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Submitted by
sdude30
a Weekend Warrior
from Arlington, VA
Date Reviewed: November 15, 2009 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Tony's Bike shop | | Strengths: | Great xc fork. Must be indestructible because its been used for 8 years. I think its light, although thats compared to my other forks | | Weaknesses: | Only for v brakes. Has bottomed out a few times off of jumps and drops. | | Similar Products Used: | Marrzocchi z.1 sport and dj3 | | Bike Setup: | This fork was on my Diamondback voyager 2, which was pretty much my first mtb even tho the frame was more of a hybrid. Its now on my brothers motiv rockpoint (from sams club, but has yet to break) | | Bottom Line: | If you want a cheap, strong xc fork that practically needs no maintenance this will do the job. Just take it easy on the rough stuff. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles
Date Reviewed: December 2, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | used | | Strengths: | indestructible, no maintenance needed at all, light, perfect for xc, never bottomed out even after jumps, you will never feel a single bump if you know how to ride properly | | Weaknesses: | not meant for over 150 pound riders, sleeves make it hard to tell how much travel you are using,no disc mounts | | Bottom Line: | If you're a light guy like me, you don't need disc brakes, and you're into cross-country, this is perfect. If I didn't require disc brakes for races, I would never switch shocks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter None
a Weekend Warrior
from NY
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | i'm sure you don't know it | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1.00 | | Purchased At: | USbikes,Wash. D.C. | | Strengths: | man,this baby is not the best fork you could ever have,but for the year of 98,when it was made it was one of the best.i got this on my trek 6000,and its still going.after 5 years of XC,jumps from ramps in the skate park and similar brutalities its stil doing its job.i have never ever opened it,i just grease it regularly.so i think its pretty good. | | Weaknesses: | no disk mounts,not good for people over 150 pounds./i'm 150,so i know/rubber seals have the tendency to shrink. | | Similar Products Used: | whole other pile of junk...manitoes,newer R.S.,fox,marzocchi-can't even spell that joint.but rst,i proclaim the biggest crap EVER! | | Bike Setup: | it does't really matter... | | Bottom Line: | its good,wort it price,if you have the choice between stiff fork or this one,go with the suspention man!/although i doubt that you will be able to find this fork anywhere,they are too old/.if you have such a fork,and you want to keep it,better find some parts,or a extra one for parts,because nothing last for ever... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam Joanisse
a Cross Country Rider
from Sudbury
Date Reviewed: January 24, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Purchased At: | bobs | | Strengths: | none they make me laugh cuz they say ROCKSHOX ha ha | | Weaknesses: | everything they not bettet then anything theses shocks just plain suck. BEG TO DIFFER? | | Similar Products Used: | nothin as bad as these puppies. | | Bike Setup: | KHS xt components kore stem & seat post RockShox indy c's
i think the c stands for CR#P | | Bottom Line: | These shox just plain suck | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lindsay
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia nsw
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | washpool walking tracks | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Great introductory shock for lighter weight riders, inexpensive, simple to maintain, good shock absorbing qualities for cross country riding preload adjuster works effectively, strong….survived several crashes. | | Weaknesses: | Relatively springy compared to air shocks, bit of flex in lower legs, limited travel 50mm, chrome worn off inner tube after four years or so of use. Not suitable for large impacts | | Similar Products Used: | RST381
RST231
RST381
RST231
RST381
RST231
RST381
RST231
RST381, RST231 | | Bike Setup: | Giant ATX840 , STX-RC group set, SPD's, Tioga psycho tyres, | | Bottom Line: | Very impressed with the shock, ideal for entry-level riders but suitable to race on. Provides added traction and control, but strong enough for that good hard thrash every now and then. Dust boots keep seals clean however trap some water. Almost no maintenance required, quiet- no squeaking, look impressive. Adds to the fun of flying through the bush. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
DH Pro
a Downhiller
from Northshore Vancouver
