The MX series blazes up the trails by delivering lightweight & durable performance in a wide range of trail conditions. The MX series fits the name because these forks are geared for maximum trail versatility delivering predictable steering control and superb damping quality under any conditions. This fork is perfect for those who desire aggressive XC style damping while retaining a feather weight feel.
Submitted by
alloyho
a Cross Country Rider
from westhampton beach, ny usa Date Reviewed: February 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
porcupine rim
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
super smooth and plush stroke, eta feature (great for steep fireroads and slow technical climbs , stiff, easy to set up
Weaknesses:
yeah right...
Similar Products Used:
1999 rockshox judy xc, 2004 fox talas rlc, suntour xc
Bike Setup:
1999 santa cruz heckler x setup as an all purpose trailbike...
Bottom Line:
bought this fork based on the reviews here and am glad i did. this is fork has the metal eta lever and 105mm of travel. feels bottomless... a touch heavier than the fox talas though comparable to the stock judy xc it replaced though the weight is not noticed once installed. this fork is a different animal than the judy though, way smoother, no stiction, no leaking (air or oil) and stiffer. to be fair, the judy served me well for the first couple of years, declining in performance thereafter (due to the plastic internal parts). the zoke inpires confidence for the east coast technical stuff (ringwood, case mt., etc). does bob a lot when cranking on the bars, more so than the talas. but what a great performing fork for the price at a third of the price of my talas. the eta is great for climbing and you can ride fast xc long island trails with better though a bit harsh at 30mm of travel handling and steering. get this fork if you want a do it all, set it and forget it, ripper of a fork. kick ass!!!
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Submitted by
Reynaldo
a Weekend Warrior
from Costa Rica Date Reviewed: November 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Santa Ana Mountains
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Light Weight, Bump Absortion, Control, great downhill performace.
Weaknesses:
Strange noise from left stanchion, for a bumpy climb, ETA makes it for a jumpy ride, making you loose control sometimes.
Similar Products Used:
RST Aerosa, MOZO Usa (really cheap price and performance)
Bike Setup:
Jamis Dakar Sport 04, LX drivetrain and deraileurs, Deore Hubs, Deore Mec Disk, Candy SL's pedals, MX Comp ETA 120mm
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork, don't get me wrong with the weakness, nothing is perfect, but overall, i would recoment this product to anyone that really enjoys trails, hard ascents and agressive descents. This fork has already saved my life, when i fell into a dry waterstream in a quick descent, it just absorved the hit, put the front end back up again and let me climb the other part, like nothing, this fork is amazing, i thoug that was all for me, but suddenly, i was again in the track blazing down. This is a truly hardcore agressive XC fork (120mm)
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Submitted by
raj khemraj
a Weekend Warrior
from elkhart, ks Date Reviewed: September 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
MRT
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Strong and smooth. Minimal maintenance
Weaknesses:
ETA lever broke early on.
Similar Products Used:
Judy xc
Bike Setup:
Blur
Bottom Line:
Great fork that can be set and then forgotten. It can take a beating and leaves you looking for more.
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Submitted by
Corey
a Weekend Warrior
from Southern OK / North Texas Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa
Strengths:
Plush, smooth, rugged, soaks up rocks, holes, trenches, etc like a sponge. A sponge I say. Awesome fork period. Considering its not a 600 buck fork it it is more awesome.
Weaknesses:
um, no. well, the fork was shipped with too much oil in both legs, apparently a common problem a year ago that is easily corrected when you change it the first time (25 hrs use).
and how could I forget, the manual sux. It is 3/4 inch thick and tells you nothing.
Similar Products Used:
Judy junk that weighed a ton and doubled as a pogo stick.
Bike Setup:
Trek 4500 with many upgrades.
Bottom Line:
If you want/need a new fork and have 200-400 bucks to spend, look no further and buy this fork. There is no worries about if this is the right fork. You will have bought the absolute best fork in your price range and a few price ranges above.
When you first put the fork on it will feel a little sticky, not plush at all. You're thinkin, crap, something is wrong and I am going to have to send it back, get it fixed, and wait a few weeks before I can ride my new fork.
Don't worry, that is normal. Ride it , ride it and give it heck. In about 15-25 hrs of use, you will realize all of a sudden that....man this thing is smooooth. Its a break in period. The parts that Marz uses fit so tight with such little tolerance that you have to use them a little bit first and "knock the new off em".
Then change the oil (Golden spectro is cheap and great). The manual is of no use in this department, search the web for details and oil amounts.
Then forget about the fork except for normal maint.
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Submitted by
Guillaum
a Weekend Warrior
from Montréal,Québec Date Reviewed: September 2, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
Very plush Not so heavy ETA works great
Weaknesses:
The travel is not perfectly progressive
Similar Products Used:
Marzos,Fox,RS
Bike Setup:
Hardtail Deore,XTR.urban
Bottom Line:
This fork is so nice when u first try it, very plush , soaks all bumps. After few weeks, u kinda don't remember u have a front fork, it works so great. With the small travel I did some urban,street, and its good, but for a 165lbs rider, I recommend to buy firmer springs. For example I have 35 PSI in it, never bottomed.
4 chilis for value cause its expansive.
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Submitted by
Mike Madsen
a Weekend Warrior
from Pleasant Hill, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
NorthStar MTB
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$299.00
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Hard core and can hold up to any thing you hit or run over. Will save your @$$ someday because you dont see soemthing and it just concours it! Came with a free head set for installiation.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy, the rebound shock needs to be pumped once a year. (No biggy)
Similar Products Used:
None, ONe of a kind.
