Submitted by
Thomas
a Downhiller
from Sault Ste. Marie, ON Date Reviewed: January 17, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Hiawiatha
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
eBay store NIB - not OEM
Strengths:
None. This is a terrible fork. Failed miserably and caused severe injury... AVOID THIS PRODUCT AT ALL COSTS.
Weaknesses:
Typical Marzocchi top out... horrible seals and internals. Left stantion tube snapped at the crown. The people at Marzocchi Canada refused to warranty the fork. They said that it was my fault that the fork broke because I was not using it for what it was intended to do. that particular day I was riding street and not dirt jumping.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Psylo, Manitou Sherman Firefly, Marzocchi Jr. T, Dirt Jumper 3 and a Dirt Jam Pro, which was tossed in the garbage.
Bike Setup:
a Banshee Scratch.. Profile BMX crankset... Mag 30's... Avid disk in the rear. .243 bars and stem, single speed. it was a pure dirt jump/street bike.
Bottom Line:
I was putting down the front end from a manual and left stantion snapped right at the crown. As I was falling, the broken stantion tube pierced my jacket, hoody and tore my stomach open causing the need for a night in the hospital and 34 stitches. I landed on my left knee and it broke as well. Not only did this product fail miserably, but they refused to warranty it, and they blamed me.
This is a horrible product from a horrible company. I lost a year and a half's worth of riding while recuperating from my injuries. (oil inside of deep cuts is very very bad) Because of the way they handled this issue, I got a 66Rc on a new bike and sold it immediately.
This fork needed more attention than a high maintenance girlfriend. constant changing of seals, oil, and all kinds of other things... Then they want me to pay for a repair... I can ride my gf harder than I could ride this fork.
I would rate this a zero, but it won't let me.
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Submitted by
loocas
a Downhiller
from The United Kingdom Date Reviewed: August 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Delamere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
winstanleysbikes.co.uk
Strengths:
Everythin
Weaknesses:
Nothin
Similar Products Used:
'05 Manitou Black Super RTWD, '05 Dirt Jumper 3's
Bike Setup:
Orange 224 GBR Stock apart from forks
Bottom Line:
Get Rid of those triple crown forks and get these cheap for only £25 their MINT!!!!
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Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide, Australia Date Reviewed: April 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Easy to install disc brakes onto. Nice and plush at times
Weaknesses:
Brake arch and sliders are held onto by the V-Brake bolts, creak when you do certain things with them
Bike Setup:
Specialized P2
Bottom Line:
Good reliable suspension fork.
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Submitted by
Ross Bearman
a
from Regina, Sask Date Reviewed: June 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
streets
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
bought it used
Strengths:
.......
Weaknesses:
Alot, it was fine when i bought it, then the stanctions fell out because some tube inside broke, the seals break constantly, and you can bottom it out so easly even with 10 wt oil, and it tops out alot, and the steer tube creeks, and i dont even go big on this fork, I ride street
Bike Setup:
Evilution Dirty Steve, hayes HMX 1, kenda k-rads, single speed,
Bottom Line:
I guess its ok for riding around but i have had nothing but bad luck with this fork, there is constantly something wrong with it, when this one is toast im goin to a sherman jumper.
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Submitted by
J Bub
a Downhiller
from Denver Date Reviewed: May 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
??????????
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
private party
Strengths:
I bought it used at a descent price... The travel feels nice, but I put in a little extra oil as to help with the lack of springness...It works well. Looks pretty bad A$$. QR20 is not very QR however is much better than a standard skewer. It handles everything I give it, which is a lot considering I am 190 #.
Weaknesses:
I wish it had the new "M" crown, and 32mm stanchions.. I think that would stiffen it up just enough to make it pretty sweet.. Springs are too light, but a little extra oil and she's good to go. Creaky, but doesn't seem to affect the performance.
Similar Products Used:
2003 Junior T, Risse "Wet Trixxy", 1998 X-Vert R,
Bike Setup:
2000-2001 Heckler, Vanilla RC, Hayes 8", 2.5" Maxxis Minion's
Bottom Line:
I got it at a fair price and I ride the Sh?! out of it, so it is hard to say too much bad about it.
It sounds like some poeple out there have their hands on a "lemon". Mine seems to do the job, If you go and buy one just be careful, some are good, some are not so good.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: November 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
10K
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Selkirk Sports
Strengths:
can handle sitting in the corner not being used.
