Submitted by
Edgar Morales
a Weekend Warrior
from lONG bEACh Date Reviewed: January 12, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
CLASSIED ADD
Strengths:
handles well.Im 5 11" 190 pounds and I hit 5 ft jumps with no problem. love these forks
Weaknesses:
none to report
Bike Setup:
2000 GT Rebound: all Shimano XTR 8spd shifters, RD, FD, cassette, Easton EC70 carbon bars, italia seat, CB 50/50 pedals.
Bottom Line:
these are a bit heavy compared to others but if you are a extreme cyclist and have the guns, the weight shouldn't matter...................SWEET FORKS>
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Submitted by
alain
a Weekend Warrior
from Lille, France Date Reviewed: August 16, 2004
Favorite Trail:
hard core urban assault, we xc
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with the bike
Strengths:
it's 4 years old, has been used a lot and probabely got poor maintenance from previous owner: no leak or funny noises so far! It feels good and smooth on my daily urban assault or weekend xc rides. Does't pump too much and feels safe when hard breaking on bumpy hard pack. Eats happily the bumps and holes that cross my way (urban stuff or weekend high speed forest rides)
Weaknesses:
not realy suitable for hardcore moutain trials (bumps&jumps); but neither is the rest of my bike...
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
second hand commencal 2000' super normal 45" (xc bike, got it for 180$ :), LX transmition, XT 4 piston breakes with 160mm rotors, 2000' rockshox judy XC, new geax mezcal tires.
Bottom Line:
maybe not a high end xc shock but it wont let you down or require carefull maintenance. No worries if you find one on a used bike.
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Submitted by
Evan Walton
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: December 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Mt Dandenong fire roads
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Bike Swap Meet
Strengths:
Stiff and very good, progressive damping. Excellent seals, used to be a Rockshox weakness.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy, but that's the price of plush coils and oil! No rebound adjuster (change the oil lazy!).
A very good fork for the money! Mine are prototypes ("Prototype" laser etched on steerer and crown) and have 125mm travel and appear to have 10wt oil (I believe 5wt is standard). I swapped to 12.5wt synthetic motorcycle fork oil and it suits me much better.
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Submitted by
Frank
a Weekend Warrior
from Utrecht, netherlands Date Reviewed: November 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Pyrenees mountains Spain
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
came with the bike
Strengths:
I've driven it for over 2 years and it never broke down. Only cleaned it once. Travel adjustment 63/80/105 about 1hr work with no extra parts. Plush ride, comforting.
Weaknesses:
Maybe the weight? No external rebound adjustment.
Bike Setup:
Klein Attitude 2000 with Race Face Prodigy crank, FiR wheelset, Avid arch rival brakes, conti explorer pro tires.
Bottom Line:
I like it, it makes you wonder what all the adjustable thingies on other forks are for. It might not be the most sophisticated, but I give it 4 chillies because it has always given me confidence and never let me down, even on the hardest trails.
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Submitted by
kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: July 14, 2002
Favorite Trail:
snoqualmie
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with bike i bought from friend for 550
Strengths:
plushish
Weaknesses:
heavy, not to much travel, weak.......if you crash into trees
Similar Products Used:
98 x-verts R, lighter!! more travel!! good fork
Bike Setup:
2000 Konam manomano, rear hayes mechanical, archrival brakes in front, other stuff i cant remember
Bottom Line:
its an ok fork, but i crashed into a tree at 10 or 15 mph head on and the stanchions snapped in the same place. plus not much travel. anyway its a XC fork but still to heavy!! its pretty weak in my opinion
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Submitted by
Fabio Baum
a Cross Country Rider
from Stuttgart , Germany Date Reviewed: June 2, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
Germany
Strengths:
This Front shock is realy excellent ! And it has a very low price!
Weaknesses:
mhh nothing :) !
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Sid XC
Bike Setup:
Scott G-Zero FX2
Bottom Line:
yo this front shock is the best i ever had bevore i had cheap front shox like the RST Gamma EL ! This front shock is very good and not expensive ! I Think you should buy it if you don't have yet! ( Sorry for my english )
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Submitted by
Johnathan Melanson
a Weekend Warrior
from New-Brunswick, Canada Date Reviewed: May 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Very good fork for XC, but a little heavy. Also good for drops(3-5 feet).
Weaknesses:
none really
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Z.5
Bike Setup:
Stock:(Gary Fisher KaiTai) LX rear deraileur and deore deraileur,deore shifters.
Bottom Line:
Great fork for any type of biker! Very reliable for any type of ridind. So if you're looking for a new fork at a low for, go with the Judy's.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ Date Reviewed: May 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
OEM
Strengths:
lots of travel lots of abuse easy maitinence(if any)
Weaknesses:
the medium springs are a little plush for medium heavy steel steerer and tube plastic plugs
Similar Products Used:
manitou magnum, sid XC, judy race, old judy xc
Bike Setup:
2000 Moab 3--full XT
Bottom Line:
Great fork. Came stock, and i didnt know much about biking when i bought it, but im glad i did buy it. The fork has given me no problems, except for the internals, which rock shox replaced without hesitating. The fork is definetly heavy, but who cares, im not a weight buff, and what else do you expect from an all travel fork? Im sad to say that i am getting rid of it and getting a 2002 Duke SL..only because im getting into more serious riding, and need something a little more responsive. But im going to keep my Judy XC...jsut incase. If you can get a hold of this fork somehow, do it, great upgrade over a Jett or manitou magnum.
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Submitted by
Manimal
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle Wa Date Reviewed: April 30, 2002
Take the time and set it up to your liking (travel, springs, oil) and you will smile a happy little smile as you demolish anything in your path. Just make sure to have a quality rear shock that compliments it or you'll have an unbalanced ride. I'd prefer the XLC version with dual crowns though and think the extra rigidity would be worth the additional weight PLUS the added benefit of not having the front wheel spin around and rip your shift cables and brake lines out. No leaks or noises in 2yrs of hard use. Forget the boots, they aren't needed.
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Submitted by
Will Cortez
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaverton, Oregon Date Reviewed: February 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Kneebal Springs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$169.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike Shop
Strengths:
Eats up stairs and alike (not into urban assault but we all get curious). Haven't bottomed it out yet.
Weaknesses:
A little squishy on uphills but nothing else. I used it for a 26-mile road ride/fundraiser and it was a little too much. A little heavy too.
Similar Products Used:
Nothing similar...just an Indy C and Jett '00
Bike Setup:
Haro EX1 (full suspension from 1998!!!), XTR fr. & rear derailleur (chain too), XTR brake & shifter pods, XTR brake levers, LX crankset, XT 9-speed cassette, FOX Float RL rear suspension, Ritchey stem and a bunch of Topo stuff everywhere else
Bottom Line:
Buy it and turn a mediocre mtb and make it a dream to ride (like I did). Keep it on the trails, too much for commuters.
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Submitted by
AJS
a
from ONT Date Reviewed: February 5, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Easy to Maintain (if any), Takes a lot of abuse, steers great, inexpensive Holds up to the elements
Weaknesses:
Heavy
Similar Products Used:
All other Judy's Marzocchi Z5, Z4, Z3 Manitou SX
Bottom Line:
This a totally bomb proof fork. It's to bad that this has moved down the food chain in the 2002 line-up.
You don't need much mechanical "know-how" to maintain or rebuild this fork. It's alittle on the heavy side, but it sure can take a beating. I've had it for about year now and I have ridden it in winter. Without fail, this fork is works consistently in all seasons, hot or cold. It came stock on my ride but I'd say it was well worth keeping (I was going to switch it out). If you're looking for an low maintenance fork, with a bomb proof design and you don't mind the weight then this forks for you. It may be alittle heavy for racing but it is an excellent weekend warrior fork.
Hat's off to the boys and girls at Rock Shox on this product.
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Submitted by
Coachjmrock13
a Weekend Warrior
from Poughkeepsie Date Reviewed: February 2, 2002
Favorite Trail:
The "909's" of the Taconic St. Pkwy.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
team performance
Strengths:
Smooth when moving rapidly, rarely bottoms out
Weaknesses:
hisses, leaks a little, bounces during climbs, can't replace the steering tube.
I was more than happy with this product. It was leaking and hissing a lot a first, but was not an issue once I broke it in. It bounces quite a bit on climbs, but that may be due to my ht./wt. (5'8" 200lbs.) I just bought a new frame and can no longer use this fork because the steerer tube was cut down to 7 inches making it too small. I'm in the process of shopping for a new fork, possibly a Judy SL or Duke XC since they've gotten good ratings on this site.
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Submitted by
dennisd
a Cross Country Rider
from Cornwall, Ont. Date Reviewed: November 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anything that lives
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle world
Strengths:
Easy maintenance, lots of travel. Makes the bike go where you point it.
Weaknesses:
Arrrhhh! She's a heavy honey mates!
