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Submitted by
Eder Giovani Savio
a Weekend Warrior
from Florianópomis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Date Reviewed: January 5, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Boqueirão da Serra | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Strong, stiff, long travel.
Made in Italy.
Really pretty.
Soft and sexy like a pus*$*#*. | | Weaknesses: | :) Sorry, ask to Boxxer's and 888's owners. | | Similar Products Used: | Another 2003 Monster, 2001 monster, 2002 monster, Super T, Junior T, Z1. | | Bike Setup: | UMF Freddy, Fox DHX 3.0, Truvativ, XTR. | | Bottom Line: | I made a old review (see dow), but it was a mistake because the fork had hard coils. Now I bought a brand new Monster 2003 and it has the original coils, than it is really soft like 2001 and 2002 monsters.
It is heavy, but I'm to...
The best fork ever. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a
from Conway, NH, USA
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Purchased At: | Wheel power | | Strengths: | It can flat out plow over anything in your path. | | Weaknesses: | Way to heavy. | | Similar Products Used: | 888 | | Bike Setup: | RM7 FR, monster.
| | Bottom Line: | Nice fork. I wouldnt ever buy one. Its to heavy and wide to avoid things. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Justin Jones
a Weekend Warrior
from Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Two shieks | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | My friend Bobby. | | Strengths: | Massive, Squishy, Scares away dogs, and can go over small volkswagons. | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, but who cares, its my bike. | | Similar Products Used: | Showa suspension? | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Norco A-line, 321 on the back, Alexrim on the front, monsters, Fox RC, Minions, Hayes 9s, ODIS, Raceface cranks, Formula hubs. | | Bottom Line: | These things are freaking huge. With a 2.7 tire on it, theres still enough clearance to pretty much fit another tire on each side, it could probably take a 3.7 tire if it really wanted to. Its a little bit heavy, but who cares, you get used to the weight anyways. Overall, this fork KILLS. BUY IT NOW. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
erick
a Downhiller
from Oly Town
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Down | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Peak Adventure Sports | | Strengths: | This is a follow-up post from 6-10-2004. This fork has seen it all, from the flow park @ South SeaTac to massive stump drops in Duvall to endless runs @ Whistler and beyond!! Still on its original seals and wipers too! Did have the oil changed and the fluid level professionally adjusted a few months into ownership and this fork has been rock-solid reliable and SAVED my bacon more times than I can remember. Burly, heavy, and worth every penny and ounce of extra sweat needed to haul it up to the top of the trail because you can literally bomb down with speed and cofidence. Oh yeah, it handles the manly drops with ease, makes you a more confident rider!! | | Weaknesses: | 2 years into ownership, I can honestly say with full conifence...NONE!! | | Bike Setup: | 02 SC Super 8 with the full ridiculous heavy weight pacakge. 55 pounds of pure aluminum rocket sled!! | | Bottom Line: | Get 1. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chad
a Weekend Warrior
from Langley
Date Reviewed: May 13, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | all over | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | came on bike | | Strengths: | Strong, looks good, dont bottom our too much, smooth | | Weaknesses: | too slow/fast, no good setup, VERY heavy | | Similar Products Used: | boxxer race, drop off tripple, sherman slider | | Bike Setup: | 04 norco shore | | Bottom Line: | pretty good fork, i would perfer them to be a little more adjustable...good for jumpin and DH AND FR but not the best, i like boxxer better | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kris
a
from calgary alberta canada
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | private seller | | Strengths: | This fork is bomb proof it will take anything you trow at it and is amazing | | Weaknesses: | heavy but not bad | | Similar Products Used: | 03 boxxer 04 super t | | Bike Setup: | 03sgs pro with monsters | | Bottom Line: | This fork is amazing better then any super t i have riden just skip the super t and go straight to the monsters the weight aint bad and you can huck it off anything | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
alex
a Downhiller
from franklin lakes, NJ
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | very plush once its broken in
i have never bottomed out on this and i have landed some pretty nasty things
a couple times i should have gone right over the front of the bike but this thing took it all in and i barely felt it | | Weaknesses: | heavy heavy
very bulky but it looks impressive | | Similar Products Used: | kona stinky w/marzocchi jr T | | Bike Setup: | specialized big hit w/monster T | | Bottom Line: | awesome fork although it makes the bike feel very off balanced. when you go off a drop you have to pull back hard on the front or go off with a lot of speed otherwise it just drags the bike strait down and puts you in a very uncomfortable position were you just have to hope that you dont faceplant.
