Submitted by
brent_e
a Weekend Warrior
from the hammer Date Reviewed: August 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$240.00
Strengths:
it's a marzocchi! plush!
Weaknesses:
a bit of flex.
Similar Products Used:
z.1's,
Bike Setup:
manik single speed.
Bottom Line:
I like this fork. it does flex for me but the amount is not noticeable while riding (if you look at the fork and hammer the brakes it moves). I've never had tracking issues. It's plush! if you can get it for 250 bucks or so there is no reason in my opinion to pass it up! I'm looking to purchase the DC version to try it out, too.
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Submitted by
jake potter
a Downhiller
from leamington spa, uk Date Reviewed: December 2, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
strong, no leaking, perfect travle
Weaknesses:
20 mm axel good idea but dodgey to set up
Similar Products Used:
white brothers, dirt jumpers, z1 2002
Bike Setup:
identiti dr jekyll, halo 24" green twinrail, hydualic disk rear
Bottom Line:
great forks, like most people say they have flex but i dont see or feel any, if you want flex try 2002 z1 drop off there crap. but i got them for a good price £120 so i cant complain at anything
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Submitted by
N Wood
a Weekend Warrior
from Berks, Uk Date Reviewed: October 9, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Berkshire Cycle Co
Strengths:
Strength, Feel, Look
Weaknesses:
Soft setup little too soft for the bigger stuff
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Dual, White Brothers DC110
Bike Setup:
Identiti 666x, Single Speed
Bottom Line:
Awesome forks, been jumping, street and freeriding for 2 years on a set, survived a week in Morzine this year, hitting 10-15ft drops with ease, Go for the stiffer setup - my soft ones tend to bottom out on the bigger stuff (not that they're designed for it anyhow) def as good as the duals I ran on old setup.
Recommneded for general all round riding and not too be shy'd away from even for dirt jumping and street - would def buy again.
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Submitted by
Lucass
a Downhiller
from Canada Date Reviewed: June 12, 2007
Favorite Trail:
mt. 7
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$2000.00
Purchased At:
rebound in canmore
Strengths:
plush, rarely bottoms, plush, easly tuned with oil, good seals, plush, reliable, hassle free, ecc is good feature and works,
Weaknesses:
a little flexy on DH, heavy for 120mm fork, sucks thats its only 120mm travel, snaped the steertube off once after lots of abuse
Similar Products Used:
fox vanilla, marz. z150FR, physlo(crap fork)
Bike Setup:
came on a giant ac1, but have put it on my superlight as well
Bottom Line:
this fork is super plush, good for light DH trail not enough travel for serrious hucks, good DJ fork, good trail fork, used mostly for DJ finally after coming up front wheel short on a 20'double I broke the steertube, $150 to get it fix at Marz. I liked this fork, glad it came with the bike cause the sticker price is crazy
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Submitted by
Jacob Womacker
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento, Ca Date Reviewed: April 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
North Star
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
ebay.com
Strengths:
You can take this fork of any jump or drop and not bottom out! It's amazing how with 5 inches of travel you can take on any level of riding! I'm a dirt jumper and this is a great all around fork! If you don't like upside down forks than this isn't the fork for you.
Weaknesses:
Most people say that this fork is a bit flexy? But to me I weigh 120 pounds and I have never felt it flex. So no weaknesses really.
Its a great fork and no matter what you use it for like downhill, freeride, cross country or dirt jump this for will suck up on all the beatings you give to it. This fork served me well and if you get a marzocchi shiver it should serve you well.
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Submitted by
Ross Bearman
a Downhiller
from Regina, Sask, Canada Date Reviewed: September 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
herbs
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Dutch Cycle
Strengths:
I bought this fork in June 2004 brand new thats how i got it for 450 cad. This is a really rad fork, its very responsive and by playing around with oil wait you can get it exectily how u want it. The work over all is the best fork ive riddin for street, and dirt jumps
Weaknesses:
The ECC alot of people say you can blow it easily i havent blown it yet bu i did crack the switch since its made of plastic
Bike Setup:
Kona Cowan, mavic ex 729.s rear shimano xt disc break, hookworm and larsen, single speed
Bottom Line:
The best fork u can buy for anytype of riding u can u use it enywhere so versitle and smooth, props to marz
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Submitted by
Billy
a
from Vancouver, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: October 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
All North Shore
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
www.jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Looks great, plush and smooth, tough as a nail...
Weaknesses:
Weight, a little flex if u are going fast and leaning HARD in to a turn
great forks. i do a huge amount of north shore riding and all kind of freeriding and this fork did not disappoint me. i have blasted down whistler a-line and it took a huge amount of punishment and its working fine. i took a while to get all the adjustment to the way i want it but all forks require that break in time.
the other reviews keep saying the there is huge flex with the forks. of course the forks will flex if u put them between your legs and twist. u we are applying way more torsion than it is intended it u do that. i only felt a little...and i mean little when i was lean hard into a speedy turn.
they do weight a little more than i expected but since i dont climb with them or anything like that so no biggy.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Downhiller
from Montclair New Jersey Date Reviewed: September 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
MOUNTAIN CREEK
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
USED
Strengths:
Great stroke, plenty of travel (feels like more then 5) stiff and looks killer
Weaknesses:
a TINY and i mean a LITTLE flexy but plenty strong and stiff other times too
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Black Elite 100/120
Bike Setup:
2002 Giant AC Air
Bottom Line:
This fork is great for Dirt Jumping and Freeriding, i also use it mainly for DH and its been working great this is an awesome all around fork i love it
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Submitted by
James Howery
a Downhiller
from Prescott, AZ Date Reviewed: September 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
South Mountain/Northstar
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$370.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Lighter than an 03 Z1 FR, 20mm means I didn't have to relace my already-20mm wheel. ECC. HSCV damping.
