Submitted by
Dave Miller
a Weekend Warrior
from Philadelphia Date Reviewed: July 20, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Belmont Plateau
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Summit City Bicycles
Strengths:
Cheap, can handle light trails, better than other makers at the same pricepoint. Best for your kid's bike.
Weaknesses:
Obviously, this cannot handle even moderate trail use, and jumping is out of the question.
Similar Products Used:
RST Wal-mart junk
Bike Setup:
This came stock on the Specialized Hardrock I had back in 2001. Mostly no-name parts as expected on a $300 bike from your LBS.
Bottom Line:
Look folks, those of you giving this fork zero chilis are clearly missing the point.
This is a beginner's fork. It's $60. Of course it has no travel/suspention/rebound adjust or lockout. Of course it's flexy, it isn't meant for your 250lb fat ass. If you want that stuff, you'll have to spend more. The Jett was meant to compete with (and be better than) all the low-end RST junk from Wal-mart. When I had this, I was 150 lbs and the fork never bottomed out, not once. I rode light trails with no drops and used it to commute around town. I was very happy with it then. When I made the jump to more aggressive riding , I bought more appropriate equipment. You folks saying "The Jett sucks! Buy a ($700 fork)!" ... you're crazy. RockShox's current J series replaces the Jett/Judy lines and each fork in the series has progressively better specs for around $50 for each upgrade. So to balance out the zero chili guys, I'm giving this fork 4 chilis.
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Submitted by
Josh
a Downhiller
from Kelowna BC Canada Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Strengths:
Light, look alright, have disc mounts.
Weaknesses:
These are weak as hell, little travel, twist easily, way too soft, innards are crap.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou magnum r
Bottom Line:
This forks are crap, don't bother wasting your money on these. These might be alright if you're learning to ride harder, but once you graduate from the road you'll need something that doesn't crumble. I gave these forks to my friend and on the first day riding he smashed the innards and seized them up. If your kind of riding involves more then just pedaling, then don't buy these. Terrible fork.
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Submitted by
bryan
a Weekend Warrior
from BFE, IL Date Reviewed: April 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
singletrack, local stuff
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$335.00
Purchased At:
oem on Mesa GS
Strengths:
hasn't broken yet, doesn't look too bad, fairly low maintenance, more boing than a rigid
Weaknesses:
noisy, springs are WAY too soft, pre-load knob has virtually no effect, scary in turns due to flex & bottoming out
Similar Products Used:
Pace (98 model) Sid, Rigids
Bike Setup:
mostly stock Mesa GS
Bottom Line:
I wasn't expecting much from an OEM part, and I wasn't surprised. I guess it's been fairly low maintenance, which is good. It also soaks up small stuff well due to the soft spring rate. However, it is so mushy and flexy, it's mostly useless. I guess it's ok for bike paths and around town, but on the trail it bottoms out way too easily. Basically, the harder you ride it, the scarier it gets. Probably ok for someone under 100 lbs, or a bikepath, but useless in the woods.
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Submitted by
Z X
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 8, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Don Valley
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came wit the bike (the bike cost 200USD including tax)
Strengths:
GOOD SHOX WIT THE VALUE ACCEPTABLE TRAVEL ACCEPTABLE WEIGHT WELL... ITS A ROCK SHOX DISC BRAKES MOUNTS ABSORBS BUMPS GOOD
Weaknesses:
BOTTOMS OUT ALOT (BUT I HAVE NO COMPLAIN WITH THIS PRICE) NOISY OVER BUMPS (THE SOUND ISNT REALLI DAT BAD... SOUNDS LIKE AIR SUSPESNSION.. LOL..)
