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Submitted by
Matthew DeLap
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond Virginia
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Anyone I carve | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | Bank Vault solidity | | Weaknesses: | Weight - easily compensated for after you get used to it! | | Similar Products Used: | Fox,Manitou | | Bike Setup: | Norco VPS | | Bottom Line: | Biggest, Baddest fork I could ever hope for! Takes anything you can throw at it. Never barks back. Could be the beefiest fork out there. It would be hard going back to riding any other model at this point. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
justin saunders
a Weekend Warrior
from capecod
Date Reviewed: March 15, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | lowell massachusets | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$50.00 | | Purchased At: | a friend | | Strengths: | im only 150 so theyy willl never bottem on me nice and durable and very user friendly | | Weaknesses: | i dont have and weeknesses becasue im only 150 so like since there heavy it alll evns out | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | ironhorse warior 4.0 bomber monster t 2005 diablos face facecrank animal bedals and holly rollers 26 x 2.7 | | Bottom Line: | big drops flat drop off jumps hucking downhill | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Autobahn | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Strengths: | The monster T's are amazing. They are super plush, don't bottom and are incredibly progressive | | Weaknesses: | Are you kidding me?? the words weakness and Monster T should never be found in the same sentence. | | Similar Products Used: | Marzocchi Drop off triples (not a good idea)
Manitou sherman slider plus | | Bike Setup: | 05 Kona stinky, shimano saint rear with an arrow racing DH rim, race face, truvative, shimano deore hydro brakes, 5th element rear shock and Monster T's | | Bottom Line: | Plain and simple, this fork is absolutely indistructable. It is super smooth all the way through the travel and very progressive. I do a lot of urban riding, and I have never bottomed these forks out. Also, the weight is not really an issue. You get used to it very quickly and hardly notice it is there. the fork also handles like a dream on the trails. if you want to find a great fork that won't bottom out off anything, feels super smooth and wont break, look no further. The Monster T is the answer, and if you don't believe it, just try one!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel brazzoni
a Downhiller
from sudbury ontario
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | price point | | Strengths: | super stiff, bottomless travel,good ajustability | | Weaknesses: | not good for cross country, bobs abit even with compression cranked up | | Similar Products Used: | shiver, boxxer turd, jr t | | Bike Setup: | santacruz V-10 03 monster t and other tastys | | Bottom Line: | this fork has saved my bacon lots, super stiff and plush, bottomless when tuned properly. i'v riden the crap out of it for 2 years but maintained it and it rides like new.
Best hucking and big drop fork out there.
Get one if you brake stuff it wont let you down!
value 5 because wont fail you
4 overall because hard to pedal around, but you get use to it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eder Giovani Savio
a Weekend Warrior
from Florinópolis - Brazil
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Gravatá, Costa da Lagoa, etc. | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Lateral stiffness, plush and progressive travel (green spring). Low and easy maintenance. Strong. Extremely trustable. Long life.
The website of Marzocchi is very good. | | Weaknesses: | 10 lbs. Old design. No brake hose guides. | | Similar Products Used: | Monster 2001, Monster 2003, Jr T 2004, Boxxer 2001, Z1 MCR 2001. | | Bike Setup: | Remec DH Word Cup Carbon Fiber, Hayes 8", Roox parts, Shimano XT. | | Bottom Line: | The natural evolution of Monster 2002 is not Monster 2003, but the 888. I had a Monster 2003 and I really became disappointed. It is very heavy (12 lbs) and is not so plush.
Just buy a new Monster (2003 and < ) if you want to jump from roof. If you want really ride for fun, forget them.
I'm thinking about to buy a 888 or 66, but I'll break my heart if my old monster lady go home...
I'll give the max rating because the old monsters are historical and yet are in excellent work for low price. As well, if you are a massive guy, it is an excellent agressive all mountain fork. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ericsimeon
a Downhiller
from W los angeles ca USA
Date Reviewed: January 31, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | bullit mammoth mtn | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | HnS bike store | | Strengths: | strong,smooth,nice and plush very adjustable. | | Weaknesses: | Inever know its got one. | | Similar Products Used: | no similarities | | Bike Setup: | KONA STABPRIMO | | Bottom Line: | well built,lived up to its name and with confident.from the headset down to the axel shown no weakness at all.it makes alot more fun being on a trail with a monster,folks sees why drops and obstacle becomes carefree with enjoyment.Marzocchi guys got it all thank you.folks should consider purchasing a monsterT,when riding to huck and drop. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: December 21, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Used | | Strengths: | Beefy, Never dies, Pluuuuush, Bolt on fiesta, '99 is 'light' for a monster | | Weaknesses: | nothing? uses a lot of oil heh | | Similar Products Used: | Shiver DC, Dorado, Boxxer, Super T, Jr T | | Bike Setup: | '02 Bullit/Avy, '99 Monster | | Bottom Line: | got a super deal on a bleeding, beat up '99 monster. New seals, some sanding, JB weld and new oil made it feel as good as new. Other forks might be more high tech, newer, prettier or lighter but nothing I've ridden feels as good as a properly tuned old school monster. For $200, it should get 10 flaming turds. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a
from Victoria BC Canada
Date Reviewed: December 19, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Birth Control | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Russ Hays | | Strengths: | MASSIVE STRENGTH. plush, looks killer, | | Weaknesses: | Can you see a weakness on this thing?
Takes a month or so to get used to the weight, but that's about it. | | Similar Products Used: | Junior T. | | Bottom Line: | I'll admit the first time I took this beast for a ride I thought I made a HUGE mistake as the weight gain is enormous... But after a few rides too get aquainted, you couldn't pay me enough to get rid of this bad boy. HUGELY confidence inspiring, and allows for drops that otherwise would be pretty much imposible. I couldn't pass up the year end sale on the 03's for only 1000can,/700us. I couldn't give a RAT'S @SS if I'm walking up every hill I have to go up, the ride down more than makes up for it. Bullet proof.. I bent my Junior T in the first month, (and frame) but this thing will take anything I can throw at it and then some. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
clacker
a Downhiller
from uk
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | John Henry's, Van. | | Strengths: | It rocks | | Weaknesses: | could be said to be a bit on the heavy side | | Similar Products Used: | Super T | | Bike Setup: | Big Hit DH, Monsters, Hayes 8" front 6" rear, Hussefelts, deore components mostly. She's no lightweight. | | Bottom Line: | Here's an opinion from someone who is not a superhero doing 20ft drops to flat and 50ft road gaps. I came from riding an XC bike to my current one. Psylo's to Monster Ts. So thats about as big a difference as you're gonna get. Yeah takes a bit of getting used to picking up the front end, but you get used to it. Land it right and these things just eat up the drops. You really don't notice the weight at speed.