Weaknesses:
Not much. Could be stiffer, then again it could have more unsprung weight, and the damping probably wouldn't be as good.
Similar Products Used:
Shiver DC, Super T, Z2, Z1, Jr T. Those are the similer ones, pleny of other "dissimiler" ones...
Bike Setup:
Azonic Saber.
Bottom Line:
I've just been tooling around on this after installing it but it has definitly impressed me. I took it and ran it into several square-edged impacts and the fork action is noticably better than most everything I have tried. The damping is just perfect. The ECC works nice too. Haven't used it on any extended climbs but I like what it does. I may come back and review later after I have more time on it, but I can definitly say that initially I am impressed. Stiffness(twisting) in any inverted fork is going to be less than a standard. This doesn't mean that it isn't "stiff enough" though, there are benefits to being inverted, and for-aft its going to be stiffer than a similer standard fork.
I got a great deal, so value 5/5. So far the fork feels great too(pretty much right out of the box), so good that I'm giving it 5/5 here too.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from Southampton, UK Date Reviewed: May 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Plush, looks great and will take a fat tyre.
Weaknesses:
Twistin'
Bike Setup:
2002 Enduro, Hope, King etc.
Bottom Line:
I just wanted to make the point that my forks *do* flex on the trail. I got so damn annoyed with all the initial problems (end cap, oil level etc.) that I just put up with this now everything else is sorted. If, however, you want to see how the flex will affect you on the trail then try riding along and applying the front brake hard and watch the front wheel. Tell me that it doesn't track left...
Sure, I don't really notice this when I'm gunning along but it's not true to make out that these forks don't flex at all when riding.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Downhiller
from Toronto, ON Date Reviewed: May 17, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Bottom Line:
ok, let get a few thing right here. first of, any fork will have flex if you put it inbeetween your legs and twistthe bars. try doing that to a JR.T, even more. dont complane about the 20mm, cus its so vert easy. this fork is great for any freerider has everything you need. not for a XC rider, so dont even go there. some people just dont like inverted forks, so they talk sh*t. just go out and ride, with this great fork.
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Submitted by
Trev
a Weekend Warrior
from Japan Date Reviewed: March 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Takasuyama, Fukuoka, Japan
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Came on bike
Strengths:
Very plush, superb damping, strong
Weaknesses:
Weight, cost, weak knobs keep falling off
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox Psylo, Manitou X-Vert, Bomber Z3
Bike Setup:
Initially Giant AC1. Then Trex VRX
Bottom Line:
Simply can't fault the performance of these. Through rough sections they just transform the bike. They came stock on a Giant AC1. I rode it once stock and then swapped to Psylos to cut weight and improve climbing ability. They're now on a friend's Trek. The Trek is a different bike with these fitted. Over rocks, logs, and down stairs they're magic. They're pretty good on fast cross country sections, but are a pain for long climbs. The ECC helps, but the Psylo's adjustable travel is a far better solution.
Adjuster knobs just won't stay on. That's pretty pathetic for something this expensive.
If you're looking for a strong fork that will handle big hits and float through rough stuff, these are what you want.
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Submitted by
Drew
a Weekend Warrior
from Thousand Oaks, CA Date Reviewed: March 20, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bottom Line:
Okay, way too many guys on here that don't know how to set the preload on a 20mm axle fork. Assume you've already got the axle through the wheel and the fork:
- Insert the axle until it's flush with the edge of the dropout on the stanchion opposite the axle nut.
- Torque the dropout bolts to the proper torque on that side ONLY.
- Now set the bearing preload by torquing the axle nut on the other side.
- Tighten the dropout bolts to the proper torque on the side with the nut.
- That's it, at this point you could even remove the preload nut if you wanted to, there's no way the axle is going to loosen up.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: February 19, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Red box
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came on AC1
Strengths:
Super plush. I love the ETA and rebound adjustment. Super strong.
Weaknesses:
Kinda heavy, but that's why it's so strong. 20mm thru axle is a pain to take off and put on.
Similar Products Used:
2002 Jr T, '01 X-vert super, '02 Black Elite 100/120
Bike Setup:
2002 Giant AC1
Bottom Line:
If you think twisting the front wheel between your legs is any indication of this fork's strength you're wrong. I weigh 210lbs. and this is the stiffest fork I've ridden to date. You would think that because it twists so easy by hand that it must be squirrelly on the trail. This fork tracks great, it has saved me a couple of times in situations in which I thought I was going over my bars. Not for XC or downhill but a great freeride fork.
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Submitted by
eric peterson
a Downhiller
from quebec canada Date Reviewed: February 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:
chicago-bromont
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
west island sports
Strengths:
it tackels the most roughest trails
Weaknesses:
the rebound adjuster .its too weak i snapped it
Similar Products Used:
bomber z1 drop off
Bike Setup:
BRODIE HOLESHOT.hayes comp levers. hayes 8`rotors. fsa x drive cranks.sun double track rims w high rollers 2.70 .shimano xt, bbf hubs, titec seat and post .and the shiver sc fork.
Bottom Line:
its a buttery fork and can stand a lot of hits and smashes. and the lock down is crazy
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Submitted by
chris perron
a Weekend Warrior
from north bay, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: February 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
cycle solutions
Strengths:
very sharp looking, good adjustability, qr20, lockout
Weaknesses:
price, a little bit of flex, but overall worth it!
Similar Products Used:
z.1 wedge, shiver dc, Z.1 fr ,
Bike Setup:
brodie electro, with 2 24" dx 32's. hayes hyd., fsa a drive cranks, axiom chainguide ...
Bottom Line:
this fork is the best single crown fork if you can get a good price on it. very smooth..
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Submitted by
matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX, USA Date Reviewed: February 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com they blow! never order anything from them!!