Similar Products Used:
MANITOU MAGNUM, JUDY TT
Bike Setup:
STANDARD ALUMINUM FRAME, ALIVIO REAR, ACERA FRONT
Bottom Line:
Saw others reviews about this forks... WELL IN MA OPINION... THOSE PPL COMPLAIN TOO MUCH R REALLI IDIOTS!!! TRUE IDIOTS!!! WHAT DO U EXPECT FROM A CHEAPEST ROCK SHOX??? DONT COMPLAIN!!! GET A LIFE!!! GET A SID IF U NEED GOOD PERFORMANCE.. BUT DO U HAV DA MONEY?? COMPLAINS ABOUT THIS SHOX IS REALLI LIKE PPL WHO COMPALINS HONDA CRV, TOYOTA RAV 4 FOR ITS OFFROAD ABILITY... GOOD VALUE!!! NOT BAD AT ALL FOR ENTRY LEVEL
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Submitted by
Edward
a Weekend Warrior
from Port Angeles, WA U.S.A Date Reviewed: July 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
Pile of crap. I should have read reviews before buying. I can just push it down and bottoms out. Very unsafe. Went of a little jump, bottomed out and caused me to veer of trail and ran into a tree.
Similar Products Used:
RockShox Quadra 21. Better than Jett's
Bike Setup:
Trek Y3 full suspension.
Bottom Line:
Save up a little more money and buy something else. Anything! Go to Wal Mart and buy one of those bikes just for the front suspension. It will be better than the Rock Shox Jetts.
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Submitted by
poo-man
a Downhiller
from grand haven michigan usa Date Reviewed: March 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:
my boyfriends' hole
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$225.00
Purchased At:
loose spokes
Strengths:
everything, i've had nothing better
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
rock shox boxxer, manitou durado, boyfriends wang
Bike Setup:
1998 gary fisher downhill
Bottom Line:
this is the best shock in the intire world, if you're downhiller, this is the fork for you!! the oil that come with it is great for hot nights with my hot man slut. it has a ton of travel and it'll take every hit almost as good ass eating ass. you should get this fork and use it like a true hardcore rider. if you wish to compliment me or ask for some online webcam sex, just e-mail me @ madstreetskater@hotmail.com
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Submitted by
chris
a Weekend Warrior
from grand haven michigan Date Reviewed: March 4, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
nothin its a plile of sh*t
Weaknesses:
everything, only 63mm of travel, my grandma has more then that...
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi mx comp's with eta= the bomb
Bike Setup:
trek Y1, Marzocchi mx comp w/ eta, Michelin comp s, xls in green, rst rear shox, azonic hot seat.
Bottom Line:
they should have never made this fork at all. it bottoms out every time I hit anything at all, even when i lean on it. dont even consiter buying it, save your money. oh and casey is a giant loser. get a real bike.
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Submitted by
Nigel
a Cross Country Rider
from Burnaby, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: January 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Crofford Mtn, Kelowna
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
sports junkies, coquitlam, bc, canada
Strengths:
Can go off 4 foot dirt jumps, technical trails, all around pretty good for me... i am 10 years old and weigh 80 lbs.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out too easily. other than that it's good.
Similar Products Used:
rockshox judy(a bit better)
Bike Setup:
GT timberline, deore and wtb.
Bottom Line:
it depends on what kind of riding you do, if you are entry level it's great, but if you are mideocer upgrade to a marzocchi, fox or manitou RST SUCKS!!!!! DONT GET IT!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Brandon Saliba
a Downhiller
from Milton,Ontario,Canada Date Reviewed: January 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
My own trail.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Spokes N' Slopes
Strengths:
This fork is very plush and is not heavy.
Weaknesses:
This fork gets stiff in cold weather,and in warm weather the preload does nothing .
Similar Products Used:
Some RST forks.
Bike Setup:
Norco wolverine ,12.5" frame.
Bottom Line:
This fork in not heavy as some people say it is. I am 13 years old and can do lots of things with this suspension fork like a five foot wheelie drop I did this morning.
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Submitted by
Pat
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: October 4, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Well its rock shox. seems pretty sturdy for light xc riding its adjustable (sorta)
Weaknesses:
bottoms out easy skeletal legs and stansions
Similar Products Used:
RST 281
Bike Setup:
GT palomar with all deore,lx and stx rc components
Bottom Line:
its a good fork for some one who is upgrading from a really crappy one or some one who is beginning but i wouldn't upgrade to it if you are into more then light xc.
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Submitted by
Evan
a
from NJ Date Reviewed: June 22, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Biggest piece of crap ever. Heavy, Loud, bottoms out so easily(im 110 pounds and it bottoms out when i lift my wheel 10 inches of the ground.
