Submitted by
darren black
a Cross Country Rider
from langley, bc - canada Date Reviewed: May 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
the shed; the shore
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$58.00
Purchased At:
rbay
Strengths:
Price - cheaper than borscht on ebay! Looks are tight, has both brake options (just in case); strong, light enough & decent travel for my style of X country
Weaknesses:
Stickers peel - sure. For the price, it would be silly to whine about anything
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Quadra; Suntour Sh'ite on the wife's bike; lefty thing on a Jeckyl; something DH on a rental @ whistler...
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Element; XT/XTR; Magura Hyd rim brakes; bombers; race face below; syncros up front; etc.
Bottom Line:
Great fork for the $$$; recommend them to anyone who can get a sweet deal; of course there are better out there - there always will be. But this fork is more than you could want when you have the champagne taste with a milk budget. This review came from a smoke free house.
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Submitted by
Dillon Mennie
a Weekend Warrior
from Roberts creek, canada Date Reviewed: July 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
to much to say!!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
came with bike.. bike $1899 (cdn)
Strengths:
very durable, nice and soft, not to heavy
Weaknesses:
only 100 mm, so I bottem out alot
Similar Products Used:
DJ 3's
Bike Setup:
2002 Kona roast, vee ruber stout 2.6 tires,
Bottom Line:
very good shock, my only complaint is the amount of travel. I use this fork for free riding,dirt jumping and that kind of stuff, I also use it for XC racing and the weight of the shcok isnt bad it is just the weight of the bike (40 pounds!) one other thing i dont like is that i bottem out off of most drops!! but other than that it is an awsome shock, i recomend the shock to people who race xc and light freeriding
ps does anybody know if a 2005 all mountain 1 would be a good shock to upgrade to?
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Submitted by
zsh
a Weekend Warrior
from louEvil. ky Date Reviewed: August 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Ft. d
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
oem off norco.
Strengths:
plush, and smooth. Good looks, great 100mm travel fork for all-mountain xc. Goes a long time with little maintenance + simple to maintain when needed.
Weaknesses:
REbound adjustment other than oil wt. change.
Similar Products Used:
manitou xvert. rock shox judy.
Bike Setup:
kona bear, avid disc, sun rims, deore dt, titec cp.
Bottom Line:
This is just a really well made fork that will take some serious aggressive xc riding, I've raced, dj'd, done moderate DH, and freeride all on this beast and it still rocks. Done 5 ft. to flat and don't bottom out. Thought several times about replacing it, but just can't find good enough reasons. You know, if it ain't broken... Greatest thing about it is, I hate doing maintenance and this fork is so easy to maintain it ridiculous. If you want a sweet all around fork, easy to maintain, and cheap, look know where else. Marz.rocks
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Submitted by
roehl acosta
a Cross Country Rider
from paranaque, metro manila, philippines Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
anywhere as long its outside the city
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
pasay
Strengths:
could take a lot of beating
Weaknesses:
nose-dives when braking going down brain-dead fast
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi pro w/eta
Bike Setup:
xtr's, 575 wheelsets, xt discs, gt hardtail
Bottom Line:
the only fault i could find is its tendency to nose-dive but its still the best all around fork i'd recommend to anybody. best value for your money. if you're on a budget, get it.
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Submitted by
ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from clemson, sc Date Reviewed: January 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Issaqueena Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$92.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
plush, looks cool, hard to bottom out, strong, light, cheap
Weaknesses:
The decals probably will peal off after a while, who cares??? Some times it makes a squish noise, but it only rarely does that.
Similar Products Used:
RST crappa CL - and whatever junk they put on walmart bikes (ground assault or something like that)
Bike Setup:
2003 gary fisher advance - deore, xt, marzocchi
Bottom Line:
I got a hella good deal on it for 92 bucks including shipping. It is one sweet fork. It preforms like a much more expensive fork. Much better than rock shox and manitou in the same price range, or even more expensive ones. Avoid if you are one of those crazy downhillers, but its awesome for aggressive cross country and pretty much anything else.
