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Submitted by
hamish mCclatchy
a Weekend Warrior
from CHRISTCHURCH, nz
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | vic park | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | on a bike for $150 | | Strengths: | Cheap at second hand price AND THEVE HELPED ME ON MANY A CURB
80mm travel is pretty sweet (feels like 4 inchs) | | Weaknesses: | abit sticky but you can pour in the oil
Especially bad in the wet
recently they have had internal 'injuries' but on the upside i can extend them out to look like boxxers (my v cable is the only thing holding them together)
i use all 80mm and bottem them out frequently, though removing the oil cartridge may have assisted with this.
they good at sharing around the oil too.
| | Similar Products Used: | Rst, DJ3, psilo xc | | Bike Setup: | Extereme Climb max ht super bike | | Bottom Line: | good for commuting but there quality has finally deteriorated after 7 years of use
abit sticky and unresponsive
2 peice upgrade is well worth the wait. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jim
a
from cedar rapids, iowa usa
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | HELP!!!
I have never had a problem with the 96 Rock Shox Judy XC until now, took the fork apart for service and the elastomers in the left side were blown-shreaded. I am looking for a service manual, tried Rock Shox, still have not sent it to me. Should I upgrade to the type II speed springs? What can I do to save this fork? Until I get the service manual, I don't know what to do.
If anyone has the service manual or ideas, could you email it to me?
throbber6748@yahoo.com
Thanks | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bunzing Knijff
a Weekend Warrior
from barcelona sunny spain
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | monasterio el puig | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$220.00 | | Purchased At: | Berkeley Bay... | | Strengths: | these judys performed well for me. first 3 years made awesome trips with them. smiling downhill. now, after 7 years, the elastomers start to fall apart, only now,
for me they are good value for my bucks. | | Weaknesses: | little travel, but personally did not need more | | Bike Setup: | carbon frame, xt parts, mavic3d rims, panaracers | | Bottom Line: | things are way cheaper, nowadays you can buy similar quality for half the price. stick to it, and do not let yourself be outsmarted by industry and buy 500$ shox. (admit that they look awesome)
for the average biker, this quality level is
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Submitted by
John Carpenter
a Cross Country Rider
from Fort Collins, CO
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Lory | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | It came on my GT LTS1 | | Strengths: | It looked cool. It had Rock Shox name on it. It came on a pretty high end bike. | | Weaknesses: | IT SUCKS! I'm writing this as my last complaint about this shock. I swore I would never buy another Rock Shox, but I'm giving them another chance based on some friends assurance that RS has their poop together now.
3 months after I bought a top of the line GT the shock popped and dumped oil. I could not get a replacement because they were in such high demand. I replaced the foam crap with speed springs and replaced the plastic tampon applicator with a White Bros. It worked great for 5 years that way. Oh by the way the rear RS shock that came on the LTS1 was junk also. Cane Creek makes a very nice replacement. Thanks for letting me rant. This is your last chance RS!! I'm still pissed. | | Bike Setup: | 96 GT LTS1 XT | | Bottom Line: | Hopefully RS has improved their quality and customer support in the past few years. Be warned. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Howie
a Cross Country Rider
from Scottsdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: February 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Estrella race loops | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Low maintenance, a great company like rock shox to back up the product, large # of aftermarket upgrades | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | Rock Shox Mag 21, Manitou 3 | | Bike Setup: | Kona Kula, all XT with magura hydraulic rim brakes(these rock) | | Bottom Line: | I've read all the whining complaints about the cartridge blowing up. Fact is I just took my fork apart for the first time, I expected to find that there was either no oil or just a big mess of little parts. Not only was the cartridge in perfect condition and filled with oil, I didn't have to replace any on the seals. This fork has well over 5000 miles of singletrack on it, I don't care what anyone has to say this thing is bombproof. Untill yesterday I always wished I still had my Mag 21, well that has definitely passed and now I'm not giving up my Judy. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Connor
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Strengths: | Maintenance-easy to disassemble with simple tools, lube up with liberal Slick Honey and reassemble. This takes about 20 minutes at best.
Aftermarket tuning parts-see below.
I have used it daily for commuting and for CC mountain biking in the Rockies, Moab, Fruita, etc for several years and it has never stranded me or failed. | | Weaknesses: | Of course, the cartridge. Mine came with the 63 mm alloy cartridge which finally blew up last summer during a jump while commuting, replaced with Risse Gem cartridge which feels more plush than the stocker. Probably due to the Risse having mainly rebound dampening rather than compression dampening like to RS part.