Similar Products Used:
None yet, but a better shock is on the way
Bike Setup:
Mongoose Pro Zero g-3, looking to upgrade most of the components
Bottom Line:
DO NOT BUY THIS SHOCK, unless you are just gonna ride lame trails. It can't take anything, I mean anything. It heavy and makes a pffffff sound when it does anything. If it comes with the bike, get a new shock quickly.
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Submitted by
Austin
a Weekend Warrior
from Middleburg PA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Grouses Mtn
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
There is absolutely nothing good about this fork it is the crappiest thing anybody ever put on a bike.
Weaknesses:
Everything, rock shox flexy , heavy, bottoms out with a loud clunk over just little rocks, ugly and the adjustment knbs don't work at all.
Similar Products Used:
manitou x-vert Marzocchi Z-1, Shiver SC, Manitou magnum R, Rock shox Quadra
Bike Setup:
Raleigh M-60 stock
Bottom Line:
THis pile of crap is more of a hazard than a fork. My friend showed up at my house with thismark on his shoulder and then he told me he went over a curb, and felt this sharp pain in his chest. He realized that the fork spring cap blew off and hit him in the chest. So I tried to fix we put it back together and then I rode it. I simply pushed down on the front and the spring popped out and DREW BLOOD WHERE IT HIT ME IN THE SHOULDER. Do not by this fork unless you enjoy pain and riding on a pile of garbage, save a few bucks and get a Marzocchi or Manitou.
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Submitted by
Harold A. Baker Jr.
a Cross Country Rider
from Ellicott City, MD, USA Date Reviewed: May 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Patapsco State Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$380.00
Purchased At:
Sun & Ski Sports, Arundel Mills Mall, Anne Arundel, MD.
Strengths:
Contrary to popular belief, this is not a bad shock for the money. I am 240 pounds, Adventure Racer in training and have take my bike everywhere on every type of terrain with any major problems from the shock. I have not broken it yet!!!
Weaknesses:
Minor stickiness when compressing down, but no big deal.
Similar Products Used:
First mountain bike; Raleigh M60 which came stocked w/this shock!
Bike Setup:
Raleigh M60 with all Alivio componants! Got a great deal from Sun & Ski Sports, Arundel Mills Mall
Bottom Line:
Okay, not the middle or top of the line shock. But, for what I paid for the entire bike and for what I've been using it for; adventure racing training, long rides or some serious difficult terrain and weighing 240 pounds, no problem!!!
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Submitted by
Ryan Sanders
a Cross Country Rider
from Wales, WI, USA Date Reviewed: May 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Emma Carlin Trail, Kettle Moraine State Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint.com
Strengths:
disk mounts, cheap price, velocity adjustment
Weaknesses:
Very weak, bottoms out a lot.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Duke
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Mesa Disk 01'
Bottom Line:
don't buy, if it came stock, upgrade it.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from richmond va Date Reviewed: March 3, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
agees bike shop
Strengths:
plush for light trailriding (light!!!)
Weaknesses:
1- preload adjuster plastic and keeps locking up 2- regardless of preload adjustment, bottoms out harshly 3- Very noisey and has no dampining. 4- Disc brake mounts are a joke, they are clearly a sales gimic. the fork is not stiff enough to permit the stopping power of disc brakes. 5- overpriced.
Bike Setup:
Trek 4500, upgrades= Deore derailleurs, rock shox duke xc!! ISIS Bottom Bracket w/race face crankset
Bottom Line:
there is nothing wrong with and elastomer shock but the spring is not heavy enough. Keep in mind, that is why this shock has been discontinued. Hence the JUDY line!! Good shock for light trailriding!!! That is also why I installed it on my wifes raliegh m50. she only weighs 120, so is ideal for her. The problem with you people on this site is most of you dont even own the products you rate!! And the other problem is those of you who do own the products seem to not realize the intention of these forks is not to jump of a fricken house!!!
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Submitted by
Aaron
a
from Austin Date Reviewed: February 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Bottom Line:
Here is an update to my other post below. I have since taken the fork offroad only to find that it really sucks. It bottomed out on every little rock I hit. I was very disappointed with it despite it being a low end shock. I have since replaced it with a 2002 RockShox Judy SL which I will be posting a review on shortly. Bottom line is that this is a cheapo fork which thankfully is no longer made. I would recommend this for street or light trail use and for riders less than 175 lbs, otherwise, dont buy it.