If you are buying a freeride bike and trying to keep things light, probably not the fork for you (go the super T) but if you're getting a heavy beast anyway...whats an extra few pounds. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Lincoln
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Wharncliff | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$475.00 | | Purchased At: | Pounds, Not $. | | Strengths: | Very Stiff, nice Travel, Adjustable. | | Weaknesses: | Weight. | | Similar Products Used: | MX6's, Boxxers, ZZYYXX. | | Bike Setup: | 2k Stab Dee-Lux, Monsters, Hope Big Un's, Enduro's, Race Face. | | Bottom Line: | Time for a useful review:
Yes these forks are good, very good infact. They have 7" of Travel. And its real Travel. However, these forks will not be perfect for every one straight out of the box. If you weigh over 190lbs you will need to upgrade to heavy springs, the standard mediums just won't be hard enough.
As for performance, again its very good. The springs are progressive so the fork works well over small stuff as well as big hits. They are very adjustable, but will take time to bed in.
My Monsters had to be returned to the suppliers after only 15 minutes of riding, due to an oil leak on the rebound cartridge, but that was just due to a 'Friday afternoon' fork. Once it was replaced, the fork was fine.
Expect the Monsters to take at least 10 hours of riding to bed in properly. Mine took 2 days in Morzine to loosen up.
As for the weight, well that just depends on the bike you are putting them on and your own weight. I personally don't find the weight a problem. The Stab is a beefy bike anyway, and I found that adding the Monsters instead of the MX'6 actually added some needed weight to the front to balance the bike anyway. You will need to be pretty strong to chuck a DH rig around anyway, so what difference does a few pounds make anyway?
When you look down at the stanchions (40mm) they do inspire confidence. The 20mm bolt thru' also adds incredible stiffness to the steering. I never realised how much QR's flexed until I went Bolt Thru'.
The decals are extremely hard wearing. They must be 2mm thick! Anyone who has spent a week in Morzine / Les Gets will know that most damage to bikes seems to occur on the Ski lifts. Most of the lads in my group suffered damaged fork decals, but not me!
Due to the width of the crowns, the turning circle is good. 90 degree cross ups are possible.
So, Bottom Line: Now they are available for less than £500 I think they are wicked VFM. They are very strong, there is no Flex, and the Travel is very Plush. Marzocchi have been around for years, and have a lot of exerience in suspension systems due to their involvement in Motorbikes. Their systems are good, and well proven. If you don't want to pay the wedge for boxxers, buy Monster Ts instead. Its a lot of fork for your money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: November 12, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | all of them | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | MTBR.com | | Strengths: | Super stiff, lots of travel, very plush, great looks! | | Weaknesses: | None anymore. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing close | | Bike Setup: | 2000 Kona Stinky, Monster T fork, Profile Cranks, Mr. Dirt Slalom Guide, Kore Pedals, Tioga Seat, Hurricane Post, Hayes Brakes | | Bottom Line: | This is a follow up from my previous post. This fork is awesome. Stairs, I don't feel them. It is heavy, but I can still manual my bike no prob, due to the new top tube angle. The oil leak on mine was a faulty seal that self destructed. No one could figure out why, but I got it replaced and now I have no problems whatsoever! Super plush, super smooth fork. I give it the full rating! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pete
a Downhiller
from yakma WA USA
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Blackforest | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$900.00 | | Purchased At: | universalcycles | | Strengths: | its huuuuuuuuuuuuuge incredibly plush
| | Weaknesses: | they say its heavy heck yah but when you compare it to a carbon manitou its heavy but you dont feel it at all | | Similar Products Used: | nothing comes close | | Bike Setup: | huffy race light edition | | Bottom Line: | its huge its huge its huge its huge i like it like it
you will get a huge stiffe when you see it
there is nothing out there nearly as plush
hurray bomer
5 flaming thingings | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Slick Rick
a Downhiller
from Tiger Mt., WA
Date Reviewed: August 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Pro Course @ Snoqualmie | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$720.00 | | Purchased At: | Marzocchi | | Strengths: | Super stiff, plush, soaks up everything. | | Weaknesses: | It's pretty heavy, if you're a woman. I'm 15, and it's no problem. | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer, X-Vert Carbon | | Bike Setup: | '99 FSR w/Sun Mammoth/DT Hugi wheelset, BETD 7' travel link, brake therapy, Hayes purple dh calipers with 8' fr. rotor, MONSTER T | | Bottom Line: | Boosts your confidance and allows you to do things that could destroy lesser forks. I overshot a 12' drop and landed flat, but the fork was fine. If you ride hard, need a plush fork, and you have the money necessary, this is the fork you should be on. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reindeer Blower
a Downhiller
from Maine
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet | | Strengths: | Truly a Monster,hence the name.Bombproof internals,great seals,plenty of adjustibility.7"?This feels like 10".ABSOLUTELY NO FLEX AT ALL!Eats anything and everything you throw at it.This is one badass piece 'o' machinery!! | | Weaknesses: | 10 lbs of weight,too damn heavy to be much good as a DH racing fork.Compared to my Super-8 equipped with a X-Vert Carbon,this fork added close to five pounds,all on the front.Makes it hard to pick up the front end for wheelie drops(though it's not a big deal--shift your weight back and you may just slam right over the obstacle with no harm done).
Even my Superstar 7.0,which gets the same travel,is almost as stiff,and feels just as good over big hits(and BETTER on small hits),weighs about 2 pounds less.On the front end of the bike,that does make a big difference in handling.
Okay,I've bitc%ed enough.The weight is really the only fault I have with the fork.The rest is so good everything else is nitpicking. | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou X-Vert Carbon
Rockshox Boxxer '98
Stratos Superstar 7.0
Demos:Foes F-1 and White DH-2 | | Bike Setup: | Previously had a Super-8 with this fork--now sold for a BROOKLYN TMX!!Yeah baaabeee!! | | Bottom Line: | A great fork if you don't mind the extra poundage.Definitely worth the money if you are into house-dropping,Northeast DH racing(which is as technical as it comes),or are a fat-ass DH racer/freerider who beats the sh$t out of lesser,lightweight forks.
