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Submitted by
Univega RAM9DH
a Downhiller
from Amsterdam
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Morzine | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | came with Trek Y11 | | Strengths: | Light and with the long travel kit mounted relatively much travel. | | Weaknesses: | When aplying the front brake you can see the thing bending. I've always had the idea that the travel had two ways to go, 1:The sliding of the fork tubes, 2:bending of the tubes. My friend had broken it and I felt unsafe using it any longer. | | Similar Products Used: | Rock Shox Psylo XC, als has the bending problem. | | Bike Setup: | Univega RAM9DH, Magura HS33, Vuelta Airline1 rims, manitou SPV 4-way rear shock. | | Bottom Line: | Although it is light this fork is not suitable for taking medium/big hits. Marzocchi has MUCH!!!!! better forks to offer for the same price!! Only good for extremely light crosscountry riders. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
William
a Cross Country Rider
from San Francisco
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Any | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | Very, very light. Good amount of travel. Stiff when climbing. Low maintenance. | | Weaknesses: | Looks skinny and takes time to adjust when you were so use to the Marzocchi forks with huge legs. Not as plush as many of the other forks available today. Not as agressive on turns as I would like it to be. Feels a bit flexy at times. | | Similar Products Used: | Marzocchi Z-1 and Z-4. Chubby fork from Proflex. Rock Shox Judy SL. | | Bike Setup: | '97 Gary Fisher carbon fiber Procaliber with XT parts. | | Bottom Line: | Good fork if you do not have a strong desire to throw a bunch of cash in something you don't exactly need. For XC riding, it is in excellent choice. The fork is light and that is a trade off. You sacrifice adjustability, although some is available. The forks can just downright be scary when descending fast since I use to ride a bike with the Marzocchi Z-4 and it sucked up and handled everything like it was cheesecake. On turns it takes time to learn how the weight is distributed since it has no type of angle, just straight perpendicular to the floor. I've seen this being blown out at under $100 a pop and I definitely recommended it for a user who wants a decent fork. Unfortunately, these will go back on the garage wall as I am going to test out the 2001 Rock Shox SID XC. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Black Ice
a Weekend Warrior
from Bathurst, Australia
Date Reviewed: April 26, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mount Pan | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | It's a RockShox ? | | Weaknesses: | Stiff as a rock | | Similar Products Used: | RST 280 Team Series
Malvern Star (those original ones with springs) | | Bike Setup: | stock Haro Extreme EX2 | | Bottom Line: | These things came on my friends bike, we bought them at the same time. He got the Haro, I got a GT Palomar. Great shocks.. to look at. Adjusters DON'T ADJUST, they're stiff as a rock, even in the middle of summer, 2mm of travel, gritty and sticky feeling. Kinda like having rigid forks with the headset tightened up way too far. The RST's on the GT are a lot smoother, and do a lot better job of soaking up the potholes and train tracks. As for the Haro frame, he cracked the rear triangle. Woohoo, Quality ride all the way. Oh yeah, they feel like those early MalvernStar front shock bikes with the fake shocks that looked the business but didn't do anything. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Doctor White (Evil phD)
a Cross Country Rider
from Steeple Bumpstead, Great Britain
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Long gruelling climbs which make you sweat. | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Came on bike as standard | | Strengths: | I suppose you could say that the light weight, but it doesn't mean much compared to how crap they are. | | Weaknesses: | Soggy bananas have more stiffness. First ride and the brakes were rubbing when out of the saddle on both rims. I thought that was standard thing for suspension forks until I bought some proper ones. | | Similar Products Used: | Pace RC36 EVO (Buy these they crap from a great height on the yank toss that we get forced on us because some paid off bike journalist says it is good) | | Bike Setup: | Klein Attitude Comp (97) with Pace RC36 EVO forks and some other standard shimano pants stuff. (don't get me started on Shimano) | | Bottom Line: | I weigh between 9.5 and 10 stone depending on my daily pie consumption (and level of latest tropical disease) and these crap arse forks were thrashed in 18 months. The bushes were shot so that there was 1/8" of front to back play at the wheel. They had more stiction than a pair of nun's knickers, and they were practically unserviceable. Oh, did I mention the flex.
Can't believe that baboon's bum yank company are still making these under a different name. Rhymes with wet? Hey, YOU CAN'T POLISH A TURD!!
Does anyone want to buy a pair, 60 quid to you mate, one careful owner. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
The Pimp
a Cross Country Rider
from London (in the UK, yankee schmuck)
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Snail trail baby! | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Came Schtock | | Strengths: | Lighter than my wallet baby, heavier than my soul. | | Weaknesses: | Flexes more than a Russian gymnast, and baby they flex. Bugger to take apart - can't get the elastomers out, but apparently mine are part of a faulty batch - had the UK distributor service them twice for me free of charge. | | Similar Products Used: | Pace Evo2 and Evo3 (Pace rule in a big way), Manitou, Judy, Sid. | | Bike Setup: | 97 Fisher Paragon, SX-ti, ATACs, ESP 9.0sl, XT, Contis - tuned to the point of no return, like a fine woman getting it on, and about to get off. Ooo! Sometimes I lurve myself! | | Bottom Line: | These puppies are light. They work for me, but I'm pretty light (only heavy where it counts, baby). I very rarely bottomed these babies out, but they get stiff during the winter, whereas I'm far more of a summer man in the great outdoors. Oooo! Sometimes I just want to touch myself! They flex though, which makes rolling on the front wheel braking a bee-hotch. Also get rim slap (just slap it baby. Ooo! That's soooooo goooooood! Did your Mumma show you that?) on the brakes when you honk out of that saddle. Adjustment is a pig, and I only ever got mine apart once, and I'm an ex-Shimano Service Centre mechanic.
Get some Pace baby, or for those reading in American, still get some Pace. They rule the roost cat, a bit like me. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Martijn Scholten
a Weekend Warrior
from Amstelveen
Date Reviewed: January 4, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Portes du Soleil (France) | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Light and with Englund Air suitable for lightweight riders. | | Weaknesses: | FLEXXXX! | | Similar Products Used: | - | | Bike Setup: | Trek Y11/ Vuelta Airline 3 rims / XT | | Bottom Line: | The only reason I had this fork for so long is that I simply didn't know ALL other suspension forks on the market are better. This thing is a dangerous in turns and absorbes shockes mostly by bending back- or sidewords. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a
from Moscow, ID, USA
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | Light. Looks alright (but who gives a crap about looks) | | Weaknesses: | Flex, travel, bottoms easily, damping sucks | | Similar Products Used: | Various 2000 judys | | Bottom Line: | My biggest problem with this fork was the flex. It seems to have more horizontal travel than verticle. I can't say how scary it is now having complete control over your wheel.
