Submitted by
hockeynut91
a Downhiller
from Timmins,Ontario,Canada Date Reviewed: May 14, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
I love this fork, It feels extremely plush, takes hits great, Lots of adjustment.
made in Italy
nice and stiff. And of ourse extremely reliable
Weaknesses:
its quite heave, lack of direct mount stems
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer teams,travis
Bike Setup:
Big Hit 888 RC2X VA, DHX 5.0, straitline pedals, G2, holzfeller cranks, mtx rims etc...
Bottom Line:
I really like this fork. Feels amazing on all types of trails and freeride applications. It has plenty of adjustments. Extremely reliable and low maintenance.
Although it does not have the wide range of direct mount stems as the boxxer it s an excellent fork. Even with the weight i don't mind racing it.MADE IN ITALY!!!
Great Fork
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Submitted by
mrbreeze
a Downhiller
from Santa Clara, CA Date Reviewed: March 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
saratoga gap
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
adjustable for ANY terrain, looks sweet, great small bump sensitivity, soaks up the big hits like nothing
Weaknesses:
stanchions scratch a bit easy, but nothing a bit of honing oil and 400 grit sandpaper cant take care of
buy it! you can most likely find it for cheaper than what i bought it for (my lbs is WAY over priced but i was in need of a new fork). It's strong, extremely functional and looks dead sexy
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Submitted by
Brent
a Downhiller
from Timmins, Ontario ,Canada Date Reviewed: October 3, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$680.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
well overall this fork works amazing. ubber plush feels extremely linear. Adjustments work great . Durable , raceable, freerideable a do everything dual crown fork
Weaknesses:
VA adjustment doesnt do a whole lot but other then that its worked perfectly for me
05 Big hit,straitline pedals,888 RC2X VA, holzfeller crank, E13 SRS, mtx rims etc
Bottom Line:
Great do it all fork ,If you do a little racing and soem freeridign then this is the fork for you. The boxxer or 40's cant do it all liek this fork. If your a pure racer Id move up to the WC model or to a boxxer but if you hit up the bike parks this will do you fine....actully great
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Submitted by
jaybeedub
a Downhiller
from santa clara, CA Date Reviewed: July 26, 2008
Favorite Trail:
anything that flows
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1300.00
Purchased At:
Evolution Bikes
Strengths:
It is plush, has excellent small bump absorption, every adjustment you need for every type of riding, soaks up the big hits like a sponge in water and ramps up like no other fork.
Demo 8:zoke 888rc2x va, code 5's w/ dangerboy levers, dhx 5, dee trax, RaceFace cockpit/cranks, SRAM x9 drivetrain, Gamut P40 guide, Maxxis Minion DH f&r(tubeless), Chris King No-threadset(gold), ODI lockons w/ Dangerboy barcaps. It's my baby, needless to say
Bottom Line:
BUY IT! You can't find another fork with this performance for this price. It's more versatile than the Fox 40, has all the same adjustments and you know what? It is about three to four hundred bucks cheaper, not to mention it's unsurpassed strength and looks! The gray lowers, black stanchions, and red adjustment knobs just give it a clean, go-with-everything look. This fork has help make my bike a well-rounded downhill/freeride rig. Don't settle for anything else except the Marzocchi 888RC2X VA, because you're not going to find it. I love it, and it is serving me well after a little over 6 months of use, I haven't had to service it yet, the seals
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Submitted by
mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: July 21, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Digger
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
The ability to set this fork to your exact liking would be a major strength in my opinion. Mine is set up now where it seems like it might be too soft but it rarely bottoms which is how I like it.
Weaknesses:
I might have paid a bit more than ideal but if I get a product that works for me I'm ok with that.
Similar Products Used:
Fox 40R
Bike Setup:
vp free
Bottom Line:
I was so surprised at the difference in feel between the Fox and this one. Using this fork has made me a much better, faster, and more confident rider. Kind of like the difference of going from 5" travel to 8". On top of that, I've gotten 5 days of hard resort riding on this fork already without any problems unlike the Fox which was in for seal replacement every few rides. So yeah, I'm liking this fork so far.