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Submitted by
Scott hey
a Weekend Warrior
from North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada Date Reviewed: October 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Sask. Hospital, Fernie
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Spoke 'n' Pedal
Strengths:
The fork is very strong for its abilities. it easily takes 5 footers, but not likely going to hold anymore. the springs are tough!@
Weaknesses:
The suspension is too soft and bottoms easy.
Similar Products Used:
SR Suntour XCR-E 110mm of travel (really good fork), SR Suntour XC 80mm of travel, Rock Shox Jets(worste EVER fork in the league),
Bike Setup:
Giant Boulder SE, EXR Fork, Sun Rim CR-18, Deore Derailers, Formula Disk Brakes, Kenda Tires, shimano, ect.
Bottom Line:
i think that this fork is one of the best forks for the money that u can buy. it takes poundings and beatings day after day and holds up great! I suggest it to any young freeriders that are just starting to do alot of drops.this fork is awsome!
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Submitted by
Darcy Brodeur
a Downhiller
from Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA Date Reviewed: June 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Stiff, just plain good fork
Weaknesses:
115 pound friend (owner) snapped the arch in half when landed on the front tire.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox SID SL, Judy TT, Judy XC
Bike Setup:
Kona Roast
Bottom Line:
It's my friends bike but I ride it sometimes. It's a great fork. Very stiff (somehow the arch snapped). It seems like more travel than 100mm. It has been jumped off 5.5 foot ledges, and 13 foot gaps. Love the fork.
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Submitted by
Andrew W.
a Cross Country Rider
from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: May 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Sidewinder at Hardwood Hills
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Ski N' Cycle Hut
Strengths:
Since it is an air fork it is noticeably lighter that its coil-oil bath counter parts. Easy access to adjusting PSI level in the fork chambers. Overall design and graphics make it look really good. Supports the mounting of either V-brakes or Disc brakes. Durable fork. Adjustable. Another strength is its price to value ratio.
Weaknesses:
Since it is an air fork you require a shock pump to re-fill it which, can be a bit of a pain if you let to much air out. It is adjustable to a point but it is not fully adjustable like some of the other forks around.
Similar Products Used:
Roc Shox Judy TT
Bike Setup:
2002 Oryx T-Line 125, Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes, Sun Ryno Lite Rims, Deore Rear Derailleur, Alivio Front Derailleur, Shimano PD-M515 peddles.
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is this.....if you want a fork that is not super heavy, very decent amount of travel, somewhat adjustable, looks good, and is a quality product for a good price then look no further. The 2002 Marzocchi Bomber EXR more than meets all of the above mentioned criteria.
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Submitted by
bhutata
a Weekend Warrior
from Springfield, MO Date Reviewed: May 26, 2003
I desperately needed an upgrade for my 46mm Quadra 5 but I my budget was severely limited. I hunted around and once I found this deal (100mm version), I knew it was the answer. Also, I weigh 250 so I needed something strong. I can't imagine how you can do any better for the money.
So far, it's saved my butt a few times. There have been a few situations where I would have been dead with my old fork, such as coming into a 3' drop to flat and having to slow down at the last second for the rider in front of me and then coming down hard on the front wheel. I not only avoided a crash, the fork soaked up most of the jolt and came away unscathed. As for the lack of adjustments, perhaps someday I might care more about that, but for now I just want a fork that's reliable and worry-free. This one rides great and I come home with a big smile after I use it to bomb downhill through rocky sections of the trail.
Buy this fork if you ride light to agressive XC, maybe some **light** freeriding, but don't have a fit if it doesn't hold up to real hucking. Also recommended for clydesdales wondering what coil fork will hold up rock-solid. I'll give it 4 stars overall because I'm sure there's better forks out there for people that will spend bigger bucks, but I wish I could give it a 10 for value.