Another problem was that it bottoms easily. 63 mm doesn't cut it these days. I can bottom it simply by throwing my 160 pound body onto it.
In cold weather, this thing feels like it is lubricated with tar.
I broke the thing the other day. Went off a jump, came down, and one side of the brake arch broke off. I got a Judy XC, which is soooo much nicer. Hard to bottom, stiff, bit heavy.. but hey, you want to lose weight, lay off the damn cheeseburgers.
If you care about money and weight but not about performance, this is the fork for you. If you want real suspension, however, fork (no pun intended) out the extra $ for a SID or Judy (Judys probably have the best price for what you get of any fork), or even a bomber if you feel like spending some more. I give it 2 flaming chilis because it's cheap, but it doesn't deserve a flaming dildo overall, much less a chili. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
scooby doo
a Weekend Warrior
from scooby land
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | dirt | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | light | | Weaknesses: | flexy
not enough travel
stiff
not good in the cold | | Similar Products Used: | judy xc | | Bottom Line: | although they are very light mine is a piece of junk, to stiff in stock setting, freezes up in the winter and not enough travel, the only thing good is the travel | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tanner
a Cross Country Rider
from calgary, ab, canada
Date Reviewed: July 26, 2000 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Strengths: | Very, very light....pretty plush, decent travel with the long travel kit | | Weaknesses: | a bit flexy, tuning ability?? | | Similar Products Used: | a bunch of crap not worth mentioning | | Bike Setup: | GT avalanche mod. trail bike | | Bottom Line: | Great fork never riddin in cold so can't tell you about performance in cold like other guys...this fork rocks cause its light but would rather have sid race or judy race even though its heavier so a could tune it better..........if you have this fork get the long travel kit it helps so much for trail ridding so you won't bottom out and makes it plusher..........4 flaming flamingo crap nuggets | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross-Country Rider
from Menomonie, WI
Date Reviewed: November 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
It's light
cool color | | Weaknesses: |
doen't respond well in cold weather
not as plush as other shocks I have tested | | Similar Products Used: |
Judy XC
First SID
SID XC
Spyder R | | Bike Setup: |
Rockhopper Comp
Drivetrain LX,XT
Indy SL, with other upgrades | | Bottom Line: | For lighter riders the shock responds great. Only shock really lighter is the SID race and I don't think it gives a better ride. Not as plush as other shocks I have tested but all of them weighed more. Cold weather tends to stiffen shock. For the weight and the price you can pick one up you can't beat it. Better shocks with comparable weight would be SID's XC & SL, SX-TI & carbons. On my next bike I would want a shock to be a little plusher than my indy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken Chang
a Cross-Country Rider
from Tucson, Arizona
Date Reviewed: October 15, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Starr Pass, Tucson | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
It's frickin' light.
As light as a SID.
It's beautifully yellow! | | Weaknesses: |
Meant for light riders. | | Bike Setup: |
1997 Gary Fisher Kai-Tai
Full XT drivetrain
blah blah blah | | Bottom Line: | I weigh about 150lbs. and this shock is very comfortable. I hardly ever bottom it out and I have it set to the lightest spring load. I think it is definitely meant for lightweight riders though. I like the fact that it's 2 years old and is still as light as the new SID's (although when I save up enough, I'll probably get a SID). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom R. Engelsen
a Cross-Country Rider
from Norway
Date Reviewed: September 16, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
Very light!! (1,1 kilo)
Nice and plush travel.
Cool colours.
Boots stays on! | | Weaknesses: |
A little bit flexy. | | Similar Products Used: |
Rigid (came stock on my bike)
AKELA suspension (cheap crap bought on sale) | | Bike Setup: |
A norwegian extreme piste cr-mo 19 frame
LX gears/shifters/hubs
Tektro V-brake/levers
Impel Sugino 350 crankset | | Bottom Line: | I bought these forks used from a friend of mine. They rule! Nice, plush travel (I'm 76 kilos). Cool colours on my black and yellow cr-mo frame!
They are extremely light(same weight as the SID!!) I took off 750 grams compared to my old AKELA fork. Some flex, but it doesn't bother me. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glen Hunmplik
a Cross-Country Rider
from calgary, alberta
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
greenstone mountain | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
This for is light!!!! | | Weaknesses: |
Very flexy....
quality of travel,
amount of travel | | Similar Products Used: |
rigid crap | | Bike Setup: |
avalanche fully modified trail bike. | | Bottom Line: | This fork is okay. Too little travel, locks out on the stutters and bottoms on big hits.....but is freakin' light!
3 flaming dog terds. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bill Keeler
a Cross-Country Rider
from Ottawa, ON
Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Kanata Lakes | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
light, | | Similar Products Used: |
Bombers | | Bottom Line: | My buddy and purchased this fork with our bikes last year and a couple of nights ago his snapped coming down the hill, The snap took place right at the brake holders. my buddy went for a dive and lucky for him he only had some scratches but I will get back to you when he deals with RS and our local retailer. I hope mine doesn't break too.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, Idaho
Date Reviewed: August 16, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Anything around Moab, Utah | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Light as hell. | | Weaknesses: |
Kinda Flimsy | | Similar Products Used: |
Rigid | | Bike Setup: |
Giant Yukon w/ Aluminum frame | | Bottom Line: | What can I say? It's... well.... light. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tyler Morrison
a Cross-Country Rider
from West Hartford,CT
Date Reviewed: June 23, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Very Light! | | Weaknesses: |
FLEX, FLEX, FLEX
not much travel | | Bike Setup: |
97' Trek 8000 | | Bottom Line: | Though the fork is very light, it's not very strong and it flexs alot. I think if I ride it any longer it will break, can u say dangerous I'm going to upgrade to a judy SL. 2 chilis for the weight and color. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
roadrunner
a Cross-Country Rider
from Winona, MN
Date Reviewed: June 12, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Holzinger | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
Light as Hell!!!
Price!!!
Stiff enough for me. | | Weaknesses: |
None so far. | | Similar Products Used: |
Manitou stuff. | | Bike Setup: |
Trek 8000, XTR and XT stuff.
Long live 8 speeds. | | Bottom Line: | The fork is 100% better with Englund Cartridges installed.
More tuneability and works good in all tempetures.