a little pricey but i think it was worth it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Newtown, Ct
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$750.00 | | Purchased At: | private seller | | Strengths: | Totally bomproof. This fork can, and will take anything. I love how plush the fork is, and how tall the fork is (I ride motorcycles, so I like my fork tall). Oh yeah, and it really isn't that heavy. I can't wait to take it to Diablo, and Plattekill. | | Weaknesses: | Hmmm, let me think. NONE | | Similar Products Used: | Monster T2, Dorado, 888 | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Banshee Scream(15in), dual 24's, Pushed fox rc | | Bottom Line: | unbeliavable fork. I love everything about it. Much, much better than the 888. The monster is stiffer, and much stronger. Dont even think of buying a boxxer, just go straight for a monster. you can find killer deals on used ones at www.pinkbike.com. no stop reading this, and go ride! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Wes Clark
a Downhiller
from Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: February 28, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Platnium @ the Woodlot | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | off some guy | | Strengths: | Absolutly bomb proof, looks beefy, graphics are cool, no flex, stachions are 40mm thick!!!! | | Weaknesses: | Needs a heavier spring then stock, but other then that it's all good | | Similar Products Used: | never had any that were bomb proof, this is my first dual crown fork | | Bike Setup: | 2001 RM6, 2003 Monster T2, and all the rest of the stuff that goes with it | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line with this fork is that it is a great biggener fork due to so weight issues, so it's not as manouverable or as good for racing as say 888r's or a super t but if you can get use to the weight and use ways to manouver the weight then i would suggest this fork because of the bomb proof capability and that it can prevent you from making a mistake on a drop, plus they look bad ass and will make any bike look like a chopper. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jo e
a Weekend Warrior
from alabama, bc, india
Date Reviewed: February 27, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$364.00 | | Purchased At: | pinkbike ad...its 450 cdn | | Strengths: | beefy
butttery plush
sucks up everything w/ the monster 8" of travel
bumps, drops, rocks w/e it can take the abuse
tire clearance is ridiculous big! makes my 2.35 tire look like road bike tire
the adjustment on fork | | Weaknesses: | nothing at all so far
the weight for me really isnt a issue
doesnt feel close to 13 lb when riding | | Similar Products Used: | shiver, super t, other years of monster t, manitou x vert | | Bike Setup: | mostly stock 04 big hit comp | | Bottom Line: | i first worried about the fork being too heavy for riding now having the fork on my bike and hitting some trails, i cant feel the heavyness. its sooooooooooo(yes that many o's) plush and works real swell w/ my manitou rear shock. cant feel the landing of drops, thats how plush it is. it is also my first dc fork and i love it. probably the best upgrade possible from a DJ 2. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dave martin
a Racer
from uk , wigan
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | all | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | shop | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | non | | Similar Products Used: | j t's, boxxers | | Bike Setup: | muddy fox freeride drift | | Bottom Line: | this are the best forks iv felt i have dun 15futers and thay have taken it all up with out a problem and i have bin racing with them downhill and they were ace so the bottom line is if u wont a new set of forks get sum a bit hevy when u ferst get them but u get ust | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
james
a Weekend Warrior
from Newcastle
Date Reviewed: November 16, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | so far.. hamsterley forest | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | came with my bike! | | Strengths: | loads of smooth plush travel. i used to have junoir T's and i thought they were good, Monsters soak up all the big rocks and arkward landings, they are too good. | | Weaknesses: | None
well at first they were slightly heavy, but im used to it now, When riding they are NOT heavy, handle jumps fine, i can manual fine with em too! | | Similar Products Used: | Monter T 170, Junoir T, Drop- off 150. | | Bike Setup: | Stab Primo, Monster T, raceface, Atomlab, | | Bottom Line: | loads of smooth plush travel. i used to have junoir T's and i thought they were good, Monsters soak up all the big rocks and arkward landings, they are too good. !! i landed arkwrd on rocks and it absorbed them alot, rode out smoothly! they are excellent forks to use- perfect for DH, Drops hucking, when used to them they are good for jumps too, they dont pull my front end down at all (surprising) the bike is nice and level in the air!
if u can get hold of some do so, they are brilliant. look cool too. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mitch Thornton
a Downhiller
from Calgary
Date Reviewed: October 30, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Showcase | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Bow | | Strengths: | Everything.
