Submitted by
suicidebomber
a Downhiller
from Philippines Date Reviewed: July 29, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Hand Me Down
Strengths:
Very responsive and plush, It keeps me planted well, and can hold its own on drops, stair gaps, and is bulletproof.
Weaknesses:
Graphics look tacky. A simple "Bomber" decal ala 2003-2004 Marzos would suffice.
Similar Products Used:
Tried a SR Suntour fork for a short while, then had this.
Bottom Line:
I first found this on a Giant Xtc. When I found the money I switched the frame to a Chucker 2.0. DH and FR is a cinch in this. The fork gets very busy in my DH trail that is nothing but rocks, and it never gave up. And at drops, it only bottoms out when you land nose first. But it's now getting a tad soft, maybe I needed new oil for it... but all in all, a great fork.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Needham, MA, USA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Hudson park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
From friend who beat on it daily
Strengths:
Will not bottom out, Incredibly well-damped, plush, and responds to the slightest movements on the ground below it whether it be a pebble, or boulder!
Weaknesses:
After all these ears, it has about 3-5mm of sag, even without a rider. The dual preload adjusters set all the way down don't do much else either. I'm sure a fresh set of springs will fix it though!
Similar Products Used:
I work at a bike store....I see and try a LOT of different forks. Pace, Maverick, White Bro's, RST, Rock Shox, Manitou, Mozo, SRT, Spinner, Marzocchi, etc....
Bike Setup:
'07 Intense 5.5 EVP in gloss black w/rp23, Awesome forks, Mavic X3.1, WTB/Maxxis tubeless, Dirty dog rotors, XTR, Sram X-9, Holzfeller cranks, Hollow-pin chain, Thomson post and stem, Easton bars, Deore XT Hydro brakes, etc...
Bottom Line:
Well, It's 2007 now and I love this fork so much, that it's on my brand new Intense 5.5 EVP. I'm not even kidding! The only work thats been done on this fork in over 5 years, is 1-1/2 oil changes and a seal kit which by the way, It didn't even need. For a fork being labeled a "dirt jumper" at just above 5lbs is quite amazing. It is strong though. I've bent pro-flex frames in half with this, I've jumped off walls to flats, ridden up a 5-set of stairs going 20mph, jumped down 3 consecutive sets of 4-set stairs etc...you get the picture. After all these years, the springs feel a bit looser and/or weaker, but it only gets better!
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Submitted by
brandon fults
a
from bend, oregon, USA Date Reviewed: October 3, 2004
Favorite Trail:
downtown urban
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
doesnt bottom out. super plush. Looks good. seems to take anything that i have thrown at it.Fits good on most any hardtail.
Weaknesses:
buying oil and parts. Very expensive to have oil, o rings etc. has a wierd ting noise when you come out of a manual.
it is an awsome fork. i have used it for urban and downhill, and it loved it. it is worth the money if you can find a used one.
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Submitted by
Jory
a
from Maine Date Reviewed: November 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
Very Plush
Weaknesses:
Customer service when time to replace parts
Bottom Line:
Awesome for for the money, though the amount of time it took me to get the parts, then to get the right parts i need kept me from riding for waaaay too long
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Submitted by
Scuba Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Stratford, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Fin + Feather
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
buddy of mine
Strengths:
lightweight, lots of adjustability, looks great and feels awesome!!!!
Weaknesses:
a lil too soft stock for me, bottomed it lots till i switched it over to 5" stiff!
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi z1's, phylos, DJ1's
Bike Setup:
DMR Trailstar LT, race face prodigy cranks, rhyno lite disc rear w/deore 9 spd hub, d519 rim up front w/deore hub, rear hydraulic magura disc, front hydraulic magura, all the good stuff!!!