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Tucson Date Reviewed: May 25, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
- Price - Performance - Looks
Weaknesses:
- Nothing really for what I use it for
Similar Products Used:
- Rock Shox Judy/ SR Suntour/ RST
Bike Setup:
Custom HT with XT Componets
Bottom Line:
If you want a Free ride fork look elsewhere. This is a good fork for agessive XC riding. I'am not a racer so weight and adjustability is not an issue for me. What I look for in a fork is reliability and good bump soaking performance for my 200 pound body.
The 100mm of travel soaks up the bump like butter. For the money I don't think you can find a better fork!
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Submitted by
Nick
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: May 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Arthurs Seat
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
From a friend
Strengths:
soakes up everything, oil bath,
Weaknesses:
nutin yet, a little on tha heavy side of things.
Similar Products Used:
manitou six sport
Bike Setup:
2003 Mongoose Pro Wing Pro with 2.5 inch front tyre and 2.3 inch tioga rear tyre and front 7" Magura Louise disc brakes and Marzocchi Exr 2002.
Bottom Line:
lovely forks, excellent fork except for downhill riding.
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Submitted by
Rufus
a Weekend Warrior
from Alabama Date Reviewed: May 8, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
cambia bicycle outfitter
Strengths:
Low price, looks, durability, company name, effectiveness
Weaknesses:
Not able to fine tweak the damping/rebound but since I don't race, its no big deal.
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox, manitou
Bike Setup:
the way it needs to be for me.
Bottom Line:
This is an above average fork for the money. Some people might dwell on the inability to fine tune the adjustments but for me, I don't want to be tweaking and comparing all the time and I don't need to with this fork. This fork is solid, reliable and not only talks the talk but walks the walk, which makes me support Marzocchi and their products. I weigh 210 and thought I'd have to swap out the coils like every other rok shox I've had but not with this EXR, works great and I've only got it cranked down halfway. I'm not a ballerina, I hit drops hard and I can't bunny hop worth a foofoos taildroppings so I run over just about everything and this fork holds up. I don't have the money to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on every bike part so at this price for this fork is an excellant bargain. I'm impressed with it.
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Submitted by
Jess
a Weekend Warrior
from Maryland Date Reviewed: May 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Patapsco
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$189.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
Soaks up the biggest drops and the tiniest bumps. No flexing and springs are holding up fine under my 200lb behind.
Weaknesses:
No adjustments.. well... preload... but I honestly haven't noticed the need for any adjustment
Similar Products Used:
RST on mah huffy - crap, judy - OK but flexed.
Bottom Line:
Homebrew... cheapo supergo access fram with alot of xt and xtr. Rhyno lites, tioga 3.2in's, and some avid discs.
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Submitted by
Scott
a Weekend Warrior
from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: April 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Tutela hights, Woodstock
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
-Cool Marzocchi looks -takes big jumps -preload adjustment -solid all around fork
Weaknesses:
-Only preload adjustment, no travel etc.
Similar Products Used:
Suntour junk
Bike Setup:
Stock 2002 Brodie Hellion, Alex rims, tektros, WTBs...
Bottom Line:
Sweet shock that has saved my life more then a few times. Really reliable. Super all around fork.
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Submitted by
Paul DeMarco
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacosonville, FL, USA Date Reviewed: March 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Forgotten Trail
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$215.00
Purchased At:
OEM
Strengths:
Plush, Smooth, Sturdy, Tough
Weaknesses:
Long Break-in, Non-adjustable
Similar Products Used:
Tange Prostruts, '97 Judy DH
Bike Setup:
Lizard Skinz fork boots to deflect Florida Sand but otherwise stock (40psi in fork after 14 months use: finally broken in)
Bottom Line:
The forks had a bit of seal friction at first but after repeated Silicone spray applications and 14 months use, the forks really smoothed out. I could use some adjustability (rebound too slow at speed) and they do foam up a bit after 30 minutes or so (need HCSV cartridges) but the forks are reliable and plush so far. TIP: place bike upside-down to wet seals before riding, it really gets things moving!
