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Submitted by
Grant
a Downhiller
from California
Date Reviewed: April 3, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | North Star, Upper Karpiel | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$150.00 | | Strengths: | Looks bad ass
Super plush(even on the DW linkage)
Great huck shox | | Weaknesses: | repeated small hits (f0r more than 5 or 6 seconds)
| | Similar Products Used: | DHX 5, RS Pearl 3.1, Manitou Metal RP and Swinger 6 | | Bike Setup: | 06 7point, 888RC, Roco RC, Saint brakes, Gamut p20 | | Bottom Line: | This is a great shox, I can reccomend it enough. For the price you can get them used its amazing. Rebuild them at home, tuning them cant get any easier.
If you are considering it, just buy it. It far out performs the DHX, Swinger etc. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
maximus
a Downhiller
from Utah
Date Reviewed: September 16, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | ncs/jam rock/virgin | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | 300 | | Strengths: | plush on the small stuff, amazing on big hits | | Weaknesses: | it sucks on repeated medium hits, also leaked air | | Similar Products Used: | fox, fifth element | | Bike Setup: | IH 7point5 | | Bottom Line: | it is super plush on small stuff but struggled on repeated medium hits, especially at speed. but still very good for single hucks | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Downhiller
from Whistler, BC, Canada
Date Reviewed: February 18, 2007 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Cranked | | Strengths: | OH MY GOD!! amazing, simply amazing. i cant say anything thats better than this. theres nothing. i love it. thanks marzocchi! | | Weaknesses: | none, its so plush, soft, abosrbs everything. nothing can go wrong. | | Similar Products Used: | DHX 5.0, 5th Element | | Bike Setup: | 05 Kona Stinky, 888 RC2X, ROCO RC. | | Bottom Line: | Great, my bike is one sexy ride, i love it, goes well with my 888s, also its amazing. never bottomed out with those two amazing products on my bike. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
dirtdigler2
a Downhiller
from Sydney Australia
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2007 | | Favoriate Trail: | anything steep and dirty | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Cannondale Australia warehouse | | Strengths: | SOOO smooth I forgot it was there , did a big jump today and it soaked it up like a dry sponge. Looks like a huge gold chain on a pimp .
Plush plush plush ,matches my '06 66 RC2X like they are identical twins | | Weaknesses: | the rebound dampening is a little to sensitive , seems like nothing happens untill the last click the only thing Marzocchi needs to improve . | | Similar Products Used: | FOX DHX 5.0 FOX vanilla R Manitou swinger 4 way | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Gemini thru 12 Avid Code 8" F/B Maxis Minion F/B Mavic 325's carbon bars Truavativ Hussefelt cranks and stem Grind lock on grips Maz 66 RC2X Maz Roco | | Bottom Line: | I had the to choose between the Fox DHX 5.0 and ROCO I changed them over several times and both felt great but something about the ROCO just felt right a hard decision when the DHX has such good reviews and great history and the ROCO here in Australia (i checked with the distributor) has no spare parts yet for service or alternative springs and no date set soon. So I hope I dont blow it up soon! but with Marzocchi's history of longevity and quality design I have gone with the ROCO.
My bike feels better than it ever has so that was enough for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Timothy Pedersen
a Downhiller
from Oslo, Norway
Date Reviewed: December 2, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Hafjell | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Bikes And Boards | | Strengths: | Very plush. Great design, and it has internal ProPedal. | | Weaknesses: | Weight. | | Similar Products Used: | Fox Dhx 3, DHX 5 | | Bike Setup: | Kona Stinky, 66rc & Roco | | Bottom Line: | Great product for a very nice price. Looks great and is coll | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Trig Mayor
a Downhiller
from Manchester
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | Looks rad | | Weaknesses: | packs down under repeated medium hits | | Similar Products Used: | Fox DHX, 5th Element, Manitou Swinger | | Bike Setup: | Chumba F5 | | Bottom Line: | Agree with what Jonas said.
Plus some other cooments.
I like the fact that its plush and has no platform damping.
The best feature of the shock is the 2 speed rebound damping. Its mega slow returning from full or near bottom outs, but fast and suple returning from small trail bumbs - something I'm sure Marzocchi leant how to achieve from their MX history.
The problem is that sometimes the slow speed rebound doesn't dis-engage during medium size hits. This can make it pack down a bit and occasionally feel harsh.
Overall, I love it. Its not perfect, but for me its closer than anything else at the moment | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonas
a Downhiller
from Aachen, Germany
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Whistler | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$200.00 | | Purchased At: | Co Sponsoring | | Strengths: | Durability, Looks, Performance, Easy to Dial in | | Weaknesses: | Feels a bit underdamped in the first third of its travel,
kinda heavy | | Similar Products Used: | 5th Element, Swinger 6 Way, 4 Way, DHX 5.0 | | Bike Setup: | VP Free, 66 rc´s, Gustav m, hope pro, truvativ parts | | Bottom Line: | This is another review from the Roco.