Similar Products Used:
Too many crappy forks too mention
Bike Setup:
98 GT Backwoods.
Bottom Line:
I've ridden these forks for a year, no problems. You know what? Springs are better than just about anything out there. I'm a big guy (6foot, 220) so I wanted something that would take abuse. I think that Rock Shox has really rethought what they were doing. Lots of travel, lots of durability. There is one caveat though! These are not racing forks. They're a little too heavy for that. But they are plush, with little flex. I don't worry too much about this "squeaking" everybody talks about. I'm legally deaf!
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Submitted by
Paul T
a Racer
from Toronto Date Reviewed: September 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath
Strengths:
Tough, simple, easy to fix and maintain. Changed the springs to a little stronger White Bros brand and running light synthetic Motocross oil in them. Never had a problem. Ever.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou(elastomer type), Rockshock Judy's 99.
Bottom Line:
Bomb proof. Could be a little lighter but with this kind of reliability, who cares!!!
If you can get a old set, highly recommended.
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Submitted by
gonzo
a Cross Country Rider
from málaga spain Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
rocky single trails in andalucia
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
ayrun cicles
Strengths:
really plush!! i've got the fork at 80mm and until now didn't bottom out (at 6' and 85kg). judy sucks up everything from small to 3' steps, seems to be strong and enough stiff for cross country and rocky single tracks and even freeride. i'll stick with my judy for a long time!!
Weaknesses:
a little on the heavy side (but are you a man or a flojo yuppie?) came with less oil than required, so makes some spring noise and squeeking - but no problem if you fill more oil.
Similar Products Used:
judy c 01
Bike Setup:
marin steel hardtail with judy, stx components, kuips ahead-set, light schwalbe tires, and other new stuff..
Bottom Line:
since i put the judy on my steel frame, it's a new bike! higher speed, steeper decents, better braking, safer jumps... alltogether controll in every situation. no rebound adjustment dosent matter, use diferent oil and you'll have a much better result. spring pre-adjustment works good. all in all a great fork, especeally at that low price! there is no real weakness, just some little working noise, but my screaming on fast decent trails is louder!!!
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Submitted by
Mountain Biker Supreme
a
from Kingfield, ME, USA Date Reviewed: September 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Sugarloaf/USA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
some store
Strengths:
All Travel system (I have them on 100mm, I highly recommend that), plush, bulk, strong (there's no way you can damage these things), not a Manitou!!!
Weaknesses:
don't think so!
Similar Products Used:
nnone...nothing is even remotely similar to the supreme quality and strength of these shocks
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000, disc, sweet mods, too many to write out
Bottom Line:
These are the sweetest shocks, there's no comparison in the price range, use range, etc. If you have these shocks, make sure you upgrade the travel to 100mm...it rules. What it comes down to is that these shocks are so sweet for all types of riding, and if you are considering buying these bad boys, go ahead and do it, you wont regret it!
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Submitted by
Mountain Biker Supreme
a Cross Country Rider
from Kingfield, ME, USA Date Reviewed: September 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Sugarloaf/USA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
some store
Strengths:
All Travel system (I have them on 100mm, I highly recommend that), plush, bulk, strong (there's no way you can damage these things), not a Manitou!!!
Weaknesses:
don't think so!
Similar Products Used:
nnone...nothing is even remotely similar to the supreme quality and strength of these shocks
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000, disc, sweet mods, too many to write out
Bottom Line:
These are the sweetest shocks, there's no comparison in the price range, use range, etc. If you have these shocks, make sure you upgrade the travel to 100mm...it rules. What it comes down to is that these shocks are so sweet for all types of riding, and if you are considering buying these bad boys, go ahead and do it, you wont regret it!
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Submitted by
Mountain Biker Supreme
a Cross Country Rider
from Kingfield, ME, USA Date Reviewed: September 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Sugarloaf/USA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
some store
Strengths:
All Travel system (I have them on 100mm, I highly recommend that), plush, bulk, strong (there's no way you can damage these things), not a Manitou!!!
Weaknesses:
don't think so!
Similar Products Used:
nnone...nothing is even remotely similar to the supreme quality and strength of these shocks
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000, disc, sweet mods, too many to write out
Bottom Line:
These are the sweetest shocks, there's no comparison in the price range, use range, etc. If you have these shocks, make sure you upgrade the travel to 100mm...it rules. What it comes down to is that these shocks are so sweet for all types of riding, and if you are considering buying these bad boys, go ahead and do it, you wont regret it!
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Submitted by
jeremy k.
a Weekend Warrior
from bend oregon usa Date Reviewed: August 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
deschutes river trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
sunnyside sports
Strengths:
this fork flat out rocks! it sucks up everything in its path, it is soooooo plush!
Weaknesses:
yeah right
Similar Products Used:
manitou magnum
Bike Setup:
2000 jamis exile with 00 rockshox judy xc, post moderne bracer suspension seatpost, deore/lx/xt drivetrain sun rims, titec bar and stem, wellgo clipples pedals wtb momentum comp headset with grease guard, and THE fron fender.
Bottom Line:
for the money this fork cannot be beat. if you are looking for a good cross country fork that will soak up almost anything in its path look no farther than judy.
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Submitted by
Greengo
a Weekend Warrior
from Burlington Date Reviewed: July 25, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Kelso-Extreme
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
BBC
Strengths:
All travel adjustment No Flex Easy to work on
Weaknesses:
Weight and crappy decals
Bike Setup:
Moab 3 LX,XT,blah blah blah..........
Bottom Line:
These were built to be used and abused. I ride really really rocky trails and these puppies suck it all in. The investment for showercaps is well worth it for ease of cleaning and keepin an eye on the stanchion tubes. I wouldnt want to be doing many big drop offs with them but for just rockin and xc they are solid. Be sure to set the Sag and experiment with the 80 - 100 travel
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Submitted by
Jonny C
a Downhiller
from Southampton, England Date Reviewed: July 19, 2001
Favorite Trail:
I dunno
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Some guy in Halfords
Strengths:
Strong (ish) Plush
Weaknesses:
Can,t use all the travel Bit flexy
Similar Products Used:
Crapy RST Psylo SL and XC Jett Marzocchi Z3 and Z1
Bike Setup:
Identiti Dr.Jeckyll, Rock Shox Judy XC, Azonic, DMR, Deore, LX, Mavic etc.
Bottom Line:
These forks are great for just bombing around on and the ocassional jumping I like them its all you really need unless you are jumping off cliffs or doing World Cup Downhill
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Sparta, NJ Date Reviewed: July 13, 2001
Its a sweet fork. ITs not the lightest thing in the world, but it can go through a lot. Its great for XC use, and its not the best downhill fork, but it will get the job done, just make sure its not too crazy. It makes some noise, but i dont pay much attention to it. It very easy to maintain, but the screw caps on the top are plastic and im afraid im not goign to be able to get them off after some time. Mine came with the ride, but its not that expensive, its a great upgrade...im moving up to the SL just for those extra .9 lbs of weight, but its not that big of a deal. i havnt had any problems. buy the fork and you wont be disapointed.
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Submitted by
not you hopefully not you
a Weekend Warrior
from canuck town Date Reviewed: July 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
the one out there
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
-travel changer-macgee -pretty colour (joking, it's all scratched and muddy) -the squell let you know it is working, and the noise, keeps me company on long solo rides -rebound is quite good stock, as the adjuster does very little to change it -it is not a manitou
Weaknesses:
-it is not a marzocchi z-1 QR20 -flexy -can't get full travel - leaks oil, in my truck -it is not a marzocchi -clunks, when i pull up to b-hop -ways to much for what it is worth
Similar Products Used:
-bomber z1 -pyslo xc and sl (good forks, z1 was better) white brothers xc 4 manitou supernover (their only good fork, the rest as every hardcore rider knows are sh*t-tastic)
Bike Setup:
schwinn moab 3 full sram 9.0 a shiny (muddy) pyslo sl sun ditch-witch rims and fuzzy ball protecter
Bottom Line:
well, i bought a new fork marzocchi's are better thank god it is not a mani-crap. i mean manitou (said in pompaus british accent) it is good for half aggresive xc, any drop over 3 feet should not be done on this fork
if the roots and rocks are set-up right, the squeek plays any number of pop songs
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Paul Date Reviewed: July 3, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Stewarts
Strengths:
Plush
Weaknesses:
Very Squeky, no rebound damping
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Moab 3 00
Bottom Line:
Overall I think the shock is pretty good. It has been squeking since the first day and no amount of lube will get rid of the squeks. No need to replace it now though it still handles pretty good.
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Submitted by
bob bob
a Weekend Warrior
from SAN dIEGO Date Reviewed: June 23, 2001
Favorite Trail:
dixon
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
travel,plush,easy to maintain
Weaknesses:
no rebound damping
Similar Products Used:
sr suntour m-9050, rock shox jett, judy tt
Bike Setup:
xtr rear derruiler. deor fronbt derrilor, lx crankset, deor shifters, formula one disc brakes, deor shifters, syncross riser bars, azonic short stem, hutchetson python tubless tire, fox vanilla rear shock, gt team grips, xtr nine speen chain
Bottom Line:
good fork
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Submitted by
John Smith
a Cross Country Rider
from Vernon B.C. Date Reviewed: June 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Twister
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Nice and plush, visually appealing
Weaknesses:
hard to maintain, has stupid plastic top caps, comes with boots.
