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Submitted by
geggy7
a Weekend Warrior
from salem, ma
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | highland mountain | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$299.00 | | Purchased At: | JensonUSA | | Strengths: | The rebounding, the plushiness and the value | | Weaknesses: | heavy but who cares | | Similar Products Used: | boxxer | | Bike Setup: | Haro X1 | | Bottom Line: | I have owned and ridden this fork on 5 inch travel for xc and 6 inch travel for freeride and occasional downhill for a year now and it is still going strong. It rolls over everything, ie. rocks, tree roots, etc with no problem. It handles corners at high speed very well. I would pay for it in full price ($650) if I didn't get such a good deal from jensonusa. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Josh Crosbie
a Downhiller
from Novato, CA,
Date Reviewed: September 5, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | waterfall IVC | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | came w/ bike $2800 | | Strengths: | Everything! Such a sick front fork. My 66vf is lighter and has more travel then my friends 888vf. I beat on my fork and it's been running finr gor a year. | | Weaknesses: | The only adjustability is air which kinda sucks. The fork didnt come with a pump so I have to take my bike into the shop to do my adjusments. No Big. Definetly woth it. | | Similar Products Used: | 888vf, JrT, Super T etc. | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Specialized SX trail. Bomber 66vf, fox DHX 4.0, Avid juicy 5 | | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that this is an amazing fork. One of the reasons I bought my SX was because it came with this 66. Im a huge marzocchi fan and the 66 is why. I Use my fork for trail riding, FR, and DH. Just an amazing front fork. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
leeam baxter
a Downhiller
from leeds, ENGLAND!! woow!
Date Reviewed: July 17, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | post hilll | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay :D | | Strengths: | massive n stiff as F**K!!... the luk the dogs bollocks too!! | | Weaknesses: | NO REBOUND AJUSMENT!!!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | boxxer teams, fox 36r | | Bike Setup: | santa cruz vp free.... hope most o way round... n other decent bits | | Bottom Line: | worth the money if u want a decent but low cost fork!! | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Canada
Date Reviewed: April 15, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | my friend | | Strengths: | sweet 170mm travel, gotta love the way it eats up those drops and bumps, and looks pretty pimp!! | | Weaknesses: | none! | | Similar Products Used: | 888r | | Bike Setup: | norco ryde, sun mtx rims, hayes 9s, hussfelzer everything, 66s vf | | Bottom Line: | even on my dirt jump bike it makes it look like wierd and sketchy at first but after awhile you get used to it...AMAZING FORK!!!..buy one! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
fatcat
a Cross Country Rider
from pasadena, california USA
Date Reviewed: December 15, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Strengths: | stiff, impossible to bottom out, bigger than 32mm stanchions rock, looks heavy-duty | | Weaknesses: | crown arched too high, makes it tough to climb, found out the 2006's are lower---ughhhh! | | Similar Products Used: | Jr T | | Bike Setup: | Santa Cruz Bullit | | Bottom Line: | the 170mm version is awesome, though I wish I bought the 150mm version (too late now) because of the height issue, but it performs great. No control for the travel sucks but it does have air adjustment. The fork has never bottomed out for me yet, but does take a hammering without any wimpering. Its heavy and a Fox 36 maybe lighter but for the money this is great. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Cole
a Downhiller
from Vancouver
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$280.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Bombproof, super stiff, great for DH, has good small bump sensitivity, good ramp up for drops looks killer | | Weaknesses: | only has air adjustment | | Bike Setup: | kona stinky, 66, swinger 4 way, juicy brakes, dual 321s, DT onyx, monkeylites, intense tires | | Bottom Line: | This is an EXCELLENT fork for the price, if you see one for cheap go for it you will not regret it. i got to put the fork through its paces at whistler and this thing takes it all, perfect for dh, freeride. many will complain that it has no adjustments, but i found there was no need to adjust anything it was perfect as is. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a Downhiller