Bullit proof fork at a great price. Weight isnt an issue once you get use to it. | | Weaknesses: | Nodda | | Similar Products Used: | 03 Jr.T | | Bike Setup: | 02 Big hit with 03 Monster T's | | Bottom Line: | But this fork, you wont regret it what so ever. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
eric
a Downhiller
from albuquerque
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$679.00 | | Purchased At: | price point.com | | Bottom Line: | this is an update to my previous entry.
this fork is wonderful. i have taken a 4ft. drop to flat asphalt and it honestly didn't feel like much more than a foot drop. unfortunately i stripped out the little air bleed screws on the top caps. YOU CANT PUT MUCH TORQUE ON THEM. so i am waiting for new ones.
also suggestion bleed the air out of both legs before every hard ride. it really makes a difference. sounds like opening a soda bottle when you loosen the screw.
weight has not been an issue. if anything it helps you downhill. more inertia. anyways great deal on pricepoint.con go there i think they have some left.
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Submitted by
eric
a Downhiller
from albuquerque nm
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$679.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Looks awesome, very very stiff, plush | | Weaknesses: | makes me go way to fast through rock gardens. so if i crash i will pay dearly | | Similar Products Used: | this is my first dual crown but i have used. '02 marz dirt jumper I, '00 rockshox judy, '00 manitou mars | | Bike Setup: | 2002 specialized big hit comp, '03 monster t, maxxis minion front, arrow racing wide bite rear, specialized platform pedals, other than that it's stock for now | | Bottom Line: | to be honest with you. a junior t would have suited me just fine, but i saw this fork for 680 and i couldn't resist. i will never be able do to anything close to what this fork is capable of..pedaling uphill is a chore but you will be rewarded when you point it down a hill. i can fly down through rock gardens i previously had to brake through and closely follow my line. with the monster it just tears right through anything and shrugs it off without throwing you around. awesome fork i'm glad i bought it instead of a super or junior t | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tiresnag
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC
Date Reviewed: August 12, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | NYC | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | got it from a friend. | | Strengths: | super strong, very plush, adjustable, cannot bottom it out, feels much lighter than it really is. | | Weaknesses: | none so far--- | | Similar Products Used: | 2003 dj2, 2002-2003 boxxers, 2003 super T, 2004 888, 2003 z1 | | Bike Setup: | 03 bighit wit monster. | | Bottom Line: | this is by far, the best feeling fork i have ever ridden. the only other fork that comes close to the feel of the Monster T is the 888(which is also a great fork). this fork just flows over the roughest terrain without giving you trouble...handles drops very well 12ft+. its super stiff and is the best traking fork i ever rode. it saved my ass alot, and when you take the wrong line down hill, it makes up for your stupidness ;). anyway, great fork for DH and FreeRide and i reccomend it to anyone looking for a reliable, strong, and trust worthy fork that wont fail you when you need it most. truly a great fork... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stu Newmarch
a
from Christchurch, New Zealand
Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Vic Park | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | This fork tracks brilliantly.
It simply shrugs off any off-camber sections and can take any serious DH track with ease.
The adjustability is superb, and you will struggle to bottom the fork out, but will still get very close to full travel.
They're shorter (axle to crown) than 888's AND stiffer.
| | Weaknesses: | Some would say weight (while riding it in the carpark...) but that's not an issue when riding DH.
The brake mount is a bit of an issue, I'd have preffered an IS mount... but hey, an adaptor fixes that issue. | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxers, White Bros, Z1's | | Bike Setup: | Avanti D8 | | Bottom Line: | I've noticed people complaining about not achieving full travel...
Well guess what guys - you haven't set your fork up correctly! Either buy new springs or learn how to adjust the high + low speed compression... or hey - maybe try bleeding the forks!
These are the most serious fork I've ever used. I broke my last 3 forks (bent or snapped) and wanted something that could take my muppet riding style... and guess what!