Me?I weigh 160-170 lbs,so a 10-lb fork is overkill.I still love the Monster.I only got the Stratos for my Brooklyn because my Brooklyn is a considerably heavier bike than my old Super-8 and I wanted it to stay below the 52-pound mark(I succeeded,even with Doublewide rims,3" tires,and Profile cranks.Don't ask me how.Voodoo maybe?)
Anyway,if you're a big DH'er sick of constantly maintaining and bending light forks,the Monster is for you.It's one of the best forks out there,even compared to some of the more expensive manufacturers like Risse,Mr.Dirt,and Avalanche.If you're more of a svelte,finesse-oriented rider,consider Stratos' offerings.They lack nothing compared to the Monster and are a good deal lighter(read:more raceable).They are also slightly less expensive.
4.5(rounds down to 4,sorry)nuclear sh%ts overall.It would've gotten a 5 had it been a pound or two lighter... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reindeer Blower
a Downhiller
from Maine
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet | | Strengths: | Truly a Monster,hence the name.Bombproof internals,great seals,plenty of adjustibility.7"?This feels like 10".ABSOLUTELY NO FLEX AT ALL!Eats anything and everything you throw at it.This is one badass piece 'o' machinery!! | | Weaknesses: | 10 lbs of weight,too damn heavy to be much good as a DH racing fork.Compared to my Super-8 equipped with a X-Vert Carbon,this fork added close to five pounds,all on the front.Makes it hard to pick up the front end for wheelie drops(though it's not a big deal--shift your weight back and you may just slam right over the obstacle with no harm done).
Even my Superstar 7.0,which gets the same travel,is almost as stiff,and feels just as good over big hits(and BETTER on small hits),weighs about 2 pounds less.On the front end of the bike,that does make a big difference in handling.
Okay,I've bitc%ed enough.The weight is really the only fault I have with the fork.The rest is so good everything else is nitpicking. | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou X-Vert Carbon
Rockshox Boxxer '98
Stratos Superstar 7.0
Demos:Foes F-1 and White DH-2 | | Bike Setup: | Previously had a Super-8 with this fork--now sold for a BROOKLYN TMX!!Yeah baaabeee!! | | Bottom Line: | A great fork if you don't mind the extra poundage.Definitely worth the money if you are into house-dropping,Northeast DH racing(which is as technical as it comes),or are a fat-ass DH racer/freerider who beats the sh$t out of lesser,lightweight forks.
Me?I weigh 160-170 lbs,so a 10-lb fork is overkill.I still love the Monster.I only got the Stratos for my Brooklyn because my Brooklyn is a considerably heavier bike than my old Super-8 and I wanted it to stay below the 52-pound mark(I succeeded,even with Doublewide rims,3" tires,and Profile cranks.Don't ask me how.Voodoo maybe?)
Anyway,if you're a big DH'er sick of constantly maintaining and bending light forks,the Monster is for you.It's one of the best forks out there,even compared to some of the more expensive manufacturers like Risse,Mr.Dirt,and Avalanche.If you're more of a svelte,finesse-oriented rider,consider Stratos' offerings.They lack nothing compared to the Monster and are a good deal lighter(read:more raceable).They are also slightly less expensive.
4.5(rounds down to 4,sorry)nuclear sh%ts overall.It would've gotten a 5 had it been a pound or two lighter... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reindeer Blower
a
from Maine
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet | | Strengths: | Truly a Monster,hence the name.Bombproof internals,great seals,plenty of adjustibility.7"?This feels like 10".ABSOLUTELY NO FLEX AT ALL!Eats anything and everything you throw at it.This is one badass piece 'o' machinery!! | | Weaknesses: | 10 lbs of weight,too damn heavy to be much good as a DH racing fork.Compared to my Super-8 equipped with a X-Vert Carbon,this fork added close to five pounds,all on the front.Makes it hard to pick up the front end for wheelie drops(though it's not a big deal--shift your weight back and you may just slam right over the obstacle with no harm done).
Even my Superstar 7.0,which gets the same travel,is almost as stiff,and feels just as good over big hits(and BETTER on small hits),weighs about 2 pounds less.On the front end of the bike,that does make a big difference in handling.
Okay,I've bitc%ed enough.The weight is really the only fault I have with the fork.The rest is so good everything else is nitpicking. | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou X-Vert Carbon
Rockshox Boxxer '98
Stratos Superstar 7.0
Demos:Foes F-1 and White DH-2 | | Bike Setup: | Previously had a Super-8 with this fork--now sold for a BROOKLYN TMX!!Yeah baaabeee!! | | Bottom Line: | A great fork if you don't mind the extra poundage.Definitely worth the money if you are into house-dropping,Northeast DH racing(which is as technical as it comes),or are a fat-ass DH racer/freerider who beats the sh$t out of lesser,lightweight forks.
Me?I weigh 160-170 lbs,so a 10-lb fork is overkill.I still love the Monster.I only got the Stratos for my Brooklyn because my Brooklyn is a considerably heavier bike than my old Super-8 and I wanted it to stay below the 52-pound mark(I succeeded,even with Doublewide rims,3" tires,and Profile cranks.Don't ask me how.Voodoo maybe?)
Anyway,if you're a big DH'er sick of constantly maintaining and bending light forks,the Monster is for you.It's one of the best forks out there,even compared to some of the more expensive manufacturers like Risse,Mr.Dirt,and Avalanche.If you're more of a svelte,finesse-oriented rider,consider Stratos' offerings.They lack nothing compared to the Monster and are a good deal lighter(read:more raceable).They are also slightly less expensive.
4.5(rounds down to 4,sorry)nuclear sh%ts overall.It would've gotten a 5 had it been a pound or two lighter... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reindeer Blower
a
from Maine
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet | | Strengths: | Truly a Monster,hence the name.Bombproof internals,great seals,plenty of adjustibility.7"?This feels like 10".ABSOLUTELY NO FLEX AT ALL!Eats anything and everything you throw at it.This is one badass piece 'o' machinery!! | | Weaknesses: | 10 lbs of weight,too damn heavy to be much good as a DH racing fork.Compared to my Super-8 equipped with a X-Vert Carbon,this fork added close to five pounds,all on the front.Makes it hard to pick up the front end for wheelie drops(though it's not a big deal--shift your weight back and you may just slam right over the obstacle with no harm done).
Even my Superstar 7.0,which gets the same travel,is almost as stiff,and feels just as good over big hits(and BETTER on small hits),weighs about 2 pounds less.On the front end of the bike,that does make a big difference in handling.