Strengths:
Plush, Plush, And VERY smooth, sokes up and Bump that you can throw at it! Looks awsome! Makes 5 footers seem like nothing! Some people say that the fork flexes when you put it in between your legs, Hell ya it does but get it out of the show room and ride it around, YOU dont even feel it flex when you are riding it at all!
Weaknesses:
knobs suck! broke the rebound dampener on the right side off the first week i had the fork, and the rebound dampener and ecc knob on the left side are falling off now, Kinda makes me mad but it doesent effect the performance at all. Its a bit on the heavy side for a single crown fork but noone is gonna buy this fork to save weight, thats xc crap! Its kind of expencive.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou sx, Rockshox Duke, Broke the duke in the albertsons parking lot, now thats sad!
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Moab 3 with a shiver sc (Obviously), Mavic D321 wheels, Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes,and Raceface Prodegy DH crankset
Bottom Line:
This fork is a Great fork for urban, dirtjumping and downhill. NOT XC! If you want to go more than 5 and a half feet i suggest putting more oil in, i donno how to do that cause i havent done it yet but i will learn soon becuase im going to do it. other wise its a great fork! BUY it you will like it. Keep riding!
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Submitted by
Charlie
a Downhiller
from Georgia Date Reviewed: January 4, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Andy Jordans
Strengths:
The inverted motorcross technology design. Allows the travel to feel more plush. So many controls on the fork. Helps to fine tune your suspension so you can accelerate out of the corners. The cool ECC lockout.
Weaknesses:
Took me a while to figure out all the adjustments that you can make to the fork. For the longest time I hated the fork it felt like it didn't get any travel. Then i finaly realized that the little screw on the right is the rebound screw. A couple turns of the screw made the fork feel more plush.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox
Bike Setup:
2002 Giant AC1, with shiver SC and rockshox pro deluxe with 6inches of rear travel. Rolling on Sun ringle rhyno lites with shimano xt hubs. Nice freerider and downhill
Bottom Line:
This fork is excellant. I use it for downhilling, freeriding, urban assault, and DJing. I've jumped 7ft to flat and it felt perfect. It didn't even bottom out. Make sure you fine tune your the small rebound screw. This fork is my choice award for single crown forks. go buy one, the price is worth it.
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Submitted by
d
a Weekend Warrior
from bc Date Reviewed: December 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
quality of travel and ride, adjustability, strength/stiffness, ECC is super for climbs
Weaknesses:
???disc only???price???
Similar Products Used:
judy, z1, boxxer, white ud150
Bike Setup:
five inch four bar link, xtr, avid discs.
Bottom Line:
if you can afford one or can get a deal on one, get it, then makesure you check the oil height. 25-20 mm and read your manual so you know how to tighten up the axle. (i'm still amazed at how many people get it wrong) and go shredddddddd. and to the people that twist the fork in the showroom between their legs, you owe it to yourself to actually try the fork on your favorite TRAIL, you WILL be impressed.
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Submitted by
Roger
a Weekend Warrior
from Edinburgh Date Reviewed: November 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
"the bings"
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
uk, wiggle.co.uk
Strengths:
Look cool, plushness of travel
Weaknesses:
bit flexy.. but not noticeable when riding crappy fenders snap of if you smack into trees with them! (although they did save my stantion)
Bottom Line:
I also had a bit of a problem with the axles loosening off after riding. I figured that i was tightening the end cap to the right torque, but what was happening was that the cap was tightening directly against the axle, so i put in a spacer beween the cap and the fork, and this enabled the correct torque to be applied to the hub. this was with a hope bulb hub. also i realised that when it says to compress the fork a few time to seat it all, you need to have the bike upright - all i was doing was pressing on the bottom of the fork legs when the bike was upside down. if you just do this then you will probably find that the wee clamp bolt things loosen up.
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Submitted by
Ron
a Weekend Warrior
from Ithaca NY USA Date Reviewed: November 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Shidagin
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Adrenaline bikes
Strengths:
Smooth feel/looks great
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shok judy HD /SID
Bike Setup:
KHS DH100
Bottom Line:
The fork is awsome/ very easy to adjust/looks awsome. I do not agree with some of the other reveiws, the fork flexs when you put the tire between your legs and turn the handle bars,I DONT RIDE WITH MY TIRE BETWEEN MY LEGS. the fork is awsome it tracks very well.and is as smooth as my dirtbike fork. Buy it you will love it
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Submitted by
kris rasmussen
a Downhiller
from millikin university Date Reviewed: November 14, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$420.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
First of all this fork pimps out my ride. enough travel to handle the big drops/hits. no flex at all. the lock-out works wonders, it makes the fork feel rigid. Good or bad depending on your riding style.
Weaknesses:
20mm thru axle. i prefer the qr20 instead. makes taking the front wheel off a pain in the a@#.
Similar Products Used:
never had such a bomb fork before. i was running the z3 before, that does not compare to the shiver sc.
Bike Setup:
2002 KHS fetish, shiver sc, chris king headset, raceface crank + chainring, mrp chainguide, easton cully pedals, sun rhyno lite, kenda kenetics 2.35, azonic shorty 50mm, hayes dh pro 8in rotors, shimano xt in the rear, kore freeride drop bars, azonic lounge seat, shimano XT rear hub
Bottom Line:
if you want the strength and travel a DC will offer, and keep a tight turing radius that a DC doesn't offer, hook it up with the Shiver SC. Great fork!!!
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Submitted by
Ray
a Downhiller
from Mission Viejo,CA,USA Date Reviewed: November 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
San Juan, Orange Co.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
575
Strengths:
Excellent travel for a lower crown fork. ECC lock-out feature is easy to access on-the-fly, works very well and is invaluable when making a long steep climb. The fork is very tunable, and with some effort, can be setup for any performance requirement. Setup is very versatile and can be made extremely stiff and hard, or soft and plush, or any variation in between and applies to both compression and rebound adjustment. Next best thing to a heavier long-travel fork.