I already posted a couple of months ago.
This shock is still awesome no leaks or performance loss.
I spent 4 weeks in Whistler this year with up to 8 hours of riding every day.
This shock didn´t let me down.
I blew the DU bushings, no prob to replace em.
But compared to the 5th element i miss a low speed compression adjustment.
It´s simply underdamped in low speed compression, also the rebound is not easy to dial, a half turn more is too much, a half turn less is not enough.
For real hard DH i prefer the 5th element it´s better to dial, it simply gives you better control, as it doesn´t rush trough the travel like the ROCO.
I switched to the 5th a couple of times and was surprised about the good feeling on jumps and very fast sections.
The faster you go i would go for the 5th.
For tight technical the ROCO works better. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Indiana
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Keystone | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$309.00 | | Purchased At: | go-ride | | Strengths: | Smoooooth! Effective compression, rebound, bottom out controls. Looks tuff! Change the oil YOURSELF!!! Compatible with any spring! Very controlled over the hits and bumps! Works quite well with single pivot/falling rate frames! | | Weaknesses: | None so far. | | Similar Products Used: | 5th Element & Fox | | Bike Setup: | Bullit with 05 66 and Heckler with 05 Z1 | | Bottom Line: | I bought this shock against the "mtbr advice" that it wouldn't work well on single pivot/falling rate frame. GOt one for the Bullit and it pedals as good as the 5th! Just get your spring rate right. Mine is not over sprung either...I run 28% sag.
The adjustments work VERY WELL! Put more air in the piggyback and it has a more progressive stroke. The shock is simple and very effective. I've jumped and hucked it and it performs as well as Marzocchi forks do! I'm sold on the damping! So I bought one for the Heckler too.
The Heckler was a bigger risk b/c it needs to pedal better than the Bullit. Once I got the right spring rate- it was perfect! I jumped off 3-4 ft dock to flat and it didn't even come close to bottoming. Can't say that for the 5th. Took it out to Pisgah and it climbed like a dream-hard to explain, but it is active- not "bobbing". It has a very controlled damping quality that doesn't hinder climbing performance. I admit, my 5th made the Heckler feel like a HT on climbs- the Roco does not. But, once you get the feel of an active rear suspension, you may never go back! The traction is much better! And surprised that I climb just as well- but I'm no XC racer guy no the first place...if you are, maybe you want a different shock. But for the rest of us, it's the smoothest, most controlled, and simplest shock you could ask for! LOVE IT! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
tim
a Downhiller
from edmonton, ab, canada
Date Reviewed: September 27, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | dirt merchant | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | garbonzo bike and bean | | Strengths: | super plush!!!!
not too heavy
easy to set-up and adjust
looks cool | | Weaknesses: | so far none
dont even think about peadaling! | | Similar Products Used: | all the dhx line, fox vanilla rc, 5th element, swinger 6 and 4 ways | | Bike Setup: | rocco rc, kona stinky frame, marzocchi 888rc2x, deetrax wheels, hayes mags | | Bottom Line: | great big hit rear shock. the pedaling leaves much to be desired, but then again, its not for xc bikes. the shock was super easy to set up, the adjustments are self explanitory and have realistic ranges (unlike 5th elements, where only a tiny bit is good). this is the plushest shock you will ever ride. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Timish Horbay
a Downhiller
from Edmonton Alberta Canada
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Schleyer | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Garbanzo Bike and Bean | | Strengths: | Super Plush, easy to setup and adjust- all the knobs do what you would expect, easy to maintain, durable, resonable to maitain, cool looks | | Weaknesses: | not as good at peadaling as other shocks (its for dh and freeride not XC) | | Similar Products Used: | 5th element, romic double barrel, DHX 5.0, 4.0 and 3.0, swinger 6-way and 3-way, and others | | Bike Setup: | 888 RC2X, Kona Stab Supreme frame, DEE-TRAX wheels, full X-O carbon drive train, Raceface diablous cranks/bb | | Bottom Line: | I was not a fan of Kona before i tried this shock. One day changed that and i gave up my SC bullit for a stab with the rocco. It is super plush and has a bottomless feel. The best part about it is that it is soooo easy to set-up and maintain, that you can spend your time riding and your money on lift ticks. If you like plush suspention and can peadal smoothly, try everything else then buy a rocco, its that good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jesse
a Cross Country Rider
from Bagram Afghanistan
Date Reviewed: August 9, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Bagram perimeter road | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | Blue Cat Cycles; Watertown NY | | Strengths: | Looks cool on the bike, takes out the really rough sections, makes riding more fun in general, stands up to the dusty/windy environment | | Weaknesses: | I havent found one. | | Similar Products Used: | None that come close enough to mention | | Bike Setup: | Iron Horse Maverick XC-Limited | | Bottom Line: | I have had six different shocks on my bike scince I arrived in Afghanistan, none seemed to hold up to the abuse I pushed out riding the eight mile perimeter road. the dust destroyed one and others just from the amout of riding I did, this bike is my primary mode of transportation here, and this has made riding alot more fun, and I nolonger am worried about making the Half of my loop and having to walk the rest of it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