Okay,I've bitc%ed enough.The weight is really the only fault I have with the fork.The rest is so good everything else is nitpicking. | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou X-Vert Carbon
Rockshox Boxxer '98
Stratos Superstar 7.0
Demos:Foes F-1 and White DH-2 | | Bike Setup: | Previously had a Super-8 with this fork--now sold for a BROOKLYN TMX!!Yeah baaabeee!! | | Bottom Line: | A great fork if you don't mind the extra poundage.Definitely worth the money if you are into house-dropping,Northeast DH racing(which is as technical as it comes),or are a fat-ass DH racer/freerider who beats the sh$t out of lesser,lightweight forks.
Me?I weigh 160-170 lbs,so a 10-lb fork is overkill.I still love the Monster.I only got the Stratos for my Brooklyn because my Brooklyn is a considerably heavier bike than my old Super-8 and I wanted it to stay below the 52-pound mark(I succeeded,even with Doublewide rims,3" tires,and Profile cranks.Don't ask me how.Voodoo maybe?)
Anyway,if you're a big DH'er sick of constantly maintaining and bending light forks,the Monster is for you.It's one of the best forks out there,even compared to some of the more expensive manufacturers like Risse,Mr.Dirt,and Avalanche.If you're more of a svelte,finesse-oriented rider,consider Stratos' offerings.They lack nothing compared to the Monster and are a good deal lighter(read:more raceable).They are also slightly less expensive.
4.5(rounds down to 4,sorry)nuclear sh%ts overall.It would've gotten a 5 had it been a pound or two lighter... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reindeer Blower
a
from Maine
Date Reviewed: August 14, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Internet | | Strengths: | Truly a Monster,hence the name.Bombproof internals,great seals,plenty of adjustibility.7"?This feels like 10".ABSOLUTELY NO FLEX AT ALL!Eats anything and everything you throw at it.This is one badass piece 'o' machinery!! | | Weaknesses: | 10 lbs of weight,too damn heavy to be much good as a DH racing fork.Compared to my Super-8 equipped with a X-Vert Carbon,this fork added close to five pounds,all on the front.Makes it hard to pick up the front end for wheelie drops(though it's not a big deal--shift your weight back and you may just slam right over the obstacle with no harm done).
Even my Superstar 7.0,which gets the same travel,is almost as stiff,and feels just as good over big hits(and BETTER on small hits),weighs about 2 pounds less.On the front end of the bike,that does make a big difference in handling.
Okay,I've bitc%ed enough.The weight is really the only fault I have with the fork.The rest is so good everything else is nitpicking. | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou X-Vert Carbon
Rockshox Boxxer '98
Stratos Superstar 7.0
Demos:Foes F-1 and White DH-2 | | Bike Setup: | Previously had a Super-8 with this fork--now sold for a BROOKLYN TMX!!Yeah baaabeee!! | | Bottom Line: | A great fork if you don't mind the extra poundage.Definitely worth the money if you are into house-dropping,Northeast DH racing(which is as technical as it comes),or are a fat-ass DH racer/freerider who beats the sh$t out of lesser,lightweight forks.
Me?I weigh 160-170 lbs,so a 10-lb fork is overkill.I still love the Monster.I only got the Stratos for my Brooklyn because my Brooklyn is a considerably heavier bike than my old Super-8 and I wanted it to stay below the 52-pound mark(I succeeded,even with Doublewide rims,3" tires,and Profile cranks.Don't ask me how.Voodoo maybe?)
Anyway,if you're a big DH'er sick of constantly maintaining and bending light forks,the Monster is for you.It's one of the best forks out there,even compared to some of the more expensive manufacturers like Risse,Mr.Dirt,and Avalanche.If you're more of a svelte,finesse-oriented rider,consider Stratos' offerings.They lack nothing compared to the Monster and are a good deal lighter(read:more raceable).They are also slightly less expensive.
4.5(rounds down to 4,sorry)nuclear sh%ts overall.It would've gotten a 5 had it been a pound or two lighter... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jeremy riggs
a
from pen argyl, pa
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | chip's trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | BIKE KING, CLINTON NJ | | Strengths: | super stiff, super plush, the best fork i have ever ridden | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | marz Z1 MCR QR20, i've played with a jr. T | | Bike Setup: | specialized big hit pro frame, monster T, Mr. dirt gizmo guide, hayes 8 inch hydros, azonic & race face stuff | | Bottom Line: | the fork is great. there were drops and gaps that i never dared to try......until i got the fork and saw how well it soaked stuff up. it really does make a difference. i was told i should be careful when i got the fork because it would make you do things you shouldn't. it is true. the fork just eats bumps up like nobodys buisness. well worth the big bucks it costs. it really is worth the $ though. if you're one of those crazy fochers that likes 10 foot+ drops, there is a 3 inch extension kit for the fork. it drops really well, but the stock springs are a little soft for me at 195lbs. but at the same time, stiffer springs would ruin the fork when it's on the trail. the fork does a really good job at smoothing out the terrain. very smooth over rubble. the fork also tracks very well and keeps the front tire on the ground. all the chilis you can cram down your throat for the monster T | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ROB
a Downhiller
from MANCHESTER UK
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$540.00 | | Purchased At: | UK BIKE STORE.CO.UK (CHEAP) | | Strengths: | TRAVEL, VERY SMOOTH, ADJUSTMENT, STRENGTH, SIZE, TURNING CIRCLE, EASY MAINTENANCE, VERY THICK STICKERS!!! | | Weaknesses: | DOESNT COME WITH ANY BUMPERS ON THE UPPER LEGS TO STOP THEM HITTING THE FRAME WHEN YOU CRASH, WEIGHT | | Similar Products Used: | RST XXL, PACE MONSTERS, | | Bike Setup: | COYOTE DH3, HOPES ETC..... | | Bottom Line: | BRILLIANT FORK ONLY REAL DOWNPOINT TO THEM IS THE WEIGHT, ALLTHOUGH YOU CAN DEFINATELY NOTICE THE WEIGHT WHEN YOU LIFT THE BIKE BUT WHEN RIDING ITS NOT REALLY NOTICEABLE.(IM 16 AND DONT THINK THEYRE TOO HEAVY) TAKES A BIT TO GET USED TO BALANCING THE BIKES WEIGHT IN THE AIR WHEN JUMPING. THE FORK HAS LOADS OF ADJUSTMENT TO SUIT THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RIDER/TRACK. YOU ALSO HAVE TO DEVISE A METHOD TO PROTECT THE FRAME FROM THE UPPER LEGS. MOST PRODUCTS LIKE THE LIZARD SKINS PROTECTORS WILL NOT FIT ROUND THE FORK!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Phoenix, AZ USA
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Urban Assault | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | mtbr Classified | | Strengths: | This is the biggest, strongest fork I have ever used. They are relatively rare in my area, as the LBS hasn't worked on any but mine. | | Weaknesses: | Oil has been leaking from the left fork leg, and I don't know why. I have the drop upper clamp on mine, and it dented my frame. | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing like this | | Bike Setup: | Kona Stinky, Monster T, Profile Cranks, Mr. Dirt Gizmo Slalom guide, Tioga Saddle | | Bottom Line: | This is a great fork, and it allows me to do things I never thought I could. Like the guy below, I rode UP a set of stairs, no problem. It raised my front end up, but I like it how it is now. Everyone says that this fork is heavy, and that may be true, but I think that the performance is worth the weight. Unfortunately, the left slider is leaking oil profusely when it is compressed. Even with brand new seals, oil leaks out fast enough to start dripping down the fork leg, and on to the disc mount. Hopefully, its just a faulty seal. But I still love this fork, and it has done wonders for my technical abilities. I give it five chilies. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Auckland, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: May 3, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Plush, rigid, adjustable ... bombproof. This fork will take anything you throw at it. It's probably one of the few forks out there that is sound enough to handle anything any rider could put it through. You hear of seals blowing occasionally, but short of piling head on into a tree or rock face, these forks will walk away from just about anything. The only bad thing about them is that they give you a major confidence boost, which your skills and/or ego may or may not quite be up to, which can get you into some serious trouble