Lighter than anything else out there! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chadwick
a Racer
from Nashville, TN
Date Reviewed: May 11, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
NONE | | Weaknesses: |
PRETTY STIFF, not the Smoothest. Hinting--- Smooth= Marzocchi Z2 Atom Bomb | | Similar Products Used: |
Shock that comes on a Magna at Target. Really, it is the same shock I swear. | | Bike Setup: |
KONA EXPLOSIF-MARZOCCHI KONA EXPLOSIF-MARZOCCHI KONA EXPLOSIF-MARZOCCHI KONA EXPLOSIF-MARZOCCHI | | Bottom Line: | GOT RID OF IT FOR 60$ | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ed
a weekend warrior
from Apex, NC
Date Reviewed: March 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
You get what you pay for...That age old mantra rings truer than even in regards to the SL...Not a sophisticated shock by any means, but very effective in my opinion...I weigh 180 lbs and have found this shock to be plush enough for my needs, and stiff enough so I don't ever bottom out (and I do ride some on the most techinical trails in NC)...Easy to adjust, although I don't do it much...Extremely light and just plain works!!! I grease it everytime I do any real wet rides and I have never had a problem with it...In fact I even replaced my Judy XC with the SL (from my older bike) mainly because it was lighter and less problematic...Real happy so far...And for those who b!tch about so much, please refer to my first statement above... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Storker
a weekend warrior
from Norway
Date Reviewed: February 26, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Got a standard travel Indy SL on my GT Avalanche a couple years ago. They get stiff as *¤%&@$ as soon as the temp. drops below 15C (60F), so any place with colder-than-subtopic climate you might as well ride a rigid rather than an elastomer-based RS. That'd be stiffer, too. After about 1000 km they developed a noticable play. I've kept the fork boots on all the time and hosed off the bike every time it's become dirty. Pryed loose the boots and slided them up to clean & lube the legs once in a while, but since it's a pain in the a** to get those suckers on again, you don't want to do that after every ride. Haven't bothered taking off the boots & cleaning the legs after riding on non-muddy trails, though, because it's such a pain. Light, though, and OK response at above-20C temperatures, but we don't have that too often here.
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Submitted by
Brian013
a cross-country rider
from ohio
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
never had a problem with it....i'm just getting ready to do one year maintenance on it since i bought a '97 last winter during close outs, so we'll see how all that goes. i upgraded to this from an old rst 131 pile and it's probably saved my *ss more times then i'm willing to admit (two 8 step flights of stairs that i didn't see at 20 mph coming around a corner could have been really ugly). now maybe it's just me but when a bike component prevents me from needing surgery i like it. granted, not a lot of travel, but there was enough for those stairs. some forks have more features but for my money ($200 instead of $340) this was the best fork i could've gotten.5 flaming chilis for saving my face from concrete sampling
4 for the features (as their top line elastomer fork in 97,
it should've had more)
5 for adjustability (i decided to dial a real plush ride on
day of said stair incident, if it weren't easy, hi
mr. surgeon)
4 for price (retail was to high for what you got, but the
sale price was just right)4.5 overall chili's (mtbr needs to put that half-a-chili option in)ride hard get bloody don't faceplantBTW for all of you complaining about the plastic adjustment knobs...there's a reason mine has the aluminium ones | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dan
a racer
from wi
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
this is a nice fork overall. it does have a number of problems though. i had to have the legs replaced after about 4 months due to bushing problems. the bushings became so loose that it would knock badly if you even rode over a crack in the pavement. i did get good service when i took it to the rock shox tent at the Red Wing National. in a half hour i had new legs for it for free. it is very light at the expense of stiffness and steering response though. i've eaten spagetti that has been stiffer than this fork. fortunately it was very plush and there were no problems with the lack of a damper and it was a very low maintainence. overall three chilis | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eduardo
a cross-country rider
from Michocan, Mexico
Date Reviewed: January 19, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
La indy sl que tengo trabaja muy bien, aunque sea de poco recorrido, en los impactos fuertes no se siente tanto el tope, ligera, bajo mantenimiento, buen diseño.
En pocas palabras es excelente. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Barry Thorn
a racer
from England
Date Reviewed: January 15, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I have INDY SL's on my Principia MAC B-SL. They are the bollocks, they are the best and cheapest version of a lightweight race fork, I have ever come across. I am a 14 year old cross-country racer and sponsored by PRINCIPIA and PLANET BIKES in Bishops Stortford. For my size and weight they work really well and I love them. My bike is 23.5 lb's and it flies. Thankyou very much and Good night.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
david
a cross-country rider
from chile
Date Reviewed: January 10, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
i buy this shock two weeks ago and it´s fantastic, i have a bianchi super grisly, and now is flying. My last shock was the girvin vector, it was very good, but it´s very problematic with the mantainment, Indy SL, is cool and lighter. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ben
a weekend warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: January 8, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I got Indy sl on my 97 Gary Fisher X1 (excellant value package)
Flexy piece of poorly constructed garbage from rox shox as usual.
I had mine for just outside the warranty period and found many cracks
either side of the brake bridge.Long live oil filled shocks. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark
a cross-country rider
from ct
Date Reviewed: January 7, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
There's so many bad reviews below I figured i'd throw in my success story. I got an 75 mm. Indy SL on my Gary Fisher Jsohua X bike and it works really well for
me. That may be because I weigh 152 lbs. and the stock internals are set for
a 150 l. rider. I like it because its VERY plush, and I have only bottomed out a few times in 2 years, and I can honestly say I have never missed the lack of rebound control (although the lack of rebound on my RS coupe deluxe does really suck). Perhaps those of you who complain about bottoming out have springs that are too light for your weight. Yes it is a little flexy, but so is a Judy. Also, i still haven't re-lubed or serviced it, although I kept the fork
boots on it and don't ride through water or mud. If it had a little more rebound
though it'd be perfect | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Pat
a weekend warrior
from USA Scranton PA
Date Reviewed: January 2, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
Great shock i gota great deal on it from a dealer i am good friends with everything about this shock impressed me it was unbelievable. My bike unfortunetly got stolen though but i got a new full suspension but it only came with the indy c so i have to seatlle with that till i get a few bucks to spend | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steve
a weekend warrior
from Scottsdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: December 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Actually I do a bit more riding than a weekend warrior but do not consider myself a racer considering I have only been in 3 of them. Indy SL came stock
on my trek 8000 and it has proven to be a worthy shock. I have had it for
over a year and have not had any service done to it(even though they say you should) Only problem is the flex I experience with it. I am in the market for a new shock. but only because I am a bike junkie and love putting new things
on my bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Walt Wehner
a cross-country rider
from LA, NM
Date Reviewed: December 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Indy SL seems like a decent fork - until it gets cold and freezes up. I'm using a SID now, but I'm holding onto the Indy because it's lighter and works pretty well for a light rider like me (140 lbs.) The boots won't stay on the damn thing, though, so I think I'll cut them off and deal with cleaning the fork legs off all the time. It came standard on my OCLV Trek, and it was a good fork for mellow stuff. For really gnarly downhill, the SID is better, though a little heavier.