It does!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John Brankin
a Downhiller
from Long Grove, IL, USA
Date Reviewed: June 14, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | CPX | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | -Does not bootom out
-Adjustable low-speed compression, high-speed compressio, and rebound control
-No flex
-Massive amount of mud clearance
-Tight turning radius | | Weaknesses: | Disk mount is set up for 74mm hayes mount. I had Shimano XT calipers that wouldnt fit, so I had to buy a Shimano Saint Caliper for 120 bucks. This was an inconvenience for me, but isn't muxh of a weakness. | | Similar Products Used: | -Marzoochi 2002 Jr.T
| | Bike Setup: | Karpiel Disco Volante frame, 2003 Monster T, Azonic Bar,Lizard Skin lock on grips, Azonic Momentum rims, Shimano XTR DH cranks, Evil SRS chainguide, Shimano XTR rear der, Maxxis 2.7 Minion front and rear, Shimano XT 9 speed shifter, Shimano XT 4 piston caliper with 8 inch rotor (rear), Shimano Saint 2 piston caliper 8 inch rotor (front) | | Bottom Line: | This fork is amazing. It can handle anything you can throw at it. I have done 8-9 feet drops to flat with it and it stands strong. I have done 12 foot drops with transitions and it stands strong. Despite it being heavy I can still do wheelies very easily with it (It takes some getting used to though). If you go big and got the cash I highly suggest you buy this fork. It rocks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
erick
a Cross Country Rider
from Tacoma
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Burly, durable, 40mm stanchions!! What more needs to be said. The craftsmanship on this piece of "modern art" is fantastic. I just upgraded from the '03 Z1 FR because I kept bottoming it out. Probably won't be able to bottom out the Monster!! 200mm of travel is a bunch. Was initially worried about pedal bob on CC climbs but not a problem here. This fork is so strong and stiff in its engineering that I'll probbly snap the headtube off before I damage the fork. That's a strong fork! | | Weaknesses: | None at this time. | | Similar Products Used: | 03 Marzocchi Bomber Z1 FR, various Manitou products | | Bike Setup: | GSR Hooligan DH HT built for speed. | | Bottom Line: | Moving from the 130mm Z1 FR to the 200mm Monster has expanded the wheelbase of my rig quite a bit, but after a few aggressive rides, I've adjusted my positioning and adapted accordingly. This is my first triple crown fork and it was worth the wait! Some might think that a fork this big on a hardtail is ridiculous, but I beg to differ -you have to see my hardtail. I kept finding and exceeding the limits of my previous forks, so now I think I've met my match! I have been a Marz fan since my '03 Z1 FR and will stick with them for many more years to come.
I highly recommend this fork if you're looking to soak up the BIG bumps. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
nick t
a Downhiller
from North Shore Baby
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | BSP | | Strengths: | awsome forks, super stiff, best tire clearence around, super plush travel, progressive, low maintanence! you wont break these, and if u do you woulda broken anything eles 25 times | | Weaknesses: | none, there not to heavy, your just to weak! | | Similar Products Used: | 03 boxxer race, 01 shiver dc | | Bike Setup: | 03 banshee scream with 5th element, hope M4's, 26/24 mag 30's | | Bottom Line: | GREAT FORK, wouldnt buy anything eles | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eder Giovani Savio
a Weekend Warrior
from Florianópolis - Brazil
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Morro das Aranhas | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Strong, stiff, long travel. The silver parts are really pretty. | | Weaknesses: | Excessive tall and very weight (12 lbs).
It leaves very open the head angle of the bike.
It is not soft like the old Monsters. | | Similar Products Used: | Monster 2001, Junior 2004, Z1 MCR 2001, Boxxer 2001. | | Bike Setup: | Remec DH Word Cup, Hayes 8". | | Bottom Line: | Ok, Now Marzocchi makes the Monster just for huck. Forget those sweets 1997-2002 Monsters, they there are no more :(
If you are a heavy Dowhiller (I'm 210 lbs), you must to find another fork, maybe a Shiver. I'm thinking about a Super T, but I don't know if it will support me.