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Submitted by
Frank Rizzo
a Weekend Warrior
from Bradford Ontaruio Canada Date Reviewed: March 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
technical and jumps
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
spok-o-motion
Strengths:
Smooth and sturdy. uses full travel regularly. it bottoms out a lot but normally i cant tell till i look at the tie around the stachions.
Weaknesses:
stiff at beggining of stroke (but getting better) can bottom out loudly occasionally
Similar Products Used:
Rox Shox indy's
Bike Setup:
stock norco charger
Bottom Line:
so far i really like it. i ride a mix of technical XC trails and do alot of jumping around off of stairs and walls. i find it uses all of its travel without you knowing its bottoming. im gonna lower the air pressure and add oil to make it softer at the start and be more progressive at the end, that should make it amazing. im not sure how much they cost cause they came with the bike but seem like a great fork i would recommend to almost anyone below top level racing. resonably light, plenty of smooth travel, low maintinence.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: March 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
All of them!
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Olympia Cycle and Ski
Strengths:
-stiff -plush -hard to bottom, and quiet when it does -can take a few big hits
Weaknesses:
-not too much travel (mines a 3 incher) -uppers scratch easily -sometimes stiff -air sprung
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Brodie Evolution frame, Hayes mech discs, Ryhno lite rims.
Bottom Line:
This fork is has blown me away. I originally bought it on a XC bike. Then I got into freeriding with it. I was going over a pretty big jump, and totally cased it and landed HARD on my front wheel. It was at a weird angle that ended up breaking my Norco Charger frame IN HALF! But, even though the frame broke, the EXR survived, and now I use it on my new Freeride frame. This fork is great for beginners, and for medium Freeriding. Great all around fork! I love it!
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Submitted by
Gary Shaw
a Weekend Warrior
from Wales, UK Date Reviewed: March 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
jumps, fast single track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Stock on specialized P1
Strengths:
Soak up everything, super smooth, what more can I say.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Zokes, RSTs
Bike Setup:
Stck Specialized P1
Bottom Line:
Lovely forks may be last years model but they work, what more do you need?
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Submitted by
Adrian Bergles
a Cross Country Rider
from Saskatoon, Canada Date Reviewed: February 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Decent fork, super low mantenance
Weaknesses:
Busted one-piece lowers on sketchy jump landing. Cracked where arch met lower. Too soft for a big guy like me, bike handles like junk.
Bottom Line:
Decent fork for beginner
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Submitted by
Timothy
a Cross Country Rider
from Vermont Date Reviewed: January 5, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
SkiRack
Strengths:
Strong, Cool Looking, SUPER Smooth, Fun
Weaknesses:
Uppers easily scrath
Similar Products Used:
Manitou SX
Bike Setup:
Sugar 3, AC-5, Shimano XT
Bottom Line:
This a great fork for XC and medium freeriding. It's good stuff, very strong and can take the big hits.
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Submitted by
Dave
a
from USA Date Reviewed: December 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
For the price this is an excellant fork. Don't let the nere-do-wells that scratch their stanchions and brake their forks kid you -- Marzocchi has great customer service -- and frankly you would have to run over this fork with a bulldozer to break the steerer/crown unit - and even then Marzocchi would probably replace it free or at a righteous price! For the $$ there simply is not a better fork.
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Submitted by
Troy
a
from Melboure Australia Date Reviewed: November 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
It goes up and down and thats it
Weaknesses:
It sucks i have wrecked the steerer twice and the crown once. Now starting to get stiff
Similar Products Used:
z.5
Bike Setup:
2002 Kona Stuff
Bottom Line:
They are crap. save the extra $250 and get some DJ3 '03 forks
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Submitted by
d3R3k .
a Weekend Warrior
from somewhere in ontario Date Reviewed: November 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
jumpin offa garages
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came with my bike
Strengths:
looks pretty good. the coil version is really nice, but i think the air ones suck.