from West Linn, OR
Date Reviewed: September 1, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | schleyer-Whistler | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | friend | | Strengths: | its stiff, mine came with 170mm | | Weaknesses: | total pile of crap ! I trashed this fork after just 2 days at whistler, leaveing me to run my kingpin down and also a boxxer. I wasnt even hitting the double black diamond trails with this fork and it died ? the kingpin delivered more than this fork did ! | | Similar Products Used: | Stance Flow/Kingpin/Static, 02 Boxxer, 888R | | Bike Setup: | 06 ibex zone | | Bottom Line: | really, its a pile of trash. it cant really hold up to the abuse, the fork is over hyped up. if you want a nice fork get a Z.1 or something else, the 66 VF just doesnt cut it as a DH fork. how can a 02 boxxer and a 06 kingpin outlast this "bombproof made in italy" fork ? Marzocchi has hassled me and wont fix the problem. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from Mississauga, Ontario
Date Reviewed: August 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Solutions | | Strengths: | everything | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | N/A | | Bike Setup: | giant ac , 66 vf, sun rims s-type, e-13 DRS, truvativ husselfelt cranks | | Bottom Line: | this thing is amazing. im re-reiewing it now since ive done som work wit hit.i have hit a fifteen foot drop and it just soaked it up like a sponge to water. downhilling was great, it ate up all the bumps and roots and performed extremely well/ im very satisfied with this product !! if ur looking for a amazing freeride fork this should b on ur bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Todd
a Downhiller
from West Linn, OR
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | friend | | Strengths: | 170mm of travel on a SC fork ! stiff, gets the job done, givs you the confidence of a DC | | Weaknesses: | I was pretty dissapointed. I have a 05 Drop off Comp, with 20mm axle and 150mm of travel. this fork is just heaver/stronger with 20mm more travel than the drop off. the fork is way too stiff. I'm going to see about getting softer springs, because I'm running 0psi and its still way too stiff. | | Similar Products Used: | 05 drop off comp, 06 stance kingpin (duel coil *good fork*) 888R | | Bike Setup: | 2006 Ibex Zone, saint double cranks and a 170mm 66VF up front. | | Bottom Line: | if you dont allready have a similar fork, this will blow you away. but if you have something like a dropoff triple or comp like mine then you might not be as impressed. this fork is going up to whistler next week, so we'll see how it goes then. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric
a Downhiller
from Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 31, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Mt Washington | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$429.00 | | Purchased At: | Beyond Bikes | | Strengths: | Plush, air assist, beafy, bomb proof, single crown, look great | | Weaknesses: | NONE! | | Similar Products Used: | Nothing. These forks out perform anything that I have ridden. | | Bike Setup: | 05 Norco Bigfoot with 66vf, double track and formula hub in the front, Hayes nines | | Bottom Line: | This fork is great for freeriding and DH and it is single crown and it is available in a 6 inch modle so it can still handle the dirt jumps. The air assist allows the rider to set the fork to a perfect feel and it has no travel adjustments to break when you fall. I recomend this fork to anyone who like freeriding and think twice before you buy a dual crown fork because a 7 inch 66 will do the job. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Solutions | | Strengths: | Stiff, strong as hell, tough 35 mm stantions, sleek design, amazing performance | | Weaknesses: | None so far... | | Similar Products Used: | ----- | | Bike Setup: | 05 Giant AC, marzocchi 66 vf 150 mm , truvativ husselfelt cranks, E.13 DRS, Sun Rims S-type front and rear, Hayes sole brakes(ugghhh) | | Bottom Line: | This is an amzing fork and has responded well to my riding. I am a light rider and its sucked up everything i threw at it so far. handles singletracks well, eats roots and rocks up, soaks up gaps, and yet to hit a big drop on them. bottom line its amazing. if u r serious bout freeriding this thing should be on ur bike!!1 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ryan R
a Weekend Warrior
from Long Island N.Y.