Similar Products Used:
Judy 00 race
Bike Setup:
Buncha stuff
Bottom Line:
Very good shocks, but could be a little better
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Submitted by
Phil
a Weekend Warrior
from Gilbert, Arizona, USA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Pemberton
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Smooth, plush and easy to maintain.
Weaknesses:
Steel steerer tube, no rebound damping.
Similar Products Used:
Jett, Judy Race
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR Enduro Sport, 535 SPDs, stock bar shortened 1 inch on each side, otherwise stock.
Bottom Line:
How come my Judy Race didn't feel this good? Seriously, the XC feels plusher and I really don't miss the rebound damping. It is HEAVY but I don't race, I just ride. It's ok to be a little over-built. My son wants me to ditch it for a Sid or Xfly 100...I'll just save the money and smile my secret smile. If you're on a budget, this is a great value. Added benefit: Judy makes cute little noises when she's working hard. Buy Rock Shox stock.
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Submitted by
firefox
a Weekend Warrior
from Slovenia Date Reviewed: May 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Rasica
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Adjustable travel and sag Durability Easy maintenance Great performance
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Rick Shox Jett, some old RST, when the company was quite unknown
Bike Setup:
Giant XcX DS2
Bottom Line:
Great fork. Lots of travel. No fuss setup. Oil and spring. Three different travel settings (63, 83 and 100 mm), but I wonder how many people use anything but 100 mm. Riding with Judy is a blast. It swallows everything: from small bumps to hard knocks and drops. I tend to ride my bike hard and heavy and Judy performs beautiful. Well, Psylo would be even better for some trails, but Judy never failed me for now. And the price is nice. To summarize: Judy XC is a great fork for any type of riding. From XC to freeride. Well, if you are a crazy downhiller, you probably use something with more travel, but it's enough for starters.
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: May 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
Performancebike.com
Strengths:
Great suspension.. All travel is nice to have, easy to adjust sag. I got an aluminum steerer upgrade on mine which made it just as light as the Judy Race.
Weaknesses:
There's a slight squeek when it takes a big hit, but for the price and quality who cares. With the stainless steerer tube it's a bit hefty. You have to warm up the legs a little bit (Give a push on the handlebars about 3 times to get the oil moving)
Bottom Line:
It's definatly worth it for an intermediate rider looking for a really adjustable suspension fork. Very smooth plush fork.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Belleville,Ont,Canada Date Reviewed: April 21, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
Dougs Bicycle
Strengths:
Good Performing Shock. No problems to date. Very adjustable
Weaknesses:
A little heavy
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Spider
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper A1
Bottom Line:
I am a 210 lb rider. With 15wt oil and the heavier spring kit this shock has performed well for me over the past two years. The original shock that came with my bike (Manitou Spider) was unable to provide suitable spring or damping. For the money its a great shock.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Downhiller
from Crayford, Kent, England Date Reviewed: April 14, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Joydens Wood & Bexley Woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Cmae on my GT i-dirve.
Strengths:
Plush, cheap when purchased on own, adaptability to suit terrain and style.
Weaknesses:
Mine have blown the right-hand seal within 8 weeks, boots split almost instantly. Weigh quite a bit.
Similar Products Used:
RST Gamma EL (YUK), Manitou X-Verts, Marzocchi Z4
Bike Setup:
Freeride! simple as that.
Bottom Line:
They work well. Pesonally I'm angry that they've developed a problem causing me to be without my bike for several days after just 8 weeks of use. Now I'm not a person who does 8ft drop offs, I just ride up the hill then speed back down it and play on the jumps by the river once down. It's not like I've abused them, I care for my bike and don't do tricks or stunts. The shop are fixing it for me under guarantee, but I've decided to get some Marzocchi Z1 Drop Off or JrT forks when i've got the cash. Just don't push them past there limits, which in this case, isn't very far at all. Fine if you ride once a week in the summer, but anybody who likes to ride all week and ride there bike fast and see riding as a adventure all year long wont be satisfied. Hey, my problem could be a isolated incident but don't be surprised if you get any strange noises after a while.
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Submitted by
axel
a Cross Country Rider
from NH Date Reviewed: April 12, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Plush for price range Good absorption of small and large hits travel can be changed from 63 - 80 - 100mm depending on rider preference
Weaknesses:
Weight!
Similar Products Used:
96 manitoux sx-ti
Bike Setup:
2000 trek 6500
Bottom Line:
This fork performs great for me. The only major downside for me is the weight. The adjustable travel is a great feature and the fork is definitely plush which makes up for the added weight. Overall this is a great fork for the price (greatly discounted now) and i haven't had any problems with it.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Cross Country Rider
from North Carolina Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Friend
Strengths:
This is a great fork. My bike came stock with an Nsync Front fork and it didn't soak up anything a whole lot. So I got the 2000 RockShox Judy XC with 63/80/100mm of travel. Great fork for any cross country rider or someone that jumps alot because of the 100mm.
Weaknesses:
None at all
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
2000 Marin Shoreline trail.
Bottom Line:
The fork I had before this one didn't soak up roots or logs very well or dropoffs. The Judy XC soaks up everything. You can go over roots and not even know that they are there. Then you can go over a nice sized dropoff and don't even feel a thing. But the fork never bottoms out. Nice Disc Brake holders to. I say that any Cross Country rider purchase this as there next fork.
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Submitted by
Markus Moelgen
a Downhiller
from Frankfurt, Germany Date Reviewed: March 25, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
200
Strengths:
cheap, good for cross-country, adjustment
Weaknesses:
way too much maintainance required for my taste too heavy for serious racers too weak for downhill/freeride oil gets thick in cold conditions -> change required
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi
Bike Setup:
stock DiamondBack hardtail, Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
The Judy XC is a good choice for cross-country riders and all those who just enjoy mountain-biking. You get a good fork for the money. Serious racers are definetely better off with a SID because the Judy is pretty heavy. It's not a good choice for more extreme stuff also. Do yourself a favor and get a Marzocchi Z5 if you want to thrash. But for average riding it's quite well suited. The only major drawback is the maintainance. If you ride in wet/cold/dirty conditions you'll find yourself maintaining the fork more often than riding, but that goes for all RockShox IMO.
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Submitted by
Matt Beattie
a
from Denville, NJ Date Reviewed: March 24, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
CycleCraft
Strengths:
Smooth, lightweight, takes the harshness out of any ride. great travel
Weaknesses:
preload adjusters dont seem to do much of anything.
Similar Products Used:
Indy C, Jett, Psylo, Manitou magnum R, manitou SXR
Bike Setup:
hardtail fron suspension
Bottom Line:
This fork is great for most any ride. great value and works great. not over-active like some forks and not super stiff like lower forks(yes, the jett was the stiffest i tried). i think any rider could easily benefit from this fork as it was an excellent fork for my cross country riding.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington State Date Reviewed: March 20, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
On new Bike
Strengths:
Takes abuse, good travel, adjustability/tunability
Weaknesses:
not a lightweight, stock springing barely adequate for larger riders
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gary Fischer Kaitai hardtail
Bottom Line:
I am over 200 lbs. and the XL frame on my bike came with a Judy spec'ed for a 165 lb. rider. Duh. I find that the heavier spring upgrade made a WORLD of difference. She delivers for a relatively cheap fork.
The spring upgrade might be a good idea if you are 170+ lbs. or are a bonzai rider. It took my riding up a lot when I stuck the springs in. I feel like I can go over anything.
I flubbed a move the other day and hit a big log HARD. I think I closed my eyes in anticipation of death and dismemberment. When I came to and opened my eyes, I was atop the log mounted upright on my steed, and all I had to do was pedal off. Judy had absorbed the hit and spit me out, right onto the top of the log. Thanks Judy.
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Submitted by
Robert Lefebvre
a Downhiller
from knoxville TN Date Reviewed: March 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
downhill trail at the acid pond
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$155.00
Purchased At:
www.pricepoint.com
Strengths:
never bottoms out, looks alright,has the xxxseals,good disc brake mount.
Weaknesses:
kinda hard to change the travel on it, a little heafty
Similar Products Used:
rockshox ????? with 63mm of travel.
Bike Setup:
pacific fv8 5000 with 7005 searies frame, shimano parts panaracer fire pro xc 2.1 tires, 24 speed, icon handle bars hayes front disc brake.
Bottom Line:
so far it has worked great and is a superb fork for the money, takes large jumps like they were'nt there.
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Submitted by
ross
a Weekend Warrior
from towanda, PA Date Reviewed: March 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any urbran stuff
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Rocky's Bicycle Shop
Strengths:
Just about everything. Smooth travel, reasonably stiff. Easy maitenance. adjustable travel, even though i'm not gonna take it down from the 100mm travel that i have now.