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Submitted by
Aaron
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX US Date Reviewed: February 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Its not a trail but some guy's dirt piles
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Better than rigid fork, does have some form of adjustment.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out easy, not enough travel
Similar Products Used:
my arms
Bike Setup:
2001 Raleigh M60, all stock
Bottom Line:
This fork came on my bike and I suppose it is ok. I have never ridden a suspension fork before so I must say there is a drastic difference between this and using just my arms for shock absorbers. Im pretty big at 6'1" 225 lbs, so naturally this fork is a little weak for my, ahem, stature. I dont plan on doing any hard riding so I think this fork will be fine for the time being. Im guessing that in a year or so I might upgrade to a leftover 2002 shock which should be fairly cheap. This shock was designed as an entry level fork so thats why I give it 4 flaming weiners for value and overall rating.
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Submitted by
ace Lee
a Weekend Warrior
from Korea Date Reviewed: January 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
watershed
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
rockycycle
Strengths:
damn right it's cheap! disc mount maybe it's still a shox it's rockshox!
Weaknesses:
it's rocksox! damn right it bottoms out a lot it bottoms out even when you life your front wheel about a foot off the ground(i'm 150pounds)
Similar Products Used:
well magnum2001
Bike Setup:
norco xcs
Bottom Line:
this is only thing you can do with this...commuting.
i thought this was for light xc fork and i was wrong.
seriouly i weigh only 150 pounds and when i try to lift my
front wheel, i'm so scared of bottoming out. It bottoms out
way too much and i don't think i've done any serious riding
(you call that serious riding? you are crazy)
don;t buy this. I'. telling you i'm no free rider and i am rather lighter than average adult.
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Submitted by
Lee
a Cross Country Rider
from Montrose PA usa Date Reviewed: January 13, 2002
Favorite Trail:
the sweet one i biult on my grandpa's land right near my house
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
chenango point cycles
Strengths:
good for a beginer MTBer disc tabs
Weaknesses:
doesnt soak up all the bumps, short travel, weak(i put a few dents on it), steel steerer, easy to bend
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
01 gt aggressor, alivio acera drivtrain, tektro v-brakes, sr suntour cranks, alex y2000 rims, cheap all terrain tires, mix of gt parts(handlebar, seat, grips, and others), alivio hubs, haro fusion bmx pedals ( i broke the cheap stocl ones that were on it)
Bottom Line:
if you are looking for a fork for a beginer this would be a great choice but if you want something with some value get a judy sl or a duke or if you hav a crap load of money get a sid
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Submitted by
Smite
a Cross Country Rider
from Glasgow, Scotland Date Reviewed: January 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Hills Aound Loch Lomond Area
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Alpine Bikes
Strengths:
Sucks us all the little potholes, drains and rocks. Doesn't effect the qualitly of steering to much.
Weaknesses:
Quite weak, it has a few dents here and there, can't be riden to hard.
Similar Products Used:
RS Judy TT and C, Sid, Duke
Bike Setup:
Kona Nunu 2001, with new bar ends and continental tyres.
Bottom Line:
Get them if you are on a budget. But go for the Dukes if you got the money I liked them!
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Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from London, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: December 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
dont got 1
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Cyclepath
Strengths:
nice plush ride
Weaknesses:
not much travel, kinda ugly!
Similar Products Used:
RS Judy TT, Insync(crap), RSTs(crap)
Bike Setup:
01 Kona NuNu
Bottom Line:
this is an ok fork but if ur gonna get into freeriding and more extreme stuff then its not for u! im 12 years old,120 pounds and it's ok off of 4 foot drops but anything more than that id b worried about it bottoming out. i got this fork with my NuNu and when i got it i wanted something better than Jetts. now i wish i had something better! so im gonna get me some Marzocchi Bomber Z5 s! i think theyll b better for freeriding.
if ur starting XC riding then thetll b fine but anything more than that then u should get some Z5 s!
