the bottom line? dont pay much for it, but what you pay, you get what you pay for. (if that makes any sense.)
dont expect an infinetely adjustable 8" wonder fork, but if you're looking for a basic, light-duty double crown with a standard dropout, this is the way to go.
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Submitted by
Felip Walker
a Downhiller
from Scotts Valley, Ca, United States Date Reviewed: December 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
magic carpet at UCSC
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Got it for free from a friend
Strengths:
Has pretty good travel. Very plush feeling and can handle huge jumps or drops pretty well.
Weaknesses:
None, so far...
Similar Products Used:
other stuff...
Bike Setup:
Manitou 4-way swinger 2007 shock in rear and of course, the Jr. Ts in the front.
Bottom Line:
Get this shock! It's worth every penny. Super plush and can handle pretty much anything you throw at it.
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Submitted by
Lee Lewis
a Downhiller
from Morgan Hill, California, USA Date Reviewed: January 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
my trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
plush, strong, cheap, look good
Weaknesses:
almost too plush, no external rebound
Similar Products Used:
rst p.o.s.
Bike Setup:
2003 diamondback coil, jr. t, x fusion rear shock
Bottom Line:
great fork for almost everything. i have fr and dh on it and it works purrfect.
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Submitted by
CENSORED represent
a Downhiller
from laspinas city,philippines Date Reviewed: December 23, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anywhere going down
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
actually its a 2002 model,looks good on my bike, not to heavy,fairly plush,cheap,user friendly,give you room for error,and its a MARZOCCHI...
Weaknesses:
30mm stanchions look gay...
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi exr,hanebrink LT8
Bike Setup:
ht+jrt= fun
Bottom Line:
i love this fork,for the price range i wouldnt go for anything else...bang for the buck,low maitenace,just dial in and forget..i love it
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Submitted by
Iain
a Weekend Warrior
from Cleveland, England Date Reviewed: October 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Great Ayton
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$225.00
Strengths:
These forks are very plush and seemingly just about maintainance free. My forks are now old and they still are very strong, I've landed a few 10ft drops and so long as you arent really clumsy they don't bottom at all really. I'm not saying they are unbreakable but you would ahve to be really extreme to snap them. Suprisingly these forks are nice and light too, also cheap relatively.
Weaknesses:
Maybes a little flexy but to be honest i only ever notice that when i do a dodgy drop or jump. They havent broke yet so i guess its just the way they are.
Similar Products Used:
2002 Drop Offs, Wedges, 2004 Jnr T's
Bike Setup:
Club Roost DH8, Mavic 321s on DMR Revolvers, Hayes HFX discs, Truvativ Hussefelt cranks
Bottom Line:
These are excellent forks. They last forever and never really go wrong. They are the perfect length so that they arent too numb but still have plenty of travel to absord jumps and drops.
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Submitted by
casey
a Downhiller
from poulsbo WA Date Reviewed: October 3, 2004
Favorite Trail:
drit murchen
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$215.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
sokes up bumbs and other things, it handals good in any conditon, vary plush and smooth, and its pimp tooking
Weaknesses:
easy to bottom off drops, stenchens r like sticks they need to be thiker.
Similar Products Used:
wight bros. dh2, super T
Bike Setup:
a deked out k2 custum
Bottom Line:
this fork is great for any rider if their looking for a smooth and great ride in the front of their bike. and the price is good for its quality if your looking for a good fork but not willing to pay the high price of purches.
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Submitted by
Jake Andrew
a Downhiller
from freddy beach canada Date Reviewed: July 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
canada
Strengths:
Impossible to bottom out, kinda stiff, looks pimp, rebound ajust by turning knobs,
Weaknesses:
slow compression
Similar Products Used:
monster T 2
Bike Setup:
04 p.2 , this fork, front alex DX 32 rim, kenda 2.6's , rear alex MT 28 ,24 " , hussefelt bars, rest stock
Bottom Line:
( this is the 2001 junior T OEM ) An amazing fork, the OEM has a different arch then the other junior T's, and it looks better and fits a bigger tire, this fork is plush, indestructable, impossible to bottom out, not too heavy, QR 20 drop out is stiff and looks good, this fork is not too expensive, I dirt jump and freeride and this fork does that like nothing. Buy this fork or something like it IF YOU DONT LIKE YOUR SH!TTY EXR COMP!