I'm very disappointed with Marzocchi. Why they stopped the REAL MONSTERS ? They should give another name to this giant huck fork, because it is not a true Monster T! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew
a Weekend Warrior
from Sale, Vic, Australia
Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$748.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | Indestructable, looks, plush 8" of travel, drops, jumps, trails, anything u throw at it it will eat it for breakfast! | | Weaknesses: | some people argue that the wieght is too much but as anything on this planet u get used to it. no big deal | | Similar Products Used: | '99 boxxer, '02 boxxer | | Bike Setup: | '02 Khs Fetish DH50, vanilla rc, kenda kollosal tyres, sun rims, and some other stuff | | Bottom Line: | Fantastic, buy it if u get the chance, no better fork on the line. super great fork... :)
downhillers, freeride, drops, jumps, if thats wat u do than this is the fork for u. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
fergus
a Downhiller
from banchory,scotland
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | fort william,scolty trails | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$530.00 | | Purchased At: | simply the bike | | Strengths: | weight is an adv,only on technical single tracks have i found it a little bit of a disadvantage but the advantages completely over shadow these. 40 odd mm stantions, these dont flex.1 of the main reasons i bought them was cause i was fed up with bendy forks and i wanted something bomb proof and these certainly are!!stickers are ace.just really nice all round forks | | Weaknesses: | i've heard that the dampining and rebound controls dont do much but i'm going to have a look at those when i get back on sat cause originally i found the fork a little too stiff sometimes but that was probably cause i only weighed 10 stonne | | Similar Products Used: | monsters,rock shock physclo 02 (however the hell u spell it)marzocchi z4 01 | | Bike Setup: | monsters 03,big hit dh,mrp 42 tooth,hope m4's,double wides,pigmey chromo cranks,shimano dx pedels,azonic ultra-cross bar,shorty stem and love seat,hope bulb hubs and maxxis high rollers + xt rear mech and casset,odi lock on grips | | Bottom Line: | monsters are really nice, u can cycle them up hills, i ride the bike above on a 10 mile fire road and although i'm tired at the end its not an impossible task,only when riding seriously hard out of the saddel do u start to loose a bit of energy though the forks.
supper solid,saved my ass twice on fort william where i would have gone over the bars but they soaked the shoch up,very thankful since i wasnt wearing chest armour.if i had the chance to buy a different fork i would have still chossen the monster.not too heavy,really stiff and can really help progress your riding confidence and skill to the next level | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Colorado
Date Reviewed: February 26, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Traded Boxxer Race/bass guitar | | Strengths: | PLUSH!!!! Feels so nice, its amazing what an improvement over boxxer race. Damping feels so good. | | Weaknesses: | Weight, like everyone else says. but its something you get used to and it pedals like banshee says about the scream "10-15lbs lighter" ok...not quite so much, but you get the idea. | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxer Race. | | Bike Setup: | 2002 Bighit Comp, 03 Monster T, XTR r. derailleur, e13 SRS, future BigLink | | Bottom Line: | THis fork may not be for racing, or for weight weinies, but I have to say I am amazed at how it performs. If you like big drops, and fast runs get this fork. Its extremely stable at high speeds and pulls the bike through turns. If only I had the skills to even somewhat test the true capabilities of this beast. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rocky
a Downhiller
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: January 19, 2004 | | Favoriate Trail: | Tagaytay | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Endless Bike Shop | | Strengths: | Plush....Plush....Plush, ultra stiff goes where you want it, Always gets a reaction from on-lookers and mtbikers, plush...plush...plush, 8 inches of pleasure! | | Weaknesses: | Weight its 12lbs+, will force you to buy a good set of body armour. External hi/lo compression and rebound adjusters dont seem to work. | | Similar Products Used: | 02 JrT, 03 JrT, 03 SuperT, 02 Boxxer | | Bike Setup: | 03 Yeti ASX, Fifth Element, Raceface, XTR's, D321's, Azonic blah...blah...blah.... | | Bottom Line: | This fork ROCKS! it tracks true, eats everything in its path, its a true Downhill/Freeride fork, just dont expect to win races bec of its weight but i dont care! if you get a chance BUY it you wont regret it! but a word of caution buy a good set of protective clothing this fork makes you do crazy stuff that could get you hurt.
Serious Shout-outs to the EL-KAMOTE boys!!!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Daver
a Downhiller
from Sydney, Australia
Date Reviewed: October 11, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | drops, jumps, wood- it's all cool | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Trade | | Strengths: | Burly, onlookers are scared, 8" travel, allows 8.8" hope M4 rotor and makes my bullit look small. | | Weaknesses: | 13.5 pounds= 2 boxxers and more... Makes you do stupidly big 'stunts' | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxers (all years), Psylos (all years), Dorado, Z1's, Super/ Junior T's, older monster T's. | | Bike Setup: | 02 bullit, 03 Monsters, 5th element, ti spring, Northshores, XTR, Aireal, Azonic, Atomlab, M4's... all the good stuff. | | Bottom Line: | My bike is almost 8 pounds heavier!!!