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Dirt Ones ;) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$475.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay! | | Strengths: | Stiff for for a single crown, Strong too 35mm stations are totally worth using. Great simple set up, Excellant Performance, plenty or travel and seems to be bottomless. Best part is it's a Marzocchi, it's gotta be reliable! | | Weaknesses: | HAHAHAHAHA! NONE, Nothing, NADA, ZIP ZERO!! Performance wise
Could use an external Rebound Control, seems to be dead on though as is!! | | Similar Products Used: | Marzocchi Jr.T, Super T, Moster T, Shiver DC, Z1 Marathon and MX
Some random Rockshox, Manitou stuff too! | | Bike Setup: | 04 Kona Stinky; E-13 Guide, Diablous Setup (FULL) Dangerboy Rocker arms, Azonic A-Frames, Headlock, Outlaw II wheel set, Maxxis Minion 2.5 ST tires!! ODI Ruffian MX Lock-On's!! | | Bottom Line: | Totally and completly amazed by this forks performance and strength. Coming from a Freerider that was always using Triple Crown Forks this fork is SICK!! Single crown but as stiff as a Triple the 35mm stantions are great. Smooth and fluid performance, I've dropped it, Hucked it, DH'ed it, and Crashed it and it keeps on coming. The travel nearly feels bottomless at 170mm for a single crown!! I never thought I would ever use a single crown on my Stinky NEVER. When I installed it I was big time skeptical about how long this thing woulf last or would it even survive Diablo? It's done it all and never once felt like I was riding a single crown. No need for restrictive Triples anymore for Freeride! Could use an extrenal rebound (my preference) but the compression and rebound feel dead on form the factory. Plus no knobs to break off or get lost from banging through rocks!! Get yourself a Marz 66 and feel the difference. All the performance of a triple crown in the package of a single crown. Tough as Nails (gotta expect that from Marzocchi) and so much travel good luck harsh bottoming it! Totally impressed and done with triple crowns for Freeride too!
GET THIS FORK IF YOUR INTO FREERIDE!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
curtis bowen
a Downhiller
from Boulder, CO
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | good one's | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | geenfish.com | | Strengths: | awsome fork, replaced my Junior T with it, instantly turned my Rocky Mountain RM7 into a trail bike, dropped 1 to 1-1/2 pounds and switch backs are way easier. no lost of confidence, still 170mm and stiffer then the Junior T.
I weight 160lbs and run no air assist, and its perfct for agressive trail riding, if yor heavier, or ride harder, just simply add 5-15lbs and you should be set. | | Weaknesses: | no rebound adjustment, but to be honest, if i had to set it and leave it forever, Marzocchi found the perfect spot. if anything its a bit slow, but i'd rather deal with slight suck up then get bucked of my bike in a rock garden. | | Similar Products Used: | 03 Free ride SL, 04 Jr T's, 06 888VF2 | | Bike Setup: | 2003 Rocky Mountain RM7 (WS edition), all SRAM! | | Bottom Line: | This is the best fork i've ever ridden/bought! its simple, stiff, and will take big hits. wieght is not bad even for trail use. if your building an agressive trail bike or a trail/resort bike, this fork is perfect! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marcel C
a Racer
from Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: May 26, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | blue | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | won at VPS fest at blue mtn | | Strengths: | good price, super stiff, lots of endless travel, 170mm single crown thats this stiff. | | Weaknesses: | no adjustability. none at all, rebound compression nothing. | | Similar Products Used: | drop off triple, boxxer, stance 150mm | | Bike Setup: | 05 stinky with the 66 and blackspire ns guide etc etc | | Bottom Line: | a good solid fork but if you want to do more with it, adjustment wise to have it ballanced with your rear shock go for something that has compression and reboudn adjustment i rode it for a year with no real issuaes other than that but im getting an 40 RC2 soon cause i want more adjustment. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joel Stover
a Downhiller
from Colorado Springs
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Neustadt / Weinbiet | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Airbomb | | Strengths: | Massive crown, thick stanchions, beefy lowers, 20mm thru-axle, 1.5 headtube | | Weaknesses: | Started leaking oil immediately from the fork lower's fill plug. I think this is an exception to the rule for Marzocchi forks. | | Similar Products Used: | Maverick Duc32, Suntour Axon D-Lo | | Bike Setup: | SantaCruz Nomad, 66vf, DHX5 Air, SRAM XO 8spd, Holzfeller cranks/BB | | Bottom Line: | I needed more than 160mm travel for my Nomad, and regardless, I didn't want to pay the 1100 Euro for a Fox 36.