Technically, they can't be faulted. The internals are real simple, easily tuned and adjusted. They require little in the way of maintenance, and never complain. I've had mine for almost two years. They were used by two local pro-elite riders before me, and they're still going strong: only ever had to replace a seal once. | | Weaknesses: | A tad heavy, but they make up for this in so many ways (and there's no need to work out when you've got a Monster on the front of your rig ...) | | Similar Products Used: | Have ridden: Rockshox Boxxer; Manitou X-Vert Carbons; f-1's (which are incredible!) and a UD 180. | | Bike Setup: | Slammer mono, XTR drivetrain, Deemax wheelset, Hope anchors, Nokian Rubber, Azonic bits and pieces etc... | | Bottom Line: | Get a Monster T if you want a fork to thrash without worrying about how much you'll have to fix it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matrix
a Downhiller
from -Knoxville, TN
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Longmire | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | This is my 2'nd one,1999-same year..i sold the 1'st one after bad injury....This is the best fork made for DH/drops... | | Weaknesses: | I don't know ? | | Similar Products Used: | 99 Monster-T..firm springs..185 pound rider.. | | Bike Setup: | 99 Giant atx1-DH,7" Stratos Helix dlx DH---8" rear Hayes..321's --40 tooth Truvativ...1.5" AZonic riser---175mm Marin cranks--platforms--Oury grips--Xt r der..--etc... | | Bottom Line: | This fork let's you go so fast it's awesome....I don't feel crap bombing down Knarly stuff....Be ready because this fork brings you to a whole new level & speed!!!
Reliable,very strong, just have to pedal hard on the flats!
Put it on & >forgeta bout it....... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
happy dh'er
a Downhiller
from vancouver
Date Reviewed: March 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | the ones at whistler | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | came with my bike at bike source | | Strengths: | xtremly plush and hard as a rock.my dog broke all her teeth from chewing on the monster,she thought it was a
bone.I have ridden of houses and thought i landed on a trampolene. | | Weaknesses: | weakness..........uuuuhhhh???what does that mean when ur talking about a monster t. | | Similar Products Used: | there are no simular products.besides i wouldn't try any others. | | Bike Setup: | super8, magura gustuv, double wides, arrow racing tires, monster t's, and all the hard core stuff | | Bottom Line: | if i did not have the monster i would have a weakling and in my world that won't happen.if u want to ride hard drop big jump higher ride over kids without knowing it by the monster t.if u don't go by a dumb wussy boxxer. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrejs V
a Downhiller
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Urban Assault! | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Cyclepath | | Strengths: | Plush! Stiff! Eye-catchingly huge! | | Weaknesses: | Weight can be a problem if you tend to be a wuss and don't have muscles | | Similar Products Used: | Demo'd a Wet One... White DC90DS count? | | Bike Setup: | Balfa Minuteman, 24"Doublewide R, 24" Mavic XY F, 3.0Gazzy all around. Monster T! | | Bottom Line: | Bottom line is I'm not a downhiller. I'm a FREERIDER damnit! I wish these mtbreview guys would add that already into the selection thing.
Anywayz, I just tested this thing out. Doing my usual staircase hucks and drops I found to my utmost pleasure the lack of sensation in my arms I normally associate with such drop impacts! I love it! I also tried running into a 10 stair staircase at about 30km/hr and rode right up it and hopped up the top... I can't believe the thigns i can run over with this thing on!!!! It's sick as hell, and shouldn't snap like my DC90DS (lol)... But if you can't lift heavy stuff then stay away...
I'll do a follow up maybe later this summer after I've taken it off some bigger drops... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sean Murphy
a Downhiller
from Spokane, WA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Beacon Hill | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Mail Order | | Strengths: | Stiff, Smooth, very very strong. | | Weaknesses: | A little heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Marzochi Mr.T, Marzochi Jr.T, Headshok Moto FR. | | Bike Setup: | 2001 Kona Stab Primo, 2000 Marzochi Monster T, 2000 Magura Gustav front disc brake, 2001 Magura Gustav rear disc brake, White Sun Double Wide Rims 26", Intense DH hubs, Michelen 2.5 DH rear tire, Tioga Factory DH 2.3 front tire, Profile Cranks, Mr. Dirt Gizmo Chain guide, Big Cheese Pedals, Race Face 42t DH cahin ring, Sram PC58 chain, 2001 Shimano XT rear derailer, Sram 7.0 Half Pipe shifter, Shimano XT cogset 11-32, 2001 Kona seat post, SDG big boy saddle, Zoom 60mm DH stem, Azonic PDW bars, FSA Orbit Extreme head set. | | Bottom Line: | This fork is the stiffest fork I have ever ridden. I have been told that smaller forks are better because they "find their way through the rocks better" but my Monster just plows over the rocks. It is a little heavy but it is well worth it. The Monster T is by far smoother than any other DH fork I have ridden. There is no hint of flex any where in the front of my bike. I can do flying nose manuals and the fork dosen't even budge. Even the decals are beefy, they are like a mm thick, they will never scratch. If you are looking for a fork that will take anything and don't mind a little extra weight then this is the fork for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian Tyler
a Downhiller
from Lake Tahoe, CA
Date Reviewed: March 10, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | ANY DH | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | N/A | | Strengths: | This is actually a review for a MARZOCCHI SHIVER. I just put it on my bike today to replace my Monster T. So far not as smooth out of the box as the Monster was, but I hear it needs to be broken in much more. It has three seels for dust and two for oil. The weight reduction is noticable and I think this has something to do with the up-side-down design. Suprisingly the fork came with fork gourds. They are made of very hard plastic amd bolt down with four screws near the axle on both sides. On the left side of the fork the fork guards have a cable routing which works great. The fork seems to have a lot less adjustment than the Monster though, but so far I still think it works great - you just can't hit the extremes you could with the Monster. I like the extra inch of travel although it's barely noticable and despite the extra inch the front end is actually lower - COOL. Also pretty cool is the fork seems to have holes for stem. Will give you more updates as it gets broken in some more and I test it a little harder. They say it take 14 hours of riding time to get fully brokin in. I guess I'm going to have to ride pretty hard before Sea Otter. Oh and I didn't pay zero, I just can't say. Value was pretty good for me.