Weaknesses:
i wish marzocchi made a 5 inch exr, cuz id buy it!
Similar Products Used:
jetts, judys, jr Ts
Bike Setup:
2002 kona stuff with funn seat and pedals. deore hydros soon
Bottom Line:
this fork is amazing! it has held up a lot better then i ever thought it would. i did a 6 footer to flat and it didnt even come close to bottoming. all you freaks that have jr Ts and do 3 foot drops on em, throw ur jrTs away and buy an exr. if u are broke but need a fork, also buy an exr. this thing is truly amazing. i dont know how much more my fork can stand, but when this thing breaks down, my next fork will definately be a maezocchi. marzocchi quality is definately shown with this model. this thing is well worth ur (low amount of) money.
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Submitted by
johnnyb
a
from San Anselmo Date Reviewed: November 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
singletrack
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
This is a great fork when set up and running
Weaknesses:
This is not a great fork when it loses all its oil on the left leg
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox, and Marz Atom Bomb
Bike Setup:
Giant Rainier 2002
Bottom Line:
It worked great until it lost its oil on the left leg. I turned it in for warranty work since it is only about five months old. This fork had no rough riding, big drops or crashes, but Marzocchi wouldn't honor their warranty, only stating that there was a scratch on the fork leg that caused it to leak. How did the scratch get their? I have no idea. In fact I didn't see one on the visable part of the leg at all upon my inspection before turning it in, also there are no fork boots on this model. Marzocchi said that they weren't needed. I still feel that they should honor their warranty because the bike was not abused. They should at least warn owners of a potential problem. This problem--the replacing of the leg and seals is going to cost $80. This is a lot of money for an under $200 fork.
A company that has a reputation for quality should stand behind their new products. My other fork, the Atom Bomb (with fork boots) has over 10,000 miles on it with only a replacement of seals and is still running great. I know that the A-Bomb is a much more expensive fork but Marzocchi should learn that good customer service brings back customers and new ones too.
Are you reading this Marzocchi?
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Submitted by
Dave Q
a Cross Country Rider
from Yokota Air Base, Japan Date Reviewed: October 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Ome, The Bowl, The Res.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$184.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
beefier stanchions (30 mm) Longer travel than the stock Duke C (100 vs 63 mm) Coil springs were right on for me (200 lbs.), better than air for trailbike, light freeride
Weaknesses:
adjusters are under caps, which have to be pryed off to adjust
Similar Products Used:
Jr.T (love it!), several Rockshox and Manitou also
I love the way the longer travel has altered the headtube angle. This bike should be much more comfortable on descents now. The stock springs were right on for me and I'm 200lbs. The thicker stanchions / legs are great, very stiff. I'm really loving this fork! 4 Chillis 'cause the adjusters are a pain to get to, but 5 overall. It's great!
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Submitted by
Al
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary Date Reviewed: October 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Bow Cyle
Weaknesses:
Poorly made
Bike Setup:
Kona Cinder Cone
Bottom Line:
Lost all the oil from one side after 1 month of city commuting Not impressed
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Weekend Warrior
from UVA Date Reviewed: October 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
They suck up bumps. Haven't bottomed em out yet (I weigh 190lbs and ride a little less than gracefully). Look cool. Still construction - minimal flex.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
rigin steel
Bike Setup:
Kona Caldera, wellgo pedals, Bontrager Race FS+10 saddle, Kore chain reactor, Oury grips, Cane Creek ergo control barends, Cateye enduro 2 comp
Bottom Line:
For my first suspension fork, this one rocks. It does everything I could want it to and feels still - no flex.No problems with it yet - I definitely recommend this fork.