i wouldnt pay anything more than $150 canadian for them if i were u. or else ur wasting ur money
theyre ok
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Submitted by
zach davidson
a Weekend Warrior
from chapel hill NC Date Reviewed: October 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
southern park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
it is a worthy fork for beginners, is somewhat plush, has preload adjustments. better than the 00' model
Weaknesses:
no rebound or compression dampening, not very much travel, doesn't have hydracoil(unlike the 99') the design is well...let's just say LAME.
trek 4500 (just bought it like 4 days ago) stock 01'
Bottom Line:
this fork has a plush enough ride to get it through some trails, it is sufficient in most areas, just whatever you do DON'T do anything really serious with this fork, while it isn't a BAD fork, it's nothing great either, but it's not intended to be that way, it's just a introductory fork, that will eventually be upgraded,(i'm thinking judy) but it will definetely suffice for now. I'll give it 3 for a good novice fork overall, and a 4 for value. (it's pretty decent performance, for like what- $75?!)
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Submitted by
Keenan
a Cross Country Rider
from MN Date Reviewed: September 30, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
This fork has a lot of rebound if maintained correctly. Its all that for the money
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out a lot
Similar Products Used:
I don't know
Bike Setup:
schwinn mesa disk
Bottom Line:
This is a really good shock if maintained properly. As soon as you get it you have to put oil in it. Take off the boot caps on both sides and put some oil in. These shocks require a little more maintaince but the rebound makes all that trouble worth it.
Note: put oil in!
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Submitted by
danny
a Racer
from melrose park Date Reviewed: September 14, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At:
beranards
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
it has little travel, its not worth the money or the time to go get it.
Similar Products Used:
manitou magum r
Bike Setup:
schwinn mesa with decore disk brakes.
Bottom Line:
don't buy this shock if you can. aviod it as much as possible
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Submitted by
Phill Stacey
a Cross Country Rider
from Abingdon (oxfordshire) Date Reviewed: September 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Forest of Dean
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Bike Zone
Strengths:
Far better than my original rigid fork. Ideal for casual riders who aren't particularly heavy. Perfect for road and light to medium XC. It is also cheap and affordable.
Weaknesses:
To heavy for serious competition. Very little travel with no dampining which means you still feel a few jolts, but that's mountain biking for you.
Similar Products Used:
Some insync fork which is virtually the same.
Bike Setup:
2000 Dawes chilliwak, 24spd Acera, 7005 frame.
Bottom Line:
A affordable fork which is better than going rigid although there are far better forks around for it's price it is very good value and is ideal for a novice or an experienced rider like myself who can't afford a flashy expensive bike worthy of a pro.
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Submitted by
hulk
a Cross Country Rider
from Eastern PA Date Reviewed: September 10, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Nestors (Q-Town)
Strengths:
Considering my ability level which is well....hell novice, I enjoy the jett, good on light rocks, bumps, and holding my little Kona balenced in tightly dug singletrack. I would like to upgrade later as my ability approves.
Weaknesses:
If you hit something big hold on, cause the only shock will be your arms. But isn't that the point of mtn. biking???
Similar Products Used:
None.
Bike Setup:
2001 Kona Nunu.
Bottom Line:
If you possibly can, demo a bike with the jett, and make up your own mind. Remember a bike is only a tool.
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Submitted by
Marc Beaudet
a Cross Country Rider
from Abbotsford, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ledgeveiw
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Life Cycles
Strengths:
Good entry level fork
Weaknesses:
bottoms out easily
Bike Setup:
2001 Rocky Mountain Fusion
Bottom Line:
Its a good enrty level fork but people make seem like its supposed to do stuff make psylos can do
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Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Owensound, Ontario Date Reviewed: August 19, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came on bike
Strengths:
Looks good
Weaknesses:
Way too soft, lot of flex, when put to hardest position it makes a big bang sound on little jumps or when bottomed even lightly.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
stock norco storm
Bottom Line:
These shocks blow chunks only thing they good for is very light XC, and city riding everywhere else they suck. Oh ya my cap also popped out when I brought my tire about a foot off the ground put it down hard, (left a red circle on my shoulder for a cople of days). If you're looking for shocks avoid these at all cost's.