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500 (2004) Drops, MTB, Race
Bottom Line:
Awesome shock and should be used by everyone that isn't PRO already, Pros can afford a better shock taht runs at 500$ or so. Best for Amatures and people who are looking for a great ride on any trail.
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Submitted by
Randal
a
from St. Louis Date Reviewed: July 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$299.00
Strengths:
It Will Take everything you throw at it
Weaknesses:
None so far except only 1 color
Similar Products Used:
Minute 1:00 pretty cool too
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000 thousand frame with hollow poiunt true Vata Cranls, and big back wheel
Bottom Line:
Ive TAKEN IT OFF 10 FOOT DROPS AND IM STILL ALIVE IM VERY IMPRESSED I WAY 230 LBS
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Submitted by
Jon C
a Weekend Warrior
from Grand Rapids, MI Date Reviewed: June 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Fort Custer
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$299.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
Value, simplicity, ETA option, looks
Weaknesses:
Might be a little bit heavier than the higher end forks?
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Duke SL, Rock Shox Indy
Bike Setup:
Azonic Propulsion, FSA XC300 wheels, Avid BB7 disc brakes, Panracer Fire XC Pro tires, Manitou Swinger 3way, Sram drivetrain, Race Face cranks
Bottom Line:
This fork doesnt really need another positive review. But I have to give its props because there are very few high quality suspension forks that you can get for under $300! This fork just does its job and does it well. I havent had any problems with the ETA knob. The ETA gives the fork 2 personalities. You can bomb down hills with confidence, switch the ETA on and climb like a madman.
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Submitted by
Kirk
a Weekend Warrior
from San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Joplin
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At:
Universal Cycles
Strengths:
I own 3 of these forks which are on alll 3 of my Kona Dawg bikes. They are all 2004 120mm ETA models and I LOVE them. For the price, I highly recommend them. Perfect for aggressive XC and can handle almost anything that gets in its way (except cars... LOL). They are strong and light with adjustablility. Lower the front to 4" for climbing or extend it out to 5" for downhill. Go out and buy one before the prices go up. Universalcylces.com were closing out the 2004 models for only $199. Of course, I jumped on it and purchased 3 for under $600. One Fox Talas will run you over $600. Hummm, what is a better deal on a fork that I can matchup with a Talas? 3 is better than 1. Marzocchi might be a stock or product you might want to invest in. Just read alll the reviews and most people agree. Happy trail riding!
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Fox
Bike Setup:
3 Kona Dawgs all with Marzocchi MX Comp 120mm, King Headsets, Raceface components, Sun Rhino Lite rims, XT drivetrain, Panaracer Fire XC tires.
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend them. If you can find anymore 2004 120mm with ETA, buy them.
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Submitted by
Jason
a
from Jackson, NJ US Date Reviewed: April 18, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At:
Beacon Bicycles
Strengths:
Plush ride, reliable, ETA, looks.
Weaknesses:
None.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Chameleon
Bottom Line:
I've taken this fork to Mountain Creek, skateparks, dirtjumps, and on long cross country rides. I've beaten this fork up and it has never given me a problem. It has a very plush ride and the ETA is so quick to set and really helps on those steep climbs. For the money there is not another fork out there that can compare.
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Submitted by
Gareth Brooks
a Weekend Warrior
from Chester, United Kingdom Date Reviewed: April 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Snowdon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Came with custom built bike
Strengths:
None as of yet, very nice fork and extremely comfy
Weaknesses:
I previously owned a marzocchi bomber Z1 fork which i'd owned for at least 4 years. I was used to the ease of adjustment with the dials on the top of those forks. This fork is adjusted via an air pump. So if you want to adjust it out on a trail you'll have to carry a pump!
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Bomber Z1's and Rock Shox Judy's
Bike Setup:
Giant VT, Marzocchi Comp 04 upfront and Manitou SPV 3 way rear shock (very comfy). XTR groupset. Race Face cranks. Magurra Julie Discs front and back
Bottom Line:
Good all round fork. Let down by ease of adjustment
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Submitted by
Wietse Willemse
a Racer
from Tilburg Date Reviewed: March 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Loonse en Drunense duinen
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Bike2build
Strengths:
Stiff/strong, plush, lot's of travel and adjustable travel (ETA)
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judy XC 100mm
Bike Setup:
Custom build Viper with LX components, shimano wheels
Bottom Line:
I got myself the 120mm version of this fork and I'm amazed by the difference it makes. Like other reviewers here have mentioned before, this fork is really plush and soaks up everything that comes in its path. The fork gives me way more confidence in comparison to my old Judy XC. Furthermore. It takes a lot of work out of my hands, because it steers and absorbs bumps just great. When racing on flat terrain or riding uphill I enable ETA which reduces travel to 30mm. I think it almost functions as a lock-out with the added benefit of lowering the front of the bike which makes climbing up those steep hills very easy. I have never been this impressed about a mountain biking product before and recommend it to everyone who wants a strong, comfortable fork.
Marzocchi rocks!
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Submitted by
Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from Orlando Date Reviewed: March 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Razorback
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$299.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint (with Cane Creek BB)
Strengths:
Light, good handling fork. Holds air well. I rarely need to add it. I've taken it off drops over 6 feet without any problems. Came with a free Cane Creek bottom bracket.
Weaknesses:
The ETA knob. It seems to work its way forward and the next thing you know your fork is locked down and you have no travel. The ride goes from good to suck real quick on descents. I took the nob off and I like the fork much better. I know, why buy the ETA? Well for the money It seemed like a good idea at the time. One other weakness is the internal rebound adjustment, not very easy to access.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judys, they suck.