Weaknesses:
Internal spring spacers are made of plastic and are susceptible to cracking or chipping, as mine did. Though I have never felt the fork bottom, I'm assuming that bottoming them hard damaged the plastic as opposed to a material defect. I've replaced with milled aluminum tubing which are, of course, slighty heavier. Though rebound dampening control is broad and easy enough to adjust using the small flat head adjuster-screw, compression damping is a lot trickier to set. Contrary to popular belief, the spring tension adjusters are for preload or race-sag adjustment only and will not modify compression stiffness significantly. If the forks sag to much when you are sitting on the bike, then you will need stiffer springs. If the forks bottom when you hit rough terrain, then you need a heavier fork oil. Compression adjustment is actually made by changing the viscosity of the fork oil and by slight changes in the oil level volume. This means completely disassembling both forks after draining them and cleaning all internal components, then refilling by careful measure. I personally, do not consider this process a weakness. Though it is a hassle initially, once you determine what the right oil viscosity and volume level is to fit your own riding style, this fork is a lethal weapon in the hands of a skilled rider. The absense of mechanical aptitude or know-how on the part of the operator/owner is probably the products greatest weakness. And, when combined with Marzocchi's severly limited and cryptic technical manual, much more responsibility falls upon the owner/user.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshock Judy and Boxer, Marzocchi Z1,Z2,Shiver DC
Bike Setup:
2002 Intense Uzzi SLX, Race Face Cranks, XTs, XT disks, Sun Rhino wheel set.
Bottom Line:
I weigh 190 lbs. and have found the stock springs to work fine with 3/4 to 1 inche of sag (full weight on the bike, feet up). Fork oil is "hugely" significant with any Marzocchi oil dampened fork. I experimented with different brands and viscosities and have settle on a motorcross fork product called Belray. I've tried 5,7, and 10 weight viscosities and have found 7 wt. to work best for me at approximately 10% volume over the factory recommended hieght level. Seven weight compresses a little faster than the stock oil, which I personally prefer, and provides a plusher ride over a hard packed rough course surface. On soft terrain like sand or loose dirt, I'd use the 10 wt, or a mix of 7 and 10 to produce a stiffer ride. The "usable" adjustment range for the rebound dampening control also increased with the slightly lighter oil. The stock fluid rendered any rebound settings below 6 turns out, pretty much useless as the fork would simply release way to slowly. However, after installing the 7 wt material, the usable range increased above about 3 to 4 turns out. (When the forks rebound to slowly, they actually feel like their bottoming-out or knocking when hitting the rough.)
The factory recommends changing oil every 100 hours, but the stock 7.5 wt oil that came with the fork, began falling appart much sooner than that and had much metalic break-in debris, which is not good to leave unchanged for to long. I'd suggest changing the stock oil as soon as possible or no later than 50 hours.
With only 5 inches of travel, this fork is not a competitive downhill race fork and at just above 4 pounds, it is not a competitive cross-country race item either. It is, however, the perfect fork to train for downhill racing when you have a long climb to get to the top to start each run back to the bottom. It is also the perfect fork if you like cross-country riding that involves long, technical downhill descents with jumps and smoking your friends to the bottom.
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Submitted by
Pauluz
a Weekend Warrior
from utrecht Date Reviewed: October 1, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Ontbijtrondje Riva/Arco
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Look's good, Marzocchi quality...more I can't give 'cause I didn't ride it.
Weaknesses:
No Brakeposts...I'm still not a believer in da hype for dics....sure there are advantages. But at what price...and as weekend warrior...I stop on a dime whit my V's.
Similar Products Used:
Z1, Psylo, Z3 QR20
Bike Setup:
GT I-drive 1.0. no stupid light parts
Bottom Line:
Sure the fork flex. But when you twist a Psylo, Z1 or any other 100/120/130 mm between your legs fork it flexes. So just ride the damn thing and use the deflection in your advance. SOme guy called Nicolas Vouilloz engineerd some ectra flex in his triple and ride a freeride bike to victory. It is the rider not material what makes the difference. It helpes Oh yes, but when your a w@nker it doesn't make a difference.
Just keep riding and use quality parts. (I rather have flex instead of breaking things)
I just give a mean of chili's cause I didn't ride the fork
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Submitted by
Anthony Tregellas
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide Date Reviewed: September 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mory Airs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Star Cycles
Bike Setup:
Giant AC1
Bottom Line:
Just to add to previous post. I just bought green springs for these babies. The one that came standard with my giant were real soft cos of the small frame size. I was bottoming them on 6 ft drops and I'm 68 kg's. The new springs are the second firmest you can get and are PERFECT. I now have forks that can be set up for downhilling (real soft and quick rebound ) and for big drops ( firm with slow rebound ). These forks are now as close to perfect I'm going to get for my style of riding. I free -ride but I also ride to the top not shuttle. Still only get 4 chilli's for value cos they are expensive (lucky they came on my bike - I wouldn't have bought them after market)
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Submitted by
Timothy Gru
a
from spokomton Date Reviewed: September 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
hiddin
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
supplier
Strengths:
Kicks butt. Flex? No flex totally good no flex at all in comparison to all similar forks and price. Dont take my word for it though or any body elses. Ride it for yourself. If you see one on the show room floor dont stick the weel between you legs and grab the bar and twist. It will flex. This fork must have a little of sagh in order to have good rigidity becousr of the overlap in uppers and lowers.
Weaknesses:
There isnt any really. I think that the fork should have more travel and bigger stancions but then it would be heavy and up hill would be harder O' poor baby. Then it would rock and roll and make everyone in the world a better rider and peace would flood the world and champaign woild fall from the heavens. hen America would have a better econimy. And I would learn how to spell.