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Submitted by
dave
a
from arcata, ca, usa Date Reviewed: October 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
JUMP TRAIL
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$215.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
its a marzocchi, super plush but gets quite stiff in the last inch of compression.
Weaknesses:
not adjustable, oh well
Similar Products Used:
a pogo stick
Bike Setup:
craftworks rail hartail, and some components
Bottom Line:
for the dolla bills you lay down this fork is the spam meatballs in pork gravy. plush as can be but when you eventually work on the internals (i'm doin that soon) put some better oil in it. usually i use this for moderate freeriding (jumping off curbs) and beating off crack heads. 100 mm of travel has saved my life more than a few times on sketchy landings. it has fairly beefy dropouts, which is nice. there is no external adjustability but who cares really. it performs well enough. this fork is advertised as a "heavy duty cross country" but don't be fooled. this is not a cross country fork because it weighs more than one ounce. it is a light freeriding fork says me. i have only bottomed it out four times in all the months i've ridden it, compare that to my friends ex-psylo which bottomed out when i looked at it. the bottom line is buy this fork if you do not have allot of money and hate spandex.
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Submitted by
Ryan J
a Cross Country Rider
from NF Date Reviewed: October 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Really soaks up the big bumps, air ajustable, looks sweet,
Weaknesses:
Well i am findiding it a bit stiff right now. It is air ajustable but i dont have the pump yet. I plan on getting it soon. When i do get it is there a minimum air pressure i should put in it? email me at frankenstine88@yahoo.ca
Similar Products Used:
manitou black comp
Bike Setup:
2002 ranier
Bottom Line:
the bottom line is that this is a really great fork and it looks really cool/ The weight is not bad either. its also not super expensive. It really makes my ranier a good bike. You should buy it if you are into any kind of riding that doesnt need massive travel.
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Submitted by
John Smith
a Downhiller
from Victoria, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: September 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Harbourview
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Stock on my Kona
Strengths:
-super plush -doesn't easily bottom out, and when it does its nearly silent -takes a beating
Weaknesses:
-not much -the squishy sound can get annoying but who cares
Bike Setup:
-2002 Kona Stuff with Deore Discs
Bottom Line:
Great fork, it handles a 7 foot drop without bottoming (im only 130 lbs. though) A good light freeriding and x-country fork
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Submitted by
Joe Shmoe Shmoe
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellicott City Date Reviewed: August 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
avalon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
ok this is my third update but this fork is amazing!Whats even more amazing is Marzocchis tech support!
Weaknesses:
umm it might twist going 25 mph into a 3 foot high log
Similar Products Used:
alot of things
Bike Setup:
Kona caldera
Bottom Line:
ok I accidentally went over a jump and cleared the next three jumps after em...... but my back tire cought the last 1 and turned the wheel into a heart shape..... me and bike fly into a 2 and 1/2 foot high log! the fork became SLIGHTLY bent but my parents refused to let me keep it and were going to buy me a new 1, but I called marzocchi and asked abbout a crash replacement plan. They said yea and asked for the model fork...... then thay said opps we dont have ne more of those , but well send u a pair of MXRs insted! I was like whoa, whoa, whoa wait.... youll send me a fork thats better thatn mine? thats amazing..... buy a zoke! it will be the best fork u will every buy!
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Submitted by
Tim
a Downhiller
from Chelmsford, MA, USA Date Reviewed: July 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
The Hill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
stock on bike
Strengths:
Strong, pretty stiff, preload is easy to adjust, perfect for XC and beginning to freeride.
Weaknesses:
Any drops over 4' will bottom the fork unless you buy the heavy springs. Rebound dampening is too hard to get to (internal).
Very good to learn on, air version is amazing (my friends had them). 13' drops on an air fork! Air is the way to go for this fork, it is easy to dial in too. Get it unless you're already going big.