Bike Setup:
GT I-drive with Fox float RL
Bottom Line:
I like the fork for the money. They are even cheaper now. if you are into XC this is a decent fork. Don't bother with the MX comp with ETA unless you like climbing. (Note difficulties mentioned with lever) Go for the regular MX comp and save a few more bucks.
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Submitted by
matt w
a Weekend Warrior
from uk Date Reviewed: February 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
delamere, uk
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
lasted 2 years of abuse
Weaknesses:
stupid little lock out switch tht comes loose dead easily, then agen i d thrash them tho. they pop out now as well wenever ther given th chance, need them servicing...
Bike Setup:
orange airo, halo combats etc all gud stuff
Bottom Line:
if u do come across these forks to buy somehow then as long as they are in gud nick then ur in for a gud buy,
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Submitted by
Sam Chin
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: February 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Santa Monica mountains
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Lock out, huge travel, smooth, light, tough.
Weaknesses:
Ummm, it's a little bit heavier than the fork it replaced. The switch has not fallen off of mine, like other people's have.
The tiny bit of extra weight is well worth it. I accidentally went off a 4' drop recently. With the Judy SL, I would have died, or been rendered infertile. The Marz just sucked it up and kept me in the pedals. I can ride through trenches, over big rocks, anything. The adjustable air cartridge means it can be as plush or stiff as I want it to be. The ETA side is a WONDERFUL thing, especially with dual suspension, since it make climbing so much easier. I really like that the front end gets lowered and not just locked out. I also like that it is not total lock out. The supension left is enough to take care of the shallwoed downhills. Get one of these used for cheap. It's a great fork.
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Submitted by
Just some guy
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson, Arizona, USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
50 Year Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$239.00
Purchased At:
BlueSky - 2004 closeout
Strengths:
This fork dramatically improved the handling of my hardtail. My curly brunet wife, whose maiden name ends in a vowel, approves of its Italian design and heritage. I think they both look nice too. ;-)
Weaknesses:
I am not an experienced enough rider to recognize any limitations.
Similar Products Used:
The OEM fork provided with my hardtail, which I thought was amazing until the Marzocchi replaced it.
Bike Setup:
Cheap carbon fiber hardtail from eBay upgraded with Mavic Crosslands, XT cassette, Geax tires, and this fork.
Bottom Line:
This is for the 120mm version, which improved the stability of my rather upright frame by making the fork angle more relaxed. This was an unexpected bonus.
The manual is less than perfect, but a 2005 version that is somewhat better is available at http://www.marzocchi.com/system/8369/2005-bomber-en.pdf
Of particular interest are the instructions for setting the rebound damping using the supplied adjusting rod. It does make a difference for me. The factory setting seemed to be about the middle of the control range. Maximum damping works better for me.
I found it useful to pour some of oil out of the right leg of this fork into a clean glass measuring cup so that I could see the adjuster and properly insert the rod. Even with very clean oil the distortion makes it difficult. Without oil covering the mechanism, it is easy.
Adjustment is enough of a hassle that I ended up buying a MX Pro ETA for my wife's identical bike. It has an external adjustment for rebound at the bottom of the fork but otherwise seems the same.
It is amazing to fly down the trail over rocks and the huge erosion ruts that often cross the jeep roads around here without any concern at all. Nothing the trails I have ridden so far can throw at this fork seems to present any difficulty.
My wife is convinced it even helps her climbing, especially where there are lots of loose stones and rocks. Me, I am still a slug going up. ;-)
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Submitted by
Nunya
a Cross Country Rider
from Modesto Date Reviewed: December 7, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$230.00
Strengths:
Very tough, nice design, stiff resistance, great response to small and big hits.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy.
Bottom Line:
Great shock for the price. I have a few friends with five and $600 shocks who say my shock is just as good as their's.
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Submitted by
Vince
a Weekend Warrior
from Cerritos, CA Date Reviewed: November 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Fullerton Loop
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Blowout
Strengths:
ETA, Plush, Looks
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, no external rebound adjuster (maybe I'm just being cheap). The product manual also sucks. It says that the rebound is adjustable internal, but I still don't know how. Maybe I'm just a retard.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Six Black
Bike Setup:
02 Gary Fisher Tassajara w/Deore groupo
Bottom Line:
You can adjust this as plush or as stiff as you want. The ETA is excellent for climbing. I wanted a SID, but $500 is ridiculous (why are mtb products so overpriced?). If you want a replacement/upgrade fork this is a excellent bet.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Racer
from Berkeley Date Reviewed: November 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Downiville: Butchers
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
www
Strengths:
One coil spring. ETA (!) Stiff Light, for a real xc trail fork. Air spring retains air well. 100mmm or 120mm option. Interfaces with my disk brake well: no squeeks or problems (came with rim job option).
Weaknesses:
Lame plstic ETA lever breaks easily, after 8 months of xc riding. No fork seal covers. One air spring (lame compromise)
Similar Products Used:
1998 Marz. Atomb Bomb 70mm (was great, sold it to a happy camper for $30) 2004 RS Sid (is great, for climbers)
Bike Setup:
1998 Kona Lavadome steel hardtail with lots of dents and scratches [ :) ], but no rust. 2004 Hope Mini Mono disk (terrific). Dave's Speed Dream rear wheel: tubeless or tube dual compatible (now using WTB tubless -- sweet). Ti. seatpost & Ti. rail saddle, makes for a "soft" hardtail ride, frinds can see my ti. seatpost flex during rides...cool.
