom Line:
looks good, doesnt work worth a hoot, make sure, the fork works before you do a drop biger than 1 foot.
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Submitted by
Ian Bergevin
a Racer
from spokane Date Reviewed: December 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:
beacon
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
hairy gary bicycles(pedel sport)
Strengths:
veary srtong and indesructible fork, feels like riding on the clouds.
Weaknesses:
The preload is a bit hard to get to but that doesn't matter, the springs how ever should have a wider range of strength for the heavier riders, but over all the shock performs well so you dont have to worry about it that much.
Similar Products Used:
shiver, jr.t, super t.
Bike Setup:
doesnt matter, its probly better than yours
Bottom Line:
The fork seems as if it was specificly designed for racing in that it rides using the most of its travel all the time. If yor a big hucker i would recomend that you look into heavier oil and springs, but it takes a realy good hit to bottom that fork out even right out of the box. The fork is worth every penny but if you want a good deal on stuff call Gary Selner at HAIRY GARY BICYCLES @ 1(509)533-2788
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Submitted by
Mike Hunt
a Downhiller
from The usa Date Reviewed: December 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
Good looking, smooth as hell, good looking, perfect for all around, light, hey 8" baby
Weaknesses:
when I first recieved the fork it had some bad top out, very bad, so i decided to get a thicker oil and make sure i had the proper amount and now it is perfect
Similar Products Used:
jr.t
Bike Setup:
03 bulitt hadly, mrp, maxxis, ringle, king,azonic, the shiznitile
Bottom Line:
awsome fork, but make sure the oil is a good consistency so it does not have the harsh top out mine did, but still one of marz best forks to do everything with
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Submitted by
Will
a Racer
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: December 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Dirt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Hairy Gary Bikes
Strengths:
Nice stroke, end of stroke compression works well, actually has rebound adjustment. Feels bottomless on drops with end of stroke compression cranked up 75%. Very smooth and compliant to small and large impacts. Great turning clearance.
Weaknesses:
Tall ride height-with 2.7 tire, still 1.5" clearance to the crown at full compression. Limited frame options due to maximum 167mm stack. The stiffest spring avail is 17in/lb each leg. This is equal to a Boxxer Medium. Call Pohl Springs (509) 535-3648 for custom wound springs ($60 per set). You may have to remove the weird preload rings and move the piston up to make it work. Shim the piston with pvc off top cap. Stem is weird. Crowns seem a bit wimpy. No external compression adjustment.
Similar Products Used:
Monster01-03, Boxxer 01-02-03, Junior T, Super T, Shiver, Dorado.
Bike Setup:
Who cares??
Bottom Line:
Very good fork. No flaws that cannot be fixxed or replaced and seems to have the M feel. Would definity reccomend to anyone.
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Submitted by
John Bruce
a Weekend Warrior
from Holliston, MA, USA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Nam.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$685.00
Purchased At:
Pro Deal direct from Marzocchi
Strengths:
Very stable confidence inspiring fork.Much less flex than my Shiver. Plush as hell. External rebound, compression and internal prelod adjustments works like a charm. It is truly a motocycle fork with out the weight-7.8lbs. almost the same weight as the super T. Travel bottom less- hit 8' to flat. can't bottom this one. looks Sweeeeet!
Weaknesses:
Make sure the bolts holding the damperning rods at the bottom of the slider are tight. My right bolt came loose after my first ride and a lot of the oil in the slider leaked out. No problem. called the boys at Marzocchi from the shop the following day and was riding 30min. later.
Similar Products Used:
Owned- Shiver DC, Super T, Jr.T, Z1- Die hard Marzocchi user
Bike Setup:
Wade Simmons edition RM7 with 888 and Intense mag 30's lace to the best hubs on the planet-DT Swiss Hugi free ride 36 spokes. Every thing else stock. By the way the frame set is for sale if any one is interested e-mail me.
Bottom Line:
what can i say, if you got the cash and you are in the market for the best weight to performance ratio fork on the planet with 8" travel get it. If you can't afford one so what, all that really matters in the end is meeting up with friends and ripping in the woods. Go ride! 10/5 flamin chilis for this one.