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Submitted by
Aiden Wrenn
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: August 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Big Water
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Hardisty Cycles
Strengths:
It came as standard on my 1st mtb (Specialized Hardrock A1 comp FS). I'd never ridden such a bike before and was amazed by what it could get up over and down. I was able to ride down a short flight of not very steep stairs, albeit with 4-5 inch risers, and hardly feel it. I've since done some more demanding long rides and it has not failed to impress. My pedal buddy got some the same for his Ridgeback. I'm 12st he's 18st and we can both get them set up to suit
Weaknesses:
Too early for me to say
Similar Products Used:
pogo stick
Bike Setup:
As above with bar ends
Bottom Line:
For a novice like me they're the biz. Couldn't comment on how more advanced riders might find them.
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Submitted by
Martin
a Weekend Warrior
from Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany Date Reviewed: August 6, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Smit´s Bikestore
Strengths:
It allows a very plush and comfortable ride. Moreover, I haven´t yet experienced that it bottoms out because I am a rather light rider (140 pounds). Also, you can adjust the preloader to prevent powerloss while riding uphill. And my Jett - mounted on my stock stevens mountainbike - is a black one, therefore, it has a nice look and fits my silver/black colored bike very well. Travel is totally sufficient for XC/CC weekend rides. For racing purposes it is too heavy.
Weaknesses:
It´s a too heavy and has got not the reputation as others do have, like Bombers, Sids or Mars forks.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Magnum (mounted on a bike), a Sid 100 and a Bomber Z.2 mounted in-door on a testing instrument, an old Indy fork from my girlfriend´s bike;
Bike Setup:
Stevens 6.5.2 competition silver spirit, Midseason 00/01 model, whole Deore group, Ritchey Pro stuff - oh, not to be forgotten, I have the refitted Jett 01 fork
Bottom Line:
I like this fork for it is not a bad fork. okay, it could be easier and Judies are probably better, but they are much more expensive too, notwithstanding the fact, my bike comes only with a Jett fork.
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Submitted by
Jason Malsom
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Bragg,Ca Date Reviewed: July 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came stock on my bike
Strengths:
Very plush, takes good hits from small to medium.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out WAY too much! Even with the adjusters all the way stiff it bottomed out. My set seized, so i had to take them apart to fix it.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2001 Kona NuNu with Cane Creek S-5 and RS Psylo XC
Bottom Line:
My set seized so i called up Rock Shox and they told me to take them apart and regrease everything, as soon as i did that they worked GREAT, untill i got water on the seals, then they seized again on me again. But, these are good forks for if you are starting out or don't ride all that much, but remember, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from New York Date Reviewed: June 30, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Towner's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Considering this is the first shock ive ever had this shock is awesome, and it was cheap
Weaknesses:
Heavy
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
2001 Schwinn Mesa Gs
Bottom Line:
This shock is good for an ocassional heavy ride and i would recomend it for people on a budget or someone who does not ride that hard
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Ralph Litton
a Weekend Warrior
from Pasadena, CA Date Reviewed: June 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
many
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
With Aggressor II Bike, Bikecology, Torrence, CA
Strengths:
Low price and they work decently for an intermediate or fitness rider. The price above is not accurate since they came with the bike.
Weaknesses:
The 2001 Rock Shox were RECALLED. For more info go to the following web site: http://www.rockshox.com/recall/recall_info.htm
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
Standard GT Aggressor 2.0
Bottom Line:
These are intermediate shocks and not for extreme use. If purchasing the shock or a bike with this shock make sure you have a safe fork and do not purchase a recalled version. The bike shops don't seem to know that this fork was recalled and I was never notified. See Rock Shox web site:
http://www.rockshox.com/recall/recall_info.htm
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Submitted by
Jay Morse
a Weekend Warrior
from Oxford,Maine,USA Date Reviewed: June 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Logging trails(when judy arrives)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Sports Outlet
Strengths:
Pebbles dont seem to bother it.
Weaknesses:
Wont take any abuse at all,and by abuse I mean riding off a 3" sidwalk. Had the thing 3 weeks and its junk never got it in the logging roads or off pavement. had to be rebuilt after 3 weeks.
