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Marzocchi XC 500 ETA

Average Rating 4.5/5
# of Reviews 2
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Description:
  • 100mm Travel
  • ETA or Extension Travel Adjustment
  • R Rebound Cartridge
  • One Side Coil
  • Alloy XC Steer Tube
  • 32mm Aluminum Stanchions
  • 6" Post Mount or Max Disc 7"





Submitted by Mike F a Weekend Warrior from Hampshire, UK
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2008
Favoriate Trail:Muddy singletrack
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $450.00
Strengths:Solid feel, Good adjustability.
Weaknesses:Product manual. No recommended air setup guide.
Similar Products Used:Manitou Stance, Bomber Z1.
Bottom Line:Good solid XC fork with Marzocchi's usual oily plush feel keeping things smooth. Setup seems quite stiff out of the box and offers plenty of feedback, The solid feel does give the impression of a well engineered XC fork thats equipped to deal with anything XC riding can throw at it.
The crown and arch are beefier than the 2007 fork.
I wouldnt think twice about jumping logs and simular stuff on the trail.
New for 2008 is the ETA system, and it does compress the fork down for minimal travel while climbing.
Has the feel of a fork that should have more travel, bit disapointing when it runs out at 100mm, but good if you have frame geometry to consider.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Kris Hitchen a Cross Country Rider from U.K
Date Reviewed: March 16, 2008
Favoriate Trail:Dno?
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $575.00
Strengths:Very springy, nice decals, good adjustability, lock out.
Weaknesses:Need more than 100mm travel, more rebound adjust
Similar Products Used:RST
Bottom Line:Mint forks, good for experienced riders but more travel needed
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4






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