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Submitted by
ET
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: December 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It looks great and best of all,it works. I bought it when i bought my giant 840.
I got it for S$350 [S$1.7 to US$1]. And it just weigh about 1.7 Kg. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andrew Burton
a weekend warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: December 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Indy SL is beautifully light at 2.8 pounds. Only a really pricy air spring fork like the SID can beat it. The suspension is very reasonable, taking the edge off the medium to big hits. The Indy line is billed as easy to maintain. Unfortunately, my elastomer and spacer expanded with use and were impossible to remove. After a season, the fork had become really sticky, so I had it warranteed. The fork rode like new, but I still couldn't maintain it. Eventually it degenerated back to it's original condition. The fork is very light and performs well, but I am disgusted that I couldn't take care of it. I have now replaced it with a Judy SL, and I'd better be able to disassemble it. If anyone has any suggestions about what to do with a sticky Indy SL, let me know. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sam
a weekend warrior
from Alpharetta, GA
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This shock came standard on my 1997 GT Karakoram (had since Apr '98). It has performed exceptionally well. However, this is not a low maintenance shock. A Rockshox rep told me that this shock was designed to be reluped (Judy butter) every 2-3 months of serious riding. He recommended to keep the boots on and use ties to seal the top part of the boot (this keeps them good for 6 months). I recently reluped, cleaned and installed a Rockshoxs long travel kit. WOW!!!!!
These shocks provide excellent performance while keeping weight at a minimum. It has some flex, but it is not bothersome. Rockshox sells this shock as the Jett something (forgot the model #). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Reid McNamee
a weekend warrior
from Brisbane,Australia
Date Reviewed: November 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was surprised to see someone else could'nt find the bloody stupid combination of tools that are required to service these shocks. I thought it was only an Australian problem. My local bike shops have not got the gear and the local tool shops don't stock the weird stuff required. Tool shops say they are not made any more. I had to cut up a long allen key and wack this in a combination of socket extension pieces. I did ask the rock shop workshop dudes at their internet site to ask where it could be found and they say its as common a tool as a screwdriver. i wonder now if that was cruel joke. guys get your act together on the simplicity/maintanence side of design right . | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dan
a cross-country rider
from Sheffield, UK
Date Reviewed: November 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I had a pair of SL that came with my Klein. I only had them for about six weeks, then i snapped, straight across the arch. It was a crash, fair enough, but rockshox did nothing about it, I now have PACE and they are the best forks in the world. I managed to crush one of the Pace carbon fibre legs in a(nother) crash and Pace replaced it free of charge. So I'd say Indys are weak, they flex (or snap) but they're good for light, or light riding people (I only weight 64 Kilos so I din't snap the Indys with my weight). No rebound so 'Englund' cartridges are a good idea. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joa
a cross-country rider
from Karlsruhe, Germany
Date Reviewed: October 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a Gray Fisher with an Indy SL for some 6 months. My experience:
1. good uphill - it's light
2. good in town - but you don't need shocks anyway (even no MTB)
3. unusable for MTB - after bottoming it, rebound is so hard you almost fall off your bike - flex is so high, you will often have situations like: steering straight and driving left => no trust, no fun!
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Submitted by
mike
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: October 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
i`m got the my rock shox a couple of month ago,ok it`s light and the travel with
the long travel kit 80mm is ok.but this flex in fast corners or downhills is
soooooooo bad.even even on gravelroads the control over the front is so bad,just
rode my friends bike with the marzocchi z2 bam on it that`s a fork so stiff and
working so smoooooth.so better save the money and get you a marzocchi.
but i still give the fork 2 chillis for the good travel and low maintanace | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan
a cross-country rider
from New Jersey
Date Reviewed: October 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Notice if you sort the shock reviews by rating ALL
Rock Shocks are in the bottom third and all the Bombers
are in the top third.
The ride is good enough.
The weight is fine.
The flex is rather bad.
And the construction is the worst.
Simplicity of design these are not. They have too many
parts that require to much maintainance. they are a p.i.a.
to COMPLETELY service. I especially like the 4 long 6mm, 3/8 drive
allen socket needed to service tis unit. Sure bikes have special tools,
but this socket doesn't exist, not in my Snap-on, Craftsman or Proto
catalog. I had to weld a socket to a allen key to make it work.
After this I would never buy another Rock Shock product.
| | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Glen
a weekend warrior
from Los Angeles, CA
Date Reviewed: September 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These forks, like the rest of the Rockshox line, are too flexy. I thought my Judy XCs were bad until I tried some Indy SLs with Englund cartridges. Sure they're light, but the flex is just not acceptable for mountain biking. Also, what's up with Robert's review complaining about the lack of aftermarket goodies?!!! You aren't serious are you? If a fork is good, IT DOESNT NEED AFTERMARKET PARTS TO MAKE THEM WORK RIGHT! Also, since the Indy line is Rock Shox's lower end line, its made for those who are more worried about price. Thus, if you can afford to upgrade the forks right off the bat, why not just spend a little more money and spring for a higher end fork?Really, there are much better fork deals around - like the $198 Manitou FS-Ti 80mm travel fork w/ titanium spring at Supergo or all the deals on the 98 Marzocchi forks.I got tired of wimpy, flexy Rock Shox forks with completely ineffective adjustments and bought a Z1 Bam. Now that fork kicks ass. I don't even notice the weight difference. and the cost? Only $344 - with absolutely no need to add any aftermarket stuff to make it work right.2 stars because they're light | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Robert
a cross-country rider
from Montreal
Date Reviewed: September 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
WOW SO LIGHT !!!I upgraded to this shock from my first fork (mrz XCR) and it was loads better. I feels a lot like my dad's 96 judy SL. The shock tends to smooth out bumps and round them out, unlike a bomber which just eats it up as if it was never there. The rebound is just too fast, though. If the fork would slow down a bit it would be heaven. My complaints are the flex, the limit in aftermarket stuff, damping, and servicing. In hard turns or hard brakeing you can feel that unwanted flex. You would think that there are a ton of aftermarket goodies. there is basically: long travel, risse cartridge (jones), Total Air, and Super struts. You can't get fork wipers or others of that genre. On my fork I found the internals hard to remove the second time. If you are looking to buy one, get it over a judy XC for the same price. I think it might be woth it.four Flamin chili pepperes!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
CANDYMAN
a weekend warrior
from BURNSVILLE, MN
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
THE INDY SL, IS A PIECE OF SH.... I BOUGHT IT NEW LAST YEAR, HAD 2 DIRT WORK SHOCK KITS PUT IN, THE WEIGHT IS NICE, BUT IS IT ME OR IS ROCKSHOX F'ING UP!