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Submitted by
Quinn
a Downhiller
from Freeride capital of the world Date Reviewed: May 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
the north shore
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
plush, long travel , inexpensive
Weaknesses:
i broke it in 3 months! I only weigh 120 lbs ! the tubes came appart ( theyre made in two peices )and when they seperate , theres no getting them back together ! i just shipped them off to get fixxed so i can sell them and buy some sherman slider plus !
Bike Setup:
junior T , marin team DH w/ all the goods
Bottom Line:
its a good fork for a rider who wants to go and have fun of the trails and the person who wants to go hit up the local jumps.. it responds well and is quite plush. if ur going to buy juniors buy them after the 01 model .. 02 , 03 , and 04 are built alot stronger!
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Submitted by
dodo
a Downhiller
from somewhere in the south pacific Date Reviewed: September 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bottom Line:
Greatest fork ever produced in my opinion. These forks have been through the trashing of 3 frames, cracked open d321's, bent cranks etc all without a complaint. All they have required in the way of service was an oil change once in the 2 years of owning them. They are strong light weight (for a dh fork) as well as being really plush and having great quality travel. I couldnt ask for more in a fork.
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Submitted by
Joe Wappel
a Weekend Warrior
from North Battleford, Sask. Date Reviewed: June 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything great with a marzocchi Junior T
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Doctor Saskatoon
Strengths:
Everthing. The dual crowns really increase structural rigidity compared to a single crown fork. The CNC machined aluminum wheel arch comes in handy when running large tires. The dampening and rebound couldn't be better. I also love the QR20 axle up front.
Weaknesses:
None to date.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi EXR, SR suntour and various rockshox.
Bike Setup:
2003 Norco Rampage. Hayes hydros, Jr.t of course, DX32 rims Husselfelt cranks.
Bottom Line:
This is one of the best forks for your money. It came stock on my 2003 Rampage which is rare for an Urban Assault bike costing only $1000 U.S.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Downhiller
from Hertfordshire, U.K. Date Reviewed: June 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Chicksands
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
Strengths:
Light weight, reliable, easy to maintain, new mag arch doesn't bend like the old bolt on braces used to.
Weaknesses:
Lack of small bump sensitivity, too progressive in its stock form. Not very precise, too much flex. Longish bed in time
Similar Products Used:
97 Z1 bombers, Monster T's
Bike Setup:
Stinky Primo + hope brakes
Bottom Line:
I had been running a single crown Marzocchi Z1 for a couple of years and decided triples were the way forward so ordered the 2001 Jr't, about £300 at the time.
When I got them on the bike I was pretty impressed with the feel but they seemed too progresive, I couldn't get anywhere near full travel landing drops (I weigh 80kgs/176lbs). This was somewhat cured by dropping the oil height by 30mm in each leg.
The second problem was the whole action seemed a little slow, word was they took a little time to bed in as the seals / bushes were tight. After some bed in time they loosend up a bit but were never great. I would recomend swapping the 7.5wt oil to 5wt oil.
I was a little worried about the magnesium arch that braces the sliders. This was due to me and two other guys I know crashing and bending the old style bolt on braces on 97 Z1's. Thing was you could unbolt the old knackered one and replace it with an aftermarket one. So I thought what if I slam with the new forks, will the Magnesium arch explode and I have to throw the forks away? Well it has stood up impressively to many slams so top marks to Marzocchi.
The steering precision is not great, the whole thing has quite a lot of flex in it. I think this is why marzocchi have gone up from 30mm stanchions to 32mm in 2003.
My final point is regarding the bushes and seals, the bushes wore out after about 18 months riding but the oil seals never blew. The bushes and seals are easy and cheap to replace so no worries there.
So all in all they are good solid reliable, if slightly uninspiring fork. I've now bought some Monster T's and they are a lot plusher but you have to pays your money!
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Submitted by
scott
a
from tarzana california Date Reviewed: September 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
I love them all like my own children
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
jenson.com
Strengths:
laterally stiff... point it where you wnat to go and that is where you will go... no deflection
Weaknesses:
stock compression damper setting is too stiff. after being drilled (more holes mean more oil is able to flow through) by marzochi usa in valencia ca it felt much better.
Bike Setup:
2001 Stinky used for freeride and DH
Bottom Line:
not as adjustable as a super T but still a great mid level type dual crown fork. I'd recommend it to other riders looking for something in this price range.