| | Weaknesses: | Not as adjustable as Monster nore as smooth - yet. | | Similar Products Used: | Marzocch Monster T | | Bike Setup: | Intense M1 2000, f&r Purple Hayes, Hayes/Hugi hubs, Intense Mag 30 rims, Pro Taper bars, ODI grips, Race Face NorthShore cranks, XT 8-speed shifter, XTR rear derailer, XT 8-speed cassette, Azonic Hammer Stem, Hurrican seat post. | | Bottom Line: | Sick. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
M-P
a Downhiller
from North Carolina
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Lizard Lane | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$850.00 | | Strengths: | Well there are to many to list but for starters: Stiff Super plush. Big bad a$$ mofo! 3.0 tire actually fits. hence the email address.... | | Weaknesses: | ___________________________________What are you people thinking? | | Similar Products Used: | none.......... | | Bike Setup: | aeon joker | | Bottom Line: | Buy this if you want a sweet ride. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a Downhiller
from New,York
Date Reviewed: January 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Plattekill | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | This fork is the bomb,very stiff solid for those of you who claim its to heavy stop jeking off at night and do some push-ups.20mm axle is love. | | Weaknesses: | Their are'nt any I'am tierd of you fake pro riders claiming rockshox is better it's garbage if you ride hardcore.THe fake canadian says he loves rocksox any true northshoresman will only use marzochhi you can't lie to me bradda. | | Similar Products Used: | I had an Lt-8 Hanebrink to much maintenance no comparison.On my hardtail i run the Z1CR 130mm. | | Bike Setup: | Karpiel Disco monter T.sun doubles 26x24 format steel is real profile cranks hopebrakes with bigun hub set azonic stem kore b52 BMW pedals.Can't forget nokian 3.0 F&R | | Bottom Line: | If you wan't the ultimate in front suspension go monster t.It is costly but worth it.Honestly if you are a racer i would recommend a lighter fork such as the super T. which is 6in. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark McInnes
a Downhiller
from Gold River/Nanaimo BC
Date Reviewed: January 21, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | any DH | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Stiff, plush, great turning circle | | Weaknesses: | what? no | | Similar Products Used: | Jr.T, Boxxer, z1 QR20 | | Bike Setup: | Balfa BB7 with full on DH set. Monster T. | | Bottom Line: | The forks just keep getting bigger, but I would not trade this fork for any of them. It's a full on DH fork, but you can still push it around in the trails. Just a great fork! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan
a Downhiller
from palmer lake,CO,US
Date Reviewed: January 20, 2001 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | grand west out fitters | | Strengths: | everything, its got the travel, buttery smooth, not that heavy can still do manuals, fits 3 inch tire | | Weaknesses: | doesnt really have any | | Similar Products Used: | manitou xvert carbon | | Bike Setup: | intense M1 mavic 521 mavic 321 disk, irc kujo DH, protapers raceface north shore xs,azonic shorty, monster T | | Bottom Line: | this is a sweet fork and there prices are starting to go down so if u have the money than get one because there awsome suck up everything there made by marzocci, but dont buy then if your around 90 pounds because there to much to handle | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim
a
from laval, quebc, canada
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | bromont | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | WOAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaa......big,smouth,no flex, | | Weaknesses: | hehehee......no | | Similar Products Used: | let me think a second......none | | Bike Setup: | Trek VRX-400, raceface turbine dh, MONSTER T,Hayes,mammouth | | Bottom Line: | Now that i got my MonsterT, I'm shure that god's existe. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bikin Kid
a Downhiller
from CANADA
Date Reviewed: October 20, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Strengths: | This fork is awesome it's the stiffest b!tch I've ever rode, travel is so smooth even when I go cross country riding with my dad | | Weaknesses: | well I am 13 and have a 10 pound fork ouch | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer, DH3, DH2, X-Vert Carbon, X-vert DC, MR. T, Jr. T, some HAneBrink thing (awesome), etc......... | | Bike Setup: | Intense Uzzi DH, XTR, Monster 2, Fox RC, Race Face everything, and GAzz 2.6 tires | | Bottom Line: | This for is awesome up in Whistler I accidentley went of about a 12 foot drop and I landed it without my arms even moving, though it' pretty expenzive I worked my way up with a paper route......get one is you have the money and oh yeah stay away from X-Vert Carbon I was only 11 and waying 120 pouns broke it off a 2 foot drop | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DH Pro
a Downhiller
from northshore vancouver
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | any crazy DH | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | This fork has absoultely no strengths. Itabsolutely blows. My 1997 indy S eats these forks for breakfast. | | Weaknesses: | EVERYTHING. | | Similar Products Used: | Indy S, boxxer, x-vert carbon, zzyzx | | Bike Setup: | full sram 9.0 and raceface, indy S, fox 9" travel rear shock, Rm9 | | Bottom Line: | THe bottom linee is that this fork is absoultely horrible. It is built cheap and is far too light for my likeing. I have been racing Dh for as long as i can remember and this fork is atrosious. Go buy yourself a real fork from the rock shox line up, i suggest a used indy s or a new jett C. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DONNY J.
a Downhiller
from DENVER, CO
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | very stiff and plush | | Weaknesses: | it's a tad bit heavy | | Similar Products Used: | boxxer, xvert carbons, risse | | Bike Setup: | 2000 super 8
24" wheels | | Bottom Line: | this fork leaves me speechless.