Similar Products Used:
I work in a shop for many moons so a few.
Bike Setup:
All the latest and greates becouse everything that I have is the best. Right?
Bottom Line:
Buy whatever fork you can afford. This is cool becouse I ride it and it works for me.
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Submitted by
Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide Date Reviewed: September 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Any Mt Lofty stuff
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Plush Travel, Looks awesome, easy to service,very rigid under braking loads
Weaknesses:
Pre-load adjuster vibrated off.
Similar Products Used:
Psylo SL 02, Sid 100, z1 & z3 Bombers, Mozo Pro's (A while ago)
Bike Setup:
Giant AC1. Almost stock except Hayes Mag levers, Maxxis tyres, Oury Grips
Bottom Line:
I was a little dubious of the fork when I first bought the bike cos of some of the stuff I had read about flex. I persisted after contemplating Super T's (this would void my frame warranty) and I am happy. Ideally on this bike I would like a 6/7 inch light weight triple clamp fork but cos of warranty I can only have a single crown. The fork does have some flex but it is only noticable if you hit a "large" rock side on, in which case the wheel deflects (a little) around the rock. This is not always a bad thing and has actually saved me a couple of times. Other than this small problem (and it is small) this fork rocks. It is VERY adjustable and can easily be set up for all kinds of situations. I have done 8 foot drops on it and it doesn't feels like it bottoms out. Make the rebound fast and high speed fire roads are never long enough cos of the speed you can achieve comfortably. These forks are also "Very" easy to service and downloading the manual is definately recommended. Also dont expect the forks to be at their best inside the first 20 hours of riding. They take a while to break in but that has to be a good sign for durabilty of the bushings. They get 4 chilli's in value cos they aint cheap so try and get them as original equipment not after market. 5 Chilli's for performance
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Submitted by
KL G
a
from Adelaide Date Reviewed: July 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
linier park! yeah!!!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
plush, exceptional on small and big hits - takes everything you throw at it. feels more than 4.8" thanks to valving. italian marzocchi build quality - oulast anything.
Weaknesses:
pre load knob rattled off and ecc knob broke - do i care? - funk no! doesn't change the ride.
Similar Products Used:
most mainstream products - work in bike shop
Bike Setup:
crafty frm125, xt disks and stuff, truvativ cranks.
Bottom Line:
perfect all round fork. low unprung weight making for a very active fork. marzocchi relibilty and service-ablity. if all the choppers who bag this fork and road as much as they dribble tech they may have something valuable to say. Stop twisting the forx between your legs and they probably wont come loose.
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Submitted by
A !
a Downhiller
from ? Date Reviewed: July 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
hmmm...um it looks cool
Weaknesses:
Stiffness.....did I mention stiffness?
Similar Products Used:
rs psylo, boxxer, marzocci z1
Bottom Line:
This is the only reason I didn't buy the giant ac1..i went with the ac2. I work in a shop and got to ride this fork for a bit. And ya the travel doesn't feel bad. Nothing special nothing bad...just ok travel. Even when I just took it in the parking lot before I did any riding on it I wonderd why the bike felt slow turning...then I wrapped my legs around the wheel and twisted the handle bars, and yikes, I've seen rubber bands flex less than this thing. I gave it a shot on the trails anyways...but I found that it was flexier than I had imagined it would be. Bottome line..they have to make it stiffer then it'd be a cool fork
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Courtenay, BC Date Reviewed: June 16, 2002
Incredible fork. The valving makes it bottomless. Same springs as my Z.3, 10mm less travel and I hit bottom less. Even while running less preload. Torsional rigidity not really an issue until very slow technical riding, but doesn't detract from fork effectiveness. Get this fork.
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Submitted by
J bone
a Cross Country Rider
from maine Date Reviewed: May 25, 2002
murray flexor with 6sp SIS components...what a ripper!
Bottom Line:
I ride XC and tech stuff and for me this fork is great. It's a little on the heavy side but I guess you have to tell yourself...stop being a weight freak and get a fork that really works. Only mod you have to do is trim the dust guards so they dont rub your fork during compression...cause they will wear a hole in yo' fork otherwise! Other than that a great fork! Get dis' fork cuz so you can rip! yo shout out to all da O.G. rippers in southern maine! keep it real son!
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from Lucerne Date Reviewed: May 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Arnisee
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$590.00
Strengths:
Super plush... awesome design... unbeatable performance for a single crown fork
Weaknesses:
too flexy in some technical sections (but only in very very rough terrain)
by far the best single trail bombing fork, super plush in every situation. Outperforms all other forks that I've ridden before! The only negative thing is the flexing in slow technical sections, but no more
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Downhiller
from middletown ct Date Reviewed: April 30, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
It looks so cool. nice and plush. ummmm the best fork ever
Weaknesses:
none none and none
Similar Products Used:
z1 freeride psylo sl z4 etc
Bike Setup:
bosses bike, 2001 rocky mountain slayer w/ hayes hydro brakes shiver sc (obviously) rhyno lites xt crankset xtr other stuff
Bottom Line:
this is such a great fork. my boss brought his ride to a rocky mountain demo my shop had and he let me ride it. this is a great fork. i kinda took it off a 6 footer that i had done earlier on an rm7. i thought right before i landed oh crap i just trashed my bosses brand new fork, but this fork soaked it up. i felt that i would never run out of travel. it is perfectly matched to a slayer rear end w/a plush coil shock. I love this fork and im going to buy one with my next bike.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Downhiller
from Orem,UT Date Reviewed: April 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Tire Clearence, Feel of Travel
Weaknesses:
Not quite enough travel for fork design
Similar Products Used:
Z2,Z1,Z1 QR20
Bottom Line:
THIS IS A GREAT FORK, ALTHOUGH PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT FLEX, I DON'T THINK IT'S REALLY AN ISSUE. I RODE THE FORK ON MY BULLIT AT MOAB ON PORCUPINE RIM, AND AMASA BACK. THESE ARE TWO RIDES THAT IF RIDDEN RIGHT, CAN REALLY TAX A BIKE, WITH LOTS OF 3-6' DROPS ON TO FLAT AND SLOPED LANDINGS. I WAS REALLY IMPRESSED WITH THE FORK FOR THE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL. THE ONLY BEEF I HAVE IS THAT THEY SHOULD MAKE THE SAME FORK WITH 6 OR SO INCHES.