Bottom Line:
buy this fork!! great for smaller drops{no jaw drops on this fork! sorry bender} and perfect for dirt jump and urban assault, great for the $
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Submitted by
darrion
a Cross Country Rider
from victoria, British Columbia Date Reviewed: June 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Hot Cherry
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
a very good bike shop
Strengths:
price, strength, durability, takes big hits well, good seals and bushings
Weaknesses:
none really, could have more external damping options but at this price that is asking a lot. Perhaps small bump compliance could be better, but that may improve as the bushings wear in.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou sxr, psylos
Bike Setup:
fsr xc with front disk brake and dh tires
Bottom Line:
this fork is great, and a great value for the money. It offers tonnes for what would have cost you lots just a few years ago. My riding has definately moved up a notch. Although I have only owned the fork for three months, I would still recommend it highly, especially if you ride in BC.
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Submitted by
Rumple
a Cross Country Rider
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: May 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Burnaby Mtn.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
black dog
Strengths:
sweet
Weaknesses:
corrosion
Similar Products Used:
ancient rock shox Quadra 10
Bike Setup:
GT RTS3 (again, older than dirt)
Bottom Line:
I'm a bit too easy on it but have put LOTS of km on it. Just thought I had to review just to say that after lots of use it still feels almost as new. good stuff, really happy. there is no finish on the metal above the stanchion tubes and has started small pits of corrosion from me being too lazy to wash my bike.
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Submitted by
Vojta
a Weekend Warrior
from Czech Rep. Date Reviewed: October 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
very very plush, does take every small bump or dip with such ease!! good looking, right?
Weaknesses:
none, except maybe that the stock springs were just way too soft so I kept bottoming out the babe. I had new green 100mm ones installed to solve the problem. No problem ever since.
Similar Products Used:
RockShox Judy XC(no good), Marzocchi Z5
Bottom Line:
The fork is definitely the best I've ever ridden and I can recommend it to all who don't jump cliffs and crap like that. My DJ2 has proved a fork that can be badly treated and still works for you, go buy it!!
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Submitted by
Chris
a Downhiller
from Ottawa,Ontario,Canada Date Reviewed: October 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
The Whale
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
McCranks
Strengths:
Its Marzocchi Man!!! its some plush sh*t yo!
Weaknesses:
A bit flexy
Similar Products Used:
Psylo XC also 5 inches of travel
Bike Setup:
Kona Roast, Full XT, Avid Mechanical Disc, Dirt Jumper 3 (2003) fork!
Bottom Line:
To all AA's and drop kings, this fork is amazing! The Dirt Jumper 3 is 5' of incredible PLUSH! I did a 6 footer off a concrete platform onto my street and didn't even bottom out.(Off on rear wheel) 2003 looks to be a great year for marzocchi and consumers!
MaD Respectz to Fortune trails; Multiple orgasm, Foreplay, and the Whale! Bender keep reaching for that 90 footer!!!! Peace, MaD ChRons
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Submitted by
jakob
a Downhiller
from germany Date Reviewed: October 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
stiff and looks nice. price
Weaknesses:
at the beginning the fork doesn´t work really well. when u ride it for a while it´s getting better. but it still gives a kind of hit to u cuz the springs are so strong. it cracked in the time of about 2 days, but that´s ok cuz i use discbrakes.
Similar Products Used:
judy sl, manitou sxlt
Bike Setup:
scott xc hardtail, truvativ, maguras, broken things
Bottom Line:
this is a really good fork if u are heavy enough for the standart springs so on a downhill u get problems cuz it doesnßt absorb all the hits. at urban and dirtjump riding this fork is great.
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Submitted by
Ryan Kresich
a Downhiller
from Clayton Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any downhill trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Really plush Strong
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
x-verts,Z1, physlo
Bike Setup:
Kona Scrap, hays disk brakes, azonic butcher rims, XT hubs, Truvative Hussefelt cranks, Kenda tires
Bottom Line:
Its a great fork. It is great for jumping, u can pre load the suspension and get more air. Great for downhill. If ur a rider looking for a fork u can jump and use for down hill this is the one your looking for.