MCUs slowly deflated and were replaced with White Bros. Judd springs after 2 years. This is very recommended as a replacement for the MCUs. Cambria has the springs for $19.00-I run a soft (green) spring in the left leg and a silver medium in the right leg which seems perfect for my 145# weight. | | Similar Products Used: | 1st suspension fork | | Bike Setup: | Trek 970 cro-mo | | Bottom Line: | I like this fork a lot. It has been everywhere and done everything I have asked it to do, and is a real workhorse. Limited travel and weight date this fork, but it sure is nice once the appropriate mods are made. I never worry about being stranded with a blown air shock, and even if you lose the oil cartridge it is still rideable home. Zip tie the top of the fork boots to seal out water and snow, and contamination is not an issue. As Rock Shox no longer supports this old fork with parts, you pretty much have to go aftermarket anyway and this is not necessarily a bad thing. I have decided to not go with an air once Judy finally expires but will stick with coil/oil due to the quality of the ride and reliability, despite the weight. I hope to get another 3000 miles out of her before then. Compared to modern forks, will rate a 4/5 for both value (needing aftermarket parts to improve) and overall. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Simon
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date Reviewed: October 29, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Dandenongs, Lysterfield, Gembrook | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Freedom Machine | | Strengths: | Had these forks for 6 years on a Kona Koa hardtail.
Good smooth travel. Great seals and rubber boots. Not a heap of travel, but quality over quantity ! | | Weaknesses: | Now that I have gone to V-brakes the centre-pull mount is still there. Do people still remember centre-pull :)
It does make a good mount point for a light though !
After 6 years of changing tyres 2 or 3 times a week, the wheel skewer nut has gouged a small groove in the dropout. 2mm deep in the 11mm alloy flange. Probably a cheap skewer :) | | Similar Products Used: | Have tried newer (obviously lesser and cheaper) Jetts. | | Bike Setup: | 97 Kona Koa STX-RC/LX/Deore.
Raced and trained for 3 years, still socially abused at least twice a week. More than 40,00km on the bike !!
Replaced most parts except the STX-RC rear deraileur (the RC stuff was way better than stock STX).
The forks are still going strong !! | | Bottom Line: | The cheap plastic oil damper blew a few months into it's life. The local Bike Shop did the right thing and got an alloy cartridge under warranty (RockShox knew the problem and rectified it - no questions asked).
I did fit the 97 or 98 spring kit (half elastomer/half spring) which picked up small bump behaviour.
I used to run the preload really high to get the biggest hit protection, but know the preload is way down (1 turn from softest) and the travel is still smooth.
They are due for a service soon (only 2nd time). The bushings might need replacing (or it could be slop in the brakes), but I use Judy butter and 6 years is pretty good from my view.
40,000+kms and going strong !!!
The only thing I'd swap them for right now is a pair of Z3 bombers, but they are still pricey here in Oz :)
5 chilis all round. Yes, I have changed the springs and got the new cartridge, but not a penny spent in 5 years apart from one tiny tub of Judy Butter and some oil. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
James
a Cross Country Rider
from Waco, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: October 6, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Tomichi Pass | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Came w/ the bike | | Strengths: | strong, durable, very bombproof | | Weaknesses: | cold weather sticktion, pulling the oil cartridge | | Similar Products Used: | Quad 5, Sid '98 | | Bike Setup: | Y-22 w/ Full XTR and Cane Creek AD-10 rear shock | | Bottom Line: | This shock was the best back in '96. There are more plush, longer travel, lighter shocks out there, but this thing has been to the Rockies, San Georges and all places in between. Never had a problem. I used to race, now do big rides, bomb dowmhill (for an ex-XC'er), and it's still going. If you are a rider looking to spend a little money adn get a great return, go no farther. I only plan on replacing it when it can no longer do the same job it did when new...which is not foreseeable at the moment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jacob
a Racer
from canada
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | wentworth | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$2.00 | | Purchased At: | some guy | | Strengths: | awesome shock for crosscountry riding,tough reliable,good product | | Weaknesses: | not good for drops over 5 feet | | Similar Products Used: | bomber's z.5 fly airs | | Bike Setup: | xtr rapid rise rear derialure,xt front derailure,avid 20.v brakes,specialized stump jumper comp.,deore xt's shifters | | Bottom Line: | these r a good product for cross country riding.i got a great deal on the bike i bought it second in mint condition for about $250. nothing wrong with the bike but there was a reason it was so cheap but i'm not gonna get into that. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
duane beery