I WAS THINKING ABOUT A 98' JUDY SL, AM I WASTING MY TIME WITH ROCK SHOX, AGAIN?
THE ONLY FORK THAT SEEM TO BE SMOOTH WAS THE SID, BUT WHO'S DUMB ENOUGHT TO FORK OUT $600? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Richard K
a cross-country rider
from Malaysia
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Loved the light weight, did not like the flex when braking hard or on hard hits. Quite a bit of sticktion until I greased it to death. Upgraded to a RST delta TL mainly due to the flex which is aggravatedcause I weigh about 85kgs. Moving it the the otherhalf's bike where it will probably survive longer cause she weighs 50kgs. Liked it though it was pricy. Don't like the stiff adjustment knobs and all that plastic insides. too easy to cross a thread when servicing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc
a cross-country rider
from USAF in Belgium
Date Reviewed: August 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Outstanding fork! Ordered a 97 SL from CBO for $149. Installed on my Exotec Comp 3 aluminum hardtail and took it on an aggressive 50 mile ride over single track, road, and cobbles. Fork performed great; plush with good travel and dampening. Flex was almost imperceptable, not a problem for rider of my weight (160 Lbs). Fit, finish, and materials are very high-quality. This fork rules! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Indysl484
a racer
from NH
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I use to love the shock to death, because of the light weight, and because of the performance. I have to say the more I used it, the more i liked it, but then it started to not work as well. On a weekend ride at Agamaticus (in Maine) I blew the insides appart. I brought it to the shop to be fixed. They called RS and got no responds about the shocks problem. The guy who I have work on my shock decided to rebuild the whole insides, puting in all new stuff. He only charged me $20 for labor, so I was happy. He told me to tell him how i like the new performance. I ride with the people at the bike shop so the next time i went on a ride with them., I told him i loved the new performance. He told me that the new insides were not made by rock shox. I like the new performance, and the shock only weighs 2 oz hevier. I like the shock now. NOT TO ROCK SHOXS CREDIT. if you are going to by a new shock consider other brands if at all possible. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eduardo Svensson
a cross-country rider
from Sundsvall, Sweden
Date Reviewed: August 4, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This fork rules!!! I have a Extreme FS 550 with this fork and a DNM rearshock and when I ride the bike...I don´t feel anything of the bumps on the track...Indy SL is light and very nice looking...I just love them... My brother have a CyclePro FR-1 Freeride with a Judy XLC fork...this fork is heavy and longtravelled i hate them... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
joebloe
a cross-country rider
from NY
Date Reviewed: August 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had one of these for about 2 yrs now. Yeah,it's a little flexy. After the elastomers hardened up for the winter, I replaced the guts with a Risse Jones kit reccommended by the guys at Aardvark. This kit consists of two big springs and a hydraulic(?) damping piston. So THAT's what a good shock is supposed to feel like! What a difference! Now my Indy rules! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Randles
a cross-country rider
from USA
Date Reviewed: July 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This fork came with my 97 GT Avalanche. It lasted two months (approximately
500 XC miles). After reading some of the reviews, I now realize this fork
may be a little wimpy for my size and riding style (6'2, 185, racing) so
I'm not too disturbed that it blew up. What really angers me is the service
I have been getting from Rock Shox. My mechanic called them on a Monday for
direction on how to proceed with the repair. They did not call back until
late Wednesday to inform us that we have to send the fork to them for
evaluation. They would determine if it could be repaired under warranty and
then send it back to the shop for repairs. This process could take up to
three weeks. I live in Maryland and we don't have a whole lot of prime
riding weather like we do in July, so this was unacceptable to me. I bought
a Marzocchi Atom Bomb yesterday.Just a note to the mountain bike manufacturers out there. You may have
noticed that seven out of the top ten forks reviewed on this site are
Marzocchis. Why do you continue to use Rock Shox when their products are
inferior and the customer service is even worse? I, for one, will never
spend another penny on a Rock Shox product or on any bike that has one. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aggie John
a weekend warrior
from College Station, TX
Date Reviewed: July 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shocks came on my Attitude Comp, however, I love them nonetheless. They are light, responsive, adjustable, and easy to maintain. Besides that, they look cool as hell. They do have a little flex, but whoopty-freakin-do. Like I can tell when I'm riding on a rough trail anyways. My friend has a $600 pair of Marzocchi shocks, and I honestly like mine better. People who complain about these shocks don't know SHIT! I've noticed a lot of people like to gripe about anything Rock Shox or Shimano for no apparent reason. They obviously make a good product or they would be out of business. Anyways, these are great shocks and I would recommend them to anyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark
a cross-country rider
from storrs, ct
Date Reviewed: July 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Yes these shocks are a little flexy, but with 3' on my INdy SL i've only bottomed out twice (when going into a ditch while going uphill) in the last 2 seasons, and they feel just like a judy except the rebound is a lot quicker. However, I like the quick rebound, especially when you're going fast over lots of obstacles. In fact, what really bothered me about my Joshua X was the crappy rockshox in back, so I put my money into a decent rear air shock (CC AD-10) rather than wasting money on a better that would eventually leak anyway (i.e., judy's, bombers, etc.) I also like the fact that I have done no maintenance to these shocks in the past 2 years and they still feel good (although I'm careful to keep them dry by not riding through water. I wish englund would make a 3 version of its air cartrides for the Indy SL. That would be sweet. MAS93012@UCONNVM.UCONN.EDU | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cross-country rider
a
from Winthrop
Date Reviewed: July 22, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shock are the bomb i got my indies on my voodoo I have had no probles whit them yet. If these shocks brake maybe check your weightor maybe you ride to fast, and reck. These shocks are not for downhill but they handled fine at fiftey MPH. On these shocks I have won 45 races and they still work fine. So for my closing statement Tese socks rule. 4 cilles. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Travis Strain
a cross-country rider
from Langley B.C.
Date Reviewed: July 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
These shocks are the biggest peaces of shit that you could ever own. I hate them. They are hard in the cold, sticky all of the time, and in order for me to get them fixed I would have to be off my bike for over1.5 months, because the rockshox guys want my bike shop to hammer them againsed a table to fix them. Ya right. Never buy these forks, cause all that you will have is trouble. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
YEAH BABEEEE
a cross-country rider
from INDY KUNTRY
Date Reviewed: July 8, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
yeah, i need some words here, so i will ramble on and on...... well, i think this for KICKS and i just love it. bought it aftermarket brand new for only $125!! for it's performance and price this thing is just awesome. fifty words fifty words fifty words fifty words fifty | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian T
a cross-country rider
from nj
Date Reviewed: July 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Absolute garbage,
I wouldn't use this to poke a campfire.