Bottom Line:
Marzocchi MX Comp ETA is a great value and overall terrific for aggresive trail riding. Most riders would not need anything else.
Even though my ETA lever broke, still rides great. Acutally, I like the simplicity, less thinking. (But i liked it better when the ETA worked., esp. on those 20+ minuits steep climbs, helps out psychologically.)
I'd get a RS Sid (or a M. Scarab) for more serious xc racing or the M. Z1 ETA if your trails are blessed with a lot of jagged stones and drop-offs.
For the riders blessed with more cash and ambition: go bigger with the Z1 ETA (for the trail joy riders) or lighter with RS Sid (for the climbing freaks).
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Submitted by
mark
a Cross Country Rider
from colonial heights va Date Reviewed: November 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Pocahontas
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Cobblestone bikes
Strengths:
works like its supposed to, looks Kewl!! like any bomber,ease of adjust, quick breakin period,ETA is great for climbs, easy to change back and forth on the fly
Weaknesses:
none that I can find
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Magnum( not even similar in performance)
Bike Setup:
Devinci Guzzler,ATAC pedals,Ergo bars
Bottom Line:
I was going to bunny hop a small tree and did not do it right. I went into crash mode mentally and before I could brace myself the darn thing had gone over the tree and my back wheel was bouncing up. my old fork woth its lack of travel would have put me into an endo for sure. I hit the nastiest lines I can find and this fork keeps me from feeling so beaten up when the day is done. If you want a fork that will cushion the big stuff yet still give you a feel for the ground under you,that climbs like a no shock bike,then lets you forget where the brakes are as you fly down the trail, and corners and brakes super stiff go for this one
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Submitted by
Jace B
a Weekend Warrior
from Topeka, Ks Date Reviewed: November 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Too Many
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$228.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bike
Strengths:
Stiff Smooth PPLLUUSSHH
Weaknesses:
Manuel is the worst I have ever seen. EVER
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judy XC, Indy SL, Indy C
Bike Setup:
M400, STX-RC all the way--OLD school and lovin it
Bottom Line:
This fork should be sold at Toys R US, with all the plush stuffed animals. I can't get over how nice this fork is. I bought it soley based on the reviews here. I thought if this many people say it so, it must be. From small to big hits, this fork takes it all. If this is possible, it has made me a better rider. I dont always look for the smoothest line, I let the fork take up the hits. My job is to RIDE. I can't say enought about this fork. If I could come up with more money I would buy another for a back up.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from The Netherlands Date Reviewed: November 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Veluwezoom
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Bike2Build
Strengths:
Strong and stiff fork, price, looks, the way the air spring works, ETA cartridge
Weaknesses:
not on this fork so far :-)
Similar Products Used:
2001+2002 Rond 2Stroke S, SR Suntour, Manitou Skareb Elite
Oh my goodness what a relief this fork is. My bike originally came with a Manitou Skareb. Considering it's weight it's really doing okay, but not a confidence builder with it's lack of stiffness. And the air cartride isn't aimed at riders my posture too, max pressure still gave a far too soft ride. Good thing they fitted a lock out then.
This fork feels and looks so much better. The air cartridge feels like steel springs I had before and that really suits me well. Altough this is an air fork, it even weighs a bit more than a fork with springs, but the bike doesn't feel any heavier than this, so I am really, really happy with it. ETA cartridge is a very nice touch with the 30 mm travel left to do a little work over bumps.
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Submitted by
Pat
a Cross Country Rider
from aurora, co Date Reviewed: October 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
mary's loop GJ, CO
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$219.00
Purchased At:
cambria
Strengths:
more travel, 120 mm is very nice. The ETA is a cool feature, especially for climbing
Great fork for the price!!! Liked my XC a lot but it could not handle a lot of stuff. More travel than the xc 80 mm, 120 is very nice. Handles drops well and more rugged terrain well then my old one did. Makes the ride more plush. Great on downhills, ETA is great for climbing. Far superior to Rock shocks. Wanted an oil shock but this air shock rules and is a major upgrade compared to what I had.
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Submitted by
Dimitri
a Cross Country Rider
from Athens, Greece Date Reviewed: October 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
All Greece
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$330.00
Purchased At:
Frederik
Strengths:
Mine is an MX Comp ETA 2005, but can't find a way to add it! Good and reliable. Strong and sticks on trails. Very beautiful.
Weaknesses:
Haven' t found one yet!
Similar Products Used:
RST Gila T4 that came with my old bike
Bike Setup:
Ideal Traxer '04 with full Ritchey Pro spare parts, full Shimano New XT disc peripheralls, Rigida Taurus wheels with XT hubs and Kenda Karma tires, Fizik Nisene saddle and finally Marzocchi MX Comp ETA 2005!
Bottom Line:
The fork is great and responds to any movement! Haven't tried it a lot but I feel it sticking on the ground. Also takes my fear away at high speed movement in the wood with close trees. The 2005 is much more beautifull as it has no holes on the top, they made it thiner there and it looks more beautiful and stiff.
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Submitted by
Robert
a Racer
from Milan, Italy Date Reviewed: October 19, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
200
Strengths:
Stiffness, plush, wide range set-up, ETA works perfectly, no air-pressure loss (right leg) even after 6 months, zero-maintenance fork.
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy (1900 grams) for weigth-maniacs.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Sid Race 80 mm., Marzocchi Marathon SL 105 mm.
Bike Setup:
Dedacciai 0 hardtail steel frame, XT, V-Brakes, tube tyres (I'm not so keen on tubeless tyres).