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Submitted by
Dave
a
from Winchester Date Reviewed: August 10, 2002
Paint chips off the arch easily, no external damping controls, decals scuff easily.
Similar Products Used:
Z1's, X Vert DC's, Hannebrink G7's, White Bros DH2's.
Bottom Line:
I have ridden these for over a year including two trips to Les Gets and I have had no problems with them. They respond to big hits well, but aren't quite as supple over the little bumps. Nothing bends, breaks or twists when you crash. A solid and dependable fork for downhilling and free riding.
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Submitted by
zeb jakub
a Downhiller
from north conway Date Reviewed: July 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
not telling
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Bicycles unlimited
Strengths:
good travel and light weight
Weaknesses:
not a 20 mm axle.......the scewer stlye small axle is scary i guess .....
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
cool bike
Bottom Line:
i like it and i have abused it good......... it is still running and i have done no maintanaince, (good or bad) on the thing yet
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Downhiller
from Dartmouth MA, USA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
UMASS
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$280.00
Purchased At:
Freind
Strengths:
Super plush, adjustments, Looks
Weaknesses:
A little on the flexy side
Similar Products Used:
Z1 wedge, Z1 bam, Monster T, Z5 air
Bike Setup:
2002 kona stinky
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork for freeride and dh. Not to much travel and not to little travel. Super plush. And at a great price.
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Submitted by
Heath
a Weekend Warrior
from Raleigh,NC Date Reviewed: May 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Best fork value going. If you don't ned or use more than 6" of travel, this fork is hard to beat. Marzocchi makes the most durable, reliable forks in the market.
Weaknesses:
They do flex some, but what do you expect with QR axles?
Similar Products Used:
Similar to Marzocchi......?
Bike Setup:
still the same
Bottom Line:
If you don't need more than 6" of travel, the 2001 Jr T is the best fork going for the price. If the extra inch is what you need, get a 2002 model. It's light, strong, reliable, reputable, and durable, all at a better price than any competitor's forks. Do yourself a favor, and put the proper springs and oil in for your weight.
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Submitted by
derrick welsh
a Downhiller
from victoria b.c Date Reviewed: April 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything with hucks and singletrack downhill!!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Goldstream ave bicycles
Strengths:
the 6 inches of travel and the overall look of these beauty's!
Weaknesses:
needs stiffer springs and heavier oil
Similar Products Used:
none.
Bike Setup:
warp ds1 frame, jr t, hussefelt dh cranks w/isis bb,doublewides, 2.6 stout tires and platforms!
Bottom Line:
i havent ridden these forks for very long but i have bottomed them out about 6 times already so as soon as u get them put 30 weight oil in them and you'll be fine! these forks are the smoothest for the price and there probaly one of the plushes forks around in this price range!
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Submitted by
duncan
a Downhiller
from england Date Reviewed: January 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
LOose UniT trails
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Strengths:
super plush travel and lots of it. great looks too!
Weaknesses:
too much flex
Similar Products Used:
various rockshox
Bike Setup:
scott fx3 frame, xt discs, blackspire chain device, 24 seven bar and stem, dmr pedals etc
Bottom Line:
great fork once set up properly. external adjustments dont do much. to really tune it i needed to adjust the amount of oil in each leg to make the fork more progressive. this proved to be fiddly and messy but worth it because for the last four months i've been hammering down (and sometimes up) hill and its stood up to just about everything.
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Submitted by
Brian Hebert
a Downhiller
from Kennebunk Date Reviewed: January 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Sunday River Stuff
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Bath Cycle and Ski
Strengths:
A realivly light fork. Good amount of travel. Easily tuned.
Weaknesses:
Too much flex. Too expensive.
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer, Marzocchi shiver, monster T,kamikazie, x-vert carbon, super t.
Bike Setup:
Intense Uzzi Dh race face, hayes, hope, answer, sun rims.
Bottom Line:
This is a great begginer/intermediate fork for downhill and freeride.