Weaknesses:
Steer tube creaks like crazy, bends easy, qr20 breaks, WAY undersprung, definately not worth the book price. it bottoms out easy, and when not bottoming out, it spikes (stops going down) after 2 inches of travel. i have 15 wt oil and heaviest springs i could get and it still bottoms out, i only weigh 137lbs and it is still crap.
Similar Products Used:
judy, pyslo, jr.t, mx 6
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco Rampage setup for DH/Hucking. Dual double tracks, 26 in front, 24 in rear. single speed, Stratos Mx6 fork.
Bottom Line:
This fork is absolutely crap, my friend lent me his Rock Shox Jett and it was smoother than this peice of garbage. Definately not going back to marzocchi (unless they give me free fork) If you are looking to buy, find something worth the money.
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Submitted by
Tyler F
a Downhiller
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: November 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
CBC-Boogieman
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Tough, Stiff, Single crown with good travel. Changed to stiffer springs really easily.
Weaknesses:
As with other reviews, the steer tube is creaking, not too noticeable, but a little. Too soft initially for me 210lbs, but stiffer springs and a top up of oil really helped.
Similar Products Used:
EXR, SuperT's, Judy's
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco Drop with DJ1.5's
Bottom Line:
Forks are great so far, had problems with slow compression on hits, reduced the preload, and it is more plush. I find that if I run the recommended sag, the forks are way plusher, and don't have that rough feel on wheelies and drops. North Shore BABY!!!!
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Submitted by
Neal
a
from Chanrlotte, NC Date Reviewed: September 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
eastern bikes
Strengths:
QR20 i like the basic black look. Marzocchi name
Weaknesses:
crazy soft springs
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
*Prototype* Eastern Bikes freeride.
Bottom Line:
I havnt had a single problem with the fork since I bought it. I ride skatepark, and street and weigh in at about 190. The springs need to be upgraded but other than that its a great fork
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Submitted by
Mr Cheese
a Weekend Warrior
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Stiff and strong(touch wood)
Weaknesses:
Got the creaks as well, got em fixed but creaken again, I weigh 78kees and can't get a spring/oil combo heavy enough to stop bottoming out, I have the heaviest Marz springs.
Similar Products Used:
Tried Lots - I had a set of Z1 Drop-Offs, they handled much bigger hits but not as stiff, didn't creak as much.
Bike Setup:
02 Big Hit,XTR,Hope M4/O2 rear
Bottom Line:
If your not going big or weigh 1/2 what I do this fork will probably suit you. In my case the fork doesn't match the rear travel of the big hit - which by the way is a freekin excellent freeride bike, super strong, stiff rear end. As for the fork, when I'm riding 8ft drops(not flat landings) it bottoms out hard unless landing is quite steep. Gonna get Dorado Sc's or Manitou Shermans.
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Submitted by
Mo Faka
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary Date Reviewed: August 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
See my previous review from a month ago.
Weaknesses:
I take back pretty much everything I said about this fork a month ago. I'm not sure I'll buy another Marzocchi ever again, and I have rode them for 6 years. This fork creaks like crazy, it feels like the stanchions are going to pop out of the crowns when I do a freakin wheelie. The QR20 sucks, the travel is not smooth, it's undersprung, the rebound adjuster doesn't work at all. I emailed Marzocchi about these issues to see what they had to say, their answer was "buy a triple or an 03 DJ1". This fork was brand new 3 MONTHS AGO and rides like like garbage. It hasn't even been ridden that hard! I have a 98 Z2BAM XC fork that is more confidence inspiring than this.
Similar Products Used:
Lots
Bike Setup:
soon to be set up WITHOUT this piece of trash
Bottom Line:
This is not worth your money. I am actually scared to ride this as it feels like it's going to fall apart at any second. Don't buy it, don't buy a bike that has one. Read the other reviews! I didn't believe the other reviews until the same things started happening to me. Believe me, if I could rate it less than one flaming piece of dog crap, I would. I didn't pay much for the fork, I got a deal with an expensive frame but I still feel ripped off.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from Minneapolis, MN Date Reviewed: July 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Varies
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Erik's Bike
Strengths:
These forks don't really have any strengths.
Weaknesses:
Everything. Within the first month of riding I had to send the fork in due to an overwhelming creaking from the steerer/stanchions. BAD!! MARZ replaced with 2003 steerer and that seemed to work for about two months. For a fork that is marketed to people that will ride aggressively it is a "BIG NO GO." From the flex in the stanchions to the "Too soft" set-up it's my opinion that MARZ made a bad move.