Similar Products Used:
insync 266,RST 260,judy sl-race(in the mail)
Bike Setup:
Stock Trek 4500, New Trek countour relife seat,Rockshox jett(Judy sl in the mail)
Bottom Line:
If u ride pavment only(make sure there are no potholes) This shock will smooth out small bumps. I have had my bike 3 weeks and ride on the road and sidewalks andthe travel adjust would not work anymore(had it set at stifest rebound and then backed off one turn) and bottomed out just pedaling hard. The shop I bought it at had to Rebuilt and replaced the springs. wotrking ok now but riding very carefully till Judy SLs arrive. They would be a good shock for road riding and very smooth trails. cant understand why they would put this shock on a midgrade Mountain bike and expect it to hold up. I rate it a 2 for overall for mountain bike use. and a 3.5 for Value because YOU GET WHAT U PAY FOR!! Spend the cash and buy a real shock!!
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Submitted by
Clepto
a Cross Country Rider
from Orono Date Reviewed: June 4, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Ganaraska
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Very plush and soaks up small to med hits
Weaknesses:
A bit on the heavy side but what do you expect from an entry level fork?
Bottom Line:
I don't see why everyone is bashing this fork! It's an entry level fork that was designed for beginners and sunday drivers. I've been reading reviews where people are comparing this fork to a psyco fork and then saying its crap in comparison! You get what you pay for and if you're just starting out, you're getting a good fork.. If you buy this fork and expect to ride off 5ft drops and expect it not to bottom out, who is the idiot here?
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Submitted by
Chris McFate
a Cross Country Rider
from Davenport, Iowa USA Date Reviewed: May 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Elroy-Sparta
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Jerry & Sparky's Bicycle Shop
Strengths:
Very plush ride, definitely better than no shox at all.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out A LOT, not enough travel.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Standard
Bottom Line:
This is a great suspension for non-hardcore mountain bikers. It provides for a very soft ride up front, but beware that it bottoms out on drop-offs, jumps, curbs, etc. But for those who just like going on paved or dirt/offroad trails, it will be a great feature for your bike. I personally am very pleased with the R.S. Jett '01 suspension on my bike, and honestly see no reason to upgrade to a more expensive suspension.
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Submitted by
SEAN D
a Weekend Warrior
from SAN dIEGO Date Reviewed: May 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Stole of old bike
Strengths:
I dont know i broke it before finishing my first ride
Weaknesses:
Not enough travel, to heavy for it's size. Flimsy breaks easyly. Nothing compared to my Pyslo
Submitted by
Robag
a
from Regina, Sask, Canada Date Reviewed: May 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Sutherland Beach
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush, eats up the bumps nicely.
Weaknesses:
Low travel. Not as sturdy as a higher priced shock.
Bike Setup:
2001 Kona Nunu. Stock. Have added cheap bar ends.
Bottom Line:
It seems like quite a few of the people that rate the various products on this web site forget that some products are going to be made cheaper than others, they are going to cost quite a bit different, and they will perform differently because of that. A set up of a Jett will be different than a Sid, as will the quality. I am rating this shock based on the cost and type of shock it is. I am NOT rating it to compare it against a Bomber or a higher level Rock Shox.
I give this shock a 5 for value and a 4 for overall rating. I think that what you pay for this shock, is what you should expect out of this price range. The shock performs exactly the way it is expected to. I have bottomed out on this shock and I expect that. If I wanted a shock that had more travel and was overall a better quality shock, I would have payed an extra $200 (Canadian) to upgrade to a Bomber Z5, but I didn't have that kind of money at the time. I am happy with what came on my bike, and when I have the money to upgrade, I will.
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Submitted by
Hans
a Cross Country Rider
from Glen Burnie, MD, US Date Reviewed: April 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Potapsco
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
This shock ,when the preload is dialed out is very plush however it will bottom out on most drop offs. This can be remedied by adjusting the preload but you will loose the plush ride
Weaknesses:
It does bottom out sometimes and I can feel some flex but I tried a Judy and it also had flex.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Magnum, was stiffer sprung
Bike Setup:
2001 Schwinn Mesa Disc, Truvativ Firex crank, XT front and rear shifters, deore disc brakes
Bottom Line:
Good shock works very well until you do a drop off
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Jason Richter
a Cross Country Rider
from Prince George, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: April 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
The Love trail, Smithers
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
McBike-Prince George
Strengths:
It is a good beginner shock
Weaknesses:
tops out way too much!