Date Reviewed: October 10, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | any crazy DH stuff | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | supergo | | Strengths: | This product is the best fork I have ever ridden on. I considered many other forks before i came to the final decision of the indy s. It makes no difference to me that only one side of the fork has a shock in it. I contemplated for a while, then soon realised that my Monster t's had to go, and i strapped this baby onto my brand new 2000 RM9 team issue. | | Weaknesses: | ABSOLUTELY NONE | | Similar Products Used: | Monster T, x-vert carbon DH, Boxxer, ZZYZX, JR.T | | Bike Setup: | full SRAM 9.0 and race face Dh stuff. Fox rear shock 9" travel, Indy S up front to eat the 8 foot drops of northshore and DH | | Bottom Line: | This fork is amazing. The single spring eats the bumps like nothing ive ever felt. This fork comes out of the box ready to be bolted onto your threaded headset of your brand new DH bike. You save approximatelu 0.93 pounds off the stock Monster T, which makes the biggest difference in climbing to the start of the DH course. This product is a bit pricy, but the serious downhiller should definately check it out. Forks like the Monster T and x=vert carbon are made a mockery of when this fork is put to its maximum potential, which can be scary. The bottom line is that this fork rules, and although you might pay alot for it, trade in the Monster T and get yourself a real fork. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jim Crowther
a Downhiller
from england
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Jumps | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | With bike | | Strengths: | None | | Weaknesses: | bottomed out far to easily. Even when going up a curb | | Similar Products Used: | Rst 281 | | Bike Setup: | gt arrowhead | | Bottom Line: | Don't even consider this if you are a serious or semi-serious biker. It bottomed out far to easily. It's good for road use and for begginers who enjoy feeling the soft springs but don't put to much pressure on it or your wrists will hurt. Don't reccomend for jumps at all | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
will j
a Cross Country Rider
from spartanburg, sc, usa
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | tour de dump | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | had them for about 4-5 years, they are still working O.K. they have around 50 mm of ride and are great for beginners who want a shock that will last them. | | Weaknesses: | doesn't feel like the ajusting screws (or whatever they are called) still work | | Similar Products Used: | '99 rock shox jetts, '98 rock shox jetts | | Bike Setup: | schwinn frontier | | Bottom Line: | if you think youve abused your shocks, ya aint seen nothin yet. i have never cleaned them, go down a set of around 20 steps near my house that are (and im not exagerating, i went out and measured them 5 minutes ago)5 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches tall every time i am biking around my house, which i do around 3-4 times a day, and hit a 5 foot dropoff near my house daily (only once a day cause i crash almost every time i jump it). the shock covers got riped of by a dog in our neiborhood, and i go on trails and get them covered in dirt every day. if thats not abuse, what is? | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a
from Saratoga NY
Date Reviewed: July 25, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | stables | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | cheap | | Weaknesses: | everything besides price | | Similar Products Used: | 99 judy 97judy indy c sid xc | | Bottom Line: | has almost no travel, i weigh 115 and it bottomed out i replaced it a while ago because it was so bad, dont waste your money on it, save up and get a better one | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hernan Aguila
a Cross Country Rider
from Viña del Mar, Chile
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | off road trails | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | At the year I bought my bike, the best suspension fork I could afford. Very low maintenance need it. | | Weaknesses: | It has elastomer in one leg only, I weight 160 lbs. and soon started to bottom out on big hits, not good for bumping roads. | | Similar Products Used: | none yet. I bought a Indy SL long travel, wait for my comparison. | | Bike Setup: | GT hardtail with stx group | | Bottom Line: | I put elastomer in the other leg, that works find, especially in big hits. But now since two years, it has been decreasing its performance. If you are short one many and find a big sale, buy it, but look around there are good forks on sale too. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Good luck finding one. | | Weaknesses: | Almost everything!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Spyder, Indy XC | | Bike Setup: | Old: GT with stx group
New: Santa Cruz Chameleon with Jr.T | | Bottom Line: | Fine fork for a person on a REAL! buget. or a 11 Year old kid that likes things that bounce. It sucks. It sucks. it f#$@in' sucks. (I had To write 50 words) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Terry Shulze
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Cheap, basic suspension for occasional riders, low maintence (a few drops of oil now and then), fool proof (a disclaimer is necessary for the exceptional fool) | | Weaknesses: | Short travel (48mm), no dampening, very difficult to upgrade | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | Trek with suspension seatpost, (now)75mm Englunds | | Bottom Line: | After about 3 months I could use the upgrade, until then my cardi-respitory system was the limiting factor.
