Submitted by
Robbie
a Racer
from Rockport, Maine, USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
belfast bicycles, ca
Strengths:
very good for beginner. didn't fall apart yet....
Weaknesses:
sorta heavy, not real smooth.
Similar Products Used:
rockshox incy xc
Bike Setup:
marin bolinas ridge stock
Bottom Line:
i'm a freshman in highschool and this shock came on my bike. I made varsity my freshman year which i'm pretty proud of and i'm 5th best on the team. This shock has held out really well so far but i'm definately going to get a new bike soon.
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Submitted by
Josh
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston Date Reviewed: January 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Lynn woods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$410.00
Purchased At:
Salem Cycles, Salem, MA
Strengths:
So far i cant find the stregnth
Weaknesses:
No stiffness .. I will admit though I have a Manitou Black on my Trek Fuel and that twists so easily compared to this one
Similar Products Used:
RS SID, RS JETT, RS JUDY TT
Bike Setup:
Bone stock KHS XC104
Bottom Line:
Eh i guess cant complain for bone stock components. Plan on upgrading all major components shocks, forks, wheels, Hubs etc but hey i got the bike for 50% off
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Submitted by
Aaron Chin
a Racer
from Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia Date Reviewed: November 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Strengths:
Good entry fork with good features, OX valve, lockout and preload. couldn't expect more than those features for a fair price i paid for.good damping and hardly bottoms out.
Weaknesses:
hardly any but it seem when adjusted to its softest, it goes 'thunk' most of the time when i jumped.
Similar Products Used:
SR-Suntour XCM 100mm - sucks big time!
Bike Setup:
Specialized M5 HT, XTR M952-5 crank n M953 cassette, XT HG93 chain n rear M750 derailleur, Shimano 050 front derailleur, '07 LX shifters. Titec XC bars n stem. Shimano disc brakes with front Hayes V7. Jagwire cabling. Thomson Elite s/post.
Bottom Line:
If you're a budget bounded fork hunter, this fork has got to be in your list to consider. Good value with features that not most of the equivalent forks would provide. I'd say, its a little better than RS Dart 2 o 3 in terms of XC. If you're good, re-build this fork to get it sing properly. I give it 2 thumbs up for its value and performance.
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Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Hendersonville Date Reviewed: June 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Greenlicks
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good Geometry seems soak up the bumps good. Good cushion
Weaknesses:
Seems to pop when extending if the fork is tightened up to much.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox
Bottom Line:
Good shock for a beginner will be upgrading very soon. Gave it a 3 because this is by far the best shock I have ridden on a beginner shock.
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Submitted by
sid h
a Weekend Warrior
from Bolingbrook, IL Date Reviewed: January 2, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
OE ( Original Equipment)
Strengths:
soft, reliable on the trail, reasonably light, soaks up the bumps and a few other things
Weaknesses:
no cable housing for my disc brake cables on the fork. Mabye a little to soft.
Similar Products Used:
manitou axel super
Bike Setup:
stock 2005 Iron Horse Maverick Comp
Bottom Line:
Great fork for a beggening rider. very plush, but dosent seem to sturdy, mabye a little to thin. stickers suck, and came off in a couple of rides. I rated this 4 stars because it was a pretty good Orignal Equipment on my Iron Horse Maverick. I gave it only 4 stars on the overall rating because it seems a little thin and a little too plush when it is warm out.
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