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Submitted by
Nick asdfasd
a Downhiller
from Oakville, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: April 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
CYCLEPATH OAKVILLE
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
axle hard to get in (who cares), if you pay full price its a little high but not too far off
Similar Products Used:
2001 z3, psylo xc
Bike Setup:
ac2
Bottom Line:
This fork has some flex when your playing around with it in the bike shop, however if youve actually taken it for a RIDE it is not noticable at all. Its super plush and handles hits really nicely. Best fork ive ever ridden (excluding an 01 boxxer)
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Submitted by
Cook
a Weekend Warrior
from London, Ontario Date Reviewed: March 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath
Strengths:
Stiff & smooth. Looks don't hurt either. Easy to maintain.
Weaknesses:
Lack of external compression knob. Came with low oil height.
Similar Products Used:
'00 Z1CR and a couple of Rockshox Judy's
Bike Setup:
'02 Brodie Holeshot
Bottom Line:
Came as stock on the new bike. I haven't experienced the flex some other reviewers have, I'm 160lbs. It is as stiff or more than my 2000 Z1CR...though the Z1 isn't 20mm. For those of you that like to stand in front of your bike and twist your fork, for whatever that is worth, make sure you preload your fork first as though you were sitting on it.
Very smooth and consistent throughout the travel. It is still a tad soft for my liking, but that's not a problem and I can deal with that easily if it becomes one.
The rebound lockout is really cool and works great, but I doubt I'll ever use it except for entertainment purposes.
This is a great fork, but I wouldn't buy one....just too expensive when you can get Z1's for so much cheaper.
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Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: March 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up to my previous review.
I've had the forks for nearly 2 months now and I seem to have resolved the problems I was having with the axle coming loose. The solution was, as I was told, to do up the end cap even tighter than before despite the fact that it seemed to be verging on rounding off the hexagonal slot. I purchased a torque wrench and now use that to set up the end cap and pinch bolts just to be sure. Since that point everything has been fine except that after my last ride the end cap completely seized and when I went to remove the front wheel the end cap slot rounded off. My solution was to file the end cap out to take a larger allen key (8mm in this case). I am being sent a replacement end cap free of charge. I'm still not sure why it seized and whether this is an inverse situation of the axle coming loose on the trail, i.e. whether pinch bolt torque is critical. Overall I'm still not very happy with this part of the fork, but....
The performance of the fork on the trail is excellent, and that's got to be the deciding factor. They seem to have bedded in now and they're getting plusher and plusher each time I ride. Despite the fact that they still flex badly if you twist the wheel against the bars, you really don't notice the effect when you're on the trail, and on big hits you appreciate why you bought these forks in the first place.
Aside from a few niggling problems with the axle and flex I think this is a good freeride fork that performs where you need it to. Given the chance again there's probably a 50% chance I'd buy it, but if you're the type of person who takes the front wheel off every ride then you might want to consider something different.
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Submitted by
Anthony
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide Australia Date Reviewed: March 18, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Mt Lofty (various)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Elizabeth Star
Strengths:
Very Stiff laterally, look cool, Adjustments easy to use
Weaknesses:
Not torsionally very stiff. I can see it twist when I grab the brakes
Similar Products Used:
SID 100, Psylo SL's(02) RST Mozo's
Bike Setup:
Giant AC1
Bottom Line:
The torsional flex doesn't seem to affect the trail characteristics of this fork although I'm not to keen on the front wheel being able to move. It doesn't inspire confidence. I'll be keeping an eye on them and if it gets worse I might try shimming the bearing surfaces. Other than small flex probs these forks rock. They particularly like landing high speed lauches and drops and are very easy to adjust on the trail if needed. The ECC is a good idea and works well but it doesn't help much lugging a 32lb AC1 up hills(not much is going to help apart from shedding some of the weight)
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Submitted by
Kevin
a
from Nottingham Date Reviewed: March 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Sherwood forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Sherwood pines cycles
Strengths:
Marzocchi build quality performance and history. Good tyre clearance
Weaknesses:
Trouble obtaining the 120mm of travel. Hard spring as atandard over the top for MrAverage
Similar Products Used:
Z1 bom bam's
Bike Setup:
Giant AC team with change of forks
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up review. It would seem that there is a set up problem with these forks, Some find them Flexi some not. Well I have rum my forks for the last 2 months and find them no different in the Tortional flex department than my original Psylo forks. I would even state that under braking the performance is significantly better without the left leg twisting. I have also tried Z1 MCR with and without the through axle. There is very little differens in the twisting stakes if this is at all a key meassurable in a forks performance. This fork is a big leap forward after my original Orange Z1 Bom Bam which had more twist than a Go Go dancer. This is not a standard design and people should spend more time setting it up properly. Brian from Marzocchi USA is also a great help with any problems.
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Submitted by
Phil
a Weekend Warrior
from Lothians, Scotland Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Dave hinde
Strengths:
Super plush,ecc cartridge,tyre clearance
Weaknesses:
Decals ready to come off after couple of rides
Similar Products Used:
Z1mcr,SIDxc,judy sl
Bike Setup:
San Andreas,shiver sc,R.F turbines,isis bb,stem+post,Hope discs+hubs,xt everything else
Bottom Line:
EXCELLENT!!!! the best yet.Another inch of travel and these would be spot on.
