Description:The Junior T and Super T models satisfy the demand for lighter weight long travel suspension that can still handle the big hits. Both models have 7” of stiction-free travel. As with all our 32mm forks, they can accommodate up to a 2.7 tire for 2004. Other improvements include adjustable lower crown, revised drop-outs and reduced weight.
Submitted by
Erwin Cuellar
a Downhiller
from Chico Ca Date Reviewed: May 7, 2008
Favorite Trail:
guardian's trial
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
private party
Strengths:
Good customer service and good drop damping
Weaknesses:
Leaks like there is no tomorrow!!! Trail ride seem unresponsive, doesn't rebound
Bike Setup:
Haro X3, all aftermarket.
Bottom Line:
I'm actually writing to get some advice. I have riden the Risse Trixxy and don't really mind the ride. However I hate the weight of the thing and the rebound just isn't there. Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions on a new fork that may still give me good drop performance and a good trail ride? I'm not made of money so I was thinking of something second hand no more than a couple hundred bucks. Please email me i would really appreciate it er_cuellar@hotmail.com
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Submitted by
cbc24 ....
a Weekend Warrior
from grande praire alberta canada Date Reviewed: June 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
flying monkeys/shotgun and dj
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
garage sale
Strengths:
well i never had it long but the guywho had it before snapped his frame 3 times before the fork broke
Weaknesses:
its soft ut it probaly needs oil since it was used for 3 yrs then sat for another 2
Similar Products Used:
drop off 4, dj3,dirt jam
Bike Setup:
06 one 25 , 04super t pro, raceface evolve bar/stem, race face ride crankset,all rest stock, oh 50/50 pedals
Bottom Line:
i like this fork so far, it rides very nice it feels better than buds 66 rc and it is very light . the original owner had a 03 p.2 and snapped his head tube off and i found the fok at a garage sale with the head tube still attached scooped it for a 100$ . needs heavier oil and maybe a rebuild . get one
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Submitted by
michael h
a Downhiller
from palo alto Date Reviewed: June 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
UCSC
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$190.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
stiff, looks awesome, plush, adjustable, tracks good, soaks up everything
Weaknesses:
maybe QR20 dropouts, but if you aren't careless they wont break (DONT OVERTIGHTEN!)
Similar Products Used:
spinner ammo (crap)
Bike Setup:
IH Yakuza Aniki w/ super t
Bottom Line:
BUY IT!! its is awesome and way worth it if you can get it for ~$200
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Submitted by
Grant
a Downhiller
from Castro Valley, Ca Date Reviewed: April 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
JM
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
Used
Strengths:
Not to heavy, great damping system. Super smooth!
Weaknesses:
alittle heavy, but who cares!!!!
Similar Products Used:
Drop off III, Fox 36, Drop Off Triple, 888rcworks
Bike Setup:
7point, super T, RS Pearl 3.1, Heim guide, etc etc
Bottom Line:
Great fork! suppper smooth. It was alittle harder to set up than other forks that I have had. But the end result is wonderful! super plush. Couldnt ask for better. Feels like an 888 but with cash still in my pocket!
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Submitted by
Nick Bentzen
a
from Halifax NS, Canada Date Reviewed: March 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
Used, good condition
Strengths:
Good weight for what it is. Looks cool. Stiff. Ultra plush.
Weaknesses:
The axle mounts are terrible, easy to crack if you overtorque them. Be careful and it won't happen. Bottoms easily in stock configuration.
Makes you go really fast.
Similar Products Used:
2001 Jr. T, 888, Nixon, DJ2
Bike Setup:
2002 Super 8, Pushed RC, Super T, Hayes Mag 8".
Bottom Line:
If you add an air preload cap (20-30 bucks at LBS) to the left leg (replacing the spring preload adjust, but leaving the spring in), then the fork ramps up more and is more adjustable. Its a good compromise, because unlike adding oil, it can be adjusted easily on the trail with an air pump. 10psi for drops and jumps, 0PSI for DH.