Did some research and found out about the Englund air cartidges. Also that all the Indys were basically the same. I obtained some long travel rods for free (the increase in the travel is about 13mm). I knew from the drawings I reviewed that there was a 13mm spacer in the bottom of the Indy S fork that reduced travel, what I didn't know was that it is put into the fork BEFORE the bushings are pressed on.
I had to manufacture a special tool by grinding down a hacksaw blade so that I could cut out the spacer apart and slip the pieces past the bushing without nicking the surface. It took 4 hours! I got the spacers out without nicking the bushing in either leg.
I now have 75mm air forks that work like magic. This (Indy S)is not a modification for the novice. However, there are plenty of used Indy C forks lying around that could be upgraded easily and the result is the best value for money upgrade you could make.
See my reference in the Englund Product Review for tuning tips. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a
from Ohio
Date Reviewed: April 23, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | good brand name...thats it | | Weaknesses: | everything this fork bites. you get 1 big green MCU and thats in, and even worse in one leg only, adjuster knobs dont do crap fork is weak and looks crappy too | | Similar Products Used: | manitou SX | | Bottom Line: | this fork sucks!! dont buy it, i bought mine for 150 bucks and got rippped off soooo bad!! DO NOT BUY THIS FORK I GAVE IT 1 CHILLI B/C THERE WASNT ANY LOWER | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Munster
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: March 12, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Kanata Lakes | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Umm...none. | | Weaknesses: | It's an MCU only, therefore doesn't work at all in the cold.
Small amount of travel, therefore bottoms out easily and harshly.
No adjustability at all (The 'preload' are fake) | | Similar Products Used: | '99 Marzocchi Z1 Alloy
'99 Marzocchi Mr T | | Bike Setup: | Raleigh Canada Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | You'd be better off with a rigid fork.
Rock Shox made this fork to 'look' like a suspension fork, but it is not. The internals consit of one big long MCU in one of the legs. It's sad that brand new this fork was selling for $150CAN (mine came with the bike).
I weigh 135lbs and was bottoming this fork on the smallest hits, it really isn't meant for any serious riding and should only be speced on a department store children's bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Curtis Crawford
a Racer
from Calgary,Alberta,Canada
Date Reviewed: March 3, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | any singletrack | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | ideal entry level fork that won't break the bank (by far) | | Weaknesses: | heavy, travel-to-weight ratio is awful
not the best colors | | Similar Products Used: | Zokes, Marzocchi, Manitou | | Bike Setup: | 22 lbs. SID, full XTR, Race Face cranks, rings, | | Bottom Line: | buy it if you mostly do inner city stuff that doesn't require much technical terrain
avoid big hits higher than a curb
perfect for the beginner to novice racer or recreational rider | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Loveland, CO
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | Simple, Maintenance free.