I don't care about adjustability, preload is fine by me.
I wanted a massively strong single-crown fork, and for not too bad a price.
And the Marz' 66vf fit the bill nicely.
Unfortunately, though I love the fork's performance, the thing started leaking oil from the lowers before I even got a decent ride in.
However, Marzocchi sent me a repair kit at no cost when I asked them for advice. That kind of customer service is a big plus in my book, and makes me more willing iron out the problems on my fork. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
frank
a Downhiller
from montara, CA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | boyscout | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$299.00 | | Purchased At: | JENSON!!!! | | Strengths: | plush, sexy | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | jr.t,super t | | Bike Setup: | bullit | | Bottom Line: | GET THIS FORK!!!!!!!!! It is worth every pennie. like the 888 but hacked off at the top. but a lot lighter! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mitchell
a Weekend Warrior
from Burlington
Date Reviewed: March 29, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | A-line | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | A great overall fork. Good for washington riding. Exact same thing as a 888vf, but has more manuverability. its also lighter then the 888. very plush with 7in. of travel. Soaks up all the bumps and drops. | | Weaknesses: | None at all | | Similar Products Used: | 888vf | | Bike Setup: | Kona,Fox vanilla RC, 66vf. | | Bottom Line: | A great fork. same goodness as 888, because they are exactly the same, and better in some ways. If you downhill or extreme freeride alot, go for the 888. If you trail ride, and freeride, and occasional downhill, go for the 66. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brendan
a
from NY
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Price Point | | Strengths: | Plush, sick looks, 170 mm for a single crown, STRONG | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | a couple other forks | | Bike Setup: | SC Vp-free with 66VF | | Bottom Line: | This is a super strong single-crown fork. A good alternative to an 888 or Boxxer for people who want single crown. Hasn't failed me yet. I would buy this fork again. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
End09
a Downhiller
from Hungary
Date Reviewed: February 24, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Bottom Line: | Travell upgrade from 150 to 170 with moving the spacers.
Hi! Sorry..this is not a review....
I saw this about Marzocchi:
http://ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136587
Does this travel upgrade works on VF-s too?
If somebody tried it please write me an email. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jules Beshears
a Weekend Warrior
from Baton Rouge, LA , UNITED STATES
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Comite/hooper parks | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$414.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay brand new | | Strengths: | Solid, good rebound, consistiant | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | manitu axel, stance kingpin, splice, suntour | | Bike Setup: | 2005 Big hit 66vf fork, fox vanilla r, sun wheels | | Bottom Line: | great for so far. I drop two of the largeset that I've done so far the first day I put the fork on the largest being about 8ft and the fork handled it great. Loads better than the stance kingpin.
----------------------Great for the price---------------------
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Submitted by
matt
a Downhiller
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 2, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Hydro Cut | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | brand spankin' new on eBay.ca (hell of a deal) | | Strengths: | -fork is bombproof
-170mm of travel is very plush will take anything
-crown is huge and super tough
-35mm stanchions are biggest out there
-doesn't have internal adjustments like the RC but who needs that crap; it costs and extra 200 bucks and breaks quickly
-external air preload works well | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | marzocchi mx comp coil | | Bike Setup: | -Norco Torrent Frame
-Marzocchi 66 VF Fork
-Sun Rim Wheels/Kenda Kinetics Tires
-Hayes 9 disc brake (8in. rotors)
-Truvativ Hussefelt Crankset
-Axiom Dirt Jump Saddle
-Axiom Handlebars and stem
-FSH Pig DH headset | | Bottom Line: | best single crown fork out there. strong as hell, and can take it off anything and it still wants more. much better than the manitou sherman firefly. who needs the adjustments for an extra 200 bucks on the RC when they'll break anyway.