Similar Products Used:
Tons, I work at a bike shop
Bike Setup:
2002 customized Big Hit comp
Bottom Line:
be careful, change springs ASAP, change oil ASAP, and watch the steerer/stanchion area closely.
I would never buy again. The upside......MARZ has good customer service...but you'll have to "politely" hound them once or twice a week.
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Submitted by
Mo Faka
a Weekend Warrior
from calgary Date Reviewed: July 23, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Strengths:
130mm travel, QR20, adjustable, stiffness
Weaknesses:
QR20, there is nothing "QR" about it. Marzocchi should have called it "slow R20". feels strange while trying to wheelie, rebound adjustment doesn't seem to work. (I've noticed this on other reviews as well.)Ugly gothic graphics
Similar Products Used:
Psylo XC(way better QR20 than 2002 and older marzocchis), Z1, Z2, Z3.
Bike Setup:
02 Stinky dee, 02 DJ1, hayes, lx/xt, ODI's, raceface etc.
Bottom Line:
So far so good, I hope my stantions don't break in half like what happened to other people who have reviewed this fork. Pretty plush, but if you weigh more than 180lbs you'll probably want stiffer springs and/or heavier oil. I use it for everything, not just dirt jumping and it has worked ok so far, no drops over 6 feet yet but the fork is good on those. In retrospect I should have gone with a 2001 Z1 MCR QR20 or waited and gotten a 2003 DJ1 or DJ2. Great value considering what I paid for it ($175.00 CAD brand new with frame purchase) If you can get that kind of deal, take it.
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Submitted by
Justin Swanson
a Downhiller
from Smithers BC Canada Date Reviewed: May 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Schitzo
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
Oscar's Source For Sports
Strengths:
Very stiff, no flex at all.
Weaknesses:
it snapped.
Similar Products Used:
Z1 dropoff,wedge, DJ 1.5,2, etc.
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco Torrent. Pretty much stock.
Bottom Line:
It was an awesome fork. Ya was, until the stantions cracked. and what was i doing? a fricken roll out. oil sprayed all over and got on my rotor. sending it back to marzocchi right now. havnt heard from them in 3 1/2 weeks. i'll post another review 6 months from now to let you know how it is working.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from victoria B.C. Canada! Date Reviewed: April 14, 2003
Favorite Trail:
w/e
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Russ Hay's Sidney Cycle!
Strengths:
They ride really nice! langing is smooth, awsome for d/j's! what there made for. look great! I really like this fork!
Weaknesses:
STOCK SPRINGS!, WAY to soft! I do not weight very much and i manage to bottom out the stock 4" springs pritty easy, get a harder spring!other then that there sweet!
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco 4 Hun baby!!!
Bottom Line:
Sweet fork! put stiff, or X-stif spring and your good to go! they are VERY nice forks other then the soft stock spring.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Downhiller
from Buffalo, NY, USA Date Reviewed: March 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$291.00
Purchased At:
Marzocchi
Strengths:
Feels really well on fast singletrack, QR20 stiffens it up, easy to maintain
Weaknesses:
rebound adjustment does little to nothing, was origonally told that it would have dual external rebound adjustments like Z1, feels like crap on flat drops.
Similar Products Used:
Z3, psylo
Bike Setup:
No HT anymore
Bottom Line:
This fork was a rip off, For a few extra bucks you can get a Z1 dropoff which has all the same stuff plus a few extras. I was really disappointed to find out that the rebound adjustment was some pee wee playhouse junk on one side of the fork.
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Submitted by
SHL
a Downhiller
from SoCal Date Reviewed: March 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Sheep Hills
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
sponsor
Strengths:
Not the steer tube or crowns.
Weaknesses:
The steer tube and crowns. Steer tube bent straight out and stanchions came loose from the crowns.
Bike Setup:
Dirtjump
Bottom Line:
It works great when it is actually working properly.
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Submitted by
Rich Steels
a Racer
from Derby, UK Date Reviewed: February 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
38trails, Derby, Uk
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
wadescycles.com
Strengths:
A good stiff feeling fork when working well. Look good....I guess!
Weaknesses:
Good for 4 weeks damper cartridge is wank Unbeleivable Creeking from the crowns Stanchions came lose from the crowns there isn't anything out there to compete with it!