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Devil's Gulch | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Came on GF Paragon | | Strengths: | Plush, soaks up the little washboard and handles most cross country type of trails, ie roots, rocks, highspeeds. | | Weaknesses: | The original cartridge failed within the first year but was replaced with a newer version and haven't had any problems since. It has no rebound adjust. | | Bike Setup: | '96 Gary fisher paragon hardtail | | Bottom Line: | No whining. Some people don't remember what was offered in 1996. I tested every fork out there and the Judy was the SH*T back then. Of course it doesn't compare to anything today but for it's day it was an awesome X-country fork. I've abused mine for 5 years and it still works the way it did when I bought it. If you screwed something up then you weren't using the proper tools or following MFG. instructions. This is not the fork's fault. I am still using the original seals! By today's standards it's heavy has little travel and no rebound adjust. That's just '96 technology. I am finally making the transition into the 21 century and buying a SID 100 but I have nothing bad to say about my 1996 Judy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
duane beery
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle
Date Reviewed: February 19, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Devil's Gulch | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Came on GF Paragon | | Strengths: | Plush, soaks up the little washboard and handles most cross country type of trails, ie roots, rocks, highspeeds. | | Weaknesses: | The original cartridge failed within the first year but was replaced with a newer version and haven't had any prblems since. It has no rebound adjust. | | Bike Setup: | '96 Gary fisher paragon hardtail | | Bottom Line: | No whining. Some people don't remember what was offered in 1996. I tested every fork out there and the Judy was the SH*T back then. Of course it doesn't compare to anything today but for it's day it was an awesome X-country fork. I've abused mine for 5 years and it still works the way it did when I bought it. By today's standards it's heavy has little travel and no rebound adjust. I am finally making the transition into the 21 century and buying a SID 100 but I have nothing bad to say about my 1996 Judy. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Don
a Weekend Warrior
from Mich
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Birchfield | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Purchased At: | Cant remember | | Strengths: | Reliable,nice color,not too heavy | | Weaknesses: | Just old | | Similar Products Used: | Marzocchi,Manitous,Headshocks | | Bike Setup: | Its been on 3 bikes | | Bottom Line: | Had it for four and a half years. Never even opened the Judy butter I bought with it. Still works great, my son now uses it on his hardtail racer,it has the right amount of travel for that. Maybe I just got lucky with this fork but it has been worth every penny. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Go
a Cross Country Rider
from Edmonton, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Whitemud River Valley | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Wheel Thing | | Strengths: | Was great for 2 months and then it's guts exploded. | | Weaknesses: | The XC is brutal in so many ways that it's hard to know where to start. I bought the thing because the oil cartridge idea was really big back then. When I took the fork apart for maintanence I couldn't believe what a cheesy piece of *%*&^% it was. The dinky little cartridge Rock Shox put in was clearly not going to last. And it didn't! I recieved two warranty replacement cartridges in one year. Then I was on my own. I had to either pay $150.00 a pop or ride it on the elastimer...... What is elastimer anyway? It seem like a fancy word for dense foam.
Rock Shox should hang their heads in shame or recall this bogus product and do the honorable thing; replace it. The $500.00 MSRP was nothing less than robbery. Never again Rock Shox, you suck!!
| | Similar Products Used: | None others even compare to this lump. | | Bottom Line: | A total money pit. The worst in history!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Howie Keylin
a Racer
from Scottsdale, AZ
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2001 | | Favorite Trail: | Mcdowell/Sonoran Preserve | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Damn near bulletproof | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, and slow rebound | | Similar Products Used: | Mag 21 | | Bottom Line: | I bought my Kona Kula and these things came on it. Just about since the first day I rode the bike I missed my Mag 21's. Those things were awesome. Now I am about five years down the line and I stuck it out with the Judy's. I have to say they didn't do anything great, but they held up in some real harsh conditions. I would probably rather have pair of new SID's(they'd be more like the Mag 21's of old) but I'm not about to fork over that kind of cash when there ain't nuttin' wrong with these. I just sprung for the White Bros' Judd Springs, hopefully that will breathe some new life into these warriors. I expect they will and I'll probably be riding this same fork for years to come. Anything that lasts this long is an awesome value in my book. 5 flaming micheal jacksons | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Herraghty
a Weekend Warrior
from Edinburgh, Scotland
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Pentland trails, Edinburgh | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | On bike when I bought it | | Strengths: | Pretty robust, stiff enough for my riding style, easily servicable and have lasted for ages! | | Weaknesses: | Clearance for chunky tire is limited, but okay if you're not a mudbath rider. Get a bit noisy after 5 years of use(!) | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou Magnum R | | Bike Setup: | Avid 50 brakes, XTR levers + shifters, LX drivetrain | | Bottom Line: | Had these shocks for a while and have no complaints - yet to bottom out and have lasted well, seeing as they were used by relative for 4 years!! Still up there with the rest.