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Submitted by
Dustin Smith
a Downhiller
from Kelowna BC Canda Date Reviewed: January 4, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Gericks Cycle
Strengths:
great forks fo rthe money I bought them used but the had a new crown on them and new seals for $550can yup thats like $300US cheap hey they guy went to bigger and better I love them lots and can't stop riding my bike
Weaknesses:
I can't seem to get the internale rebound to do #hit I have to right tool but it just doesn't wor so I think I'm going to take them in to make sure everything works ok
Similar Products Used:
manitou Magnum HAHAHA they aren't anything compared to these
Bike Setup:
specialized rockhopper FSR Jr.T XT cranks XTR RR derailuer tioga DHrims 8in disc brakes mobster 2.7 front wheel 2.4 motoraptor rear I love my bike and will soon have 6in in the rear as well
Bottom Line:
these forks rock and I have wanted them for soo long and I got them at 1/2 price though they were alittle used the seals were replaced and the crown so I figure it was a damn good deal, I can do alot more with my ride now
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Submitted by
SCOTT
a Downhiller
from HOUSTON Date Reviewed: December 28, 2001
GREAT SHOCK RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.STIFF AND STRONG EVEN FOR HEAVY RIDERS.IT EVEN CLIMBS WELL WITHOUT TOO MUCH BOB.THE TRAVEL IS PROGRESSIVE TOO.PERFECT FOR FREERIDE OR INTERMEDIATE DOWNHILL.BEST TRIPLE CROWN FOR THE MONEY
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Submitted by
Dan Curry
a Downhiller
from Wales Date Reviewed: December 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Off Beat Downhill - it kicks sooo much ass!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Wades Cycles
Strengths:
Very very plush, stiff, value for money, travel and looks
Weaknesses:
None as yet except awkward to adjust rebound
Similar Products Used:
mr.t's, hi-5's
Bottom Line:
Very good fork for money - buy them if you get the chance!! They can handle any landing - i often rely on them to get me outta trouble!! Excellent fork for any UK downhiller or freerider. And what makes them even better - they are cheap!!!
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Submitted by
Rod
a Cross Country Rider
from San Jose, Ca Date Reviewed: November 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
hard choice
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$490.00
Purchased At:
Universal Cycle
Strengths:
Definitely, customer support. I tried to get a polished one for six months and when I found out I couldn't, Marzocchi mixed a Jr. with a SuperT so I could. Very plush ride and STIFF.
Weaknesses:
weight
Similar Products Used:
Marzochi Z1, Manitou triple
Bike Setup:
FSR, XTR derailers, shifters, XT cranks, Hope C2 brakes and hubs, Sun Rhino lites, ...
Bottom Line:
This fork did what I wanted, plush ride and stiffen things up. Being a big guy and mashing the eight inch disc in the front equated to a lot of scarry flexing. The fork takes all the little hits as well as the big ones.
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Submitted by
mbdownhill
a Downhiller
from Scotland Date Reviewed: November 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Off Beat DH
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$295.00
Purchased At:
Off Beat Bikes
Strengths:
The travel is an exellent for the amount paid.Colours. All basically
Weaknesses:
Bedding in time.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Super T. Manitou X vert 6"
Bike Setup:
Orange Patriot LT(6"), Hope Enduro 4's, Tioga Stuff, MRP, Race Face Cranks + BB, Hope Bulb Hubs, Alex Rims
Bottom Line:
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!! I couldn't expect anything better from these forks exepct to be free. I will have good fun trying these out at races.
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Submitted by
pete eberle
a
from yakima wa usa Date Reviewed: November 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
universal cycles
Strengths:
every thing plusher than a 1300$ manitou x vert carbon it is soooo plush pretty cheap to
Weaknesses:
well i cant get it to not work so i cant come up a logical reason to sell it and buy a monster t now that i have a job $$$$ it is kick ass all i know is that bomber is the best out there for freeride and dh! i loooooooove this fork
Similar Products Used:
x vert carbon my freind has one and after 2 months the seals are shot and the arch has snaped they wont warentee it! because of abuse! whaaat!
Bike Setup:
spec big hit king xtr raceface BOMBER JRT. WICH I AM MOST PROUD OF!
Bottom Line:
BUY THIS FORK YOU WONT REGRET IT!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Ventura Date Reviewed: October 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
all singletrack
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
plush 6 inches of travel. price.compared to a single crown,not to much flex.
Weaknesses:
internal damper adjusters a pain to get to compared to super T external adjusters.
Similar Products Used:
manitou x vert r dual crown marzocchi z-1. tested stratos s-7,at stratos sweeeet.
Bike Setup:
specialized freerider 6 inches travel in rear via stratos helix expert,sun rhino lites, irc kujos, azonic stem easton monkey bars hayes hyd.discs xt and xtr.
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork once it is dialed in.Great for agressive freeride/trailriding,entry level downhill all for a reasonable price.I ride it up and down.
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