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Submitted by
Ryan Kresich
a Downhiller
from Clayton Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any downhill trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$320.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Really plush Strong
Weaknesses:
None yet
Similar Products Used:
x-verts,Z1, physlo
Bike Setup:
Kona Scrap, hays disk brakes, azonic butcher rims, XT hubs, Truvative Hussefelt cranks, Kenda tires
Bottom Line:
Its a great fork. It is great for jumping, u can pre load the suspension and get more air. Great for downhill. If ur a rider looking for a fork u can jump and use for down hill this is the one your looking for.
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Submitted by
Munkii
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
road to avonlea
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$339.00
Purchased At:
Cove bike shop
Strengths:
I've been reading some of the other reviews, and I have reached certain conclusions. Given that a) Your weight falls within healthy ranges as outlined by various medical organisations, b)You do not assume that the name "Dirt Jumper" entitles you to exceed the structural limitations of a medium-travel singlecrown fork, i.e. landing backwards halfway down 14-sets, taking 55-foot cliff drops, etc, and c) You realize that for $339 Canadian a fork should not have to nake up for your inherent lack of skill and/or natural shock absorbtion capacity (you guys riding duallies on blue trails, you do realize there's a reason we ride bikes and not motorcycles, right?), given that you recognize the three points above, these shocks should absolutely kick ass for you. And if I could italicize 'kick ass', I would. I've been riding them on the four-inch setting up seymour and fromme on a hardtail and have had no problems at all so far. Ever so plush, lightweight (as far as bombers go), good climbing, stiff, strong, and did I mention they look great? I mean, I have a bit of an issue with heavy-metal culture but if they're called dirt jumpers they might as well have heavy-metal lettering. Although, as my metallica-loving, AC/DC, Black Sabbath, etc. worshipping, mullet-clad, bass-playing friend mused, 'it could be heavier'. This is the guy who, upon seeing my new hayes discs went "aw, cool!" and grabbed the rotor with his greasy little fingers. Oh well. He's a good fellow. So what was I saying? Oh yeah, these shocks are bomber-liscious. Gettim.
Weaknesses:
None so far. I had them set too squishy though at first and they nearly bottomed, but they're great so far. I've taken some really hard falls, too, and they've held up great. So no weaknesses.
Similar Products Used:
Atom 80s, Judys, Manitou SXs, cross-country forks basically. The Atom 80s are actually really nice if you like that type of riding.
Bike Setup:
A black hardtail with black parts and now black shocks too. (i mean, who cares?)
Bottom Line:
These are far superior to any other single-crowns I have ridden and I can safely say that at least as far as black-rated shore trails go they should hold you. If you're not morbidly obese or a terrible rider or Joe Bender that is. I mean, if you're rich and/or an extreme rider you should go dual crown, but what am I saying? Even rich kids should learn to ride on less-than top-of the line bikes, it would at least keep them from clogging the easy trails on five thousand dollar downhill rigs without knowing how to ride them.
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Submitted by
tom
a Downhiller
from Indianapolis Date Reviewed: August 6, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Strengths:
A really strong fork. Took all the abuse I gave it. No problems.
Weaknesses:
Could be more adjustable.
Similar Products Used:
Physlo XC
Bottom Line:
This is a great fork. Anyone who gives out big hits, like urban riding and freeriding, should get this fork!!!
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Submitted by
m p
a
from loops Date Reviewed: July 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
crash replacement (cheaper price)
Strengths:
-gives good kick off lips -alot stiffer travel wise than my old marzocchi, at stock setting
Weaknesses:
-creaks within 3 days of riding.
Similar Products Used:
2001 Z5 long term and almost every other fork for short term
Bottom Line:
Good idea, bad design. I love how it gives good kick off the lips of jumps, but within 3 days, maybe less, it has started creaking. Nothing but problems with Marz single crowns. After recieving this on crash replacement (cheaper price) for my snapped Z5 (which broke my face) I thought I'd have a worthwhile fork... I was wrong. Any creak implies that the press fitted parts of the fork are not seated correctly. As they work themselves loose, they stress the parts even more, meaning catostrophic failure. Marzocchi and their distributors know the problem, but they are feeding us a load of crap calling it rider abuse. Marzocchi single crowns suck. Face it. And with their 2003 press fitted dual crowns, they are going downhill all the way. I'm not even going to bother waiting for Norco to warranty my fork for me, it took them almost a month just to give me word on where my old fork was. Unless I am guaranteed a brand new fork and the problem is fixed, I don't see a point in wasting any more money on Marzocchi.