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Submitted by
Cole
a Downhiller
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: May 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
torsionally stiff, lots of travel, BUTTERY SMOOTH, plenty of adjustments, good small bump sensitivity, ramps up nicely, reliable
Weaknesses:
could be a little bit lighter
Similar Products Used:
manitou dorado, sherman, 66vf, dropoffs,
Bike Setup:
2007 kona stab supreme, stock except for sram drivetrain, 729 rims
Bottom Line:
This is the best fork I have owned so far. Performance wise the only fork to come close is the dorado, but the dorado has a host of issues to its own. The fork has many adjustments, you can set the fork up perfectly, so it soaks up all the small chatter but ramps up enough so it doesn't bottom out on the big stuff. Low speed compression is nice to have to prevent brake dive. The fork is also very smooth, it sags under the weight of the bike. As of now my only complaint is the weight, but the performance makes up for it. Would definitely recommend it for all around freeride or dh, if you race then look into something lighter like a boxxer WC or Team.
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Submitted by
NMAT
a Downhiller
from East Coast Date Reviewed: March 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Red Barn Bicycles
Strengths:
PLUSH!!!! Stiff. And easy to work on. The adjustments are also helpful in getting it setup to your EXACT liking. A+
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Marz 66
Bike Setup:
Sinister R9, 888 RC2x, K24
Bottom Line:
I am very pleased with the performance of this fork. It is very adjustable and simple to maintain. Its ability to take the large hits and soak up the small trail chatter are very nice to say the least. I just wish the '08 stuff was as reliable. So, for now the RC2x is staying put.
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Submitted by
Murilo de Carvalho
a Downhiller
from Goiania, Goias, Brazil Date Reviewed: February 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Mossamedes descent form SerraDourada
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$1800.00
Purchased At:
Ciclopé
Strengths:
Very strong, easy to setup, sensitive, and very beutiful!
Weaknesses:
heavy
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi DROPOFF Triple 2005 and DROPOFF Triple 2006 and marzocchi 66 Sl ATA
Bike Setup:
SPECIALIZED DEMO 8 2005 with MANITOU 4 way shock, Saint rear derailleur and XT front,TRUVATIV Hozfeller cranks with Shimano DX pedals, Avid CODE brakes, SRAM Rocket triggers, MAVIC wheels with 2.5 Michelin tires
Bottom Line:
This fork has everything what one downhiller wants> all the knobs to set the fork are easy to use, extreme strong and guives to the rider good sensation of control.
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Submitted by
Skillet
a Downhiller
from The Yay area Date Reviewed: September 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Kamakasi
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At:
Denny bike
Strengths:
Buttery smooth. Small bump damping is top notch while big hit/drop bottom out works great as well. Best of both worlds. Ease of service.
Weaknesses:
None really, the adjuster on the bottom of the fork hangs out there a little to much for rock banging. When I first installed the fork it had stickshion at beginning of movement. I sent it out to Marazocci they did the works and it is and has been perfect.
Similar Products Used:
2006 marz 66rc2, 2002 marz super T, 2001 z1 drop off, 2005 Fox 36 rc2 talas, 2005 Fox 36 rc2 vanilla.
Bike Setup:
2006 Demo8, dhx5.0, formula bianco, dt5.1D/Chris King, Michlen dh 23, Race face diaobolus, e13,
Bottom Line:
This fork right out the box was not right in my opinion. I sent it in to have the works done. The staff at Marazocchi was great to deal with and they did a outstanding job fixing exactly what I thought was wrong. I could not be more pleased with the performance of the fork now, It tracks straight all the time weather it is marbles, golf-ball, baby-heads, or boulders. Does not bottom out on 10-15 foot drops to transition. The fork is easy to work on.
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Submitted by
Mike
a
from Brunswick Date Reviewed: July 31, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Stock on Rocky Mountain RMX Team
Strengths:
Geat adjustability. Long Travel.
Weaknesses:
Have'nt been able to get any new 888 stanchion logos. I scraped my all up.
Similar Products Used:
No comparisons.
Bike Setup:
'07 Rocky Mountain RMX Team, Full Saint, Marz. 888RC2X VA, Marz. ROCO TST R, Mavic Disc Rims, WTB Wheels and Saddle
Bottom Line:
Perfect for Bike Park and any freeride downhilling ANYWHERE!
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Submitted by
David Robinson
a Downhiller
from Monmouth, Oregon Date Reviewed: December 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
whistler, BC
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Ultra plush, great dampening, soaks up big drops amazingly. Left stanchion as smooth as my drop off triple.
Weaknesses:
Nata...
Similar Products Used:
Fox 40rc2, Boxxer WC, 888 rc2x and drop off triple
Bike Setup:
Full saint, diabolus and Nevegals, fox dhx 5.0
Bottom Line:
Better then any of the other forks i tried. All the others could not take the 78Ft cliff huck by my house. The others were damaged and caused me bodily harm. (40 the worst)
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