nothing i've used compares to it.
some reviewers speak about the lack of tuning on it.
i beg to differ, you can change springs, oil, rebound, compression, and even the compression rate.
i would like to see a manitou do that!
they probably don't work on bikes and don't know what this thing is capable of. if you learn how it works and tune it right, you with be in 7th heaven!
do like the guy says below. i used 7 wt. oil with excellent results. the fork is still buttery smooth and going strong!
this may not be the best choice for racing because of it's weight. but many other forks of this caliber don't weigh much less but are 5 times more flimsy. something to think about! the price is not too bad either. try a used pair if you don't want to drop that large amount all at once. all in all this fork is the best in my opinion. don't be affraid to play with the tuning!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
AL'S FATTY
a
from 3R
Date Reviewed: September 4, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | SOLID, BEAUTIFUL. DID I MENTION THAT THEY ARE SOLID. SUPER DUPER PLUSH. OH, YEAH, THEY'RE PRETTY SOLID TOO. | | Weaknesses: | WEIGHT | | Similar Products Used: | JR. T, BOXXER, AND SOME MANITOU $HIT. | | Bike Setup: | VERY MUCH SO | | Bottom Line: | DA BOMB!! IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS KIDDIES. HERE WE HAVE A FORK THAT CAN HIT A SMALL CAR AT SPEED AND GO ON ITS WAY LEAVE THE PILOT SAYING TO HIMSELF, "DID YOU FEEL SOMETHING?" YES IT'S TRUE, THE FORK IS DESIGNED TO TACKLE FORD FIESTA'S, SUZUKI SWIFT'S AND THE OCCASIONAL YUGO. THE WEIGHT IS A LITTLE WIERD BUT YOU GET USED TO IT QUICKLY AND COMPENSATE. IF YOUR A WHIMP, GO BUY THOSE JELLO'E BOXXERS, OR MAYBE THOSE INSANELY CRAPY XVERT CARBON'S. ALL YOUR FRIENDS WILL ASK YOU WHY YOU SMELL LIKE TUNA. IF YOU WANT THE BEST, THEN MARZOCCHI IS FOR YOU. I'VE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH OIL LEAKS OR ANY OTHER MECHANICAL STUFF...EVER. DON'T LISTEN TO THESE GUYS BELOW. ALSO, CHANGE THE STOCK FORK OIL AFTER ABOUT 2 MONTHS OF USE BECAUSE THE STOCK OIL CONTAMINATES QUICKLY. USE HONDA PRO OR SILKOLENE 10 WT. THIS WILL GIVE YOU THAT INCREDIBLY AMAZING, SOFT AS A BABIES A$$ RIDE THAT ONLY ZOKES CAN DELIVER. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ryan
a
from nashville tennesee US
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | PRICE | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | need not apply | | Bottom Line: | i will rate this fork on a price:performance ratio
for the money,you should be able to race down a mountain,while shining your glasses and not have to worry bout dieng.
this does not happen
ive tried it | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve D
a Downhiller
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Strong, stiff and very plush. Rolls over anyting. Lot's of adjustability (Y2K model) | | Similar Products Used: | Lots | | Bike Setup: | Norco VPS 1 | | Bottom Line: | Sure it's a heavy fork but it's for downhilling and it's obviouslly stiffer and stronger that other DH forks, you don't have to ride it to see that. My upper body was really tired after riding this fork for the first 6 or so ride's, but after that my body got use to it.
Very very plush. It's hard to tell just by pushing down on it standing beside the bike, the fork sit's high and it's hard to get your weight over it.
Give the weight a chance. It's a drawback that is greatly offset by the performance
If you try this fork you'll like it.
| | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alvin Crain
a Cross Country Rider
from Everett, Wa USA
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Chelan WIM Course | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | SUPER STIFF, No Maintenance, Easy to change the air pressure, Buttery Smooth action w/ 50% more free! | | Weaknesses: | Price (but well worth every penny)
Weight (but well worth every gram) | | Similar Products Used: | Rock Shox Judy XC, Cannondale P-Bone | | Bike Setup: | Who cares, go ride | | Bottom Line: | Praise God | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Crowe
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver BC
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | This fork is extremly stiff and looks like you could ride over a car like it was a speed bump. | | Weaknesses: | ARE YOU KIDDING ME? | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer, MX-6, Jr T (all nice Forks) | | Bottom Line: | The guy two reviews below me Adam Ferguson let me try his bike. The fork was set a little stiff for me considering i only weigh about 140lbs and i didn't find the fork that heavy. I could still cat walk with them and do some Jay Hops with them (not that high though). If you are looking for an incredable DH fork and something that will hold up to BC's North Shore get this fork......It is SWEET! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
WICKED Wicked
a Downhiller
from Vancouver BC
Date Reviewed: June 2, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Whistler | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | EVERYTHING | | Weaknesses: | NONE | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing like them | | Bike Setup: | Kona Stabb Primo | | Bottom Line: | ARE YOU TIRED OFF BUMPS EATING YOU UP. DO YOU HATE IT WHEN YOU CAN FEEL YOURE FRONT SHOCK BOTTOM OUTRIPPING YOURE ARMS OFF. DO YOU HATE WHEN OIL BLEEDS ALL OVER THE PLACE. DO YOU NOT CARE ABOUT WEIGHT. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE MOST PLUSH SHOCK IN THE WORLD. THAN LOOK NO FURTHER, BEACUSE MONSTER T IS HEAR! 7 INCHES OF SUPPER PLUSH TRAVEL. THAY HAVE BE MAKING THIS FORK FOR YEARS NOW. YOU CAN FIND IT ON TRIALS MOTOCYCLES. I WEIGH 210LBS AND CANT BOTTOM THIS SHOCK OUT. IT DOES TAKE SOME TIME TO GET USE TO. BUT ONCE YOU GET THE FEEL OF IT, ITS JUST POINT AND SHOOT. I WAS AT CALIFORNIA STATE DH CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EVERY ONE WHO JUMPED UP AND DOWN ON IT SAID THEY HAD TO HAVE ONE. ITS JUST LIKE ALL THE REAST OF THERE SHOCKS, ITS THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jordan Blake
a Downhiller
from San antonio Tx USA
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything in New Mexico | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Very supple,Stiff. Most reliable fork there is! | | Weaknesses: | The weight,which i only notice when lifting the front end.it sucks on flat courses. | | Similar Products Used: | Xvert ti ,boxxer | | Bike Setup: | UZZI DH team Azonic rims, hayes brakes,and so on | | Bottom Line: | I dont believe there is a plusher fork on the market.While I obviously have to travel to get to courses that do it justice,once I am on a real course I am greatful for the solid feel and forgiving plushness.And I cant say enough about the reliability because nothing is worse than driving 18 hours and blowing seals ETC.