Similar Products Used:
Stratos Super Stars, Rock Shox psylos, Z1's, Boxxers, Rissie, avalanche ....blah blah
I loved these forks when I first bought them but after a week of owning them I noticed they were twisted. I sent the forks back to the shop and got a new pair. The rebound damper didn't work so I had to get a new one. Changed the oil to harden them up = sweat! Four weeks later the crowns began to creek. I first thought it must be the headset. Got a new headset only to find at my horror it was the crowns. Sent the forks back to the Importers who re-Cryofitted them. Bingo! no creeking, pure pleasure. 5 weeks later the stanchions came lose, scary lose! So I sent them back to the Importers again, hoping for a new pair but instead they are going to replace the crowns again!!! aaaaaaahhhhhhhh These forks take the piss. more so Marzocchi, when they advertise that you can put trust in their products being reliable. Bull.
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Submitted by
Dude
a Cross Country Rider
from California Date Reviewed: December 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Strengths:
The amount of travel. Nice Plush. Great feel and good for dirt jumping
Weaknesses:
Price
Bottom Line:
Great overall fork
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Submitted by
Loi
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: December 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
EBay Rocks!
Strengths:
Smooth! Plush! Stiff! Great Colors!
Weaknesses:
2003 don't bother with V-Brake Posts. Shoulda never have them. Just get in the way.
Bike Setup:
2001 GT Ruckus, Marz DJ1, Hayes 8"/6", DEORE/LX/XTR, Salsa Bashring, Syncros DH Bar, Syncros SeatPost, SDG Satellite Saddle, Sun SingleTrack Rims, Sun ZUZU Pedals, Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Bottom Line:
My first Zoke. It is great. Love the amount of travel. My ruckus tracks so well. Point them where you want to go and it will take you there in one piece.
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Submitted by
Taylor
a Downhiller
from Chapel Hill NC Date Reviewed: December 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$410.00
Purchased At:
pro bikes
Strengths:
I like the 20 mm dropouts
Weaknesses:
good for about 4 months, then started to make alot of noise. Bottoms out all of the time. Now when you come down even from a wheelie there seems to be no travel and is extreely harsh like a rigid fork. It has become terrible. I am gonna send it back to the company and see what they have to say. PAIN IN THE A$$
Similar Products Used:
Z1 QR 20
Bike Setup:
2002 Rocky Mountain Flow freeride Hardtail with a 2002 Dirt Jumper 1, 26/24 inch Double-Wide wheelset, Hydro Shimano XT disks, 2.5/2.7 inch maxxis high roller tires, Evil chain guide (East coast edition), and Raceface prodigy DH cranks, Rocky mountain stock flat pedals, Azonic shorty stem, Titec HellBent riser bars, LX shifter and rear derailer, XT cassette, SRAM chain, FSA head set (pig), Rocky mountain seat post, and a serfas seat.
Bottom Line:
This fork seems to be no good. Maybe you will have better luck than me.
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Submitted by
Jeff Rideout
a Weekend Warrior
from CANADA:o Date Reviewed: October 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
bought it from my lbs
Strengths:
i'd say this fork feels more solid than the wedge which is what i used to rode b4 this fork.. The rebound on this shock springs up more than the wedge did and i like this feature for bunny hopping and jumping. Looks great nice price sofar strong
Weaknesses:
Colours!!!!! AARRRRGGHH!!! what is up with Marzocchi these days my old konas used to have crazy colour forks like lme green yellow nice blues and stuff now theyre just black grey and stuff maybe come in red
Similar Products Used:
Z5,Z5 with 130mm, Z1 Wedge and Drop-Off, Psylo(Ouch these r brutal)
Bike Setup:
well the fork is curently on a Norco Rampage but I'm puttin it on my old Kona cuz the Z1 is shot
Bottom Line:
great fork 4 the price! nice!!! I am about 150 lbs I'm almost 16 and i only do average sized drops like 5 footers usually and i like doin technical riding aswell and this fork suits me very good Graphics and technology is stepin up but if only we could get some nice colours back in Marzocchi eh??
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Submitted by
Christian
a Downhiller
from Oslo,Oslo,Norway Date Reviewed: September 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Before it snapped: - a overall nice fork.
Weaknesses:
Before it snapped: - not soft springs, bottoming out all the time. and finaly it snapped in to.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Specialized Bighit Comp 2002 Stock
Bottom Line:
I was just out riding and hit a jump and in the landing i just leggs just snapped and it made me faceplanting hard down in the gravel. Picture: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/pbpic46300.jpg
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Submitted by
MUj
a Weekend Warrior
from Quebec, Canada Date Reviewed: August 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Number 6, Bromont
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Bicycles Eddy
Strengths:
Very strong. Quite enough travel. Nice overall response. I like the juicy sound it does when compressing.