Get one if you want a solid FR and DH fork for a low price. Although I'd rather have a 66, the Super T is an excellent fork. Put one of these on your bike, add some air pressure or oil, and it feels amazing. It makes you want to go fast and do stupid things.
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Submitted by
Adam Yule
a Downhiller
from Birmingham, UK Date Reviewed: January 23, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Anywhere
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
winstanleys bikes
Strengths:
Light, Strong, Good for anything you can imagine.
Weaknesses:
Not as aesthetically pleasing as some of the higher priced marzocchi forks.
Similar Products Used:
888, Drop off dual crown
Bike Setup:
Kona coiler 04 + super t's
Bottom Line:
These are such great forks. Some people may argue with me but i think that these are every bit as good as the marzocchi 888.The advantage is that they are nearly half the price! They are also a lot lighter. I have evn used these for a spot of dirt jumping. They can also take any height drop you can. Long Live Marzocchi
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Submitted by
Josh
a Downhiller
from Gig Harbor Date Reviewed: December 17, 2005
Favorite Trail:
A-line
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Super smooth, light, strong
Weaknesses:
Black wears off the stantions, That is only cosmetic so it just dosnt look as cool as when you get it. But nothing ever does.
Very good fork, I would recomend it to anyone. It is the best all around fork I have ridden. I have ridden boxxers before but did not like them nearly as much as the super t. I like to run big tires on the front and you can only run 2.7 with this fork. I like to run 2.8 so there is not that big of a difference but I can tell. Other then that the fork is great. It is low cost and you get alot for your money.
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Submitted by
Stuporman
a Weekend Warrior
from Abbotsford, B.C. Date Reviewed: November 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
dirt merchant
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Lbs
Strengths:
Does everything I expected it to do plus some! It has NO stiction, its plush, stiff all around, has a tight turning radius, and best of all, it has VERY interesting adjustments to play around with. Its the first really adjustable fork since my 888. Good going marzocchi!
Weaknesses:
Marzocchi has made two real weaknesses with this fork. One doesnt matter that much, and the other BLOWS. 1, the tire clearance is NOT 2.7, as it only fits 2.5's! Second, whenever it bottoms out, the lower crown SMASHES the arch in a fashion wherei'm surprised the arch doesnt break. Although, I hear you can fix this bottoming problem by putting a bit more oil than when bought.
Similar Products Used:
junior t(03,04) kingpin, 888r, and a couple others i tried out
Bike Setup:
Morphine with supers and nice freeride spec
Bottom Line:
Truly is an amazing fork. ramps up real well compared to some manitou forks that are equally plush, but just blow through their travel. If you're a strictly a dh racer, you probably wont like the supers all that much, but if you're a freerider that like a bit of dh, its bliss. Go Marzocchi!
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Submitted by
adam petten
a Weekend Warrior
from port de grave, NL, canada Date Reviewed: July 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
exelent forck, great adjustments, works well for all types of riding awsome DH/FR and is still good on DJ, not a really heavy forck either i just love it...sucks theres no 2005 versoin there should b and it should at least b able 2 clear a 2.7" tire, i got a 2.5 kenda blue groove and thats the bigiest u'd get on
Weaknesses:
none...if it could only clear a bigger tire for drops at da pits and were ever else u would need a huge tire
Similar Products Used:
boxxer race
Bike Setup:
2004 norco team NS
Bottom Line:
great all around forck, nice adjustments with stiff springs in it will take big drops for 7" travel!!!
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Submitted by
Gavin
a Racer
from Squamish, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: June 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Its pretty adjustable and easy to service,its light and stiff and looks sweet.
Weaknesses:
My rebound damper ripped open! My QR-20 bolt snapped.
Similar Products Used:
Shivers, JR. Ts, 888 R, Drop Off Triple, 00' Boxxers.
My Super T was all good untill one day I was at the whistler bike park doing A line, not a very hard trail, when all of a sudden when i was going around a berm for no reason at all my fork suddenly has no damping, it was like a pogo stick, so I went home and took apart the fork and to my surprise the rebound damper tube had actually torn open making a tear about 1 inch long, I talked to the Local Shop and they said it would be about $175 for a new damper. I am not very impressed by the forks durability so I will be trying another brand of fork. I wouldnt reccomend getting one because i am a 125lb XC rider and if i could break one anyone could. I only got 10 moths out of it.