It's wobbly as all hell. So it's light but the cost for this is too much.
I've ridden a few other forks since i bought this one and ALL are better.
It broke in less than a year.
A total piece of crap.
wouldn't ride another if it was given to me for free. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
A-doGG
a cross-country rider
from Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Date Reviewed: June 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Well, this shock came stock on my '97 GT Karakoram, and so far I'm not impressed. On small bumps (which is what elastomer shocks are supposed to be good at) it just flexes back and forth, and this causes stiction so it doesn't absorb the bump. On big hits, it ramps up too quickly and doesn't use all of its available travel. There is only one weight of elastomer, so if you are too light (like me) all you can do is dick around with changing the springs which only affects the first half inch of travel anyway. This could be good if it wasn't so flexy. I wish I had an indy XC (and the price difference in cash).
This fork is so EXPENSIVE aftermarket that I don't know how RS can sell them.
Don't waste your cash on this fork. 3 chilies for being better than a quadra five. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jeff
a cross-country rider
from Arkansas
Date Reviewed: June 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The shock is light. About 30% of the shock absorption comes from fore-aft movement (yes it is that flexible). At the retail price this thing is a joke. Unless you find it on closeout (not hard) and you're a featherweight weight-weenie who will only be bouncing off the neighborhood sidewalks. I'd recomend doing a little research and getting something stiffer w/dampening. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Peter
a weekend warrior
from ca
Date Reviewed: June 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I'd say that its a pretty good fork. excellent performance for something so light. Personally I don't need a fork that gives me alot of travel, as long as it can take the hits and my arms/hands don't get tired i'm happy, and hey, who's complaining with something so light. Screw you SID!!!! They're practically the same fork give or take an ounce, only real differance is about 400 bucks. However the seals suck in the Indy SL. It keeps getting waterlogged and then it stiffens up. Anyone else have this problem??? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
M Capurro
a cross-country rider
from Fairfax, VA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I've had it for just this season. Great addition to my Cannondale that used to be a no-suspension bike. So far so good and I weigh 185. Keeps my bike light and handles most everything that X-Country has to offer. My only complaint might be the number of leaves that get stuck between the tire and fork -- not much clearance there. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ghislain Desroches
a cross-country rider
from Cambridge Ontario Canada
Date Reviewed: May 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I think this fork rules. Its smooth travel and the performance is really great. its maybe quite a bit of money but its worth it. The shape sucks but the interiers RULE. For all of you bikers that say this fork sucks and that it brakes on you is because you riders suck and you do not know how to ride so f u c k y o u.Igive this shock 5 big fat CHILLI'sP.S. this shock is extremely lite. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Hulio
a cross-country rider
from North Vancouver,B.C.
Date Reviewed: May 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have not had this fork for very long but so far it has been super. I weigh 130lbs and I changed the springs inside from 140's to 120's and they are sweet. I previously wad riding on a blown out marzocchi xc50 that was well past it's due date. Keep having fun!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TRON
a cross-country rider
from Potter,Neb,USA
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I really like this fork. Have this on my old Proflex. I ride it when my other bike is in the shop or have friends over. My wife the Proflex's regular rider likes it alot to o. For the few forks weve owned this is one of the best. Ride on
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Submitted by
Sean Beeson
a racer
from Kitimat B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: May 26, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this is a wicked light shock that has been all that for me. I weight 150 and the shock works great. It works better than my friends bombers! Keep it buttered and it will work long and well for you with the weight and price that you want. Good adjustment too. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jim
a cross-country rider
from ma
Date Reviewed: May 11, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
this has to be the biggest piece of sh-t!!! full of flex. i think there is 20mm of fork travel and 60mm of flex so thats how rock shox claims 80mm on the lt. i love the f_cking sticktion. the indy c and xc are way better forks! i work at a bike shop and we see at least one indy fork come in a week with a cracked leg.
if you weight 110 pounds then this is a good fork for you. i will give it one thing its the lightest fork on the market | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jill
a weekend warrior
from Sussex, U.k.
Date Reviewed: May 6, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Had the forks on a Trek Y11 for 10 months when they stopped working properly.
I have looked after them as specified. I took them back to the shop, and after calls to Caratti, (who import Rock Shox) they state that unofficially there have been problems with this fork taking on water and rusting to bits.
Hopefully they are in the process at the mopment of replacing them at the moment. before they rusted they were quite a nice fork. Whatch for the leakies though!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ethan
a weekend warrior
from Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: April 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
It is ligh. Good for what I my bike throught. It is what I expected it's not a Mag but I really like it. When I ride I ride hard Indy SL a grate for me. Thet have enought trave so I don't lose control and their ligh wich is good because you don't won't to weight down your bike. The Indys were a grate upgrade for my bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bryan
a weekend warrior
from IN
Date Reviewed: April 18, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
the indy SL came stock on my klein. nice shock, kinda soft
(i weigh 245...) but what the heck do you expect? i like the
travel, but if you want 10 of travel i think you need a CAR
not a bike. overall a good product. i need eight more words.
hey, there they are. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tommy2Pants
a cross-country rider
from
Date Reviewed: April 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Light (under 3 pounds), decent action (as good as a judy at least) which can be improved with adequate grease/breakin and/or light springs for you light guyz, but unfortunately too flexible for many - the leg/stantion diameter is too small for aluminum (might be okay on xc which has steel). A considerable amount of for-aft movement can be seen when breaking on a smooth surface. The lack of damping is also a concern (not compared to a Judy which has very little damping). | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a weekend warrior
from US
Date Reviewed: April 16, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I got my indies on my new voodo banto, they feel fine around courmers. This shock is good for people who want to get out there and have fun, althoe I wouldent recomend it to any pro. I have ridden this shock in all typs of weather, rain, snow,sleet,hail, endliss mud holes and the only thing suffering is me. I guess that is the price for a good ride/race. So if your looking for a good shock for a low price id hope in your car and drive down to your local bike shop and pick up a indy sl. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
George
a cross-country rider
from Slovenia
Date Reviewed: April 12, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
RockShox so zelo zanimive in zelo delovne vilice. Tisti, ki pravijo, da to ni res - no ne vem kaj naj recem?! Skratka dobre, poceni... Delajo kar same, edino kar lahko recem, pa je to, da bi morda lahko bil tezji in bi prav tako dobro funkcionirale.RockShox rulz!!! I'm fluently english speaker, isn't so? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
wil
a cross-country rider
from Austin,TX
Date Reviewed: March 28, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Very dissapointed with this fork. It came stock on my GT. I tried to like this fork. After several elastomer changes I came to the decision it's far too flexy regardless of how well set up it is. I also had problems getting the left boot on and keeping it on. There seemed to be a lack of clearance between the wiper and the leg assembly (a finishing issue). As far as the pogo-effect it really wasn't as bad as some people claim but oil-dampening is a vast improvement. I think for the retail price there are better options available. This fork was replaced with a Answer/Man. 98 SX last weekend which I am much happier with so far.