Weaknesses:
- Having many problems with the pressed crown. It creaks like hell. I don't like to think it can break anytime. Even though it's the second one I have, it has the same problem. - Stock springs are way too soft. - QR20 is a pain to remove/install wheel.
Similar Products Used:
Psylo
Bike Setup:
Norco Fluid. Came on it.
Bottom Line:
This fork is great for freeriding (anyway, how many people are actually doing dirtjumping ??). Pretty solid, more than the Z1 I'd say. But it may not be enough for the retarded-extreme-radical-in-seek-of-virility-dudes, (yah man i only do 150 foot drop and its broken it sux man).
Anyway, besides the problems with the pressed crown, it's a great buy I say.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Stiff, plush, has held up ver well. Very good spring rate for me (but I weigh 130 lbs...) It never bottoms out, never creaks, never requires special attention.
Weaknesses:
The rebound damping adjuster doesn't seem to do much. I am a light rider and I have trouble getting it to rebound as fast I I would like. The QR 20+ is the most retarded system in the world, although Marzocchi has addressed the problem with the QR 20-Pro on 2003 DJ1.
Similar Products Used:
Judy Race, RST High 5, Headshok, etc...
Bike Setup:
box-stock Norco VPS Fluid.
Bottom Line:
I am using the Fluid for freeriding. I have no intention of doing any dirt jumping though. The fork seems to be a fine choice for freeriding. If you are really abusive/hardcore, a Super-T Pro or Monster-T may suit you better. But I am happy with the Dirt Jumper 1. Only the retarded drop-out design deproves it of a 5-chili rating. But remember this had been fixed for 2003.
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Submitted by
dave sickle
a Downhiller
from england Date Reviewed: August 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
north shore
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
a shop
Strengths:
HARDCORE. STRONG looks good STIFF did i mention its STRENGTH. oh yeah and its STIFF. plush travel
Weaknesses:
urrrgghhh???
Similar Products Used:
single crown mr t. psylo sl. z1 drop off. z1 wedge.
Bike Setup:
spooky metalhead. dj1. halo's on big'un f and r. c2's. gazz.jr. profile 3piece.azonic fusion pedals. azonic bar & stem. single speed.
Bottom Line:
if you want a hardcore fork these are the bomb. if your into dirt jumping, downhill, street or downhill these are the best single crowns although i suggest shiver dc for downhill/freeride.
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Submitted by
jack
a Downhiller
from nh Date Reviewed: August 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
threader
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
cost
Strengths:
external rebound external preload 20mm hub and axle included works well.stiff.
Weaknesses:
creaked a bit for about a month but then stopped the qr20+ system is not quick.those little 4mm bolts are bull SHeet. for agresive riding it comes set up soft,does not bottem but dives like a mo fauker. my rebound knob fell off in the first week.
Similar Products Used:
psylo sl, its a 5 inch fork, nothing more.
Bike Setup:
01 sixxer for everything.
Bottom Line:
i have raced this fork and have done numerous drops on this fork, and it has held up and done it well. the fork is very soft,and great on the trail, but for drops or big hits its a little soft.for racing dh it leavs some to be desired but it is a single crown so who cares.its is stiff much stiffer than a 9mm qr, it noticable the first ride .it is stiffer than a psylo.and it is much more adjustable,dampening and preload. for a long travel fs bike and demanding terrain this fork is the ticket.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from calgary alberta canada Date Reviewed: July 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
COP
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
came with bike(norco drop has special edition DJ 1.5)
Strengths:
I have a special edition dirt jumper one and a half. It is an awesome fork. I have had no problems none of the ones that were listed in the normal dirt jump 1's -looks pretty -no flex anywhere -external rebound and preload adjustments -strong -strong -no flex anywhere -strong
Weaknesses:
the preload knobs are a little hard to turn. and the QR20 axle thingee takes a while to undo
Similar Products Used:
nothing compares
Bike Setup:
2002 norco drop, dirt jumper 1.5 intense mag 30 rear rim and hayes hydros
Bottom Line:
awesome fork.ive never had any problems as were listed in the dirt jump 1 reviews. ive done 7 feet to flat three times in a row and nothing happened. it just asked for more. this fork is an awesome for pretty much any type of riding. downhill slalom freeriding and dirtjumping. if you have cash and dont want the akwardness of a triple crown this is the fork.