Weaknesses:
weight weight weight, boots dont stay hooked onto the lip seals
Similar Products Used:
SR Suntour MG-91, RS Jett C
Bike Setup:
00 GT Aggressor, platform pedals, judy xc
Bottom Line:
this is kind of a follow up review to my last one. this fork ROCKS! the travel is great, i dont think i'll ever buy another fork that has less than 100mm. i read the article in MBA about leaving hydracoil forks upside down, so i did, and the damping seemed to disappear for a couple minutes. i figure that is from having all the oil flow up into the top of the fork. after pumping up and down maybe 10 times, the feeling lessens until it is back to normal. i dont think i've bottomed it yet. i guess i should check how much travel i'm gettin out of it. also, i cant get either of the retarded boots to stay hooked onto the lip seals, but its a good thing it has such a good sealing system anyway.i would run it bootless, but black stanchions on black sliders wont look as good.
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Submitted by
Haskoids
a Cross Country Rider
from SF Date Reviewed: March 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Mill Pond
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Dave Jones Sports Shop
Strengths:
Plush Disc brake tabs Stiff Takes a heck of a lot to bottom them out!
Weaknesses:
Heavy Very Heavy Very Very Heavy
Similar Products Used:
Rst 281 Rst Mozo Pro
Bike Setup:
Giant Atx 870
Bottom Line:
Very heavy Other than that it is a great fork. Soaks up lots of the small stuff and all of the big stuff with out bottoming out. Peace in tha Middle East M@
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Submitted by
Yugo
a Weekend Warrior
from Japan Date Reviewed: March 14, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
Jenson USA
Strengths:
very strong, very good for weekend riders
Weaknesses:
not sure if suitable for racers. color(black with blue stickers......)
Similar Products Used:
rockshox indy S
Bike Setup:
Trek 6000 w/titec hell bend riser, azonic orc stem, rockshox seat post, Mavic 517s, avid single digit 7 brakes
Bottom Line:
I really like this fork since I don`t have much experience with biking. I really wanted the bomber but couldn`t afford since I am a student in Japan. Really does its job and sucks up bumps well. Good for the ones who is seeking for value with less money
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Submitted by
jordan
a
from Summerhill pa Date Reviewed: March 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Nut cruncher
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Trailside Bicycle
Strengths:
My Judy is the XC with 100 mm of travel(long travel fork.) So it has alot of travel and makes a better ride down hills. It is a strong fork, which will last.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Mountain bike before my 00' Grafy Fisher HookooEkoo was a schwinn frontier, which was a rigid bike. So none.
Bike Setup:
00' gary fisher HookooEkoo Wellgo 813 clippless pedals. Other than that, stock.
Bottom Line:
Great fork, came on my bike stock, so I am happy. If I was going to buy another fork, it would be a Marzocchi. (did I spell that right?) But I have no need for a different fork.
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Submitted by
Bobby Gary Fisher
a Weekend Warrior
from NJ Date Reviewed: February 21, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Laurel
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Jays Cycle
Strengths:
Light weight, delivers smooth performence, very little maintance needed<----=**sorry for that miss spell** rolls over ne thing u put in it's way
Weaknesses:
None that i can see
Similar Products Used:
Manitue,Rock Shox Judy C
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Kiati
Bottom Line:
Bottom Line: well the fork came with the bike so i was stuck with it and i don't know the singular price of it but the fork works great, rolls over ne thing that u put in it's way i couldn't belive the performence that it gave me on my first ride ne 1 who want's a long lasting fork with very high performence buy this fork!**i can't give a value rating 4 this product** but from what i'v seen on other reviews i'd say it's about 4 1/2
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from San Antonio, Republic of Texas Date Reviewed: February 5, 2001
Favorite Trail:
McAlister Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$199.00
Purchased At:
Cambria Bike
Strengths:
I love rocks and going faster over them. Judy can handle just about anything I can roll over without bottoming out.
Weaknesses:
Judy is 4.5lbs with her springs.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Jett XC, Manitou Pro,
Bike Setup:
Diamondback V-Link 3.0 with SRAM/Shimano 27 speed train with Bontrager Comp cranks.
Bottom Line:
Gram counters may shy away from her, but if you like to ride hard and often she is for you.
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Submitted by
Luke Webber
a Racer
from Southampton, Hampshire, UK Date Reviewed: January 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any one i can get my hands on
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$230.00
Purchased At:
Hargroves
Strengths:
Good all travel system, XXX sealing, cheap fork for the money, very easy to service and can take a beating.
Weaknesses:
Very heavy, no external adjustable stiffness and flexes.
Similar Products Used:
RST 280
Bike Setup:
Scott Yecora frame, LX/Deore groupset.
Bottom Line:
This fork represents very good value for money and is as tough as old boots. But the number one downfll must be that its a bit on the Vanessa Feltz side of the weight scale! The forks weren't as stiff as i'd like which ment heavier oil and springs but after these upgrades the fork performed like a gem. I'd advise people who want a stiffer fork to try before they buy as there may be a hidden cost but the little extra is very much worth it.
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Submitted by
Easy Mac
a Weekend Warrior
from York Reg. Date Reviewed: December 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Blue Mountain or Oak Ridges
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Not a bad Fork for the price. good travel.
Weaknesses:
uhhhhhhhh.......
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox Jett XC 2000
Bike Setup:
Giant Warp DS/1
Bottom Line:
I'm a pretty big guy for my age (14, 6 feet, 175 lbs) and I can slam this fork and it will rarely bottom out. For the price I paid, I'd say this fork was a pretty good deal. I'll stay away from the Jetts (eeew). I like to jump more than ride the trails and this fork can take a beating. oh yah, I rode my bike in the snow today cuz I got a new headset for Christmas. mmmmm.....snow.....
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Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Tulsa, OK Date Reviewed: December 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Turkey Mtn. (the whole area)
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good Travel for the price. Lots of adjustability.
Weaknesses:
Kinda Hefty
Similar Products Used:
Judy TT (hunk -O- Crap)
Bike Setup:
Trek 4900, Frame is only stock piece left :)
Bottom Line:
Good shock, for a good price, unless you want a light shock. Love the rebound adjustment. This shock replaced the TT garbage that could have gotten me killed. RockShox recalled those #$@%ing things.
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Submitted by
Ross Warner
a Weekend Warrior
from Towanda, PA Date Reviewed: December 20, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$189.00
Purchased At:
Rocky's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Plush, stiffer than my old fork 4 inch travel is good
Weaknesses:
can't change damping externally total disassembly to change travel
Similar Products Used:
SR Suntour MG91
Bike Setup:
GT Aggressor, stock except the fork
Bottom Line:
Great fork. The 4 inches of travel really helped. There was a set of stairs I was reluctant to try to gap, but the day i got the fork i cleared them easy and the hit was barely felt on the front end. They steer alot straighter than my MG91's. My old forks would just blow through there travel, so i was kind of skeptical as to what 1 more inch would do for me, but it seems like it has 3 inches more than that crap suntour. One gripe though, that thing is HEAVY. I picked up my suntour fork with my front wheel and it was barely heavier than my Judy.
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Submitted by
Brian Bolden
a Weekend Warrior
from Abbotsford, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: December 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any at Ledgeview
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
This was a great deal for these forks. They are very plush and nicely sprung. Adjustable travel is an interesting idea , although I will never set it up in the lower travel configurations. The travel can be changed in approximately 15 minutes, although the fork must be disassembled to do so. The ride with these forks is outstanding. They easily smooth out the small bumps, as well as the large hits. I weigh 215 pounds and the standard springs work well at 100 mm travel. I did increase the oil weight to 7 weight from 5 weight to change the rebound. There is some bob during climbing as there is no lockout, but I am willing to put up with that to enjoy the long travel and smoothness. Some say that these are heavy @4.2 pounds, but most forks with oil damping in this travel range are 3.5 pounds and up. What's 1/2 a pound...NOTHING!!! As for the swishing sounds that I read about in some of the reviews, that would be the oil running through the orifices that meter the damping of the fork. I do not find them to be noisy at all. I would recommend this fork to anyone, except DH racers or Northshore nutbars.
Weaknesses:
Can only change rebound damping through oil weight change.
Similar Products Used:
RST 281R, RST 381, Manitou Spyder, Manitou X-vert
Bike Setup:
Diamondback Response, Fishbone platform pedals, TranzX DH riser bar, Axiom short stem 2 1/2" rise, GT seat, and these forks.
Bottom Line:
So far I love these forks. Maintenance seems to be very easy. I had the forks in my posession for roughly 3 minutes before I had them apart to set the travel to 100mm. This was quite an easy task even though they had to be disassembled. The ride quality is very good. These are the third set of forks on this bike and I can tell that I will be sticking with these from now on. Great fork for the money as they are on special right now at Pricepoint.com.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Wellington Date Reviewed: December 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Makara Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
PFC
Strengths:
Strong fork, good quality, at softest setting is nice and plush, and remains plush right through to hardest settings.