Bottom Line:
This is an excellent all-round fork. I bougth the 105 mm. travel version, I can say to be completely satisfied about the fork behaviour, it seems a downhill fork onto big bumps but it has a good stiffness onto small ones. It's precise, sensible, okay it has a little "inertia" while cornering but once You're experienced about it, You love it. A VERY GREAT FORK !!!
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Submitted by
Marty Farty
a Weekend Warrior
from Northwestern Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: August 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
The Paju
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
www.bikeroom.com
Strengths:
PLUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSH ETA works V-brake compatible (i'm just an old fart - leave me alone!)
Weaknesses:
finding a low pressure pump for the preload (0-15psi), I'm going to make my own with an acetylene gauge and mini pump.
Similar Products Used:
Just my judy TT for any length of time, but i've tried other forks on friends' bikes
Bike Setup:
'03 GT Avalanche 1.0 with clipless pedals, panaracer fire xc pro tires and the mx comp eta fork
Bottom Line:
I've only had the fork for a couple weeks, but i've been cleaning root farms the used to stop me cold and make me keel over (clipless noob). I'm also going much harder downhill than before. I think i could snip my brake levers off and not miss them at all. The old judy was great at allowing me to install a wheel on the front of my bike, but doesn't compare the the marzocchi otherwise...
Since I bought the fork for $233cdn + shipping, I can't give it less than two perfect scores.
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Submitted by
Eric Tucker
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland, Ca. Date Reviewed: July 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
china camp
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$245.00
Purchased At:
bay area bikes
Strengths:
great value for the buck. Stiff,bomb proof, plush on moderate to large hits. ETA actually works.
Weaknesses:
Not as active as I'd like over fast stutter bumps. Any suggestions on how to get it more active with out sacrificing mid to large bump eating capacity. Sure its a little, portly, after 2 rides didn't notice the weight
Similar Products Used:
Manitou sx, and mars. borrowed sid
Bike Setup:
2000 stumpjumper, raceface and wtb parts
Bottom Line:
For the buck, reportedly more durable and stiffer than dukes, don't know about blacks. I search out more rutted and crummier lines with this thing. It turns my rig into a lounge chair over nasty rocky, rooted terrain. Eta is great on long climbs. Maybe it's too much to ask for to get it to rock on the stutters.
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Submitted by
Adrian
a Cross Country Rider
from Corner Brook, NL, CAN Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Marble Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$772.00
Purchased At:
TNT Pro Bicycles
Strengths:
Strong fork, absorbes EVERYTHING you throw at it. ETA works like nothin i've seen before. It is very easy to use, and works awesome when you have to ride onroad, and uphill climbs. The 04' looks awesome, on top of everythin else, and looks sick with the 5 inches of travel (120mm version). Rides very smooth with 35-40 psi on moderate X-country with jumps, picnic table obstacles and other $hit.
Weaknesses:
the only thing i can see as probably being a weakness, is not having an air pump for adjusting the air pressure in the right leg of the fork whenever you want. ($50 for a pump??)
Similar Products Used:
Suntour M7600, 02' Rockshox Judy XC Air, 03' Rockshox Pilot C
Bike Setup:
2003 Giant Iguana, stock other then the 04 MX Comp w/ETA
Bottom Line:
Marzocchi kicks Rockshox a$$. I was a rockshox guy for the past 4 years, riding nothing else but a rockshox fork, but after riding a Marzocchi, i'll never ride another. The 04' MX Comp w/ETA is an awesome fork for all around X-country riding. Soaks up everything you hit, with your arms feeling relaxed the while. Very soft if you want it soft, very very stiff if you want it. I recommend this fork to everyone, definately if you want a fork that you get what you pay for ($772 cdn) and ride agressive cross country.
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Submitted by
Osama's Mama
a Downhiller
from Olympia WA Date Reviewed: July 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
North rim #1 (capitol forest)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$3000000.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
What ISN't strong on this fork? Great amounts of adjustability with air preload. ETA is a dream for climbs that make you wheelie ETA is also great for urban riding on flat ground to get to your jump (don't forget to turn off ETA!! made me eat dirt) Stiff Plush--------->Plusher--------->Plushest! New----------->One trail------->Several trails
Get's so plush you can't even feel it working! Makes trail bumps and rocks disapear!
Weaknesses:
I kind of wish I had bought the Drop off 2, but now that I think about it, the MX comp is a much more versatile fork if you're not into 10 ft drops onto flat ground.
Similar Products Used:
other Marzocchi forks
Bike Setup:
Frankenstein bike. 4 bikes into one!
Bottom Line:
You just can't get any other quality fork for this price! After some riding, I've realized that this fork should cost more like $500.
I do 4 ft drops like they're nothing with my hardtail. The travel resistance is very progressive and never let's you bottom out!
If you buy it from Jensonusa, they will ship it for free and through in a $60 cane creek head set for free, and no TAX! Which makes the cost of the fork around $220.
I wish I could give it more value chilis. I feel like I stole the thing from Marzocchi!
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Submitted by
Davis
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego Date Reviewed: July 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Nobel Canyon/Flightline
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$280.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
120 mm version. Infinite adjustability with air side but so much more plush than any fork I've ridden...well worth the slight added weight. ETA works great and is needed at this height for climbs. Open bath progressive damping is quite amazing for someone who has been on an air shock. It is very stiff, never bottoms on big hits but remains soft on small hits too. The dramatic amount of added traction on sketchy descents was a pleasant surprise.
Weaknesses:
A bit portly for a XC fork, but has made me faster on descents and climbs.