PS exactly the same fork as JR t's internals are all the same adjustments are the same the only diff is JR's have 6 inches and a triple clamp.
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Submitted by
nir
a Weekend Warrior
from israel Date Reviewed: July 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban & FR
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
SPSIALIZED BIG HIT COMP
Strengths:
It's work & strong
Weaknesses:
standard spring coil too soft...
Similar Products Used:
psylo,Z1,Jr.T
Bike Setup:
spesialized big hit comp 6.3" rear
Bottom Line:
must change to harder spring coil (i'm 68 KG) and after 2 month working it start work great till 2.5m drops and uncompetition DH.
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Submitted by
mit blums
a Weekend Warrior
from BC Canada Date Reviewed: June 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything on the shore
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
victoria bike store
Strengths:
Its a great fork for urban riding and anything up to 8". It can take any jump I throw out at it. Great In North Shore and any ladder drops. I would suggest to any new rider. OK for new freeriders but if you are serious get super t's or Monsters.
Weaknesses:
If you have a bad landing on huck or drop and land front tire first it bottoms easily. Flex bothers me and some time think it is going to snap on big screw ups.
Similar Products Used:
Psylo, Jr. T.
Bike Setup:
Norco Drop 2002 model.
Bottom Line:
Buy this fork if you are starting out on freeride. If you are a regular dirt jumper this thing soaks anything you can find. If you are experienced and dont mind paying an extra 700 canadian get the super t's unless weight is a factor for you.
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Submitted by
Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from Mt. Seymour Date Reviewed: May 17, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$170.00
Strengths:
QR20 and wider stanchions make the fork quite stiff for a single crown. Very, very plush. Handles rocks and 5' hucks with ease.
Weaknesses:
Typical Marzocchi shock - came with very little oil so it had to be topped up for best compression.
Similar Products Used:
RoxShox Judy, RoxShox Tulio, Cannondale Fatty, Marzocchi Z5, Fox Float, Marzocchi Super T
Bike Setup:
Cove Stiffee FR, DJ1, Hays hydros
Bottom Line:
I'm pretty big - 230lbs - and haven't come close to bottoming out this fork. I put the extra heavy (green) springs in, and corrected the oil height (5mm extra). The compression is now very progressive, and gets very stiff at the bottom. The stiffest shock, and the most accurate steering, of any single crown fork I've tried. It's not a DC fork, but for the low cost (and low weight!), you can't beat it.
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Submitted by
Trig
a Weekend Warrior
from Old Blighty Date Reviewed: May 14, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Looks pretty
Weaknesses:
All those stated in the previous review
Similar Products Used:
Psylos, Z1's plus loads others
Bottom Line:
I really would like to say something good about this fork, but, well, it's just crap. Springs are far too soft, damping blew in first week, harsh bottom-out. What is with zocchi's 20mm QR axle thingy? Why not a standard bolt thru? Undoing a 20mmQR+ takes the same amount of time as normal bolt thru and the QR idea just doesn't work. If you want "proper" quick release 200m axle, get a Psylo Tullio - they rock.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Downhiller
from canada Date Reviewed: May 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Strengths:
Thicker stanchtions then past years
Weaknesses:
M-arch Non bolt on steerer non bolt on crown non bolt on arch Fork needs to be rebuild about o nce a week Little 26 inch tire clearance Stock springs to soft Lowers are qr20+, they should be dedicated 20mm. Adjusters on the top break of easily Fork creaks, even after sending it in Overpriced Harder to change travel then other forks Paint sucks Fork leaks enough oil to go to your discs and ruin the pads. If leaft upsidedown then ridden then fork will spray oil with enough force to take out an eye. Many more weaknesses then what i mentioned.
Similar Products Used:
Tons of other forks.
Bike Setup:
Planet-x bommer
Bottom Line:
If you are an xc comuter, buy this fork. If you are a real dj'r, this fork is a joke. Its designed for big hits, yet if you nose a 2 foot drop there is a good chance it will snap. I have to run a 24 inch front wheel so i can have decent tire clearence. When you break 1 part, you have to send your WHOLE fork back and wait a month. Then when it comes back, you get 2 more weeks of riding until its broken again. Marz is turning into the rockshock of rear suspension, keep it up marz- one day you will reaslise that your idiots. This fork is dangerous, if it brakes while on a 5 foot drop, you could easily paralize yourself. Be careful if you own this fork.