Weaknesses:
Squeaky noise (if that bothers you), weight (not an air shock so thats natural)
Giant 850, Judy Xc, Hayes hydrolics, mix deore/xt deraillers, titec hell bent riser handlebars, time atac etc
Bottom Line:
A good quality for an entry level riders and sufficient for more high end racing. Great all round fork, extremely happy with purchase
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Submitted by
King Kikapu
a Cross Country Rider
from calgary alberta Canada Date Reviewed: December 9, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
+SMOOTH +Looks +Travel(63,80,100) +Disc tabs +Maintenance is easy +Weird liquid squishy noise in winter
Weaknesses:
-weight(Heavy as my old RST 280) -slight flex -I have to buy "Judy Butter" ??? -Weird liquid squishy noise in winter
Similar Products Used:
RST 280 Rockshox Jett XC
Bike Setup:
Ironhorse Factory
Bottom Line:
Great fork. Unbelievable value!! Looks and feels great! Although it could rival a rhino in weight, it is a nice sus fork. 5 hot ones for ya Judy!
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Submitted by
Jan Myburgh
a Weekend Warrior
from Pretoria , South Africa Date Reviewed: December 8, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
100 of travel .....good.... Very responsive
Weaknesses:
A little bit heavy
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Mach 5 SX
Bike Setup:
Diamond back Vertec comp ; Judy XC 100 ; Magura Louise disks f/r ; USE SX susp post ; Continental Verical pro's
Bottom Line:
My eyes went open when I saw what you can do with a hardtail once you slap one of these babies on . There is no turning back .
If you are an XC whimp , then it will be to heavy to your liking . If you are an insane dirt jumper , you will fall in love .
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Submitted by
Vermin
a
from Tallahassee Date Reviewed: November 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Camp Thunder, Ga
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Plush, smooooooth. Worked GREAT, right off the showroom floor.
Weaknesses:
A little flexy, but you have to be doing something REALLY funky to notice, and that's only if you hit something at a weird angle.
Similar Products Used:
99 Judy XC
Bike Setup:
00 GT XCR 4000, Bontrager flat bar, Avid AR 50's, platform pedals, Specialized saddle......
Bottom Line:
This shock came stock on my bike. I love it. When I was buying the bike, I considered upgrading the shock at the time of purchase. I'm really glad I didn't. Why spend more money on something you don't really need? This shock kicks butt, it's low maint. and, it's cheap. I only wish ALL the stock parts on my bike worked this good.
Bottom line- If you want a good shock cheap, buy a Judy XC, and since the 01 models are out, these things are going for next to nothing.
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Submitted by
Eric Cuillerier
a Weekend Warrior
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: November 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Coupe du Monde (Tremblant)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$263.00
Purchased At:
Tommy and Lefevbre
Strengths:
Lots of travel (100mm), price
Weaknesses:
Weight!!
Similar Products Used:
manitou
Bike Setup:
Devenci Chillipeper
Bottom Line:
Good shocks, not expensive (260), easy maintenace
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Submitted by
John Kars
a Racer
from Waterford, MI, USA Date Reviewed: November 14, 2000
Definite improvement over the Indy C shocks. Much better feel. After at least 100 hrs of use one fork was slightly leaking however this is normal. So far no problems. SIDs are the norm on others but I always hear they are higher maintenance then Anna-Nicloe Smith. So if you want a good, trouble free fork without the $$ I would reccomend this fork. Only change I see in the future is swapping the steel steerer tube for an aluminum one or some other lighter material.
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Submitted by
SJ
a Weekend Warrior
from Upstate NY Date Reviewed: November 10, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
-Comparable to the Manitou SX and Marzocchi Z4/Z5 Flylight -Nice and plush -Takes small and big hits very well -Adjustable travel(65/80/100mm--almost like buying 3 different forks) -Probably the best value for the money
Weaknesses:
-Less reliable than the SX or Flylights -Noisy -Heavier than even the Flylight -A little flexy
Similar Products Used:
Manitou SX-Lt(very good),Manitou Magnum(out of this league),RST 381(piece of total sh@#),Headshok(nice,but for Cannondale only),Z5 Flylight(even better than the SX)
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper A1 FS
Bottom Line:
As far as RockShox go,the Judy isn't bad.In fact,the Judy forks are probably the only forks I'd buy from RockShox.How do they compare,you ask?Let's see:(SX v.s Z5 Flylight v.s Judy XC)
1.Ease of maintenance-The SX is the easiest of these 3 forks to maintain,because of microlube.The Judy still isn't bad.Although the Marzocchi is very durable,it can be a bit#% to take apart,I've been told. 2.Plushness-The Judy wins here for all-out big-hit plush(in 100mm mode),with the Marzocchi not far behind.The SX isn't as plush due to its MCU/coil design,but it feels more controlled and lighter...which,in fact,it is.BY A LOT. 3.Adjustability-The Z5 wins(air-sprung=almost infinite adjustability).The Judy has 3 travel settings,but you have to dissasemble the fork.The SX has the least adjustability,though if it's set up right adjustment won't be necessary. 4.Weight-The SX smokes the other 2 here.The Z5 places a distant second.The Judy is a heavy porker.No big deal--just pedal harder. 5.Durability-The Marzocchi--no contest. 6.Value-The Judy is about $40 cheaper than the Z5,and is about the same price as the SX.I'd call it a draw between the SX and Judy.
Overall-All of these forks are good.I reccomend them all.However,I personally prefer the SX and Z5.
NOTE:Don't pay MSRP for any of these!Buy them on sale.Places like Supergo and Universal Cycles have these for CHEAP!!!
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Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from Winston-Salem, NC Date Reviewed: November 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Hobby Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$167.00
Purchased At:
Cambriabike.com
Strengths:
This fork is a great all around XC fork and the 63-80-100mm adjustable travel is sick.
Weaknesses:
none personally
Similar Products Used:
Mainitou SXLT
Bike Setup:
Fisher marlin frame with LX XT components with a Race Face crank, Profile stem, CT2 seatpost, Shimano 545 pedals, and a syncros stem, with of cours a Judy XC '00 fork
Bottom Line:
Ride all you can and I have a couch for sale
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Submitted by
Freeride Man
a Cross Country Rider
from Alberta, Canada Eh! Date Reviewed: November 3, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Moose Packers
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$210.00
Strengths:
Super Plush, XXX seals, Adjustable travel An sweet fork for freeriding.
Weaknesses:
None, well maybe weight but that fine for a free ride bike.
Similar Products Used:
Indy XC, Jett XC and Race Judy SL and C, Bombers, long and short tavel
Bottom Line:
This is the best fork out there. Any fork that has more travel or smoother feel or lighter cost a truck load more cash. I ride everything from cross country to North Shore drop off's to trials and I love this fork. I can't hurt it.
It is great on the small stuff, and will take the big drops(like 6 feet)ok.
Get this fork if you want a sweet fork for less than a gold Mine worth of money.
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Submitted by
Radar
a Racer
from Barberton OH Date Reviewed: September 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything with dirt.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came on a Fisher from Eddy's Bike Shop
Strengths:
Super plush and controlled stroke, adjustable, easy maintainance, cheap, stiff.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, no lockout (would be a nice option)
Similar Products Used:
Jetts, RST's, rigid forks, etc
Bike Setup:
Fisher hardtail
Bottom Line:
This is my update to my review in May. It has been working mostly fine. I took it apart to change the oil(past the 100 hour suggestion), and I took off the boots. The seals aren't letting much in, but I might put them back on for the winter. When I changed the oil, I put in the recommended 4 oz. per leg amount, and apparently the manual is incorrect. When I put the fork back together, I discovered I was only getting 50 mm travel (in the 80mm travel mode!). I rode it and it felt ok, but it bottomed out too easily. I finally took off the top caps and I was able to get some of the oil out. Now I'm getting about 72mm, that's fine for me (considering I'm pretty light, and I don't bash into stuff). The moral of the story is, when you drain the oil, don't put more than 3 oz back in! I think 2.5 is more like it, since I got all the oil I could out of it and put the 4 oz in and got way less travel.
The fork is working great, and I'm still surprised how much the preload affects the fork's feel (a good thing). When it's all the way turned to the right, I get about 5mm sag (I'm 120 pounds) with a stiffer feel throughout the stroke, and when it's all the way to the left, I get at least 12 mm sag with a VERY plush, soft feel. Who needs a compression adjustment dial when you got that kind of preload? The fork feels great in any setting and that's the bottom line. If only it were a little lighter (maybe a little under 4 pounds).
My bike came with this fork, and even though the fork is great, I would buy a different fork (00 Sid XC) if I had the choice, because it's lighter and I don't need a really stiff fork since I'm not a heavy rider. My advice:If you're going to buy a new fork and you're concerned with weight, spend the extra $80 for a Sid XC on closeout (supergo.com or any other mail order place). The Sid will be plenty stiff if you don't weigh much. If you're a heavier rider, spend $30 extra for the Judy Race which has rebound adjustment and a lighter steerer tube, with the same great stiffness.