Manualing is more difficult, but the fork jumps well, drops well (no nosediving). The bike steers better and the fork goes where you point it, which is scary when you add in how stiff it is- the fork tracks straight over 8" logs. Caused me to crash because they inspire (too much) confidence. These really are the best fork out there for 250 pound plus downhillers and component abusers- I will report more after more time on the forks.
4 for value as they are expensive, but i did swap them for my boxxers. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
rider
a Weekend Warrior
from sicktoria
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | down | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | lbs | | Strengths: | look at the thing what isn't a strength | | Weaknesses: | nothing | | Similar Products Used: | jrt00 jrt01 jrt2 01 drop off z5 03 dj3 manitou forks etc | | Bike Setup: | sinky 03 03 monster t xtr rear derailer rest is stock | | Bottom Line: | this fork is by far the best fork I have owned or ridden. I find I am attacking the hardest lines o every trail I rid now at speed.well worth the money except in the future I wil never be able to settle for anything less than the great performance of ths fork | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Downhiller
from Modesto, CA
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Bottom Line: | THIS IS A FOLLOW-UP AFTER MY FIRST RIDE: There is no way I can do justice to this fork in writing. First, the weight is ABSOLUTELY not an issue! It enabled me to go so much faster that I could have sworn it was lighter than my Boxxer. I didn't even mind it in the pedal sections. I see this fork shaving a lot of time off my beginner/sport racing days. It is definately a must for ANY downhiller/freerider that just rides (no racing). My friend was ripping the weight UNTIL he actually took it down the mountain. He has a Boxxer and previously said the Monster was too much fork for him. After one run he said he needed to get one. Bottom line, I never felt the added weight! Second, it defines PLUSHNESS! The damping made me speechless. I was able to take ANY line at speeds I had never attempted before with the upmost confidence. It tracked perfectly. No obstacle could defelect it. It allowed me to blow through sections that I used to brake through. My Boxxer used to rattle my teeth loose. The Monster saved me from a lot of upper body fatigue I used to experience. This fork saved me from numerous potentially dangerous scenarios. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS FORK! I would have paid twice as much for it. Another rider said I would never have to buy another downhill fork, and he's right. It's performance far exceeded my wildest expectations. GO OUT AND BUY THIS FORK (especially you big boys)! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Downhiller
from Modesto, CA
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$580.00 | | Purchased At: | bikeroom.com | | Strengths: | 1. Probably unbreakable
2. Very plush
3. Looks great | | Weaknesses: | 1. Weight...BUT I'M NOT COMPLAINING...some will view it as a "weakness" | | Similar Products Used: | 2003 Boxxer Race (horrible!) | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Iron Horse SGS Pro | | Bottom Line: | I just mounted it to my bike last weekend and have yet to ride it. I will post a follow-up review after my first ride this weekend. I'm usually around 225 pounds. Needless to say, I'm very hard on my equipment. I ride downhill like I used to play linebacker...reckless! Lighter "racing" components don't last long with me. I finally got serious and bought this fork. What a work of art! Super plush...I'm foaming at the mouth to take it down some chairlift runs at North Star! I'm confident that this is the only fork for guys over 200 pounds. I plan on racing it in the beginner/sport class. Worried about the weight? Just get off the couch and lose some fat to compensate for the extra pounds! Think of all the time and money you'll save when you don't have to send it in to get repaired every other ride! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle Robson
a Weekend Warrior
from Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Date Reviewed: August 18, 2003 | | Favoriate Trail: | Home made in Hinton outside of Jasper | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Ernies Sports Experts | | Strengths: | Strong design, Awsome look, LOTS of travel, | | Weaknesses: | Heavy, but u get used to it. Cant find a Mudflap that will work!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | Dirt Jumpers, Cannondale Lefty forks | | Bike Setup: | came on my 2003 Norco A-Line (awsome bike) | | Bottom Line: | Awsome fork, its a must have for all extreme freeriders and Downhille riders. I would recommend it to everyone. I love it. And the cool Dirt Bike style look gets the chix ;) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a Downhiller
from London UK
Date Reviewed: July 18, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | Its a Mazzocchi, super strength, looks awsome, 200mm travel etc etc | | Weaknesses: | Havent found any | | Similar Products Used: | Boxxers, shivers | | Bike Setup: | Cortina DH8, Monsters 02, Hope Mavic etc | |
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$ 1249.00