Great for my commute to work, soaks up the big hits.
not bad looking | | Weaknesses: | not enough travel.
not plush enough for washboard or little obstacles
| | Similar Products Used: | SR MG80 | | Bike Setup: | GT Zaskar LE | | Bottom Line: | I originally came with GT Backwoods but then later moved to my Zaskar. It took a while to break in, (felt like a rigid fork and initially had alot of stiction) but after 1.5 years, it has held up beautifully. The Indy S is a bit flexy on big hits and dives a little under braking. I've found if I crank the preload all the way up when I commute to work during the week, it acts like a rigid fork for the uphills but still takes the sting off the big bumps. The only complaints I have is when it's offroad, the minor amount of travel causes it to bottom out quite a bit and when its cold outside, it's like not having a suspension fork at all. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bogus Blake
a Cross Country Rider
from Flagstaff, AZ
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | anything thats not paved | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Strengths: | inexpensive, tough | | Weaknesses: | pittiful amount of travel, no damping, useless knob they call "preload" | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | frankenstein's monster (random parts but together into a tough bike); lx/xt, etc. | | Bottom Line: | it works if you have it. useless on washboard but definately lets you ride harder. i have tried my damndest to break the fork, but it just wont go. dont ever try to take stairs with this one if you value your wheels. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Ross
a Weekend Warrior
from Wellesley, Ontario
Date Reviewed: November 19, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
all | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
good for city slickers | | Weaknesses: |
every thing on it. it sucks. | | Similar Products Used: |
rst 260, manitou spyder, rock shox jett t2 | | Bike Setup: |
raghlie hard tail. rock shox indy s. | | Bottom Line: | a cheezy fork for cheezy city people. i only got it because it came on the bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tim Baldwin
a Cross-Country Rider
from RI
Date Reviewed: October 19, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Wolf Hill | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Light, Stiction-free, simple, durable, handles big hits well | | Weaknesses: |
preload knob difficult to turn and ineffective | | Bike Setup: |
Hardtail with slicks for commuter | | Bottom Line: | Good stiction-free, simple(=durable) fork for on-road hazards. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Seng Leong
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Most tracks here | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
cheap
better value than RSTs
has ROCK SHOX brand | | Weaknesses: |
bottoms out too easily
like a pogo stick | | Similar Products Used: |
judy xc
quadra 5 | | Bike Setup: |
trek 930(1996) | | Bottom Line: | If u need a new pogo stick, an indy will be an upgrade. It cannot handle small bumps and bottoms out easily. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stu
a Cross-Country Rider
from Uk
Date Reviewed: September 14, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Cheap | | Weaknesses: |
Bottom out too easily and with no damping or rebound control makes hard work of rough stuff.
Very limited travel (48mm)
Seals useless for british mud
Bushings only lasted 9 months
Not very stiff so affect tracking | | Similar Products Used: |
Marzocchi Z5s
Judy XCs
Pace RC36
Indy C | | Bike Setup: |
Kona Lava Dome now with Judy XCs | | Bottom Line: | Don't buy these, stick to rigid or spend a bit more and buy a fork that actually works | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gordo
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brisbane, Qld
Date Reviewed: September 11, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Anywhere Downhill | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Good entry level fork, cheap, durable. | | Weaknesses: |
Hardly any travel, Flexes alot, looks crappy. | | Similar Products Used: |
Indy C, Judy SL, | | Bike Setup: |
Hardtail Giant ATX 840,
My first bike. | | Bottom Line: | This fork is great for entry level XC riders, but once you start getting more competetive get a new one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Christopher Sandmel
a Racer
from Turner, OR
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
*Cheap (price)*Light (compared to Marzocchi's, Judy's, and a lot of others)*Enough travel for XC*Easy to maintain | | Weaknesses: |
Well... if I were to over emphasize minor things which were of no concern to me...(not too many really) maybe the image this fork is given. | | Similar Products Used: |
'97 Rock Shox Judy DH | | Bike Setup: |
Aluminum hardtail w/ Judy DH (currently) | | Bottom Line: | Ok, I love my Judy. It gives everything I'd ever want in a fork. It smooths out small stuff, and absorbs the big hits. It's not too heavy, but heavier than an Indy. It's also more expensive. I was drawn into the notion that I needed a better fork than my Indy. I kept raising the standard of what I wanted, from the Indy XC all the way up to a Judy DH. I spent $160 for a 80 mm dual dampened fork. All those extras... not needed. Just stick to what works, and don't let others negatively influence you. I'm going to sell the Judy and buy an Indy SL, who would have thought? Thanks for listening to my humble opinion. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jordie