This fork is definetly the best fork for $170, so 5 for value. I'll give 4 on the overall rating because you can spend a little more money and get a lighter fork.
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Submitted by
Tyler O'Donnell
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, CO USA Date Reviewed: September 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Jones Park Descent
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
price point
Strengths:
Great ride, and really plush. It'll keep you screaming for more each time. There is little maintance envoled. It is great for light riders, and best of all its pretty cheap.
Weaknesses:
Its a little on the heavy side.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Jett C, it belongs in K-Mart
Bike Setup:
Specialed Rock Hopper.
Bottom Line:
Its a great shock for light riders, and riders who like to go fast on steep downhill trails. Its a great deal and a great ride. If you want plush you want JUDY. But if you are one of those light weight fanatics, stick with SID.
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Submitted by
scott
a Weekend Warrior
from halifax, nova scotia Date Reviewed: August 24, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
really plush adjustable travel low matnance
Weaknesses:
a little bit flexy
Similar Products Used:
alot
Bike Setup:
99 kona manomano five inch travel in rear, betd suspension up grade.
Bottom Line:
nice fork for the price i've had it for around six months and i've never really done any matnance to it, and it still works like the day i got it. i was in my first ever downhill race the other week and the fork handeled it really well, the only thing i noticed was a little flex. the fork can handel amost any thing a freeride type person can throw at it.
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Submitted by
Ryan Spicer
a Cross Country Rider
from Easton, CT, USA Date Reviewed: August 19, 2000
This fork is almost too good. I wasn't used to the amount of travel it has (Jett's SUCK) on my first ride with it, so under heavy braking it compressed like it should and I flew over the handlebars and broke my wrist. Gotta get comfy with the thing before I go crazy! Performs well despite my little accident, and I found a way to get around the weight problem. I finally bought a Camelbak so no water bottle to add weight to the bike. 4 chilis overall because it was cruel to me.
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Submitted by
Javier
a Cross Country Rider
from Irvine, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: August 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
carbon canyon, south ridge
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
Smooth as silk, handles both small and big hits with ease.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy and noisy.
Similar Products Used:
Had a Mag21.
Bike Setup:
schwinn S[9five].2 everything on bike has been replaced once except for frame, fork, setpost and handle bar.
Bottom Line:
This fork rocks, for the money its the best value out there! Did a header off the bike onto a rock garden about a month ago. That's when I knew my old Mag21 had to go. Noise..... gives the mountain lions a warning to get out of the way. Weight..... lay off the cheeseburgers for a week.
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Jono Brogan
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney, NSW, Australia Date Reviewed: August 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
2 Creeks Track
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Smooth and plus. Easily adjustable. Had a changeover on my Giant Warp DS-2 to these (Don't know why giant ever put the Jetts on it in the first place- they suck!!)
Overall, I love them. Great improvement on my Scott unishocks (gettting just a bit OLD!!)
Weaknesses:
I know suspension's meant to make some noise, but this is ridiculous. It's not a "swoosh" sounds, but a high pitch squeek. What really got me going was when I rode to my local bike shop and they told me that they really needed a service because they were stuffed (they're not meant to sound like THAT they said!!). They were brand new and I'd only ridden about 1 km on road with them. Guess I'll live with it (I still ove them).
The first day I had them
Similar Products Used:
Indy, Scott Unishocks, Judy '96, Jett
Bike Setup:
Giant Warp DS-2 2000 mod Stock except I replace the Jett forks with the Judy XC
Bottom Line:
Buy them. Nice forks, good value. Maybe not for the pros, but those who like to play it a it rough off the road.
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Submitted by
Tyler
a Cross Country Rider
from Stevens Point, WI Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything Downhill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great ride, cheap, all travel, hydracoil, tech support(like I'll need it)
Weaknesses:
none. IF YOU SAY THE SQUEAK ANNOYS YOU, GET A CD PLAYER. IF THE WEIGHT ANNOYS YOU, FILL YOUR WATER BOTTLE HALFWAY.
Similar Products Used:
rock shox indy xc(piece of crap), various manitou piles of junk
Bike Setup:
y2k Trek 6500, shimano XTR brakes and rear derailleur, deore(crap) front derailleur, JUDY XC
Bottom Line:
It's a great ride, you can adjust the travel, it's cheap and good...what else do ya need? I'm thinking of upgrading to a SID XC cuz those are cheap now, and if you wanna buy a new fork, and you don't wanna sell your bike to get it, buy the JUDY XC
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Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Delta, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: August 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Delta Watershed
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush & active over the small stuff. Able to soak up huge hits with ease. Affordable: 100mm for $250 Cdn is a bargain.
Weaknesses:
Doesn't feel quite as good at high speeds, but not a big deal.
Similar Products Used:
Sync 515 (garbage), K2 Smart Fork (unreliable)
Bike Setup:
GT Palomar frame (don't laugh, I got it for free and it has stood up to numerous high speed beatings: GT frames rock!), XT level components.
Bottom Line:
For the price, this is an incredible fork. Would have liked a Zoke, but now that I've ridden this fork I can't see spending at least another $200 for a similar Bomber. Changed to 100mm for big hits, works great. As I previously mentioned, it doesn't feel quite as good at high speeds but it still inspires confidence. In retrospect, I think I should have spent $30 more for the SL, but I'm still happy. Highly recommended!
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Cory
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: August 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
All over Tassie!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Plush, adjustable, cheap, bullet-proof.
Weaknesses:
Slightly heavy - but only the weight weenies will care. Black colour - I managed to find a red pair.
Similar Products Used:
'95 Judy XC, Girvin AL (with ODS - crap!), tested RST Mozo Pro
This is the best fork I've ridden for the price, and full-stop. I paid double for my '95 Judy's and they simply don't compare. As for the Girvin's....bllllltttthhhh!!! Get a life Bob. The beauty of this fork is the adjustibility. I cranked them up to 100mm and found them to be a little boingy at first - no problem, I simply exchanged the 7 for 15 wt oil and they're perfect. The next step or two up to SL (if you can get em in Oz) or Race provides a few nice little extras, but I think you cant go wrong with the XC. Especially if you're on a bit of a budget. 5 flamin' chilis allround.
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SiV
a Cross Country Rider
from Burlington, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: August 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Niagra Escarptment brow
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
-Plush -Looks cool in blue -All Travel -XXX Seal -Adjustability
Weaknesses:
-Heavy -A little flexi
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Stock Schwinn Moab 3
Bottom Line:
Pros - This shock is great. It is amazingly plush and ride great on even some tough terrain. The all travel system is nice to have, but it takes too long to adjust so sometimes its not worth having. Overall, I salute Rockshox for having the idea. The XXX seal doesn't really help me right now but I bet I'll thank it down the road as it'll save me a lot of pitstops and maintainence. The plushness and performence of this shock is so good, that my friend who owns a Schwinn Rocket 88 Stage 2 likes my Judy's more than his Sid XC's! They are also adjustable as hell. the only things you cant adjust externally are the rebound rate and all travel.
Cons - I would have preferred that I could have gotten the Judy SL or Race because they weigh half a pound less but that doesn't bother me much because my bike is light anyway. But if you are adding these to a bike that's already heavy... think about it first. Decide if it's worth it. I have noticed that these forks flex a little but as a hardcore XC rider I just about put these through hell in downhill runs and the flex that occurs really wouldn't be noticed in normal conditions.
Bottom Line - Overall, this shock is worth the cash and probably should last for a while. If you're a real stickler for weight though, get the Judy SL or Race as they both weigh a half pound less. I recommend this fork to any rider who likes to push his limits on the XC trails...
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Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from MS Date Reviewed: July 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Clear Springs (aka Homochitto)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plush coil & oil action. Open bath damping, no more blown Judy carts!. Plenty stiff. Adjustability.
Weaknesses:
Weight, ugh. Adjustable -- yeah, with a toolbox and a spare hour! "Downgraded" XC model name.
Similar Products Used:
'95 Judy XC, Quad 21R; test ridden a buncha Headshocks.
Bike Setup:
95 Y-22, Fox Alps 4 rear shock, mostly SRAM group.
Bottom Line:
This is a really good fork. At its 80mm travel setting (how it comes from the factory), it's just right for XC riding on my Y, it gives a balanced ride with the reas suspension. It's plush; my first ride out, once I got used to it, I was looking for stumps to run over. Much, much better ride than my old Judy, even after I'd upgraged it with springs and a Risse cart. And the price! $192, installed, at the LBS.
Now for the bad parts. This puppy is chunky, no getting around it. The "All Travel" setup feature is nice to have, though a pain to get at. Luckily it comes set up for most riders right from the box so this isn't much of a problem. I'm 165lbs, and it was just right for me; YMMV.