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Submitted by
James Bedard
a Downhiller
from Kanata, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: December 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
none
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Rebec and Kroes Cycle and Sport
Strengths:
I got mine for $1300 canadian much stiffer than super t or shiver but more flexy than a monster... extremely versatile and very adjustable. You can go from the slowest fork ever made to springy enough to give harsh top out! amazing what they can do with forks now. I have already opened up the fork to change preload setting and it was extremely easy to do...so maintenance isn't a problem... 3" gazzaloddi fits with 3-5mm all around the arch. wow finally a real dh fork.. it weighs 7.8 pounds not 6.5 like that idiot before....
Weaknesses:
decals...futuristic but somewhat lame..... love the black
Similar Products Used:
2002 super t or 2003 shiver... what the hell was the first review guy talkin' about...that guys a retard. if anything it feels like a cross between a boxxer and a shiver...
Bike Setup:
2002.5 gold bullit, 5th element, chris king components, 888r, raceface, mavic, gazz...hayes 8", need i say more
Bottom Line:
If you want an affordable, amazing fork you cannot go wrong with this. You can adjust it to meet your bikes standards with ease (my bike is slower)... amazing, great job MARZOCCHI!!!!
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Submitted by
Max M
a Racer
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: December 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Whistler's Downhill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
BikeRoom.com
Strengths:
Read the label. It's a Marzocchi! It beholds everything that you could ever dream of in a fork... stiffness of a monster.... buttery smooth travel.... AWESOME valving.... as light as a junior at only 6.5lbs!! I mean.... what ISNT a strength about this fork i dont know!! the stiffness gives you the confidence and dependability you need to never hesitate anything while riding.... the "i wonder if my bike can handle this...?" question is deleted! If you EVER go wild on a new fork... go wild and buy one of these... everyone who can afford one should have one... this is by far marzocchi's best fork yet
Weaknesses:
The only weakness is the inability for stupid people to not be able to pronounce the word marzocchi... MAR-ZOH-KEY thats the only weakness this fork could ever conjure up
Similar Products Used:
Monster T (2001, 2002, 2003), Shiver (2001, 2002, 2003), Junior T (2002, 2003, 2004), Super T (2002), Mr. T (98), boxxer (2002), The Big One (2000), Manitou Slider Plus (2004), DJI,II,III (2003), fox vanilla 125 r, rl, rlc (2003), fox float 100 r, rl, rlc (2003), fox F100X (2003), Marzocchi drop-off, freeride, wedge (2002, 2003)...... (I work at a shop so ive demo-ed em ALL and ridden most of all the forks that marzocchi, fox, manitou and rock shox have to throw at me and the 888r still comes out on top)
Bike Setup:
Foes DHS-Mono 2003 with Titanium Spring, Atomlab trailpimps on custom foes hadleys handbuilt on DT Swiss champ, Next LP carbon cranks with RaceFace Signature Ti BB, Fusion pedals, Titec El Norte Saddle strapped to a thomson post, integrated stem on a azonic double wall riser with Hayes HFX-Mag 8" hyrdos and Tioga 2.5 White tigers filled with Gazzaloddi 3.0 tubes.... and OF COURSE... the TRIPLE 8..... if you wanna see a tight pic of it check www.pinkbike.com go to photos and look up Foes
Bottom Line:
The bottom line.... If you have the money, make no hesitation to get to www.bikeroom.com and buy a 888 right now.... There are absolutely NO weaknesses about this fork and i think personally it puts any other fork made by anybody in the dust behind me on A-line. GO BUY ONE NOW AND SHOW IT OFF TO YOUR RIDING BUDDIES
THIS FORK GETS 7/5 FLAMIN CHILLIES!!!
PS.... A better bike does not make you a better rider!!
LEARN ON A HARDTAIL THEN GO DUALLY... ITS THE ONLY WAY!!
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Submitted by
gary/team sally
a Weekend Warrior
from lombard Date Reviewed: December 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
reasonable weight....typical silky smooth travel.....endless feel to the travel....external adjustments are MUCH improved in ease of use and work much better then in the past.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
everything
Bike Setup:
banshee scream,888
Bottom Line:
had a monster on scream and it weighed in at a stout 49 bones.......flipped to an 888 and now the bike is a respectable 43 lbs. very ridable in most conditions i think this could be the best big hit, all around triple crown fork that marzocchi has ever made
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