3 on value cause springs are too light. 5 cause it blows away competition
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Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Newfoundland Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
None...Well it looked good for awhile
Weaknesses:
Crown, steerer tube, fast rebound M arch
Bike Setup:
Stock Kona Roast
Bottom Line:
I was playing around down to the jumps. I hit our smallest gap (13') and when I landed, the fork blew apart. Peices of the crown went everywhere, the steerer tube bent and the stanchons got all scrached. I hit the landing perfectlly. Why does Kona put a XC fork on a freeride Hardtail. This fork was made in Taiwan and is the Shi*iest fork ever made. Get a fork with a bolt on arch and a bolt on crown. Marzocchi is getting Sh:tier and Sh:tier. Buy a fox Fork. Or a dual crown fork.
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D Mac
a Weekend Warrior
from Rockville, MD Date Reviewed: July 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
good travel, doesnt bottom out easily and when it does u can hardly hear the noise not to expensive
Weaknesses:
flexes when u brake hard
Similar Products Used:
v brakes
Bike Setup:
2002 Rainier
Bottom Line:
THe fork came on the bike so i dont no what retail on it is, but it is a very good fork. Has enough travel for most people and seems strong enough to last (ive only had the bike for about a week). Only bad thing is that it flexes a little when u brake with avids (the best for the money). Definately choose these if your deciding on a bike, or go out and buy some. They are better than the judy. FOr the regular biker lookin for some adventure this is the fork to get.
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Joe Shmoe
a Weekend Warrior
from I dont care lane Date Reviewed: June 27, 2002
every type of judys, pyslo xc, fatty headshok, jetts
Bike Setup:
Kona Caldera, XTR RD, deore FD,EXR fork, Firex Cranks, deore disc on mavic 223, hayes HMX-1,
Bottom Line:
UPDATE FROM PREVIOUS REVIEW
Its offical that Marzocchi's Customer Support is God-like. I bought a bougus travel kit, but they showed me over the phone how to upgade the travel anyway. They took me step-by-step through it, W/O WAITING. Then when I was stupid and turned this bolt the wrong way very hard the bolt to the plunger shaft snapped! I got back on the phone and explained what happeded and asked to buy a new set of plunger shafts from them. At this point I have been on the phone at least 6 times with this guy, who is clearly trying very hard to help me. He syas hmmmmm... call back tommorow and Ill get you fixed up. So I am thinking god, The probably are going to have to order the shaft from out of the country and charge me a fourtune. I call back the next day and the guy asks for the serial number on the crown and my adress and stuff, and says he set up a plunger shaft for me and is sending it to me for FREE! He did all the work on it alredy so all I have to do is drop it in. FREE! It was my fault and they are sending me a new plunger rod for FREE! Thats what CS is all about, ROCKSHOX YOU COULD LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS. In a couple days ill be riding around on a 100mm air fork insted of 80 :). MARZOCCHI RULES!!!! I recommend these forks to anyone who wants to MTB.
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Colin
a Downhiller
from calgary, alberta, canada Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
bow cycle
Strengths:
light weight, BOMBERS, going off 5 plus ledges and not bottoming out is good
Weaknesses:
not big enough no air shock option
Similar Products Used:
rok shox phsylo SL manitou Black comp ( and bombers exr whoops the both of them badly!)
Bike Setup:
Kona Stuff 2002 with hayes discs and xt/xtr componantry
Bottom Line:
great affordable BOMBERS that have light weight durable DH, xc, big air :), freeride, all around shok thats resonable price too.