One more thing, this isn't the "Judy XC" of yore, the sort of thing that got spec'd on an XT-level bike. RS is calling that level fork "SL" this year, and what was "SL" (back in the day when yellow fork legs were hot) is now tagged "Race". (Yeah, that's a quibble, but you'd be confused and ticked too if if Shimano renamed their STX group "XT".)
Other riding notes, this thing gives good control. In several rides and one race so far, the fork's steering and damping have saved my butt at least 3 times. The Hydracoil system rules, even at this price level. It's amazing how good of a fork $200 will get you now.
My reccomendation is to pop for the SL or Race version of this fork if you're doing an after market upgrade. The Race is less than $100 more, and it shaves about a pound -- a pretty cheap weight reduction by bike standards. If your new mid-price bike came with it, don't sweat it though. This is a good fork, and you can enjoy the heck out of it.
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Submitted by
Bob Badalucco
a Cross Country Rider
from Orlando, FL Date Reviewed: July 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Amassa Back
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
super plush, nice travel, no bottom outs, soaks up everything
Weaknesses:
this is one squeaky s.o.b.
Similar Products Used:
manitou SX, 98 Judy XC
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR Enduro Sport
Bottom Line:
I really like the fork.. it was OEM on my FSR. But the squeaky noise on mine is really iritating. Every compression is a squeak. Ive taken it to the shop but no one has a clue. Contacted R/S but no response. Email me at babaluk@mindspring.com if you'd like to chat about the fork. Just want to see if other riders forks are squeaking as bad as mine. I dont mind a 'swoosh' sound but Mickey Mouse (squeak, squeak) has to go. May upgrade to Judy Race '00
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Submitted by
brandt oliver
a
from lindale, TEXAS Date Reviewed: July 11, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Tyler state park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Plushness, Plushness, Plushness, Plushness Can I say it again..... Super sweet sensitivity
Weaknesses:
none to be had at the moment
Similar Products Used:
Jett SL 00', Manitou SX-D
Bike Setup:
2000 GT Rebound with everything stock
Bottom Line:
This shock came on my bro's bike. So of course i was jealous of it cause my more expensive came with the Jett SL. But man this shock kicks some A$$. I weigh 250 and the thing is awesome, it doesn't have any prob with my weight. THO I AM PISSED. ALL OF YOU WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SOUND, YOU KNOW THAT SOUND MEANS, IT'S WORKING. I ACTUALLY LIKE THE SOUND. GET A DIFFERENT SHOCK IF YOU THINK THE SWOOSH IS ANNOYING CAUSE HEY IT'S COOL.
Sorry I read all these reviews with the sound problem. When your on the trail you should be stoked about you heart thumping so loud cause this shock just let you bomb an incredible hill but not the swoosh. Thank you
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Kasey
a Racer
from South Jordan, ut, usa Date Reviewed: June 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bobsled Run
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Plush, very nice on trails, soaks up anything, well with my 120 scranny body, 80mm set up is nice.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, but if your WEAK, then you would complain. PEDLE HARD!
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Indy SL. It's light, but bottoms out easily.
Bike Setup:
MOAB 3, stock, very nice though.
Bottom Line:
It's great!!! Ride Hard!!!
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Submitted by
Blake Evans
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: June 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
homer watson
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Really strong fork it bottoms out a lot but that is because I take it over big jumps and I am bigger. Really nice ride to it.
Weaknesses:
springs in fork are to plush it bottoms out a lot my friend bottomed it out and he is small
Similar Products Used:
none yet
Bike Setup:
stock 2000 Giant Warp DS/1
Bottom Line:
A relly sweet fork nise and plush on the road a little to plush on the trail but 40 dollars and it will be fixed.
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a Weekend Warrior
from Easton, CT, US Date Reviewed: June 12, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything with rocks, roots, and trees
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Sensitive, lots of travel if you want it, looks cool (at least on my brushed steel bike)
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, but if you complain about that then why are you even riding? The decals come off pretty easily.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox Jett T2, various Manitou forks.
Bike Setup:
'99 Rockhopper w/ LX drivetrain and brakes, ritchey rims and tubing, Specialized Team tires.
Bottom Line:
Very good shock, especially for the money. I am a light person so this shock works much better for me in the 80mm travel mode. Weight is really not a problem, it balances the bike out more in the air. Although it does make a very small amount of noise, it is not very noticeable.
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Peter
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: June 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
balsam
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
By-far the best R/S product I've ever owned. This fork is so plush, adjustable travel etc. Laterally stiff too. This thing can soak up anything you throw at it, as opposed to other older RS products, can't bottom it out! it feels completely stiction free. Conctruction is relatively simple, my LBS changed the travel in less than 20 min. Great Fork, good performance and features for Low$$
Weaknesses:
A little heavy, but all other features make up for it
DB Cromo frame (TBL) LX drivetrain, Ritchey parts, Fire XC tires
Bottom Line:
Excellent value, performance, love that hydracoil
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Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: June 3, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
strong (steel) looks cool price performance
Weaknesses:
makes a bit of a squishing noise when it goes over anything
Similar Products Used:
Jett t2, bomber z5, various marzocchi, manitou and rst
Bike Setup:
Kona Kilauea w\Judy XC
Bottom Line:
This fork is great, right out of the store it performs great and requires little to no maintenance. Some may complain about the weight (oooooo a whole 1/2lb heavier than most forks) if you dont like the weight, shave your head. This fork performs as well as any fork up to $200 more than it. If you're a casual xc rider or a novice to sport racer, this fork is for you. You dont like the stock 80mm travel? no problem, a little bit of work and you've got 63mm or 100mm under you, once again this is THE BEST fork you can get for the money, and damn well near the best overall...
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Rommell Mendoza
a Downhiller
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: May 31, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Durable, excellent for any downhill trail.
Weaknesses:
noisy
Bottom Line:
It's worth it!
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Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Concord, CA Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
-Great price -Quality -Performance -Adjustability
Weaknesses:
-None found so far
Similar Products Used:
Demo of various cheap forks
Bike Setup:
Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
This suspension fork replaced a rigid fork on my Rockhopper. What a difference!!! Great performance for the price, the bike handles better and is much easier to control when the trail gets bumpy. Plus, no more aching elbows and shoulders so I can ride longer. Great value, the best performing fork at this price level (paid $165 for mine).
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Submitted by
a
from Australia Date Reviewed: May 24, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Good stiff fork with great travel. Hydrocoil!!!!! The way of the future
Weaknesses:
Sound, squishy noise
Bike Setup:
GT Tempest
Bottom Line:
A great fork!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Joe
a Racer
from Barberton, OH Date Reviewed: May 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything with dirt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
+ Plush + Relatively stiff legs + Easy maintanance
Weaknesses:
+ More swooshes than the big "N". + Seems to stiffen up a little too sudden towards the bottom of stroke
Similar Products Used:
Forks
Bike Setup:
I use this on a GF
Bottom Line:
This fork performs pretty well out of the box. The rebound might be a little slow for some people, but otherwise the action is good on any size hits. On almost any size bump, the fork makes a swoosh sound. Another problem is it possibly has too much of a non-linear spring rate. It also is fairly heavy. However, out on the trail it performs pretty well, and it should be good enough for most beginner or sport riders.
There are alot of choices in this price range, and I haven't tried all of them. 4 on both ratings.
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Submitted by
johnny thrust
a Racer
from dallas Date Reviewed: May 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
this fork absolutely blows all competition out of the water. as good as any fork in the $300.00 range
Weaknesses:
uh...... like there arent any.
Similar Products Used:
rock shox answer marzocchi
Bike Setup:
currently on my old steel aggressor. soon to be installed on my rebound.
Bottom Line:
i paid 150.00 for mine. brand spanking new right out of the box. the value alone makes this the best deal in suspension forks. ever. i dont get all of these "weight weenies" ragging on the fork because it is 1/2 a lb heavier than a marzocchi. get a life people. i can buy three of the rockshox judys for the price of one marzocchi. how many of these lighter forks have three way adjustable suspension heights. nuff said. buy one. you will not regret it.
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Aaron Gonzalez
a Cross Country Rider
from Sacramento, CA USA Date Reviewed: April 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Slamin' Ball aka Salmon Falls
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Stiff, (All steel construction) Super, super plush! Great Price. Actually adjustable.
This fork absolutely rules, and add the cheep price.... Wow. Since I weigh more than 250 I set mine up with dual Heavy springs and 15wt oil. Totally dialed in and I don't even think about it. Just ride. Super plush, bumps just disapper, balanced out my coil sprung rear perfectly. Super easy to work on too. Been wrenching for 6 years, by far the easiest to work on! GET OUT AND RIDE!