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Submitted by
MikerJ
a
from PA Date Reviewed: May 17, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Smooth. Stiff. Durable. Adjustable.
Weaknesses:
QR20 dropouts.
Similar Products Used:
First DC.
Bike Setup:
Bullit.
Bottom Line:
My "Super T" is actually an '05 Junior with an HSCV cart upgrade. I wanted the HSCV cart and the rebound adjust not found on the Jr. I really disliked the qr20 on the earlier models. Anyway...
Very good fork. I use my Bullit for DH and FR but also as a heavy duty trail bike as well. That means I have to pedal the bike; uphill even... remember that bikes can go uphill. I didn't want a monster fork on the front. Sure, if I rode the lifts all day a 888 would be great but I don't. The T makes for a very capable DH and FR fork but is still nimble enough for aggressive trail duties as well.
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Submitted by
Gary phan
a Weekend Warrior
from vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: April 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
From Friend
Strengths:
Looks good on my Red norco Aline, Rebound is Very Adjustable as well as the preload. Really Plush at stock oil level. Has adj crown.
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out on a 5footer 3 times. Thats all the problems i have with this
If you get this fork brand new put in more oil. I've used this for about a lil over and month and its bottomed on me 3 times on the same drop and i've checked other reviews and it is really easy to bottom at the stock oil level. Only problem i have so far. Great fork.
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Submitted by
Jason J
a
from CO Date Reviewed: February 4, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$700.00
Bottom Line:
Well I submitted a review earlier about this fork and was upset at the time, b/c I had just gotten off the line with Marzocchi. I must of caught them on a bad day, I called later to see about some bushing play I was having, and they ended up warranting it completely, they really helped out the second time around, Although I still believe that the 04 is a bad design for the lowers the fork is super sweet, so please forgive me for the attitude I had in my other review, just remember, don't over torque the dropout bolts!
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Submitted by
colin
a Downhiller
from willits california Date Reviewed: December 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
backyard
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$529.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
super plush.look awsome.fairly light for downhill forks.
Weaknesses:
tire clearance. integreated stem
Similar Products Used:
first dc
Bike Setup:
iron horse sgs pro
Bottom Line:
this fork is super plush.if getting new you will need to have more oil put in because factory ships low.make 5 footers feel like nothing.buy for downhill.DONT BUY FOR XC.great price for what you get.would buy again.
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Submitted by
Jason Jorgenson
a Downhiller
from Colorado Springs, CO USA Date Reviewed: December 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
kinocha Pass
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$699.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Super Plush looks freakin' sweet!
Weaknesses:
The lowers are weak if you overtighten them the slightest bit you break the lowers, not just the fastening hardware but the actual lower! What an AWFUL STUPID idea! Thanks Marzocchi for a bad design, real smart! And thanks for your wonderful customer service, NOT! Also low oil and limited tire clearance.
Similar Products Used:
boxxer and sherman slider
Bike Setup:
AS-X with holzfellers, XT, HAyes, pimp parts!
Bottom Line:
Even though I love how this fork feels I was really disappointed with the design and customer service. Just b/c Marzocchi thinks they're on the the top doesn't mean they have to treat their customers rudely. I am thinking about selling my Super T and getting a Fox!