Similar Products Used:
RST, RS Q21, RS Indy, Duke XC
Bike Setup:
FSR XC, riser bars,
Bottom Line:
Selected based on reviews here and this fork has exceeded my expectations so far. After my Duke blew an oil seal after 3 yrs of reliable service, I'm so glad I went from 80mm to 120mm as the FSR BB is too low and this has reduced the pedal smashing. It is like having 2 bikes on every ride: the ETA lowers the front end for climbs and adjusts the geometry to be quicker. On descents the full travel continues to impress, especially compared to RS Duke. I started at higher pressures in the air side and have incrementally dropped it from 55psi to about 35psi, finding it hard to believe how plush it is but still takes the big hits without bottoming.
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Submitted by
Kilroy
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal Date Reviewed: July 8, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
endless inovations
Strengths:
Strong, stiff, under 5 lbs, eta, air assist NOT FOR WEIGHT WEENIE NERDS SO WEIGH YOUR FORK BEFORE BUYING IT
Weaknesses:
2 holes in the crown, non gothic font on logo, lacking awesome color scheme the of new Z1s.
Similar Products Used:
most sc
Bottom Line:
Initially it came set up with no air in it, was beyond plush, was mush, but was nice to c what kind of suspension one could get without air. I am too cheap to buy a fork pump, so I bought valve extenders for trucks for under a buck and slapped it on the valve to fill with my reg pump. Once filled, holy smokes, it is the stiffest fork i have ever seen, which is what i wanted and i figured air assist would be the easiest way to get it. Eta works fine, when your up and pumping, flick it, when your back to riding flick back. I only use eta for those steep ones which make u get off ur seat. But i could prolly live without it altogether to save some cash. The two holes in the crown make for a mind game as seeing them can waiver your confidence, I tried pluggin them with bar plugs, looks safer, but i know there's holes underneath so no point. I doubt those holes amounted to tons of weight savings, I wish the crown was uniform, would have less flex, and less scare factor.
I also wish the crown and the stanchions were black with the graphics of the z.1 and dj's. Just cuz i ride agressive xc dont mean i dont like cool looking forks.
Overall, I wanted adjustability, strength, and a super stiff ride from a fork under 5 lbs, well this is it.
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Submitted by
keith
a Weekend Warrior
from independence mo Date Reviewed: July 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
landahl park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
light fork for the amount of travel and stiffness proviede. ETA rocks.
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
rock shocks duke sl, marzocchi z.5 air
Bike Setup:
gf cake, lx all around, sun suv wheels, disk brakes, manitou spv 3way rear shock
Bottom Line:
i dont excel at any one thing and like to try it all from hucking to racing. this fork fits if you dont want to have a different bike/fork for different rides. it is strong and the 120 mm travel is awsome when you want to step up the ride some. for the $$$ a great all around fork. four chilis on overall because it is rated an xc fork and at this travel and weight it isnt.
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Submitted by
Cristian Madrigal
a Cross Country Rider
from Saarbruecken, Germany Date Reviewed: June 28, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
www.actionsports.de
Strengths:
Stiff, plush, ETA is amazing
Weaknesses:
maybe a little too heavy.. WHO CARES!!! :-)
Similar Products Used:
Manitou FS Ti Palmer
Bike Setup:
2003 Specialized Epic (built from scratch), cuently with parts from and old Trek 8000, a new XT Gruppo is in the mail :-D
Bottom Line:
Great preforming fork!!!!! Sure you can get a Fox, but never in this price range (not even used on ebay!!!). the ETA is amazing, a quater of a turn and you are down at 1 inch with no bobbing, turn it back and you have 105mm (or 120mm depending on which you buy). Just amazing!!!!
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Submitted by
Todd
a
from Raleigh, NC Date Reviewed: June 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
It can handle just about anything you want to punish it with.
Weaknesses:
Much heavier than advertised. Advertised at 4.26 lbs. - on digital scales it's closer to 5. It is NOT a good cross country fork.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Skareb, SID, Many Judy's
Bottom Line:
I bought this fork based on the reviews I read here so I wanted to post a clear warning. THIS IS NOT A "FEATHERY LIGHT CROSS COUNTRY FORK" as advertised by Marzocchi. It's a bomber, like the name says.
I should have picked this up by the clues in the other reviews here such as "you can't bottom it out" and "it can handle the biggest drops". I wasn't looking for a fork to handle "bombin' in" and "handlin' big drops". I'll leave that to the kids at the skate park. I wanted what Marzocchi advertised this fork as - a 105mm "feather light" cross country fork. I took this out of the box and almost cried. It's heavier than an old pair of 1998 Judy XC's I have hanging on the pegboard.
If you're looking for a fork that will let you bomb the front end through anything on the trail - this is for you. If you actually ride with dexterity and pick up your front end over obsticles when possible, spend the extra $89.00 and get an SID Race. It actually does weight 2.78 lbs. Not exactly what Roc Shox advertises at 2.6 but much closer than Marzocchi's claim on this Comp ETA. It's a brick. For some riders that does matter. I suppose Marzocchi just isn't really in the game for cross country.
Four flamers for value because the price is good for what it is. Two overall because it ain't what it's advertised to be.
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Submitted by
Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Vanderhoof, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything with drops or hucks.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
MB Racing
Strengths:
Very strong. Plush. Fairly Stiff. Great all-round fork. Resists bottoming. Air ajustment. ETA ( I don't use this feature, but it works like intended).
Weaknesses:
Not as much travel as I would have liked, but it's a xc fork after all. The Stickers came off. Meh.