Others often ask if the lack of travel compared to modern shocks bothers me, but I have to say, unless you're doing some mental trailing, these suffice perfectly.
I'll keep these going as long as possible. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Olsen
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, Washington
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | Reno/Flag/Bear (Crested Butte) | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | from friend | | Strengths: | Durable, solid, plush for its vintage | | Weaknesses: | Complicated, and design changed yearly | | Similar Products Used: | Rock Shox SID XC, Manitou Mars | | Bike Setup: | 96 Stumpjumper M2 Comp with all sorts of replaced parts | | Bottom Line: | At the time, this fork was revolutionary, and I have to say it has given me years of good service. It's just about dead now, but after 5500 miles, what do you expect. Only complaint is that the elastomers in this year's fork croaked fairly often, and the fork required a bit of maintenance to keep it going well, which I did not give it. Overall, though, it was a champion. Smooth and easy, never bottomed out. Rest in peace, old girl. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chase
a Cross Country Rider
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2000 | | Favorite Trail: | The Bomb | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Strengths: | Strong body. Good wear. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou | | Bike Setup: | Klein Pro Comp. XTR all. Chris King/Mavic and Cane Creek too. | | Bottom Line: | I have never had a problem with these bad boys. No sticktion ever but I did replace the rubber boot to cloth. Was hit by a car which snapped my wheel in half and only thing that happened to the shocks were a small dent and that hasn't impacted performance at all. This thing can take a shotgun blast... I don't have plans to upgrade since it works so well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
derek
a Cross-Country Rider
from delaware
Date Reviewed: December 14, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any singletrack | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Bottom Line: | I got the original Judy XC a couple years ago. Went through two cartridges, before throwing it on the scrap heap. I know it's out dated and not worth reviewing, but it's nice to finally vent my anger over the peice of crap. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tom
a Cross-Country Rider
from australia
Date Reviewed: November 29, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Bottom Line: | why i love my '96 XCs:1) they're plush
2) they're stiff enough
3) they're super reliable
4) with the 3.25 inch travel kit they work
5) they're light enough
6) at 3.5 years old they still work well enough to not give me an excuse to waste money on a new 'wonder fork'. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luis Leon
a Cross-Country Rider
from Stone Ridge, NY
Date Reviewed: September 9, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
any one I can get to. | | Duration Product Used: |
more than 3 years | | Strengths: |
Reliable, if maintained regularly... | | Weaknesses: |
Not as hip as the latest crop of forks... But I don't care. Mine still works! | | Similar Products Used: |
no other... | | Bike Setup: |
Klein Pulse Comp, judy 96 xc... | | Bottom Line: | For me this has been a great fork... Can take big hits. It has been going strong for over 3 years... Regular maintenance is a breeze. Have not experienced the problems others have with the Judy... All in all a good fork with many after-market goodies...RegardsLuis | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kermet
a Cross-Country Rider
from Woodbridge, Suffolk
Date Reviewed: August 6, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
plush, progressive travel, quite light, VERY easy to service (if you know what you're doing) | | Weaknesses: |
not as stiff as a marzochi | | Similar Products Used: |
Rock Shox SID, JUDY 100, Marzochi Z4 and Z3 | | Bike Setup: |
Diamondback, LX groupset, SRAM shifters and levers, Mavic X517 rims | | Bottom Line: | Most of the complaints on this page are complete rubbish:
Can't get the top caps off? get the right tools, i have stripped these fork three times so far, thats before major races, not because something was wrong.
Too much mud? I live in England, there is sooooooo much mud here, there is an inch of space between the arch and a correct size tire, this never clogs up with mud.
If you can't afford anything more expensive BUY THIS FORK !!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joa
a Cross-Country Rider
from Karlsruhe, Germany
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Availability of 3rd party products, not much use of elastomers | | Weaknesses: |
heavy, no damping, constant maintenance necessary | | Similar Products Used: |
RS Indy SL | | Bike Setup: |
'98 Gary Fisher Zig | | Bottom Line: | I'm talking about the '98 model; the '99 is a completely new product as far as i know (Hydracoil).
When new, this fork is quite plush. I just couldn't appreciate it, because damping doesn't work (how can it - how is the damping cartridge supposed to stop the springs from rebounding?), so i had to operate it with almost full preload. Opening it a few revolutions is just frightening, complete pogo stick. Playing around with the damping adjustment knob doesn't change anything. Maintenance: wow, every 25h (haha, nobody can say from the papers you can't ride 24h race) a full rebuild (!), I wanna ride!