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Submitted by
d-man
a Downhiller
from boston ma usa Date Reviewed: May 3, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
looks purty feels nice no noodle action in hard turns
Weaknesses:
well....
soft- anyone over 140lbs who really dirt jumps will need heavier springs, after one ride I blew up the rebound damping, after 3 rides the cryofit crap came loose, my topcaps got cooked, andnow it creaks back and forth. mmm-mmm good. they should have stuck with the bolt-on crown. and the goofy little plastc knob fell off before I even got got out of the shop.
Similar Products Used:
2000 z1cr foes f1(oldskool)
Bike Setup:
k2 hardtail, homemade bars,stem,chainguide,bashgaurd hayes/magura doublewides on shimano xtz, slayer and skinless all around
Bottom Line:
get a freakin avalanche!
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Submitted by
Kalan Mason
a Downhiller
from BC Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
my own
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
freedom
Strengths:
plush very soft, mad for trails and hills feel stable on big drops/jumps
Weaknesses:
bottomed it out 2ice thats all
Similar Products Used:
Z1/judy/xvert
Bike Setup:
oldschool paragon w/dj1,xt,hussefelt,amoba bars/front avid disc big mav rims
Bottom Line:
the ultimate single crown yet marzocchi proved themselves worthy with the dj1 i never liked marz until i saw and rode this fork
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Submitted by
dave
a Downhiller
from laramie wy Date Reviewed: April 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
E.P.
Strengths:
stiff, strong, has not bent.
Weaknesses:
QR20, pops and creeks with heavy breaking, week springs.
Similar Products Used:
judy, boxxer, zzyxx
Bike Setup:
straight six
Bottom Line:
bad ass fork for jumping, street, and down hill
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Submitted by
Mike Baker
a Weekend Warrior
from Charlottetown, P.E.I, Canada Date Reviewed: April 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Maqueen's Bike Shop
Strengths:
This fork is super stiff, i can't notice any flex during my landings at all. This is by far the smoothest fork i've ever had the pleasure of riding. It takes about a 6 foot drop onto a flat to bottom this fork, I love it.
Weaknesses:
Stock springs are a little soft for a rider of my weight (175 lbs) but even when it bottoms, it doesn't bottom hard, so it really isn't a big deal.
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox psylo xc, and marzocchi z3 qr20
Bike Setup:
2002 Norco vps drop, completely stock ( the dj1 came on it)
Bottom Line:
This is the fork if your into freeriding and you want a single crown, it feel so much better than the z1 line, and it's built stronger, not to mention that it costs less. If you wanna huck, trailride, and whatever else your into, definitely consider this fork.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Weaverville, NC, USA Date Reviewed: April 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
nunya
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$500.00
Strengths:
Nice strong feeling,no flex at all. Very plush.
Weaknesses:
Sending the fork back for the second time for the same problem. The stanctions are creaking and poping. Marz. finally admitted that there is a problem with DJ1,DJ2, and Z1.They told me after the second time if I have anymore problems they would replace the whole shock.
A pair of kick-ass forx i got 90 quid of the RRP, jetts are nothin compared to these, smooth good gothic graphics, look the best ride like beasts, bottom line is if ure gettin new forx get these.........
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Submitted by
Jim
a Racer
from Sacramento,Ca. USA Date Reviewed: March 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
local jumps or Aburn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$240.00
Purchased At:
co sponcer
Strengths:
Very strong.Corners better than any sc fork.Easy to work on if you have basic understanding.
After changing to heavier oil & springs, the fork is perfect! I thought about a psylo But the rockshox boys customer service is not very good. I delt with Russ at Marzocchi,nice and very helpfull.Its only been three weeks so far this fork kicks a%#. If your an aggressive rider you will love this fork. It comes set up at 5" I changed it to 4". I'm going to buy another one for a diferent bike and leave it at 5".
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Submitted by
Cory
a
from St. Louis, MO Date Reviewed: February 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
The Touring Cyclist
Strengths:
Strong, Marzocchi Smooth, Stiff as all get out! The 20 mm Axle holds your wheel straighter than anything out there.
Weaknesses:
Are teh extra tabs that make it a QR 20+ necessary? Makes changing flats more time-consuming.