Best Single Crown Fork on the Market! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt Stowers
a Downhiller
from UK, Kent
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | penshurst, boxley, woburn | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | crc | | Strengths: | This fork is amazingly strong and light for a single crown fork with 170mm travel and is butterfly smooth. I love these forks they are great for dh and have good progression for freeride. | | Weaknesses: | they shud come with the 'bomber' chrome logo in gold :P | | Similar Products Used: | bombshell kamikaze, 888rs, jnr t's, drop offs | | Bike Setup: | coyote dh3, 66vf forks, m4 f/r, sas 48 spoke rear wheel (made of lead i think), crap front wheel, dh norte riser bars, rockshox pro deluxe rear shock. | | Bottom Line: | These forks are the bomb for freeride and great for a single crown dh fork. The progression means that hittin big hucks n drops to flat makes landings no problem. I love these forks and would pay the money i payed for them just to see them on my bike :P. If your thinking about buying these forks then id definently recomnend them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Bellingham, WA
Date Reviewed: December 28, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | A-line | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint.com | | Strengths: | Very strong fork with the 35mm stanchions. very smooth travel on all terrain. Great fork for freeriding, and downhilling. Has 7 inches of perfect travel. | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | marzocchi super t pro, 888 vf | | Bike Setup: | 2004 kona coiler, fox vanilla rc, maxxis tires, fsa pig headset. kona components | | Bottom Line: | This fork is geat for the deal i got it for. if anyone wants a great top of the line single crown fork, get this fork. there are no adjustments besides preload, but who needs them. buy this fork, you wont be dissapointed! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dillon
a Downhiller
from Roberts creek, bc, canada
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | lots of trals are good | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | 1100 canadian | | Strengths: | so far its pretty good for just about anything expecially big drops and it obsorbs just about everything so u have better control | | Weaknesses: | ? im not really sure yet the one thing i dont like tho is the air! cuz it doesnt come with a pump | | Similar Products Used: | dj 3,2002 marzocchi exr | | Bike Setup: | 2002 kona roast used to have exr but now 66vf | | Bottom Line: | these are wicked forks for freerideing and downhilling! best fork ive ever ridden | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon Tytler
a Downhiller
from Bellingham
Date Reviewed: October 18, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Dirt Merchant | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | Clarks | | Strengths: | Single crown, 7inches of travel, plush, stiff. | | Weaknesses: | seals on tend to stick when the wheel is turned causing the fork to feel locked out and to make this grinding sound, a little bit of top out. | | Similar Products Used: | triple 8, super t, jr t, sherman | | Bike Setup: | 2003 stinky dee-lux, dee max wheels, 66vf fork | | Bottom Line: | this fork is a great freeride/downhill fork it is super plush and sensitive, while still soaking up all the big hits. This fork would be perfect if only i could get rid of that annoying sticking and the top out. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marcel c
a
from Hamilton, ON, Canada
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | won it at VPS FEST IN blue mountain | | Strengths: | single crown
lots of travel
single crown
stiff
single crown
plush travel
single crown
looks
single crown
pirce (baught it off a guy who won it at VPS fest)
single crown
NOT ONEpointFIVE headtube
single crown | | Weaknesses: | not very adjustable
who cares just ride | | Similar Products Used: | Drop off trip, manitou stance, EXR pro, FOx float fork. | | Bike Setup: | 2005 kona stinky, sittin on the 66 VF. | | Bottom Line: | good solid fork the point is if you want a single crown but don't want to lose your 7 inches of travel this is the best thing you can buy.
this is WAYYY better than the stupid sherman because it doesn't have ONEpointFIVE head tube that's just so stupid for manitou/answer to do.
did i mention that is has a single crown.