I did the rebuild only once: throw away the T3 stack /C3 cartridge, and install Englund Air Cartridges. What a relief...
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Submitted by
Dave
a Downhiller
from BVoulder, CO
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Amasa Back | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Not Much | | Weaknesses: |
I'm to lazy to type them all | | Similar Products Used: |
Mazocchi | | Bike Setup: |
Schwinn Homegrown | | Bottom Line: | I hate this fork, so I got rid of it. Have you ever tryed to change the springs in that thing. It is easy once you get the top caps off, but to do that...damn that sucked. DO NOT BUY THIS FORK!!!!!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave Handley
a Weekend Warrior
from Rolling Meadows
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
kettle | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Very durable, smooth, light weight, and good rebound. | | Weaknesses: |
Not ennough travel for my liking. | | Similar Products Used: |
A few indi's SL mainly and that's all. | | Bike Setup: |
Mongoose V.R.S 3.0 Judy XC. XTR components | | Bottom Line: | This is one of the best shocks made coming in close with the SID | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gator
a Cross-Country Rider
from AR
Date Reviewed: June 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
The Womble, AR | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Smooth, very little maintenance, plenty of travel. | | Weaknesses: |
Little heavy | | Similar Products Used: |
Manitou | | Bike Setup: |
Gary Fisher Paragon, Judy came stock | | Bottom Line: | I like the shock, I've had zero problems with it. It has plenty of travel and really rides smooth. I dont know what all the complaining is about. I haven't had one problem with the fork. The fork came stock on my bike. I would probably buy a lighter fork if I bought a new one, but this fork will stay around until I can trash it. 4 chilies I wish it was a little lighter. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
david
a Racer
from Boulder. CO
Date Reviewed: June 5, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Strengths: |
none | | Weaknesses: |
the fork | | Bike Setup: |
Schwinn Homegrown | | Bottom Line: | This fork sucks. Do not buy it. I live in colorado were there is not to much mud but if there is some it get all stuck in the arch so much that the wheel can't move. Also, the top caps are crap. They strip way to easy. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John strong
a Cross-Country Rider
from Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
Date Reviewed: June 3, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
single track | | Duration Product Used: |
6 months | | Strengths: |
Very smooth shock with plenty of travel | | Weaknesses: |
Requires routine overhauling after approximately 15 rides | | Similar Products Used: |
Rock Shox Indy
Manitou
Marzocchi Bomber | | Bike Setup: |
Currently, I ride a Litespeed Occee with Shimano XT components and a Rock Shox Judy XC | | Bottom Line: | This shock offers similar performance to the more expense bomber. Unfortunately it requires much more maintenance because it the inner parts do not sit in an oil bath like the bomber. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kris Durgin
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle, WA
Date Reviewed: June 1, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
2 Years | | Strengths: |
cheap; easy to find parts | | Weaknesses: |
constant maintenance; highly susceptible to mud & grime; flex | | Similar Products Used: |
Judy XC; Judy SL | | Bike Setup: |
GT Zaskar w/Judy XC; Psycle Werks Wild Hare w/Judy SL | | Bottom Line: | These shocks suck. Trust me, I owned & maintained a pair of them for 2 years. If it rains where you ride, don't buy this shock unless you really like overhauling your shock every week. The White Bros wipers seem to help a little bit but those tend to get stretched out when you take the shock apart. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jimbo
a Racer
from under the train tracks
Date Reviewed: May 18, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
3 months | | Bottom Line: | well this fork is shi.t shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shit shitshitshit shit | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stephan
a Cross-Country Rider
from Germany
Date Reviewed: May 8, 1999 | | Favorite Trail: |
Single Trail | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Reliable, Adjustment, damping properties, weight | | Weaknesses: |
Plastic knobs foradjusting spring tension do not seem to be very stable although they still work. | | Bike Setup: |
KHS Team Hardtail (CroMoly frame) | | Bottom Line: | I have the 98 Judy XC now for over one year and about 1600 km on all kinds of trails. I am really satisfied with the performance and it still does its work like it did at the first day. Besides cleaning and lubing with Judy butter is does not need any maintenance. Great produc which I really can recommend. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
sean
a Cross-Country Rider
from fonthill,ontario
Date Reviewed: March 19, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
This fork is not bad.Its smooth and plush. | | Weaknesses: |
It doesn't have damping ad |
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