Similar Products Used:
MArzocchi Z1 Xfly, Manitou Mars, Rock Shox Duke Race
Bike Setup:
'02 Kona Chute frame w/ Race Face Northshore cranks and stem, Hayes hydraulic brakes, Titec bar and saddle, XT/XTR shifting and derailleurs, King headset.
Bottom Line:
Wow! 5 inches of travel on this thing is great. Contrary to most people's experiences, mine isn't too soft, it feels great, and i weigh around 170. Marzocchis are notoriously under-sprung, so it isn't surprising. This thing looks cool, feels great, and flinches at nothing. Whatever you got, it'll take. So go jump some stuff!
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Submitted by
Luke
a Weekend Warrior
from Uk Date Reviewed: January 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$275.00
Purchased At:
winstanleys Cycles
Strengths:
The Forks are Heavy But incredibly strong and This Fork is So Great it Sells itself. Best Technology from 2002 for Dirt jumping nutters You May not like the price But Believe me its worth it!
Weaknesses:
Hahahah U wish!
Similar Products Used:
manitou Super Air. Marzocchi X-fly
Bottom Line:
The name Says it All. Dirt jumper NO. 1 ! this Fork Is a must have for a dirtjumper Bike!
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Submitted by
random
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto Date Reviewed: January 13, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
this fork is so swwet it eats up almost anything the only problem with it is the it is way to soft maby it is just my fork but just putting my weight on it and ramming it down i can bottom it out with max preload and i only weight about 160 lbs. that is the only thing wrong with this fork if it was not for that this would be the so sick. with different shox oil and stiffer springs this would be probly one of the best single crown fork. i highly recamend this fork but think about getting new oil and stiffer sprongs unless u weigh nothin.
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Submitted by
johny boy
a Downhiller
from ontario canada Date Reviewed: November 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
the gimp
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
a bike shop
Strengths:
everything about this fork is so sweet I love the way it rides around corners it is the best for 1-9 foot drops on a flat pavement and 1-12 footers on dirt I never had a problem with the roters because I dont use 6inch I like it big.
Weaknesses:
In the time I have used this fork I have noticed that thair is no weakness to this beast of a fork
Similar Products Used:
2001Z1 qr20
Bike Setup:
stab frame,dirt jumper1 fork,d321 rims with hays hubs,hays dise breaks,race face crank,pritty much the rest of the parts are easton.
Bottom Line:
The second best sc fork of 2002 the first being shiver sc but thats not the point.
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Submitted by
Kim Lykke
a Downhiller
from Denmark Date Reviewed: November 25, 2001
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$340.00
Purchased At:
Bikebuster
Strengths:
This fork is tottaly cool. I have had lot´s of fun with it so far. I would recomend to upgrade it to 130mm while I have done severel bottum-out´s on it.(110)...
Weaknesses:
Like the other dude.. I´t pretty bad with a 6" rotor, so it´s a must with the 8". Plus the 6 bolts that holds the discs must have a very small head to clear the inner fork... But that´s it.......
Similar Products Used:
rockshox judy xcl,01-Marzocchi qr20,Stratos fr4
Bike Setup:
PlanetX Frame with Easton, Raceface parts.Hayes brakes that´s been polished (Lir...) And of cause the nice fork
Bottom Line:
The only bad thing about this fork was when I ordered it. It took a lifetime before I got it, and when I finnaly got it, the 20mm axel was missing.!!How bad is that... It´s been about 4 weeks since I got it, and it´s not arrived yet.. Lucky for the *&%¤#§½"@ at Marzocchi DK, that i´m a toolmaker and have made my own one...
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Submitted by
shakes
a Downhiller
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: November 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Humber Jump
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
factory pro deal
Strengths:
Everything a fork should be Its the perfect fork for urban and dirt jumping!
Weaknesses:
Spacing for 6inch disc rotors is CRAP!! Forward/backward flex.
Similar Products Used:
Z1's, not much else
Bike Setup:
DMR Trailstar, XT deraillers, Intense Mag-30s on Formula Hubs, XT hydros,
Bottom Line:
Marzocchi went and designed the disk tabs for 8in rotors instead of the way more common 6in ones. If you use 6in rotors be prepared to use a ton of spacers for the caliper and the rotor. If you use 8in rotors, there's no problem with spacing. There is a surprising amount of flex when you lock the front brake and rock the bike back and forth. Thats not noticeable when you're out riding and the 20mm axle makes the fork incredibly stiff during cornering. Despite those two drawbacks the fork is still absolutely amazing. I've been riding it for a little over a month and it just eats up everything I throw at it.
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