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Submitted by
Kellen Haney
a Downhiller
from Los Osos CA USA Date Reviewed: October 14, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Urban Downhill
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
CBO the best LBS arround
Strengths:
The first night after the Super T got bolted up- after a botched attempt for fitting an 03' boxxer- me and my buddy took her out. No lights just riding by the moonlight- the fork ate the terrian for dinner. I was pushing 20 and could barley see the outlines of the trail. Plush beyond fantasy... Everyone talks of this fork being a downgrade from the 03'-however there is plenty of dampining, endless easy adjustment opputunities, it weighs less and it can fit a 2.7" tire. Im 300 lbs and havnt bottomed the fork out yet- I hucked a 3 footer and it compressed 2/3 of travel. I think I will invest in a stiffer spring set. Overall, I am very impressed with all aspects except for a little compression enduced washout when cornering hard on hard packed. I guess you cant have it set perfect for jumps & perfect for cornering but you can get it damn close. I almost had to get a single crown because my head tube was 6 7/8" & my boxxer dual crown wouldnt fit... luckily I found the Super T, it fit so I was able to return the boxxer & get a killer deal on it.
Weaknesses:
A tad heavy- but for 7", dual crown & plush- whos complaining?
Similar Products Used:
98 judy xl, 99 Judy XLC long travle dual crown- built up with stiffer springs and racing oil. 03' Boxxer
Bike Setup:
Bike built piece by piece- 03' Schwinn delta 88 ISO Drive 22.5" w/ Rock Shox SID w/ Lockout. Mavic EX-729's Laced with: (front)32 d/b DT swiss spokes & Ringhle 20mm Hub. (rear) 36 hole d/b DT swiss spokes XT hub. Brass nipples. Intense FRO 2.5" tires. XT drive trian. XTR shifter/brakes combo levers. Chris KIng headset w/ 04' Super T PRO 7" fork. Platform pedals. Hayes MX-1 disc brakes w/ 8" rotors front & rear + full housing. Thompson seat post, 1.5 inch riser bars, downhill saddle & THE fenders. 41 lbs.
Bottom Line:
Beefy beyond belief.
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Submitted by
Robert
a Cross Country Rider
from North Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: August 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
CBC
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Cove Bike Shop
Strengths:
Stiffer, especially laterally, than the 02 version. Ramps up very well on a large hit. Soaks up small, fast bumps quite well. Black stanchins are visually appealing. Integrated stem is super stiff.
Weaknesses:
It's a Marz fork, so that means low oil. Not a big deal.
Similar Products Used:
02 Super T, 03 Super T, 00 Jr. T., 02 Boxxer
Bike Setup:
Cove Peeler
Bottom Line:
Got this as a warranty upgrade from a 02 Super T. Noticeably stiffer fork. Even with only one side HSCV, it still is a plush fork. Don't understand the tire width complaints; when I got the fork, my Michelin Comp32 2.8" mounted fine. A bit heavier than the 02, but it only took a ride to get accustomed to the extra pound. I'm 230lbs, and the fork doesn't complain a bit on any type of hit.
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Submitted by
Brad
a Downhiller
from vancouver Bc Canada Date Reviewed: August 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Any in NorthShore
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Local Shop
Strengths:
pretty well everything verry strong, not too heavy,and other
Weaknesses:
not much but i had too put more oil in the fork
Similar Products Used:
pretty well everything
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz VP Free,Full saint,rear shock travel upgrade, platformclipless, 24"x2.7 maxis mobsters, mavic EX 823Disk, easton Dh stem, kona DH primo, avid Juicy 7 12",
Bottom Line:
even though this bike is un beat able the fork really makes a difference when doing a 45 foot drop or when riding some planks. I think this fork is for extrime freeriders to the max.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Bozeman, MT Date Reviewed: August 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$675.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Shop (Billings, MT)
Strengths:
I'm a big rider (6'6" 250 lbs) and the Super T has held up very well under my weight, however, I don't do any huge drops so I can't say how it would perform under those type of conditions. I have been very pleased with the forks ability to eat up stuff that my old Z1 FR could not quite handle. This is the first double crown fork I have ridden and it has definitely lived up to my expectations.
Weaknesses:
The only weakness I have seen thus far with the fork is a lack of tire clearance. I had a 2.7" Maxxis Mobster on the front and it was rubbing a little so now I'm running with an Intense 909 2.5".