This fork does more than I expected. I believe it is one of the strongest XC forks out there. I don't use it for cross country, but some soft-core freeriding (4-5 foot drops, log rides, jumps, ect.) I have crashed several times, and it holds up just great. No squeeks or play in it. It is also very plush and smooth, eventhough there is only 105mm of travel. I bought it because it was about what I could afford at the time, 550 CAD. When I bought it, I was not into drops and such yet, but I think it will last me for some time. (If it breaks within a year, I still have warranty :D) I have landed badly on it several times, and I never felt that it bottomed out. There is also no top out what so ever. This fork is air sprung, so comression is easily ajusted, eventhough the punps are quite expensive. As for the Extention Travel Ajustment (ETA), it works just as it's supposed to, but I never use it. I don't do much climbing, and when I do, it's not far. I felt the fork was a bit pricy, but you get waht you pay for.
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Submitted by
Stu
a Cross Country Rider
from Charleston, SC, USA Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Killer 3
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Looks sharp, soaks up all the bumps, ETA lock out
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Fox Float 100 RL
Bike Setup:
'04 Specialized Stumpjumper - all stock execpt the Marzocchi fork
Bottom Line:
This thing make roots and bumps disappear. The handeling is very precise. I didn't like the Fox Float 100 RL as much, it was too stiff and had a tendency to bounce causing the wheel lose contact with the ground. The Marzocchi handles all the bumps well, the front wheel rarely loses ground contact. The response is very smooth and predictable making turns much faster and more stable. For the price, I don't think it can be beat.
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Submitted by
Vincent Vinay
a Cross Country Rider
from Phoenix , Arizona USA Date Reviewed: May 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Desert Classic
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Rage Cycles Scottsdale Az
Strengths:
Ease of use.
Weaknesses:
A tiny bit heavy, but is this really a weakness?
Similar Products Used:
Rock Sh*#@
Bike Setup:
Litespeed Obed- Converted to SS with White Industries ENO rear hub, White Industries front hub, Mavic 519's, WTB tires,Thomsen stem and seatpost, SLR saddle, Easton Monkey Lite rise bar, Yeti grips, LX cranks, SPD's-------- Sweet
Bottom Line:
This fork is the best kept secret in the bike industry. Sure I could pop $600 for a Fox but why? For a 1/4 to 1/2 lb??? The ETA lock out is really sweet for a SS, it allow's for only 30mm of restricted travel and hardly any bobing. I thought I wanted a rigid fork but this gives you the best of both worlds. Its very easy to turn off and on. Also this fork has great small bump action. Its a no brainer for me at 180lbs I put 35 psi in the spring air assist, run the stock oil and springs and have forgot it. Clearly much more stable than my last fork which was a RS Duke. Just point and shoot-done. They will have to give a RS product to me in order for me to use their products again, then I'll have to really think about not trading it for one of these!
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Submitted by
Faron Edel
a Cross Country Rider
from Winnipeg,Manitoba,Canada Date Reviewed: April 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Hill side
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$530.00
Purchased At:
olympia cycle
Strengths:
This fork is soooo smooooth! i love it. It blows my '02 Psylo's away for smoothness and travel adjustment. The ETA feature works perfect (no more twist twist twist..... to lower the travel or stop and get off to raise them!). The rebound is great no need to adjust(not yet anyway). The air preload is sweet just fill 'em up to the sugested psi for your weight and your good to go. Four inches is all anyone should need for aggressive or normal cross country. I'm 5'11" 205 lbs.
I think i will have these forks for a long time. I say if you think you want these forks then get them you will not be let down.
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Submitted by
James Baumgartner
a Weekend Warrior
from Fort Collins, CO Date Reviewed: April 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Young Gulch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
Very solid feel to it. The lockout option is definately a great feature that comes in handy on the uphill.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Manitou 6 Comps (suckass)
Bike Setup:
'02 Rockhopper, all XT components, Shimano 959 pedals, misc little things that just make the bike so darned special...
Bottom Line:
This fork is amazing. My downhill confidence has increased immensely. I no longer question most of the dropoffs that I used to get nervous about. The lockout is a key feature that is a must when you have anything over 80mm, so definately consider that. Install wasn't too bad, but I had a local shop check out the final specs for me for a case of beer (I love college towns). Overall, this is a solid investment, and it's well worth the money.
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Submitted by
Chris B.
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz Date Reviewed: April 13, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
250
Strengths:
120mm of smooth coil travel w/ air preload adjustment. Easy to tune it to your weight & trail conditions. ETA lockout is the best of it's kind - drops the front end by 3" and still gives you 30mm of travel when locked down. Pretty light for a 120mm fork, too.
Weaknesses:
The 120mm version seems kind of tall compared to my 125mm Fox.
Great fork for the money in either 105mm or 120mm. Compared to ANYTHING else at that price point, it's waaaaay far ahead of the pack. Fork for fork, my Fox Vanilla 125RL feels plusher and torsionally stiffer, but the Marz lockout is heads and shoulders above the Fox's or any other on the market.
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Submitted by
aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Ohio Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
eats bumps like applesauce. Great feel, easy to adjust travel on the fly. Great construction and looks.
Weaknesses:
Everytime i go biking with someone that has some crappy rock shoxx, they want to ride mine.
Bottom Line:
Great buy for the money! What would you expect from marzocchi? I would reccomend this to anyone, as long as it holds up on me....i have no doubts of that though.
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Submitted by
Nick Adamson
a Weekend Warrior
from Somerset Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Hamm hill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At:
Mud Sweat and Gears
Strengths:
Great looks, incredible strenth and susperb price. Love the gold stantions! Can be used for everything!
