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Zion
29 inch Rigid MTN Fork
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Average Rating
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3/5
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# of Reviews
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3
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Description:Go rigid with a top-quality MTB fork from Zion. Constructed of TIG-welded chromoly tubing with a great strength/weight ratio.
51mm IS disc brake calipers (rim brakes cannot be used)
Standard 1 1/8" threadless steerer tubes
29" fork weighs 2.55 lbs (1,156 grams) and has axle-to-crown measurement of 475mm (replaces Rockshox Reba 29'er or similar)
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Submitted by
Ball joint
a Cross Country Rider
from Cleveland, OH
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | jenson | | Strengths: | Cheap. | | Weaknesses: | Fore and aft flex. Shudders under braking. | | Similar Products Used: | first rigid | | Bike Setup: | Redline monocog with avid bb7s and Panaracer rampage's | | Bottom Line: | This fork flexes like crazy under braking! I am almost scared to push it with this fork because I am afraid of breaking it. Since this fork was made for mountain bikes I have to give it 2 chili's. If you buy this fork don't by any means put it on a MTB. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Patrick
a Cross Country Rider
from Portland
Date Reviewed: April 15, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$46.00 | | Purchased At: | jenson | | Strengths: | cheap, came in white | | Weaknesses: | stiff, heavy, but what do you expect | | Similar Products Used: | Surly, several Bianchi forks | | Bike Setup: | Paragon ss conversion | | Bottom Line: | Contrary to the other review, at 140 pounds, I found this fork to be very stiff. I could see how a few more pounds of body weight would add some flex, but I can't imagine this fork being particularly "flexy" for someone under 180. With it's straight legs it is much less forgiving than than the curved Bianchi and Surly forks I've used in the past (even shorter 26" forks). I thought it would be a little flexier (especially when braking) due to it's length. All in all it's a solid fork, it tracts straight, and the disc tabs line up. It's a great value and perfect for someone looking to try rigid riding on the cheap. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Heywood
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2008 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$39.00 | | Purchased At: | JensonUSA | | Strengths: | Very cheap for a disc-only rigid fork (which is why I bought it), looks nice in satin black. | | Weaknesses: | Bit flexy. I use it on my commuting bike so it doesn't go off-road. I can imagine that for off-road riding it wouldn't be the best choice because of the way it flexes (for and aft under brakes). Wouldn't want to put a big powerful hydro brake on it either..! | | Similar Products Used: | Other older style rigid forks, but none with with disc tabs. | | Bike Setup: | Pastey Howler 853, 1x9 gears, Fat Boy slicks, Avid BB5 discs. It's a commuter. | | Bottom Line: | I've got a 26" version, and I couldn't be happier. I mean, for $39, how wrong can you go? If I were in the market for a serious off-road rigid disc-only fork then I've have spent a bit more but it's fit for my purposes and cost so little that there's no real cause for complaint.
One chilli off the overall rating for flexiness. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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