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Submitted by
mrad01
a Weekend Warrior
from NZ Date Reviewed: July 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Big Momma, Auckland, NZ
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Strong, Plush and Progressive.
Weaknesses:
Heavy metal style decals. Weight (they aren't too bad)
Similar Products Used:
RST Gamma GL
Bike Setup:
2002 Scott FX-2 G-Zero, Mavic rims, 800lb rear spring, hayes disks.
Bottom Line:
These forks absolutely rule. I have been riding in the RSTs for some time now and these make a huge difference to the way the bike performs. Soaks up the small bumps and then is progressive enough to take the larger hits. I might increase the oil level - but that is about it. The preload adjustment actually makes a difference too. Very happy.
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Submitted by
James Ivens
a Weekend Warrior
from Geelong, Australia Date Reviewed: May 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Highroller (Aussie Style)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Geelong Tri + Mtb Centre
Strengths:
- Looks Good - Plush - Not Heavy
Weaknesses:
- Weak - A Lot Of Flex - 'M' Arch Gets Crapping When Running V Brakes
Similar Products Used:
Z.1, Psylo, X-Verts
Bike Setup:
Kona Stuff, Hayes Disc, Dice Wheelsets, 9 Speed XTR, Truvativs
Bottom Line:
I snapped my fork in half on a 15 stair when riding to school! I landed about 3/4 of the way down and there was a loud bang. When I got down the bottom of the stairs my whole wheel was stuffed. This fork is not very strong, I had hardly done any DH Tracks on them, I only used them for jumping 15 foot jumps! These forks might last a while if you ride up and down your street! Don't get me wrong I like Marzocchi forks, but they should be stronger than that!
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Submitted by
Brett
a Weekend Warrior
from MPLS, MN Date Reviewed: May 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Street or dirt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
I shouldn't say
Strengths:
Strong, moves through travel well, plush, looks good
Weaknesses:
adjustments, or lack there of, but at this price who can complain. M arch gets in the way of V-brakes.
Similar Products Used:
Z.1 alloys, Z.3 LT, X-Verts
Bike Setup:
'98 Marin Mt. Vison Pro, XTR drivetrain and brakes, XT shifter/brake levers, LX/DT/Mustang R wheel, Sunrace/DT/Mustang f wheel, Kore bar and stem, Mich Wildgripper XLs, Haro Mag pedals.
Bottom Line:
For $350-$400 retail you get a damn good fork for the money, it's ready for anything out of the box, and shouldn't need serviceing for 100 hours, unlike some other brands. If your new to drops, or are just a big guy this is a great fork. If you've been doing it for a while, get the DJ1, you need it.
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Submitted by
Muq
a
from A Town Date Reviewed: May 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
street and dirt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
they're plush and relatively stiff for a while. after a while though mine developed some flex. the five inches of travel is nice for drops and hard landings...that's about it.
Weaknesses:
they break. if u actually ride street or urban and are doing tricks where you are landing backwards you'll snap the sliders completely in half like i did. then marzocchi won't warrenty it b/c you were jumping on it...kinda weird how u can't dirt jump on a dirt jumper 2???
Similar Products Used:
z.5s, z.1s, x verts, jetts.
Bike Setup:
2001 p.3 medium, used to be a dirt jumper 2 b4 i broke it..now i dunno. kujos, stock alex rims, truvativs, snafu pedals, azonic bars, kore stem, odi lock ons, etc.