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Submitted by
pete
a Downhiller
from Stow, MA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Wheeler & ZIG ZAG, Mill Valley
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Strengths:
looks so cool, no tire clearence issues, lighter than QR 20
Weaknesses:
major flex problem, no adj. compresion damping, should be 5.5-6" travel
Similar Products Used:
z1, z1 QR20, z1 QR20 plus
Bike Setup:
uzzi slx
Bottom Line:
i feel that baring tire clearence issues, the Z1 QR20 plus is a far better fork. the Z1 QR20 plus is much stiffer on trails and drops. a very noticable difference.
the shiver sc looks cool and is lighter but thats about it.
both forks should loose the stupid ECC thing and get adj. compression damping. no one ever uses the ECC unless they are a moron.
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Submitted by
patrick williamson
a Weekend Warrior
from sydney aust Date Reviewed: February 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
burgh
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
sydney
Strengths:
feels strong,nice amount of travel for 6inch rear bike.no leaks or problems so far
Weaknesses:
stickers are crappy, does appear to flex if front wheel is placed between legs.But until i read this method at this review site i had never tested a set of forks in this fashion.
Similar Products Used:
boxxers,z1
Bike Setup:
2002 ac1
Bottom Line:
The reason i purchased the ac1 over the ac2 was entirely due to the marzocchi forks on the front,even though i am dubious of testing new technology,i placed a lot of faith in the marzocchi reputation.When i read about the flex i thought stuff it went out and gave the forks a big work out. No regard at all for their safety,big drops and speed hits.The outcome was the most fun I have had in a long time.I,m not sure what this flex between the legs means,but my bike steers great and inspires confidence,so they should though for the price
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Submitted by
Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: February 24, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Looks sweet, ECC, plush as you could want.
Weaknesses:
Torsional flex and resultant problems with the axle working loose.
I've had this fork for about 3 weeks now and I have noticed the same problem as has been described here by others - that of the forks flexing torsionally but nobody else has mentioned that this results in the axle coming loose. Each time the fork is twisted even slightly i.e. as you ride down a rocky decent, the axle rotates a few degrees in the drop out. Repeat this a few times and the end cap which pulls the axle tight starts to undo slightly. The result of this action that the axle works very slightly loose, say about 1mm, but this is enought to cause the wheel to start rattling. Admittedly the effect isn't severe enough to cause the wheel to fall off or anything but a rattling and sloppy front end isn't what I was expecting of these forks.
I've just ridden for 10 minutes on the road and the wheel is rattling again.
Any advice? Has anyone else experienced the same problem?
...Marzocchi's advice was to do the bolts up even tighter. I have. It makes no difference.
My advice - if you're thinking of buying these forks don't do it yet. Wait another few weeks and see what happens and what other people say. If you get a chance to ride 'em then do it and look for this effect.
Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1 Z1
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Submitted by
Eric Y
a Weekend Warrior
from Hong Kong Date Reviewed: February 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any single track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
FB HK
Strengths:
Cool looking, sensitive on small bumps & capable on big drops as well. ECC is a good thing to have for long climb. No Tire Clearance problem
Weaknesses:
Wouldl be a perfect fork if 5-10mm travel can be added. Should use better quality of Fender's stickers (with this price tag) ECC lever need to be redesigned, too easily to lock it accidentally. Long break-in time High qty of f.hub, wheel & spokes needed to reduce flex
A Nice fork to have, an alternative for rider who wants someting unique and capable to do anything that Z1 could do.
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Submitted by
luke
a Weekend Warrior
from UK Date Reviewed: February 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
ANY
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Strengths:
Unbelievably plush, super stiff and just a really well made piece of gear.
Weaknesses:
Decals on protective guards peal off.( Not serious)
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Mars, Sid XC
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper FSR, XT,XTR, EAston bars & seatpost.
Bottom Line:
The review that these forks were flexy is crap. Thay are really great forks- all day rides, jumps, drop offs -you throw whatever you can at them and they take it really well. Big uphills just turn on the X-tesion control and all locks out and front end of bike is lowered! Excellent stuff from Marzocchi.
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Submitted by
xc_freerider
a Cross Country Rider
from Calgary Date Reviewed: February 20, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Fish Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Plush, reliable, able to handle some decent drops. Looks good but that is irrelevant for what l use them for. Perfectly suited to the type of riding style l have and l am sure will provide me with several years of riding and big dropping pleasure..
Weaknesses:
Quick release would be nice...
Similar Products Used:
Z1, Bomber, Psylo SL
Bike Setup:
Standard on Giant AC1 2002
Bottom Line:
You know, l have monitered this, and others forums before and after getting this fork on my new AC1. Much to the discredited of the submitters, they appear as if they have only ridden this fork on a light singletrack or around their backyard. I have found nothing that draws me to the conclusion that this fork is nothing but the best Marzocchi has produced. Although weight of the fork maybe an issue to some, the AC1 weights 32lbs anyway.... This fork is designed for hard hits. Flex in the fork? This comment obviously comes from people who test forks by placing it between their thighs and twisting the bars. Get the bike out onto a trail a little more rugged that your yard and give it a good workout. You will not be dissappointed with this fork. Marzocchi rocks!
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Submitted by
dick
a Downhiller
from springfield, ny Date Reviewed: February 17, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
i was blinded by this forks looks, plush,
Weaknesses:
this thing is flexier than RS lower end judy's with steel uppers, it's horrible, i weight 160 lb's and the flex it totally destroying my ride.