You really can hammer this fork into the ground. I have only bottond them out once and that was a 5 foot 6 inch drop off onto flat concrete at speed. I take them jumping and freeriding every weekend and thay still perform as new. Great value for £170 ($260). If you take out all the air and measure the travel you acuely get 120mm, not just 105! The crown has done increadible well not to have bend or snaped considering that it only an "XC" fork. I have only rode xc once and it was very boring so i went to jumps instead and the fork has performed very, very well. I have had it serviced once when it started topping-out about 6 mounths after i bought it (cost £10) and they are as good as new. (Use with 7.5 or 10 weight oil) I would recommend this fork to pretty much anyone who does jumps.
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Submitted by
Doug
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland, oh, USA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
streets
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
double diamond bikes (CO)
Strengths:
Really smooth, eats little bumps like nothing, gorgeous, easy to set up and ride.
Weaknesses:
Monochrome decals don't do it any favors... now THAT'S nitpicking.
Similar Products Used:
manitou magnum that came on my bike...
Bike Setup:
'01 Schwinn Mesa GSX, some decent upgrades on a decent entry level bike
Bottom Line:
Fantastic.
For an XC fork, it makes the stock Magnum look like the toy it is. I can't believe how much less my hands and wrists hurt after a ride. It soaks up all sorts of pavement cracks and transitions. Ride down an incline, stand on the pedals, and hold down the front end--watch it take up everything in stride. Then, go back UP that same hill with the ETA... The 105mm travel rocks--you'd have to drop off a building to max it out.
Did I mention that it's beautiful? It's not Italian by mistake...
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Submitted by
Jay
a Cross Country Rider
from BC Date Reviewed: February 15, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Bomber Z2
Bike Setup:
Kona Hot
Bottom Line:
I just added this fork to my 10 year-old Kona Hot, replacing an old Marzocchi Bomber Z2 that served me well for eight years. I went with the MX based on the positive reviews/features/price. But one thing I didn't see mentioned anywhere, is Marzocchi has really squared off the bottom of these forks, making it difficult to mount the bike in a standard Thule fork-mount roof rack. Not a huge deal compared to how the Comps perform on the trail, but it doesn't put you in the best frame of mind when you have to spend 10 or 15 minutes wrestling to tighten down the skewer to safely transport your bike to those trails.
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Submitted by
dan evans
a
from uk Date Reviewed: February 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
delimere forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
tom royles
Strengths:
very good fork has very strong extensions and very tuff
Weaknesses:
little bit heavy
Similar Products Used:
rst
Bike Setup:
marin palisades trail with these forks raceface bar with shimarno xt and xtr parts
Bottom Line:
this is one cool fork it is purfect for xc and a little extreme cross country.i have had it a bit and it has not bottomed out yet which is surprising on a fork of this price.i would get it if you do not do down hill cos that will snap em
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Submitted by
Colin Song
a Weekend Warrior
from KL, Malaysia Date Reviewed: January 20, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
comes with Kona Kikapu Deluxe
Strengths:
Smooth, sensitive and robust.
Weaknesses:
Not really a weakness, but - Rebound damping is adjusted internally, the damping adjustment from min to max does not really make any significant difference, but noticeable when riding fast on rough terrain (small rocks) with min damping (compared to max). Product manual is quite useless.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Original spec as in 2004 Kona Kikapu Deluxe
Bottom Line:
If you need rebound damping adjustment to be made frequently, then go for the MX Pro with external adjuster. Other than that, this fork should serve well.
I weigth 175lbs and rides all kind of terrain, from road to trail to stairs, but never tried anything jump more than 1 meter :)
I have just replaced the fork oil, and I think you should do so after the fork has been runned-in, I rode mine for about 20 hours, and the oil is already dark on the ETA side.
I have replaced the oil with Silkolene Pro RSF Synthetic, (7.5wt like original)cost only about US$8 a liter. Origial amount measured is 130ml each side, but I use 125ml as my fork's travel was 95mm (instead of 105) earlier. I think reducing the oil level would help increasing the travel.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from New Hampshire Date Reviewed: January 9, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$239.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Super plush, super smooth. Excellent price for such great quality. ETA is a great feature. Great fork.
Great fork. Read the reviews for the 2003 model. The 2004's are even better as far as the quality and workmanship. The ETA lever has been improved over last years design. Which was one of if not the biggest complaint abount the 2003 MX Comp /w ETA I found prior to purchasing the newly redesigned 2004. Super fork.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Maine Date Reviewed: December 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Any one besides the one to work
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$239.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint pricematch
Strengths:
Great feel, good adjustability, great NEW ETA lever!!!
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
2003 Marzocchi MX Comp w/ ETA, Marzocchi EXR, Misc. Rock Shox (a.k.a. whippy)
Bike Setup:
Marin Mount Vision, mostly xt, some bling bling.
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork, especially for the price. I had the 2003 version, and when I got my new frame I had to get the 04 as a replacement (because I needed a longer steerer tube). The 04 is every bit a good as the 03 (see the reviews!) and they have refined the ETA lever & valve cap. The new lever is much more bombproof than the tiny little one on the 03. It looks trick, it's aluminum, and it tucks behind the crown when the ETA is not engaged! The valve cover is aluminum (not plastic like last year). It looks as if Marzocchi has been reading the reviews on mtbr.com . They even supplyed a REAL owners maunal this year, that has actual information about the product, not the generic junk from last year. Can you make it any better? I don't think so.
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