If you have the oppurtunity to race fall line courses or just love stair launching big drops ETC,this is the fork for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Ferguson
a Downhiller
from Vancouver BC
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | The fork is stiff, It looks like no other and did I mention that it is the plushest fork I have ever touched | | Weaknesses: | It is a bit heavier than other forks but for a reason | | Similar Products Used: | boxxer,Jr.T | | Bike Setup: | norco Vps-1 | | Bottom Line: | This fork is perfect it may be pricey but it is worth every penny. One spring rate does everything freeride/downhill wheras other forks need to change the springs. I am 200lbs and I have not bottomed it out. It is amazing, it is the best I love it | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Merrill
a Downhiller
from San Diego
Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Mount Woodsen | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | ULTRA SMOOTH TRAVEL!NOTHING SMOOTHER!(cant stress that enough!!!!!!!!) Super Smooth!!!!! Weight is irelevant.(as marzocchi's brochure says)Super precise steering also. Axle is easy to use also. Crown is super well machined, no tight fit problems like a Boxxer. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer Pro.(with pro sponsor internals)! | | Bike Setup: | Ionic with 7"(comparable feel to M-1 or Specialized) | | Bottom Line: | Great fork (heavy, but balanced when on a bike, no nose drop) For an example, I just went on a XC ride with this fork because my XC bike was busted. I was in the top five to ten people out of a 50 people group made up of people with everything from single speeds to Sugars to Ti frame XC's. I even (dont laugh, its true) passed a guy on a Lightspeed hardtail on a slight UP!!!!!!!!!!! hill.(no joke) I wasnt fast like an XC, but not slow either. Nothing even close to as smooth, my Boxxer was not near as adjustable. Nothing better.
THE BEST DH FORK. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Paez
a Downhiller
from Colombia
Date Reviewed: March 26, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Monserrate | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | This is a really dh fork. Don´t worry about roots, holes or whatever you find on trails. Nothing stops the Monster. | | Weaknesses: | It is a little heavy but if you are a seriuos downhill racer don`t worry, you don`t note it. | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer, Sigma | | Bottom Line: | I am a downhill racer in Colombia and we have a very difficult trails, but since i bougth the Monster, i forgot my problems. You have to do some gym because this fork goes wherever you want (or wherever Monster wants!) and sometimes the trail is so hard and your arms are tired. I really recommend it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MIKE SEYMOUR
a Downhiller
from Knoxville , TN
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Tough ones | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | UMMM words can't describe it--REAL GOOD..REAL REAL good... | | Weaknesses: | N/A | | Similar Products Used: | Manitiou X-vert T 4" | | Bike Setup: | MARIN B-17 MONSTER T HOPE 04 BRAKES MAVIC 321's | | Bottom Line: | IT makes a real difference on how fast you can go..IF you want the best pay$$ the price and buy one..I love how just this fork alone totaly changes the whole bike--better rake--higher handlebars--longer wheelbase--stiffer--strongest(the seals will last longer over rugged terrain less movement in the tubes)and the weight actually helps you,you'll figure it out... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
etienne dubois
a Downhiller
from quebec
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | bromont(canada) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | plush ,plush, plush
the fork gets 7 inchs but it's like having 9
increases stability
you can ajust your fork just as you want(very precise) | | Weaknesses: | no weakness at all
some will say weihgt but I weight 140 lbs and I don't feel it on control of the bike | | Similar Products Used: | you just can'T compare this fork | | Bike Setup: | balfa (canadian brand www.balfa.com)gustav brake ect ect | | Bottom Line: | If you're thinking about a new fork get a Monster-t and if you don't want to buy one just try one and you will change your mind . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CHRISTIAN LIE
a downhiller
from NORWAY
Date Reviewed: January 11, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
WOOOOOOOWWWWW! SHITT! THESE FORKS RULE!!!!
I`GOT MY MONSTER-T A FEW MONTHS AGO NOW, AND I GET MORE AND MORE IMPRESSED EACH TIME I RUN`EM....
THEY SUCK EVERYTHING THAT COMES IN YOUR WAY, AND THEY DO IT WITH EXTREMLY CONTROL!!! THEY HAVE NEVER LET ME DOWN AND THEY WONT`T BOTTOM OUT, NEVER. THEY ARE EXTREMELY PROGRESSIVE AT THE END OF THEIR TRAVEL. I LOVE THESE FORKS HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER FORKS I`VE TRIED AND TESTED (THA SUPER-T, BOXXER, XVERT-TI AND SO ON) SOME PEOPLE THINK THEY`RE HEAVY, BUT IF YOU ARE A DOWNHILLER, YOU WON`T NOTICE IT. AND THEIR LOOK!!!!!! FAT AND SEXY AT THE SAME TIME, YA WON`T FIND A FAT AND SEXY WOMAN, WILL YA!! GO GET THESE BABIES!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
KEITH WACKFORD
a downhiller
from SACRAMENTO, CA
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
ARE YOU TIRED OFF BUMPS EATING YOU UP. DO YOU HATE IT WHEN YOU CAN FEEL YOURE FRONT SHOCK BOTTOM OUTRIPPING YOURE ARMS OFF. DO YOU HATE WHEN OIL BLEEDS ALL OVER THE PLACE. DO YOU NOT CARE ABOUT WEIGHT. ARE YOU LOOKING FOR THE MOST PLUSH SHOCK IN THE WORLD. THAN LOOK NO FURTHER, BEACUSE MONSTER T IS HEAR! 7 INCHES OF SUPPER PLUSH TRAVEL. THAY HAVE BE MAKING THIS FORK FOR YEARS NOW. YOU CAN FIND IT ON TRIALS MOTOCYCLES. I WEIGH 210LBS AND CANT BOTTOM THIS SHOCK OUT. IT DOES TAKE SOME TIME TO GET USE TO. BUT ONCE YOU GET THE FEEL OF IT, ITS JUST POINT AND SHOOT. I WAS AT CALIFORNIA STATE DH CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EVERY ONE WHO JUMPED UP AND DOWN ON IT SAID THEY HAD TO HAVE ONE. ITS JUST LIKE ALL THE REAST OF THERE SHOCKS, ITS THE BOMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
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