Similar Products Used:
bunch of freeride single crowns , this is the first upside down
Bike Setup:
i do have one
Bottom Line:
i sold it to my frind who is only 115 lb's and now he's praying by this fork, he says that for him nothing have ever worked better(plus i broke it in for him)but i'm going back to my z1, which i think are by far the best singlte crown free ride fork out there, i think that $600 for some flexy noodles is unjustified.
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Submitted by
Curtis Worthing
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto Date Reviewed: February 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
coppers falls
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
laterally stiff,ECC works great, great tire clearance,external adjustablity pretty good it'll take a big drop
Weaknesses:
trosionally weak, this fork is by far the sloppiest fork I have ever used. The review in Mountian Bike is right on I'm swapping it for a Z1 QR 20.
Bike Setup:
This fork is set-up on a 2002 AC1
Bottom Line:
This fork is good for one thing, big drops, if you ride any technical section you'll hate this fork. If you get a chance to see this fork in a shop on a bike put the front wheel between your knees and grab the bars. Only the right upper fork leg flexes. Marazocchi should do somthing about these forks they bite.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from ModestoCA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Delta Cyclery
Strengths:
Super plush, not even broken in yet.Looks killer.
Weaknesses:
Stickers coming off fork gaurds after first ride. SO WHAT!! No quick release.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judy 100 (constantly blew seals) Z1 MCR 2001
Bike Setup:
Stock 2002 Giant AC1
Bottom Line:
Some say this fork is flexy, Mountain Bike magazine, What are they talking about. This for is stiff, plush and just plain awesome.blows the competition out of the water. A buddy of mine has a fox forx that popped a seal on the right leg on the first or second.Theres no way any other fork can come close to the reliability, quality and plushness of any Marzocchi fork. Especially this shiver.
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Submitted by
david
a Cross Country Rider
from the hill Date Reviewed: February 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the one i just hammered
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$650.00
Strengths:
stiff, smooth, lockout, 6 or 8" disc, ultra adjustable
Weaknesses:
not 5" but close 4.8, not 4lbs not close 4.72lbs cut steer tube w/axle
Similar Products Used:
01" x fly 100, jr-t,sup-t,monst-t
Bike Setup:
01" marin rock springs,02 shiver sc,avid disc's,xtr crank w/ spot single 36 ring 9spd,xt 11-34 cassette,xtr rear shifter pod,xtr rear der,avid levers,odi lock on grips,monkey lite riser,thomson stem and post,slr seat,king iso rear 24"w/nokian 3.0,king 20mm front24"w/nokian 3.0,canecreek cloud nine rear shock. 33lbs of pure evil
Bottom Line:
i can get some flex if i take a big drop off camber. but for hard trail use and even down hill it takes everything you can throw at it. if you use big rubber and like to hit it hard this one's got the leggs for you
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Submitted by
Carlo P.
a
from Tustin, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 6, 2002
Favorite Trail:
San Juan / Aliso / Modjeska
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
123Bikes
Strengths:
Stiff, Long travel, Steers well, and Great look
Weaknesses:
Sticker on the protector guard is peeling off..who really cares
Similar Products Used:
Z1 CR, X-fly, Z1 QR20 Marzocchi rules!!!!
Bike Setup:
02 Santa Cruz Bullit, Shiver Sc, Romic T2, Hadley Hubs, Sun Rhyno TBC, Thomspon Stem and Post, Race Face Next ISIS, SRAM 9.0, Shimano 646, WTB Moto Raptor 2.4 fr and Mutano Raptor 2.24 rr, Hayes hydraulics 8"fr / 6"rr
Bottom Line:
This fork is the ultimate... I highly recommend having this fork to all freeriders out there. This forks will just take in any size of tires that you want to run, any trails that you want to conquer both XC and DH with no problem. The fork is super stiff. Running 8" disk on the front is not a problem. This fork will absorb the stopping power without any flexing. The steering is so precise that you have the ability to get out of those nasty ruts and to be in control of your bike at all times I really don't know why Mountain Bike (march 2002)Magazine labeled it as flexy and doesn't steer as well compare to the other competition??? I totally disagree.... Too bad I can only give 5 flammin chillis. Should be more
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Submitted by
M-P
a Downhiller
from Hickory, NC Date Reviewed: January 7, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Asheville DS
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Pro-Bikes
Strengths:
Super Plush with a great feel. The fork guards are sweet.
Weaknesses:
None so far.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z1, Manitou Super Nova.
Bike Setup:
Balfa MinuteMan, XT discs, 26"/24" wheels
Bottom Line:
A great for for Dual Slalom and dirt jumping. Can't wait to race it.
High travel to weight ratio. Stiff and stears nicely. I've heard those EEC lockout cartridges don't last too long, but while it works, it's awsome. The fastest way to turn an urban asault rig into a xc bike.
Weaknesses:
The propriotary axle sucks--it works great, but Marzocchi screwed us with having to buy only their axle in the future. Lengthy dialing-in process.
Great fork! I hope it stays that way, especially the EEC thing; my buddy's only lasted a month or so on his '01 long-travel Marzocchi. Props to Marzocchi for not making any acomidations for canti. studs (they're just ugly).
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Submitted by
Kevin Lowe
a Weekend Warrior
from England Date Reviewed: December 31, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Sherwood Forest
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$425.00
Purchased At:
Sherwood pines cycles
Strengths:
Stunning looks. Looking for a fork that would bridge the gap between single and double clamp. This is about the best it gets at this moment in time. you also get the added benefit of upside down technology.
Weaknesses:
Not the claimed 4lb's in weight as initialy thought. But who would put these on a light weight bike?
Similar Products Used:
Psylo SL SID XC
Bike Setup:
Giant AC
Bottom Line:
Psylo forks not man enough. I must confess I have not been out on them, They are stood in the living room for all to look at 'STUNNING'. Will put in full report in the next few weeks.
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