Submitted by
scottdins
a Downhiller
from new zealand Date Reviewed: August 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
the one with the bestest djs lol
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$690.00
Purchased At:
torpedo 7
Strengths:
really strong,20mm,travel adjust
Weaknesses:
way 2 soft,travel slow creeps down,compression is just real soft or basicly locked out and makes a clicking noise when landed on
Similar Products Used:
888.argles,pike 545
Bike Setup:
08 stp 2,mtx rims,avid codes,saint cranks,s-speed
Bottom Line:
ok fork next time i will try stiffer one but they r probly good for downhill or xc not djing
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Submitted by
frisky_zissou
a Weekend Warrior
from sydney Date Reviewed: August 26, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Bike Addiction
Strengths:
Strong, Feels great, So versatile, simply one of the best.
Weaknesses:
Heavy? But considering the abuse it can take Im not complaining
Similar Products Used:
plenty.
Bike Setup:
Hardtail with all the juicy bits.
Bottom Line:
Simply excellent.
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Submitted by
kiahn morley
a
from perth Date Reviewed: April 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
it is an awsome fork that if serviced once a year doesnt make the clicking sound described below, i have been using the fork on my giant stp0 07 and it has never failed me, cheap(ish) to repair. anyone looking to upgrade their downhill, xc, street or skate park mountain nike should consider these forks
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
stance, fox 36, etc
Bike Setup:
hard tail
Bottom Line:
buy this fork if you get the chance
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Submitted by
Wade
a Weekend Warrior
from Tasmania Date Reviewed: December 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Wyena
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good ajustability, Colour is sweet, Strong forks, relatively cheap for the quality.
Weaknesses:
Really soft, make a strange clicking noise when compressed.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Drop off triples
Bike Setup:
Norco Manik, Single tracks, Hayes 9's, Hussefelt, DMR motos
Bottom Line:
Good forks with good adjustabilty, probably not best for hard landings over 1.5m as they bottom out fairly easily but maybe with a slightly harder spring they might be a bit better.
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Submitted by
alex russ
a Cross Country Rider
from melb,vic.ausralia Date Reviewed: June 27, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$310.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
strong stanchions,the 95-140mm travel is the best and the looks are sweet.
Weaknesses:
none really besides it takes awhile 2 adjust the travel
Similar Products Used:
fox vanila
Bike Setup:
05 avanti manic,pikes,sunrims single track rims maxxis holy and high rollers,truvative bars and crank
Bottom Line:
this fork is awsome and for the price its worth every dollar,it can handle 7 foot + drops and can be adjusted do do urban assult, freeride, crosscountry,dh, and dj
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Submitted by
Gus
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date Reviewed: February 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Mackensie Frenzy
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$472.00
Purchased At:
chainreactioncycles.com
Strengths:
Really stiff, awesome adjustability, bomb proof, Great price, buy this fork!!
Weaknesses:
Didn't come in black
Similar Products Used:
Marzo Drop Off IV
Bike Setup:
Norco Sasquatch, answer protaper, azonic shorty, hayes 9
Bottom Line:
Adjust the fork for DH, xc, dj, everything. Adjust the rebound. Lock the fork out. Adjust the blow off level. Great fork by the number 1 fork manufacturer in the world.
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Submitted by
M!cHaL
a
from London Date Reviewed: January 23, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
chainreactioncycles
Strengths:
After I fitted the PIKE409 on my bike, I thought "This won´t brake". It is strong and durable nice fork with 20mm axle. I love the travel adjustability which allowes me to use my bike for street(95mm), riding around(compressed), XC(110mm) and downhill,freeride(140mm). It is simple light wicket fork.
Weaknesses:
They didn´t have one in black (just 200quit on chainreactioncycles :))))
Similar Products Used:
bomber Z1, DirtJam, RockShox Revelation
Bike Setup:
RB bike hardtail(Czech make) Hope M4, Hope Pro2 with DT5.1,
Bottom Line:
Have not ridden in propper terrain but when I do, I´ll let u know. I had RS Revelation air before and I found couple of problems with U-Turn.
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Submitted by
jordan martin
a
from burgesshill Date Reviewed: January 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
tilgate
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$260.00
Purchased At:
chain reaction cyles (payed in pounds sterling)
Strengths:
travel adjuster & compression adjuster so u can have them set for all types off ridin
Weaknesses:
havnt found any
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi dirt jam forks nd compared to pikes there s**t
Bike Setup:
2006 p2 with 2007 pikes hayes bydrualic disc brakes with red danger boy levers. easton ea50 monkey bars truvativ cranks dmr v12 pedals s type front rin with chris king 20mm hub single track reafr rim with standard sun rim hub sram gears with double thumb trigger shifters
Bottom Line:
there f****n awesome forks gr8 140 travel for downhill freeride slopestyke... nd lower to like 110-120 tighten compression gr8 for xc nd them whack em down to 95-100 for a bit of sk8prk nd dirt jumpin so over all i guv them a thumbs up
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Submitted by
Jimmy
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney Date Reviewed: January 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Lots
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Plush, strong work beautifuly in any situation
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
Marzocki drop off 4
Bike Setup:
Stp 0
Bottom Line:
An excelent fork.
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