C freerider
a Downhiller
from New England
Date Reviewed: June 25, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Nepaug | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Transition Bikes | | Strengths: | I think it the best rear shock for freeride, super plush and feels smooth..hey it's a Marz. nothing else to be said | | Weaknesses: | Zero,none,nada,zip | | Similar Products Used: | fox DHX,5th ele.,6 way | | Bike Setup: | TBC dirtbag, | | Bottom Line: | for freeride this is THE shock to use | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
larry p
a Cross Country Rider
from walnut creek
Date Reviewed: April 24, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | eldrifge grade, mt tamalpais | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | looks (its sexy), plushness, easy adjustability, did i say plushness? ooohh yeahhhh | | Weaknesses: | none, could use a ti spring though | | Similar Products Used: | float R | | Bike Setup: | santa cruz nomad, marzocchi am 1 sl, hadley hubs, juicy 7s
xt xt xt | | Bottom Line: | the bottom line is (you should buy this ) dont ask me again , just go out and buy it.....i was going to switch out my float R for better climbing but i think im going to put the air shock somewhere and just leave this thing on the bike, theres nothing in comparison with this one, its my baby!!!!!cant wait to go ride again, ive used it a few times and i know right away its a very nice set up, well worth every penny, flamin' chilis everywhere | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rodrigo Casasempere
a
from Santiago, Chile
Date Reviewed: April 22, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | viña, parvaso | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | just bikes n more (ebay) | | Strengths: | veeery plush, damn good look
in general...it's a zocchi..nothing else to say | | Weaknesses: | the weight i might say..but with a TI spring it would be nice. | | Similar Products Used: | fox dhx5.0, 6way, maybe avi. | | Bike Setup: | demo9, 721, ringle, 888, easton, truvativ,blah blah... | | Bottom Line: | if u can get this amazing shock, buy it, u won't regret at all.
easy to adjust (air, rebound and compresion). With a Ti spring it will be damn nice and even lighter.
is rad nice in black or white bikes..
u should try it..
it's a zocchi!..XD | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
larry p
a Weekend Warrior
from bay area
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | anywhere rocky | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | marz | | Strengths: | looks,plushness for sure | | Weaknesses: | dont know yet | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | nomad with all mountain sl | | Bottom Line: | anybody knows where to get ti srpings for this shock?????
8.5 x 2.5
pls advice
thanks
cant get any straight up reviews at the moment but will post as soon as i put some mileage on it
its brand new | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sasquatch
a Downhiller
from so cal
Date Reviewed: March 31, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | bp | | Strengths: | strong,plush,easily adjustable | | Bike Setup: | demo 9 | | Bottom Line: | Follow up:Had to take the shock up to Marzocchi`s headquarters(hour drive from my house)because the rebound knob was spinning freely.They fixed it in like a half hour.Turns out there is an o ring or seal that was not making contact with the rebound knob,causing it to be loose as a Vegas hooker.They fixed the problem and it`s nice and tight now.As for the ride:plush.That basically sums it up,plush.This thing sure bobs a lot.I don`t pedal my Demo uphill anyway,but it is really noticeable when Im mashing out to pick up speed.I`m kinda missing the feel of my Swinger.I know,I know.I should love it just because it`s a Zoke right?Well I do love it,and their customer service is great.Like to hit things hard and fast?Get this shock.I do like not having a platform,simplicity is best.But if you pedal up,could be a squish-fest.Hey look I`m a poet now. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ricardo
a Downhiller
from The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$495.00 | | Purchased At: | came in stock | | Strengths: | Great suspension
Easy to set up
Beautiful looks
| | Weaknesses: | No weakness | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou swinger 6 way,Fox Dhx5.0,Cane Creek | | Bike Setup: | marzocchi 888rc2x,E-thirteen,Nokian gallozians,Hope mono 6ti,bbb litebar Dh,Sram XO | | Bottom Line: | I have the roco rear shock for 6 months now,and it is just a amazing rear shock,looks beautiful and suspension is one of the best you can get for youre downhill bike.If you a dh biker this is the shock for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
cory W
a Downhiller
from Phoenix, AZ, US
Date Reviewed: March 6, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | National | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Strengths: | Ridiculously plush
darn good looks