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Submitted by
Joel
a
from Sacramento, CA
Date Reviewed: September 30, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Auburn Trails | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Ebay | | Strengths: | - Stiffness
- Stength
- Durability
- Quality (it's a Marzocchi)
- Plushness
- Looks
- Price | | Weaknesses: | - Lack of adjustability (not a big deal for me) | | Similar Products Used: | Junior T, 888 RC, 66 R | | Bike Setup: | - Iron Horse SGS Team
- Marzocchi 66 VF 170mm
- MRP System 1
- Mag 30 Rear w/ Sun Ringle SOS DH 12mm
- Bombshell Fatboy 20mm front
- Maxxis Rubber
*** FOR SALE email me if interested *** | | Bottom Line: | Great fork. I got a killer deal on Ebay for $400 dollars and it has made me very happy. The fork is stiff even without air, strong, and feels bottomless. I took it off an 8 foot drop with no air... and still a half an inch left of travel. Very smooth, plush design and it was made in Italy.
If you are looking for a freeride fork that can handle some pretty big hits, but still want to throw some x-ups this fork is for you. Lack of adjustability makes it hard to really dial it in, but I really don't care because I don't race with it.
GREAT FORK! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
serhij
a Weekend Warrior
from Poland
Date Reviewed: May 17, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | TPK | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | 7Anna | | Strengths: | Stiff, plush, single crown, simplicity of service | | Weaknesses: | none except for weight, but only for those who realy cares :-) | | Similar Products Used: | fox, marzocchi | | Bike Setup: | SC Heckler, Hope brakes, XTR drivetrain, DT Hugi hubs | | Bottom Line: | Forget the 66 RC version - who need extra adjustments You'll use only once or twice ? The best sigle crown fork available. Great for long distance trails, sigletracks, freeride or north shore. If You realy care about weight buy Yourself Fox 36, but if prefer trails to scales - 66 is the right choice ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alex Acosta
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston TX
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Ant Hills | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$550.00 | | Purchased At: | JensonUSA | | Strengths: | Buttery smooth travel. Even after 5 months this baby is kickin like new. No signs of wear or internal fatigue. Seals and wipers are still great.
Absorbs hucks great, has no bottom out feel, and sports all metal internals. | | Weaknesses: | None worth noting. Wish the paint/anodize wouldnt come offf because it looks beautiful new. | | Similar Products Used: | MZ Freeride S1 or wtv its called | | Bike Setup: | sinister ridge: mavic .:. king .:. diablous .:. avid .:. E-13 | | Bottom Line: | This fork is absolutely amazing. Weighing 170, I have not needed to mess with any adjustments, not that I have that many, but even if I did, I wouldn't be using them. This fork ushers in a new era in MTB, one where SC forks will begin to make their presence known in the world of freeride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scott
a Cross Country Rider
from Danville, Va. United States
Date Reviewed: March 29, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Gauntlet | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Purchased At: | Just The Right Gear | | Strengths: | Very tough fork. It totally dishes out anything you throw at it. I like the expanded diameter from the z1 | | Weaknesses: | No adjustments but who really cares? | | Similar Products Used: | Maverick Duc, fox rlc 100 | | Bike Setup: | 05 Kona Coiler dee-lux, marz 66vf, fox dhx 4.0, race face crankset and hayes 9 brakes, sun wheels. | | Bottom Line: | This is a great fork, it can totally take on the baddest of the bad riders and terrain. I wouldn't change it for the world!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brandon
a Downhiller
from Bellingham,WA,United States
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | double back diamond | | Duration Product Used: |
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$ 659.00