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
cheap,cheap and cheap. oh, and a good entrylevel fork!! | | Weaknesses: |
48mm travel. ahhahahaha | | Similar Products Used: |
judyxc, judy 100, boxxer, riged | | Bottom Line: | hey it beats nothing at all!!! its a gread entry level fork. when i first got it i thought it was ane of the best out there! if your going round town or a rare trip to the single track ita an awsome fork. for most beginner riders its a verry good buy. if u wanna do more tecnical stuff id go for a judy xc also good for 5ft offers and under. a judy 100 hase 4 inches of travel its a great fork for what u pay. im going into duel slalom and its more then 1 would need. as for the boxxer, it speaks for it self!! i give the indy 4 craps for the price, weight, and a good entry level fork. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Spinner
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brisbane, QLD
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Gap creek/ Mt Coo-Tha | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Easy maintainence
Simple
Reasonably lightweight
reliable | | Weaknesses: |
Bugger all travel
Soft, adustment does nothing | | Bike Setup: |
giant 840 with mostly STX and LX stuff | | Bottom Line: | Quality entry level fork with good resale value. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
. Mike .
a Downhiller
from Kelowna BC
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Crawford Trails | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
has some suspension qualities | | Weaknesses: |
48mm of travel,
too stiff to soak up small bumps,
not enough travel and too soft to soak up big bumps,
easily bottomed out,
lots of flex,
the list goes on and on | | Similar Products Used: |
Rock Shox Indy S,
several Marzocchi's, | | Bike Setup: |
'98 Schwinn Mesa GSX, fat tires, rised bar, V Brakes, STX and Alivio | | Bottom Line: | This fork is alright if bought used for under 40 bux. It is easily bottomed out. It is too stiff to absorb small bumps but too soft and not enough travel to absorb larger ones. The sub 50 mm travel isnt much. Although, i must say that it has saved my ass several times. Bottom line.. Get something better! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eug
a Cross-Country Rider
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
Better than nothing | | Weaknesses: |
Not much better than nothing | | Similar Products Used: |
RS Indy SL, Marzocchi Atom Bomb | | Bike Setup: |
Trek 930 | | Bottom Line: | This shock came stock on my '98 Trek 930. I was a complete beginner so I didn't know any better. Within a couple of weeks I had outgrown it and within a month I ordered an Atom Bomb. The Indy S was fine on city road bumps but was rather useless on technical singletrack. There is no real damping - my susp. seatpost (no damping either) actually feels better.If you're short on cash, consider going for a rigid fork and upgrade the fork later. Otherwise save up and get something better. I'd imagine the basic Jett series is very similar. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Salomon
a Weekend Warrior
from CyberCity
Date Reviewed: June 28, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
-> great bang for the buck | | Weaknesses: |
sticktion, no good on small stuff | | Similar Products Used: |
Duotrack 7007 | | Bike Setup: |
Spacialized Hard Rock, A1Comp FS | | Bottom Line: | These are a decent stock fork. I only wanted to spend about $700 on a bike, and was amazed to find an Alumi framd with a rock shox for that price. Hey, I'm not complaining, it's a lot better than a rigid. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew H
a Cross-Country Rider
from North Bay ontario
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Fitness trail | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Amazing alround shox they will never bottom out and still have tons of travel. Go and get one there they best shock ever. And ive tried them all there the best for the money and cant be beaten. | | Similar Products Used: |
Bombers
SR suntours
Manitous
Rock shox Jetts | | Bike Setup: |
Rock Shox INDY XC XTRA long travel | | Bottom Line: | Go and Get one YOur a fool if you dont | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Racer
from Barberton, OH
Date Reviewed: May 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Vulture's Knob | | Duration Product Used: |
tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: |
+Inexpensive
+Light
+Takes big hits well | | Weaknesses: |
-Barely any travel on small bumps
-Low travel (around 2 inches) | | Similar Products Used: |
Judy XC
Rigid | | Bike Setup: |
Trek 930 | | Bottom Line: | I tested this on a friend's Trek and they were OK. It was barely sensitive to small hits, though, but if you want something to dampen big blows to your arms, and you're not a heavy rider (170+ lbs) then this could be for you.Downsides are that it doesn't have hardly any travel, and some people find it flexy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Konarider
a Weekend Warrior
from B.C.