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Submitted by
Eric
a cross-country rider
from Cincinnati, OH
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Ahh, the Rock Shox line. Many of my friends scoff at the Indy. However, they weren't laughing when we compared my modified 97 Long Travel SL with a Marzocchi Bomber Z1, and mine was more plush. My suggestion- buy one of these for 200 or less, and then change it into a dual spring elastomer, instead of a spring, plastic piece, and elastomer shock. It makes all the difference in the world. My only complaint- the LT kit makes it flexy, but it's a small price to pay for this awesome fork. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a cross-country rider
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: March 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a decent shock. Because of the use of magnesium, the shock is very light. However, since it is priced around $300 or so, I would recomend that anyone out there who is looking at this shock to save up a little more and get a oil dampened fork with more travel. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig
a cross-country rider
from Cupertino,CA
Date Reviewed: March 3, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This Shock is dissapointing. It is supposed to have 63mm of travel, but I only measured 37mm! It feels like a ridig fork which doesn't help my already stiff aluminum frame. It doesn't take the hard hits well or the lot-of-little-ones either. Atrocious on the downhills which was causing pain in my knuckles from the constant jarring. Needs dampening for the rebound and I cut my boots off because they wouldn't stay on.
The only thing I'll miss is it's light weight. If you must have this shock, I'll sell you mine! No, but really, get it's long travel version. It's a little better. But, if you want to know what a shock should really feel like and don't mind it being pretty weighty and a pretty penny, indulge yourself with a Marzocchi Bomber Z2! It corrected all the problems I just complained about.
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Submitted by
sonic
a cross-country rider
from Ithaca NY
Date Reviewed: February 15, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a pair on my Giant Al bike. They were a little stiff for my weight, 155lbs, but I've drilled some holes in the elastomers and now they work great! the only problem is now I can't adjust the preload well. Since I bought the bike, about 6 months ago, I've had no real problems. Hate how the boot never stays down though. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ken
a weekend warrior
from US
Date Reviewed: February 13, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
For the past few weeks I've been piecing together my new Trek OCLV 9700. I've gone top of the line with everything, XTR RR Derailleur & XTR everything else! Kooka Cranks & Chainrings, Chris King headset etc... When selecting the fork my salesman informed me that the fork that I had chosen (Indy SL) was not up to snuff! It was not upgradeable'. And when I asked the mechanic to cut the steer tube so that I wouldn't need to use spacers he asked me if I was sure that I wanted to do that because I may not be able to sell it.I got the impression that he was trying to tell me that the fork was junk or something and that I should buy a Judy SL! All I must say is that I don't plan on taking my $3,400.00 bike and running head on into 12 curbs at 30mph. like some of the guys here wat to do. Hell, a hit like that would blow out the tires on my Ford F-150. I could imagine what it would do to my bike, Indy SL or Judy SL. I don't think it would make much difference. My point is that Rock Shoxs has hit the nail on the head with this shock for the average weekend rider. If you are looking for a light well balanced product look no further. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryan Leduc
a cross-country rider
from BC Canada
Date Reviewed: February 7, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This shok is the best indy shok there is. I got mine with my Gary Fisher Joshua X0. The seal on it are great. I ride and somtimes race in wet muddy conditions that with my old shok after the race was nearly over I was going over a rutty section and felt every rut. because the shok had dirt in it. I can adjust the shok to the settings that I prefer and they are great for XC and rough downhill. The ride is sweet. If you want a excellent smooth ride get a Indy SL. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Neb
a cross-country rider
from U.S.
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought this fork for $170 bucks and I am very happy I did. After ripping the retarded wipers off it was smoooothh at first it had stiction but now its awesome.
after making my own long travel modifications totaling $2 at a harware store and some old crank bolts I had a cheap smooth long travel fork. this sucker gets a 5. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marios Selipas
a weekend warrior
from Cyprus
Date Reviewed: February 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I agree its light. The SL is a good starting shock but after I started hiting the downhills I realised that it is flexy and not very accurate on cornering. unlike most of the other previews my shock was too stiff so I had to go with softer springs. Yeap, like many of you out there I tried my buddy's Z2. Now that's a descent fork! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ÄÈÌÀ
a cross-country rider
from Ìîñêâà ; Ðîññèÿ
Date Reviewed: January 31, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Õîä òîëüêî 56 ìì ( ãäå æå åù¸ 7 ìì ? ). Ëþôò â íîãàõ , è ñëàáàÿ ãàðèëëà - ïðè òîðìîæåíèè âûâîðà÷èâàåò íîãè . Åäèíñòâåííîå äîñòîèíñòâî - ìàëûé âåñ .
Çà òàêèå áàáêè ëó÷øå êóïèòü MOZO PRO .... ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß ß | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
luis girão
a cross-country rider
from Portugal,Aveiro
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
the only thing this suspension have good is the 1.22 kg.
I have one and I think this suspension sucks!!!
This suspension doesn`t have 6.3cm of travel like says rock shox but 4.9cm
I will buy a cannondale because I like fatty.
If you don`t like cannondale bikes, buy a pace.I have a friend who haves a mxcd36 and it works perfectly.
Don`t buy factories products like rock shox one`s
buy handmake products like PACE OR SYNCROS.
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Submitted by
Ted Marsh
a cross-country rider
from LA
Date Reviewed: January 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This fork realy sucks ! Maybe its light but it doesn´t work at all and it`s not very stiff! I have ridden the new Z2 and compared to this fork the INDY SL is a toy ! I never want to ride any of these Rock Shox forks again ! They are to expensive and break up very quickly !
