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Submitted by
Jeff Wu
a cross-country rider
from Hsin Chu, Taiwan
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This fork came on my 1996 Giant ATX 890. There is no external damping adjuster. The two inches of travel is just right for cross country riding and racing. It doesn't bob on climbs. Mid and big bump absorption is pretty good, but the fork hardly moves on small hits. The fork was slightly overdamped in compression for my 61 kg weight. There is a noticeable amount of flex under hard braking and cornering. The fork leaks too easily at the seals. My fork started to leak after four months of use. My teammate went through two of these too. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Brackette
a weekend warrior
from Fredickton
Date Reviewed: March 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i love this product cause it reminds me of my computer, and my computer is really cool. I know that none of you bikers woulld understand this. Actually, i don't mountain bike, i'm just wanted to tell you all about how cool my computer is. If you want to talk about my computer just give me an email and we'll get technical. Later dudes. (The five star rating refers to my central processor) | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barrie Clarke
a cross-country rider
from Middlesbrough, UK
Date Reviewed: January 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
What a sexy fork! So light and yet so good. It is almost too good to be true! I rode these at a race last week and it improved my performance considerably. Though the travel is limited, it is like a cross between a proper cross-country fork and a rigid fork, like a median. Thankyou Marzocchi! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
chris
a cross-country rider
from Virginia
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I refer to the EGS fork that came with my Giant ATX890 as binary - it is either on or off. At 185 lbs, I need 55-60 psi for the air springs, so stiction is a big problem. On small stuff, the fork is nearly rigid and suffers from bushing slop, but do you really need suspension on the small stuff (other than for comfort)? On medium bumps, the fork starts working, but is by no means plush - you have increased control of the bike, but you still feel most of the bumps. On the big stuff, the EGS works GREAT - Marzocchi's speed-sensitive damping works beatifully in this zone, and since this is where you really NEED suspension, the EGS does it's job. On huge stuff, the 2 inches of travel isn't enough and the bushing slop can get dangerous, but at least with air/oil you never get the harsh bottoming out you get with elastomers and coils. It isn't an ideal fork, but it works well when you need it. My fork has only required one overhaul in ~1000 hrs of riding (with no blown seals). | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim
a weekend warrior
from LA
Date Reviewed: July 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The fork is OK. It gets the job done. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Feinberg
a weekend warrior
from Atlanta, GA
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had my EGS shock for about seven months now without any problems. It's fairly stiff, so it doesn't help smooth out small bumps, but handles big bumps very well without bottoming out. Due to the scooped-out insides of the fork
tubes (presumably to save weight), a trip computer sensor can't be attached
very securely. Also, the bracket guiding the brake cable doesn't hold it
very straight, so the cable rubs a bit, causing it to fray. The first cable lasted about 4 or 5 months. If you can get it installed without the brake
cable rubbing, it's a good shock for the money. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Big Bad Baguley
a cross-country rider
from Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The Marzocchi EGS came stock on my Giant. I now use them for a salad serving fork (Once they even blew a seal while I was serving a hearty Waldorf!)These shocks were nothing but a nightmare for me. I am a 173lb cross country rider and in the two years I have had them on my bike, they have blown six seals (3 sets) I am not (by any stretch of the imagination) a rough rider, nor am I overweight. Since I have purchased a set of Marzocchi Bomber Z2's (Much, much better!) Now my wife will get to complain when she dusts her GT off for her annual ride. I put them on her bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Fok Kar Yang
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 11, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
The Marzocchi EGS I have came with my bike. Though this version of the fork does not live up to the hype of the XCs, it still performs considerably well. I have a pretty small body frame so small bumps are eaten up well and most larger hits are no problem as well. The only disadvantage is that it isn't adjustable. On the whole, it should perform well for the weekend riders. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick
a cross-country rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
These forks have very little travel, they are non ajustable (unless you have a pump), but these forks would suit a light rider on a budget. | | Overall Rating: |
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