Date Reviewed: May 13, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Uplands Coasters | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
performs ok on real big hits (like a ditch, jump, or dropoff). | | Weaknesses: |
Short travel, poor response on small hits, only 1 cartridge | | Similar Products Used: |
Indy Xc, Judy C, Judy XC, Marzocchi Z1 Dropoffs, Z1 Bams, heel, quite a lot of others too!!! | | Bike Setup: |
Kona Fire Mountain, Indy XC | | Bottom Line: | THESE SHOCKS are still a big step up from rigid. Save up for another month and grab some Indy XCs. They are way more plush, have more travel, and work better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Cross-Country Rider
from NY
Date Reviewed: April 26, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Somwhat plush, low maitenance | | Weaknesses: |
not a lot of travel. very rough | | Bottom Line: | This is an ok shock for begginers like me. But I will soon upgrade because it is not workin so good anymore.
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Submitted by
Andrew Morgans
a Weekend Warrior
from Shropshire UK
Date Reviewed: April 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
The RockHole | | Duration Product Used: |
less than 1 month | | Strengths: |
It has quite a good performance for the money and kicks the Jett c's for performance. Relatively lightweight | | Weaknesses: |
Only has an elastomer on one side and tends to flex under hard braking | | Similar Products Used: |
RST 180
rst 461
rst mozo pro
rockshox indy c
rockshox jett c
rst 280 | | Bike Setup: |
came on a kickass kona fire mountain | | Bottom Line: | Quite good for the money but i wouldnt buy it for an upgrade from rigid. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brad Hartsoc
a Cross-Country Rider
from Phoenix, AZ
Date Reviewed: April 13, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
simple, inexpensive and easy to lock out | | Weaknesses: |
threads on plastic adjuster caps at the top of each leg. | | Similar Products Used: |
indy xc, sid sl ti ('99) | | Bike Setup: |
came w/'98 raleigh m80...xfered to Moots Ybb | | Bottom Line: | this shock's simplicity and ease (read: almost no) of maintenance rates high with me. i want something to soak-up dips, stutter-bumps and rocks of forest roads and mildly technical singletrack. no worries of leaking air cartridges, changing oil or lubricating regularly. when you want to use the bike for road rides that involve a lot of climbing, you simply install another elastomer and spacer in the empty right leg and travel is eliminated. actually, with the empty right leg, this shock is relatively light (around 3.3 lbs according to rock shox). the hi-tech sid i have on my airborne makes me realize how beautiful simplicity is... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Erik
a Weekend Warrior
from Kingston Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Its slightly better then nothing. Well almost. Cheap though Real cheap | | Weaknesses: |
Not much of a suspension fork really more like a pogo stick | | Bottom Line: | Its probably one of the cheapest forks that you can get before looking at bikes that come from department stores. For that it is not terrible. It does a good job at what it is meant to be and that is an entry level shock, but that is all that it is. There are no thrills here, not a very spicy chilli | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Guelph, Ontario
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Cheap | | Weaknesses: |
Only has a polymer spring on the left side. The right side just kind of hangs on the brake hanger bracket. | | Bottom Line: | This shock came on my new 98 Trek 930. I haven't had any problems with it yet. Its quite adjustable but it only has a polymer on one side. This has lead me to considering an upgrade already after only 3 months but what can you expect for $200 Cnd? Has anyone else had any experience with this shock. | | Overall Rating: |
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