Marzochi rules ! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle
a cross-country rider
from Pa, USA
Date Reviewed: December 19, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
The Indy SL is a decent stock fork. But, do yourself a huge favor: install 1998 Englund Total Air, then the fork gets really serious, regardless of your weight. Do the same thing for Quadras. My buddies and I have ridden all the Rock Shoxs stock and after the upgrade. The improvement under all conditions is very significant. Total Air is the way to take an Indy or Quadra up many levels. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BobC
a weekend warrior
from RI
Date Reviewed: December 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Nice travel. OEM part on my bike. For my weight, I needed to swap
out the stock springs for purple. ( 190 lbs ) but only in one leg
so it would still react to small stuff. I'd rate this shock as great
but the boots won't stay down. Talked to tech and no help. heck my
Suntour shock boots from my beater always stays down. And $20 for springs to make it right hmm.. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
carlos
a cross-country rider
from san antonio, texas
Date Reviewed: December 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I just bought this fork, a few weeks ago, at bikeworld and it was just what I was looking for. Although it doesn't have 2,000 inches of travel, it's perfect for XC 'cause it's really light. It soaks up all the small hits and smooths out the ride. the bigger hits aren't a problem either. It's got 7 different settings that let you dial in the prefect ammount of resistance. I could have bought a Judy but this turned out to be the perfect fork (thanks tom). And it's pretty plush since I only weigh 130lbs. Now, if only RockShox would make all of their forks available in every color. A best buy in my book. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alex
a cross-country rider
from toulouse,france
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a 97 indy sl for my girlfriend's birthday,though I had been told it lacks in rigidity.But my love rides a black and yellow frame, so....Actually this is quite a good fork for her : it is light and works very well, giving a much more comfortable ride than her former sr/duotrack. I must say that she is a very light girl (46 kg), so she is not disadvantadged by the plushness of the elastomers.
Conclusion: pros: light, nice, cheap (in a way !), comfortable, easy maintenance
cons: not as rigid as a marzo, a bit plushy for big riders. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arturo Rutter
a cross-country rider
from Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Date Reviewed: December 4, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've read a lot about the fork and its internals. It definetly beats the Judy XC which I tried on a mates kona and its too stiff for me. I've also heard that the fork works better with the fork boots off, e-mail me if you wanna comment. Anyway I really looking forward to mounting it when I've saved enough, it seems ideal for light XC racers!! I give it a smooking 5 chillies. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mark
a cross-country rider
from arkansas
Date Reviewed: November 27, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
this fork is great. it costs the same as a judy xc. you cant compare xc to
sl. its like comparing trek to marin(marin rules!!!!!)
it soaks up everything. i would give it 10 chilies if i could.
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Submitted by
jerry
a cross-country rider
from Corvallis, Or
Date Reviewed: November 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
My son has the Indy XC (not SL, sorry), it is light, laterally quite stiff, has mondo travel for a bargin fork, easy to maintain, and very predictable. I hate the fork boots as they are always popping up, however, I am not reviewing them, so because of the price/performance combination I have to give it a 5! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin Schwaber
a downhiller
from Burlington, Ct
Date Reviewed: November 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Indies SL are very good and i like them | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan Trusty
a cross-country rider
from Atlanta, GA USA
Date Reviewed: October 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love this shock. It has great travel capabilities and soft and plush damping. The Indy SL is not that expensive for a top of the line elastomer fork. I got this fork for around 190 dollars and I will never regret it. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David Nelson
a cross-country rider
from Tempe, Az
Date Reviewed: October 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This shock is great I only found one problem the elastomers get worn out after a
year of hard racingand they need to be replaced. How ever the SL has almost
no rebound and the damping is great. I strongly recomend this shock. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Cheek
a racer
from Marietta, Georgia
Date Reviewed: October 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I love the Indy SL. I have raced with it for a year, and never had any problems. I haven't noticed any apparent lack of damping, and the suspension action is great. They're very plush, and they don't bottom out harshly. I love them!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott Benda
a racer
from Valdez, AK
Date Reviewed: October 3, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've ridden the Indy SL on my brother's bike, does this fork possess any rebound damping? Judging from my Dirt Bike experience I'd have to say NO! The Indy C on my Y-3 has better control then this piece of crap. I'm glad other manufactures have come out with products that compete with Rock Shox, hopefully this will keep them on their toes. Meanwhile you know anyone who wants to buy a P.O.S. suspension fork? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a cross-country rider
from rossland, b.c.
Date Reviewed: September 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I think the fork works okay, but my Quadra 21R handles the small bumps better. I don't like the idea of the monoque casting, but it is stiffer. The Indy i ride tops out harshly, I don't know why. My Quadras have a negative spring to prevent this but the indy doesn't seem to. any suggestions? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a weekend warrior
from Watervill, ME
Date Reviewed: September 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the shocks one week ago. The only problem I have with them is that they are a little soft. I'm 6'1 and weigh 205 pounds, so that might be the problem. Overall for the money they are a good investment. I also upgraded to a threadless headset at the same time. They did make a difference in the front end making it noticably lighter. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shawn
a downhiller
from Erie, pa.
Date Reviewed: September 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought My Indy SL For My Specialized Rockhopper 3 weeks ago. It has been everything I have been looking for and more. I ride very aggressive and it does eveything I expected. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Puziss
a cross-country rider
from Wallingford, CT
Date Reviewed: September 11, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I recently rented a Gary Fisher Joshua at Mt. Snow for a day of downhilling. My only basis for comparison is the Q21R on my Giant Cadex with Speed Springs. The bottom line is that the Indy SL blows away my Q21R. It has a very plush feel, and long and progressive travel. It swallowed up big hits, and never bottomed out (not perceptibly, anyway). Plus, its very light. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paulo Abreu
a cross-country rider
from Madeira-Island Portugal
Date Reviewed: September 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
A great fork. light, good travel, great look, super smooth and hard to top down.
A changed my old Mag21 a year ago and was from night to a shiny day. I got the fork boots off, and it got even better. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
G.I. Joe
a weekend warrior
from
Date Reviewed: August 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This product sucks!!!! I can't stop bottoming out my indy's. At a measly 20 mph down a small hill this fork is completely solid. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Slade Taylor
a weekend warrior
from FL
Date Reviewed: August 24, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
For the price, this fork rocks. I only weigh 140 pounds, so I kept the stock set up but cut the spring rate adjusters in half to use more of the travel. It's a little flexy, but it doesn't bother me. The shock boots picked up all kinds of moisture and grime--expecially during the wet summer season--and it started to bind. I took off the fork boots, and now there's no stiction at all. This fork puts my old Quad 21R to shame. The only problem I can see is that it's a pain in the ass to take the shock apart. Who needs cartridges?? | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Judson Cake
a cross-country rider
from Bar Harbor, Maine, USA
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
A great shock for the Price. I think Their the lightest of all the rock shoxs, and I love it. You can also get a 75mm long travel kit for the Indy XC or SL if you do a lot of downhilling. If you still want a Judy, I would suggest the Judy XC, but if your betweeen 120LB-175LB the Indy SL is the best buy. | | Overall Rating: |
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