Bottom Line:
not a bad fork if u could ride it what it was intended for....if only they didn't snap in half they'd be a lot better. don't get me wrong, i love marzocchi, but when u snap your fork in half, they shoudln't just say they can't help u. bummer
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Submitted by
Graham
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: April 6, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Bikes Direct Newmarket
Strengths:
Stiff, nice and plush on smaller stuff but without lots of bobbing when standing. The fork takes big hits real well - enjoy!
Weaknesses:
Limited adjustment - but who needs it when the fork is this good anyway.
Similar Products Used:
Z1, Z3 Flylight 100, Z2 Atom Bomb, Psylo, X-Verts etc
Bike Setup:
Avanti Hotdog, 8 speed LX/XT, D521 rims, front XT Disk
Bottom Line:
This is a top single crown fork tuned for jumps & drops straight out of the box. If you are not getting full travel you can always go bigger...
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Submitted by
Z J
a Downhiller
from Willamette Valley, OR Date Reviewed: April 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
top secret
Strengths:
Cheap, lots of travel, plush
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
Psylo, Z1
Bike Setup:
Rocky mountain
Bottom Line:
Best bang for your buck, highly recommended for those looking for a good solid performing fork.
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Submitted by
Joe
a
from Houston Date Reviewed: March 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Jack Brooks
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$335.00
Strengths:
lots of travel... but not as much as they say, solid, no "problems" with it so far
Weaknesses:
Can hear oil making sounds when it's working hard
Similar Products Used:
Judys
Bike Setup:
Trek 4900, Marzocchi Dirt jumper, XTR everything, Avid disk, Race Face Turbine LP, Race Face SRX BB, Chris King nothread headset
Bottom Line:
Love the fork.. smooth action, rolls over lots of stuff with no problems. Just wish they were a little quieter.
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Submitted by
TYLER
a Downhiller
from EUGENE,OR,USA Date Reviewed: March 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
KELLANS
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
PAULS
Strengths:
IT'S GREAT FOR FREE RIDIING ON A HARDTAIL. IT HAS SERVED ME WELL.
Weaknesses:
IT DOESN'T GET THE FULL 5 IN
Similar Products Used:
MARZOCCHI MCR. 5IN
Bike Setup:
KONA SCAB HARDTAIL.DJ2 ISIS CRANKS CARTREIDGE PEDALS
Bottom Line:
AWSOME FOR HARDTAILS AND WHEN MY HAND IS HEALED IM GONNA DROP A 14FT DROP:)
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Submitted by
Jay
a Weekend Warrior
from Salem, Or. U.S.A. Date Reviewed: March 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
urban/dallas
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Santiam Cyclery
Strengths:
not very heavy, strong, bottoms softly, looks totally cool (black), smooth and concistent
Weaknesses:
the only adjustability is preload, other than swapping springs and/or oil.
Similar Products Used:
psylo, manitou fork that shot the cap into my face-and i mean INTO!
Bike Setup:
giant hardtail set up for freeride
Bottom Line:
this fork rules. i bmxed for 15 years and now i moutain bike with a hardtail. i do pretty good sized drops for concrete (41/2 feet) and this fork is the only suspension my bike has and it is killer! not really mushy, flexy or unpredictable. really responsive without losing control. i like a more direct feeling and this fork has it. i am going to buy a stiffer spring set because i do bottom it out often, but it doesn't have a hard feeling when it does run out of travel. it bottoms nice and softly. i definately would recommend this fork to anyone who used to bmx or does big drops on a hardtail. GO BUY IT!!!
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Submitted by
Anson Koh
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: February 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Hup Leong, next to People's park
Strengths:
Soft and absorbs big jumps.
Weaknesses:
The adjustment of the fork uses allen wrench.
Similar Products Used:
RST mozo.
Bike Setup:
Haro Xtreme X0. WTB mono raptor.
Bottom Line:
I bought at S$450. not US$. ;). It's so plush. It's soft and it absorbs braking. This fork is definely worth the price. Just bought it this afternoon. And tried out on most terrains. When I sit on my bike, The fork goes down. I'm only 55kg. It's the best!! Buy it now...