Similar Products Used:
Judy TC
Bike Setup:
01 Kona NUNU
Bottom Line:
If you can afford a Judy, get it!
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Jeremy
a Cross Country Rider
from marstons mills mass Date Reviewed: April 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
mashpee conservation lands
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
i bought it from a friend
Strengths:
great entry level fork good amount of travel and it's affordable(but i hope to be upgrading to a judy by the end of summer)
Weaknesses:
it flexes too easily and it's almost 5 lbs
Similar Products Used:
RST 381
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
It's a good entry level and it has a good price fork but if you can spend more and get a judy it's better suited to paved bike paths or cross country
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Jimbob
a Weekend Warrior
from westmont,ill Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
got stock
Strengths:
it works, it can be plush(see weaknesses),its cheap
Weaknesses:
it doesn't work too well when its plush my 80 lb bulk bottoms it out its cheapo it flexes pretty bad if i can feel it
Similar Products Used:
um this is my first
Bike Setup:
stock trek 4500
Bottom Line:
its ok if you can't afford anything else but if you can spring for at least judy level or something else with damping it can't hurt
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Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Haysville, Ks. USA Date Reviewed: March 10, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
I think this is a great shock for the money. I do a lot of jumping and pretty rough off- roading and it works good. It does bottom out more than I like but Ill upgrade later.
Weaknesses:
It feels a little heavy but not too bad. It does bottom out on extreme dropoffs. I weigh 180 pounds so this would be a great shock for a light rider.
Similar Products Used:
The old air/oil Rock Shox magnesium. I did not like these at all. The seal blew numerous times.
Bike Setup:
GT Aggressor. These came with my bike and I feel fortunate to get a good shock for the reasonable price I payed.
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a good shock at a good price, this is it. If you are doing serious off-roading get a higher quality shock.
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Submitted by
Gogo
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX Date Reviewed: February 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
University Cyclery
Strengths:
Great entry level shock. Came stock on my bike. Perfect for riding tame trails and bike paths. Adjustable preload a definite plus.
Weaknesses:
The shock is a little soft for heavy riders. Definately not for big drops. So far I've been unable to find upgrades for a firmer ride.
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox Judy TT, and Jett C
Bike Setup:
2001 Giant Yukon SE. Stock with the exception of a Rock shox suspension seat post and gel saddle.
Bottom Line:
This shock came stock on my new bike. This is a great entry level shock! I don't really ride hard but this product definately steps up when it's needed. It allows for a smooth ride and is rather inexpensive for it's quality. If you want to do some light XC riding or stick to the bike paths then this product is sweet.
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Submitted by
Pablo
a Weekend Warrior
from Boulder, CO Date Reviewed: February 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Flat Pass
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Full cycle, Boulder
Strengths:
Looks good on my black/red bike
Weaknesses:
Tops out on every ledge, log, rock, bunny hop, jump, curb, etc. I'm 200lbs, but no upgrade spring available. Mostly worthless for me.
Similar Products Used:
Answer Manitou Pro
Bike Setup:
01 Fisher Marlin XL, mostly stock, Psylo SL
Bottom Line:
Don't get it. All I do is top out all the time. I'm s big guy, but you can't even get an upgrade for it, and now I'm stuck with an old fork no one even wants to buy from me. Maybe get it for commuting so bumps aren't so bad on the road. But don't try to drop any ledges, unless you want carpal tunnel.
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Submitted by
David Sagat
a Racer
from Alpharetta, GA. Date Reviewed: February 11, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Mansell Road
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Cycleworks, Roswell GA.
Strengths:
Good rebound, Cheap, Works Well Rock Shox really improoved this product for 2001.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, Not a lot of travel,
Similar Products Used:
2001 Rock Shox Judy XC and 2001 Judy TT
Bike Setup:
2001 Schwinn Mesa GS w/ Rock Shox Jett, Flat Bar, Yellow Kool Stop BRakepads, Full XT Group; Mavic Rims
Bottom Line:
Nice fork. It came with the bike but I'm replacing it with a Judy XC. It is just a little heavy. Rock Shox is my sponsor and I am proud to say that it is really good at what it does (And has been doing.). Great improvement over 2000 Jett.
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