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pat
a Racer
from delmar ny Date Reviewed: April 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
thatcher park, mount snow
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
god this fork is sweet!!!!! ive only used it for a day and it ran perfect right out of the box i was just dirt jumping not goin too big, 5-7 feet, and this thing made the landings feel like a bunny hop, before that i was doing a little downhill short but technical and all the rocks and stumps melted like butter under my front wheel -look -hydracoil -go from a cross country fork to a light dh fork -WIEGHT yes its a strength for now -price
Weaknesses:
cant think of any
Similar Products Used:
judy race, z-2 bomber, RS boxxer is like a big brother of the xc and the race,
Bike Setup:
98' trek 8000 frame full sram 9.0sl, and shimano XTR, michelin wildgripper lite s, bontrager a sym, icon all around
Bottom Line:
great fork the wieght gives you balance at high speeds and jumps takes small bumps and then a big hit without touching it, makes rocks and roots feel like pavement
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Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Calgary Alberta Date Reviewed: April 2, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
63-80-100mm of travel Hydracoil Small bump sensitivity plushness PRICE!!! the cool feel the look
Weaknesses:
No adujustable rebound damping weight no clearcoat over decals(they peel) the look plastic top caps that round off easily if you dont have a 24 mm socket steel stanchons
Similar Products Used:
Bomber Z3, Manitou X-Vert, Judy race
Bike Setup:
99 mongoose SX 6.5
Bottom Line:
This is a bitchen freeride fork! The adjustable travel is great I just wish that i had aluminum top caps but for the price it is soooooo sweet. If you are too weak to peddal an extra .5 pounds, get a road bike!
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Submitted by
the docter
a Weekend Warrior
from kamloops Date Reviewed: March 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
the water tower
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
plush, xxx seals, 63/81/102mm travel (these are pecice mesurements), $LOW$ disc mount, the yellow finsh
Weaknesses:
ORARNGE FINSH NOT AVALIBLE
Similar Products Used:
Z5 flylite air
Bike Setup:
2000 warp ds1 (LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE BUYING THEM NO WONDER GIANT CANT MAKE ENOUGH OF THEM
Bottom Line:
BETTER THAN BOMBERS LESS MONEY
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Submitted by
Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from medford ny usa Date Reviewed: March 11, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good travel
Weaknesses:
Heavy!!!!!!!!!!! Squeaky
Similar Products Used:
rock shox jett t2
Bike Setup:
gary fisher kaitai
Bottom Line:
good shock
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Mike Orr
a Weekend Warrior
from Redfield Date Reviewed: February 29, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any that is fun
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Smooth, active, sensitive, tough, its looks
Weaknesses:
Its looks, and it is a bit heavy.
Similar Products Used:
98 Indy c, manitou sx 98, 99 judy xc, marchoci jr t
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
It may be heavy, but it's well worth the money you pay for it. It is very active and sensitive to the small stuff, and ramps up to the big hits quickly so you don't bottom. The weight may kill you, but the price won't, it is one tough mother too. The adjustable travel rawks, and it is a nice tracking fork. The only other problem that may be, is the looks, some companys have no clue on what to paint it and it comes out ass ugly.
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Empty -B
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: February 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The ones snail's leave behind.. :)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Hoooo Boy... Where should I start! Price is great! Awesome performance! I like the black colour Adjustable to 60/80/100 mm travel etc.. etc..
Weaknesses:
Tiny bit weighty.... If'un yer a weenie :)
They make a funny squeaky noise on big bumps when the air escapes from the sox as they compress.. (If you consider this a prob..)
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Jett t2 (owned) Various assorted Manitou's that belong to friends etc..
Bike Setup:
Avanti Barracuda
Bottom Line:
Finally! Somebody has released a GOOD SHOCK FORK in a price range that you don't have to SELL YOUR BIKE to afford!
They are constructed well and give me no flex at all (I'm not very heavy) They perform as well as any (yep ANY) high end fork that I have personally tested and cost half as much! They weigh a little more than they possibly could, but in my case their weight actually gives my bike a balanced feel when airbourne.
Damn! The value rating only goes up to five! For value I'm gunna giv'em a whopping 6 chilles because they set a new benchmark in suspension pricing!
Lets see the folks at Marzocchi (whom I tried for about 3 months to get a PRICE LIST... which never materialised) beat this!!! (they still make good forks though..)
I'm giving them 4 chilles overall though for their weight.. If the weight bugs you, just shell out the extra and get some Judy Race forks.. they have more aluminium bits for the weenies :)
GET SOME AND HAVE A TOP RIDE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Frank B.
a Cross Country Rider
from Frankfurt / Germany Date Reviewed: February 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Grosser Feldberg im Taunus
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Heavy duty Fork, highly precise and trustable, no jump can break it down ;-)
After trying different bikes with different forks I think the Judy XC 80mm is best for most CC/Tour-Riders - if you don't want to drive down the Mt.Everest ... best ratio duty/price so far!
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Lee Nelson
a Weekend Warrior
from College Station, TX Date Reviewed: February 17, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Cameron Park, Waco
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Metal parts, name=quality. Manitous are just not worth the trouble. They, look cool on the outside, but on the inside: nothing but plastic.
Weaknesses:
Not very adjustable, but who cares? It works great right out of the box.
Similar Products Used:
Indy C, RST 281, 99JudyXC, Manitou Spyder.
Bike Setup:
2000 Raleigh M600, diatech disc brakes.
Bottom Line:
Judy, Judy, Judy. People have been using these things for a whole decade, and no one (I mean no one) can come up with a worthy adversary at the same price.
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neil
a Downhiller
from nanaimo Date Reviewed: February 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
oakridge
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
price plushness
Weaknesses:
a little heavy
Similar Products Used:
bombers
Bike Setup:
2000 WARP DS1
Bottom Line:
I thought I would never get another fork except a bomber but when I tried out these judys that came on my 2000 warp DS1 I changed my mind. Look at the price, its so cheap and it performs like a bomber.these are cool forks.
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big d b
a Cross Country Rider
from vegas Date Reviewed: January 16, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
100mm travel-stiffness-smooth from the get go
Weaknesses:
half pound too hefty
Similar Products Used:
98 judy xc
Bike Setup:
xt-xtr flat pedals santa cruz chameleon ct2post flite raceface stem
Bottom Line:
smooth right out of the box-at 230 pounds two medium springs at the 4" setting with 10 weight oil my bike is just about undeterrable
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Jakob
a Cross Country Rider
from ontario, canada Date Reviewed: January 15, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Cheap, pretty plush, little maintenance
Weaknesses:
could be stiffer under braking
Similar Products Used:
RS Quad 5
Bike Setup:
Shwinn S-20 fox vanilla LX-XT avid brakes
Bottom Line:
Good, overall. A bit more travel (only 80mm) would be nice, also it seems to ramp up a lot at the bottom of the stroke so it doesn't seem to use full travel, I never bottomed it. More adjustability, but for the price, its great.
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Jeffro
a Cross-Country Rider
from Odessa, Texas Date Reviewed: December 21, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Jungas Cruz portion of the Inca trail, Bolivia
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Almost no maintenance, rock-solid performance, no pump required, spring oil combo great for heavier riders
Weaknesses:
Could be a bit lighter,that's it!
Similar Products Used:
SID XC, JUDY SL, Marzocchi Z1, Manitou X-Vert
Bike Setup:
'99 Gary Fisher Procaliber
Bottom Line:
16 years of MTB'n, wrenching and cussing poorly designed products in general...Alas, a shining star! This very affordable, ultra dependable fork is really where the work-horse type rider needs to place his / her bet! This unit is a breeze to work on (which is almost never),sets up in a flash and does what a product should do...WORK! You fine tuner types out there with too much time and $$$ pay heed here...This sport is about riding...I ride tons and this fork does not keep me from doing so...simple, affordable, durable with a dollar to performance ratio that among the best out there! Hint: If you weigh over 190lbs. get the heavy spring kit and run 15 weight moto fork oil...be careful and don't use any oils that specify sealing characteristics, just plain fork oil!! A true expedition fork at a walk in the park price...get the aftermarket version; alloy pre-load adjusters and full 80 mm of travel - Hardtail heaven!!!
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Jimbo
a Weekend Warrior
from Doncaster UK! Date Reviewed: December 15, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Edale - Peak District
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Top class fork with the new all travel system allowing 63 to 100mm of travel. Hmmm nice. Exceleent fork that is very active on rough terrain. Bargain and a disk brake mount
Weaknesses:
Nout
Similar Products Used:
Rst Mozo Pro Suntour MG80 (Absolute Rubbish)
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500 Y2K model
Bottom Line:
Brilliant, a lot better than my mates MG80's (Cheap crap) and my other mates RST's (£69.99)!
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Kiri
a Cross-Country Rider
from Trbovlje/Slovenia Date Reviewed: December 13, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
This fork is very strong at least i thik so.(i dropt from 1,20 m and a mess up...but the fork stayed just the way they were before)
Weaknesses:
haven't found them jet
Similar Products Used:
RS indy S(it can't be compared with XC)
Bike Setup:
GT Timberline....RS judy XC fork
Bottom Line:
The fork are worth any pany(here in slovenia they are VERY expencive)
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