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Submitted by
kent hoggatt
a Weekend Warrior
from mandeville,LA, USA Date Reviewed: February 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
waller mill, williamsburg, VA.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
L.B.S.
Strengths:
plush, really plush
Weaknesses:
none, really, well, adjustment knobs, doesnt have any. must use a allen wrench.
Similar Products Used:
rockshox judy race 2000. freinds z1 freeride.
Bike Setup:
dj2, lx/xt, king on mammoth wheels, diamondback xsl pro.
Bottom Line:
one nice fork. ive rode for a long time and ive seen a lot of forks, this is the best ive had. definately worth it. i would only chage the adjustment knobs. youve got to use a allen wrench, no knobs to use. still, all said and done. one nice fork, ill never go back to rockshox, or atleast not yet.
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Submitted by
wicked
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines Date Reviewed: February 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Holy Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
260
Strengths:
Plush plush plush
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Z4 Flylight (although it wouldn't be fair to compare that one to this puppy). Z1 (tested only)
Good value for money. Just built up my bike last week and took it out on the trail for the first time. DJ2 took the hits very well, from not-so-big drops to stutter bumps. The dirt on the stanchions after the ride indicated that I had used the full extent of travel although it never felt like it--never felt the fork bottom out during the ride. Not too much bob on climbs which is great. While preload adjustment is provided, I left it stock and it still felt great. Didn't feel any flex either although that may be because I'm no North Shore freak and am a light rider, too. Will probably get the fork dialled in on the next ride and see if I can squeeze more out of it. But this is a great fork and would recommend this to anyone looking for a budget long travel fork.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Downhiller
from Ilkeston Date Reviewed: January 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Hemlock Stone
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction
Strengths:
Strong, quite light, really plush, look great
Weaknesses:
Maybe a bit flexi but that could be my crap front hub They sometimes feel a bit tacky and sticky not as consistently smooth through the travel as say Manitou’s. But you get what you pay for.
Bike Setup:
Kona Scab
Bottom Line:
This is my first set of Marzocchi forks and I must say am impressed. They are great for trails and street riding plus the odd downhill run. They are set up to take the big hits really well but on the small stuff like braking bumps they sometime feel like there not working. They are a great fork for a heaver ride like myself. A really good all rounder defiantly worth the money.
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Submitted by
Mookdawg
a
from A Town Date Reviewed: November 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any urban or dirt jumping
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Marzocchi
Strengths:
This fork is soooooo plush. It feels sooo much better than any fork (well single crown) i have ridden so far, better than psylos, z.5, z.4, z.3, even z.1, x verts, blacks, u name it. I used to have a z.5 on my P.3, but that broke and Marzocchi sent me this gem for FREE!!!!!
Weaknesses:
not very adjustable, and stock springs a too soft for some
Similar Products Used:
look up
Bike Setup:
2001 p.3, azonic bars, kore stem, mr dirt, wellgo pedals, ouri grips, new tires and avid mech discs coming soon
Bottom Line:
this fork is GREAT!!! maybe it's just me coming from a shizzy z.5, but this is what 've been looking for for dirt jumping, urban, slalom, freeride, u name it, this fork does it. Get it, u won't regret it
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Submitted by
Brett Cowdery
a Cross Country Rider
from Belpre OH USA Date Reviewed: November 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$329.00
Purchased At:
Universalcycles.com
Strengths:
strong,stiff, best fork for me at 6foot6 235 seems to take everything big to small hits
Weaknesses:
stock spings to soft for (big guys) to change travel you have to get new springs
Similar Products Used:
rock shock sids,judys,psylos manitou sx
Bike Setup:
giat xtc ds1 xt/sram9.0sl marzocchi dr2 avid disk
Bottom Line:
seems to be the strongest fork i have ever rode, only time will tell how well it holds up yet for now it rocks this is the plushest fork that i have rode even better than the psylo sl that i had before the dr2 doesnt bottom as esay and no flex the bottom line is that to me marzocchi makes all the others look bad
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