its a zocchi | | Weaknesses: | no platform (could be good or bad) | | Bike Setup: | gran mal | | Bottom Line: | This is THE rear shock to get if you do minimal pedaling and care solely about plushness and tuneablility. The no platform thing is not suited for me as i ride up what i go down but it is definately more plush than any rear shock out there, and ive ridden em all. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony
a Downhiller
from Carmel, California
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2006 | | Favoriate Trail: | Nuckle Buster | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | Transition Bikes | | Strengths: | -adjustability
-pedalling performance
-preload
-set up range
-looks | | Weaknesses: | -none | | Similar Products Used: | -Fox DHX 5.0-3.0
-Manitou Swinger 6-Way | | Bike Setup: | Transition Gran Mal
-Marzocchi 888 RC2X
-Marzoochi Roco
-Sram X-7
-Azonic Outlaw
-FSA Gravity ISIS | | Bottom Line: | This is the best of the best. The Roco is better than the Fox and Manitou rear shocks. The adjustablity is amazing, and you can switch from a DH setting to a climbing setting in seconds. The Roco will match the plushness of your Marzocchi fork to give your bike an air ride with amazing feedback and control on the trail. Only Downhillers and agressive All-Mountain riders should perchase this rear shock. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tin D
a Downhiller
from San Gabriel, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$349.00 | | Purchased At: | www.casinobicycles.com | | Strengths: | Nice looking, User friendly. Little Adjustments (+). Light weight. | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Manitou Swinger 6 way | | Bike Setup: | Nicolai TST G-Boxx, 888 RC2X, Hope brakes, etc. | | Bottom Line: | This shock makes a difference in pedaling even without SPV. The Manitou 6way w/ SPV had more bobing. It feels a tad bit lighter than the 6way. Basic 3 adjustment that does a lot (Compression, Rebound, and Air). Very nice plush feel on the trail and it eats up rocks and bumps. Spent 4 hours on it today and loved it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Sasquatch
a Downhiller
from so cal
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$400.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Palace | | Strengths: | Duh,it`s a Zoke! No millions of adjustments to screw with-the ease of adjustment like the old Vanilla RC`s of yesteryear,without the crappy feel and performance of the old Vanillas. | | Weaknesses: | None. | | Similar Products Used: | Swinger 4 Way(a very good shock that I came to absolutely love) | | Bike Setup: | Demo 9,888,all Holzfeller,MRP,Roco RC,blah blah blah... | | Bottom Line: | When it arrived at the shop,I was amazed at how heavy it was.I ain`t a weight weenie,so it didn`t bother me,but if you are one,get a ti spring for a little lighter setup.Kills it.Completely kills it.A shock this shweet should be priced a hell of a lot more,but I bet marz will make a killing off of them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jonas
a Downhiller
from Aachen, Germany
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$250.00 | | Strengths: | Wow this shock really does it.
It feels sensationally plush, really easy to set up.
Its progressive at the end, never bottomed out so far.
Even without pedal platform its not bobbing in a vp free.
Looks cool on a black frame.
I think its indestructible, Marzocchi did a great job. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | 5Th element - very effective platform, great adjustability
6 Way - same
Fox DHX 5.0 - a bit better on small bumps
all good shocks - every shock has some strengths and weaknesses
If your 5th or 6 way feels harsh try a lighter spring, 50Lbs less can make a much better feeling!! | | Bike Setup: | VP Free, 66RC, XT drivetrain, RF Evolve DH X-Type, Ringle Hubs ´n Rims, Gustav M, MARZOCCHI ROCO | | Bottom Line: | The ROCO gives my bike the ultimate DH feelings, i´ve tried all of the newer shocks, on several bikes.
But the ROCO is the best, not by far, but it makes a difference.
Its pedals well, and on the downhill its amazing.
Can´t imagine a better Freeride/DH shock.
It feels very lively, you can see the shock working when riding over gravel.
It´s far better than older non platform shocks like Vanilla.
There was no bottom out control.
It seems very durable, without all this platform *clunk* *clunk* stuff.
It weighs a bit more than the 5th,6 Way.
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Submitted by
Sasquatch
a Downhiller
from so.cal
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2005 | | Favoriate Trail: | Del Cerro | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Price Paid: |
$350.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike Palace | | Strengths: | dunno yet,iguess it looks sick.Plus it`s simple to adjust,like the old Vanilla RC. | | Weaknesses: | I`m sure there aint no weaknesses,come on it`s a freakin` Zoke! | | Bike Setup: | Demo 9,888 RC,all Holzfeller,MRP,Sun MTX,Chris King,yada yada yada. | | Bottom Line: | Just ordered it on Friday,Marzocchi says they`ll ship it out the week after Interbike.Hell it aint even on shelves yet.I`m looking forward to this thing.Although I`ve come to love my Swinger 4 Way after I set it up perfectly,This baby is probably gonna rule anything out there.Screw it,I`m giving it 5 rat turds for now,and I`m sure my follow up review will be just as good. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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