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Andy
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: June 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Gears
Strengths:
looks great, hasn't broken yet, no much to brag about this fork in certain areas but as a whole it works very well, cheap price for what you get, Marzocchi name
Weaknesses:
pre-load adjustment doesn't do much, may be a little on the soft side but you can get the coils changed to make is stiffer, takes quiet a big bumb to get the fork to move down to take the hit, when hitting small bumps the fork stays still making it ride like a rigid
Similar Products Used:
Judy TT, Psylo XC
Bike Setup:
2002 Kona Stuff
Bottom Line:
Great fork, taking 5 foot to flat(asphault) drops no problem, good rebound(I find most forks too slow), If you are just getting into biking (pretty much any kind of biking) this is a great fork for you
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Curtis
a Cross Country Rider
from Walpole Date Reviewed: June 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Pigeons' Bane
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Norwood Bike Depot
Strengths:
Smooth operation, infinite adjustability, soft bottoming-out noise (no bang)
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
SR Suntour M7600, Rock Shox Jett, Rock Shox Indy S
Bike Setup:
2002 Giant Rainier (stock)
Bottom Line:
I have been using this fork for just under a month and have no complaints. It is strong and works well for cross country and mild dirt jumping riding. If dirt jumping, always wear helmet.
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James Funker
a
from Comox Date Reviewed: June 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$369.00
Purchased At:
simon cycles
Strengths:
plush, strong, don't bottom out easily, price
Weaknesses:
squishy noise can be kindof annoying but it doesn't really bother me just my friends.
Similar Products Used:
judyTT, z5,
Bike Setup:
2002 kona stuff, everything stock but the brake levers, put some xtr's on it
Bottom Line:
great fork and good all around, good for dirt jumping, cross country and easier freeriding
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Joe Shmoe
a Weekend Warrior
from Ellicott city Date Reviewed: May 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any thing with rocks and jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came on bike (Sun&SkiSports)
Strengths:
Its very smooth Its air so its ajustable stiff(good for disks) Buttery feel of marzocchi very soft bottoming out
Weaknesses:
not enough travel(but there is a soulution for this)
Similar Products Used:
fatty head, judyxc,judyc,judytt,jettxc,
Bike Setup:
kona caldera- exr up front, mavic 223 disc wheels,hayes hmx-1, deore fd,xtr rd,deore cassette,kona handlebars,seatpost,stem
Bottom Line:
AWSOME: its super smooth and is fairly progressive. Its stiff and bottoms really soft bottoming out.The one time I have bottomed out was with one fork leg at 25 psi and the other one deflated. The 80 mm travel isnt enough but there is a kit you can buy to upgrade to 100.Also try putting in better oil. Im going to tyr rockshox 5 wt oil and lets see.
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Philip Rowland
a
from Ottawa Date Reviewed: April 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1550.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycle
Strengths:
Everything, this is a great frok. Bombproof and plush!
Weaknesses:
Nothing
Bike Setup:
2002 Kona Stuff with everything changed
Bottom Line:
This fork can take 7 foot drops to flats and keep on going! I recomend this fork to every one on a buget.
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Troy
a
from Melbourne Date Reviewed: April 7, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
They are a very strong and reliable, take big hits with ease. Good buget fork
Weaknesses:
Come with shoty oil so for around $40-$50 get some good high quality oil in them and they will improve 200%
Great fork in my opinion if it will take a 6ft drop on a hardtail with no complaints.
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Dom
a Weekend Warrior
from Novato,CA,usa Date Reviewed: January 12, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Waterfall
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Takes a beating.
Weaknesses:
Needs more travel, about a inch or 2 more.
Similar Products Used:
??
Bike Setup:
Giant Warp DS1 2002
Bottom Line:
Good fork! Best fork I have ever owned. Biggest drop i have done with it so far is a 2foot but i had it since xmas.
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Ken Mitchell
a
from Edina, MO Date Reviewed: November 22, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Thousand Hills, Kirksville, MO
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush, firm, can take big hits
Weaknesses:
Long break-in period
Similar Products Used:
Z5 Bomber
Bike Setup:
Giant Rannier SE
Bottom Line:
This came on my Giant Rannier, and after a lengthy break-in period and carefully adjusting the air, I have found it to flat out rock. Have taken some big hits, no problems. It can be a little flexy side to side causing a slight bit of disk break rub, but lots of forks have that problem.
Five flaming foo-foos for this one!
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