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi z1 FR QR20, Rock Shox Psylo, Rock Shox Judy
Bike Setup:
'03 Bullit, Super T Pro, 5th element, Mavic D321 rims, Evil DRS, LX and XT components
Bottom Line:
This fork performs magnificently for type of riding (mostly trail riding mixed with downhilling at Big Sky) I do and I have the notion to believe that if I ever do develop into more of a "freerider/hucker" the Super T will work just as good as most other double crown forks out on the market. It didn't cost a fortune and I know that I will definitely get my moneys worth out of this fork.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Weekend Warrior
from Westminster Date Reviewed: July 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Chutes
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$599.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Very plush ride, stiff, adjustable lower crown, stronger axle clamps than previous models, looks to kill.
This fork out of the box was ultra plush and outperformed my '03 Jr.T immensely! It will need more oil to prevent bottoming out. I weigh 165lbs and have yet to bottom it out...have come close, but I don't do big drops. Any drop over 5ft or so and it will bottom out for most people...so check your oil levels. This fork is perfect for those who don't do huge hucks...still amazed at the plushness of this fork. Compared to the "closeout" prices for the '03 Super T, the $599 I paid is not bad at all. I really like the adjustable lower crown on the '04 and the black sliders just look sexy. Can't wait till I get my PUSH rear shock dialed in correctly to complement this fork.
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Submitted by
Michael Barrett
a Cross Country Rider
from Monument, CO, USA Date Reviewed: July 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Any Mountain Bike Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
This is a great fork for small riders like my self. This is a very strong fork.
Weaknesses:
Needs more oil after purchase none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
04 Bullet w/ saint kit
Bottom Line:
Great Fork Strong stem is strong + nice
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Submitted by
Baxter Roberson
a Downhiller
from Palo Alto, CA, USA Date Reviewed: June 28, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Northstar
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$510.00
Purchased At:
somewhere
Strengths:
most plush and bombproof fork i have ever ridden, rigid, light, adjustable, SUPER low maintinence
Weaknesses:
nothing but guys at LBS routed cables wrong when put on my bike, and it isn't cheap but worth every penny
The one, the only, and still the best, marzocchi proves that they still are the king of suspension forks. Almost as light as a boxxer or sherman slider plus, but unlike those two it is PLUSH BEYOND WORDS, doesn't spike at all, super rigid, LOW maintinence, and good looking. This fork is as plush as the FSR linkage on my bighit and that is saying something. I have ridden almost all other forx and would have to say this is all around DH/FR fork of the year for 2004. And i'm not just making this up because i have had it since january, raced DH, gone to northstar, used it to pedal uphill XC, and done 25' jumps on this sucker. Truly a dream fork,
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Seattle Date Reviewed: May 12, 2004
Favorite Trail:
North Shore Baby!!!
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
dropnzone.com
Strengths:
Very adjustable rebound and compression. Confidence inspiring, lighter then the previous year. Oh did I already mention the black stactions look OH SO PIMP!
Weaknesses:
Came from the factory way low on oil like all marzocchis. The QR20 bolts have stripped from the bottom half circle fasteners so watch the torque on these babies or you'll run into the same problem
After a couple of rides I found out the consistant bottoming ir from low oil from the factory, after that was resloved I absolutly love this form. It soaks up everything and is infinatly adjustable with the turn of a knob. On hard hits it just soaks up everything no more bottoming out! This fork really has completed my bike, it feels well balanced and is just waiting for me to push my limits.
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Submitted by
Tim H
a Downhiller
from sugar hill nh Date Reviewed: April 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
my house, kevins trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
littleton bike shop
Strengths:
really good wieght savings. great adjustibility. preload and rebound work awsome. black sanchions are sweet. very plush and stong
Weaknesses:
i am 138 pounds and can bottom it off a 7 foot drop at my house. wish it had compression damping. can only buy up to 2.7 inch tires. i dont know where some people are saying they are running 3.0's. thats B.S. also
Similar Products Used:
01 manitou six comp, 01 sid race, rigid fork
Bike Setup:
04 big hit expert with super t. kenda navagal 2.5's littleton bike shop rules. dave is the mannnn
Bottom Line:
this is a great fork, but if you are going to go big, you need to mod the fork.
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Submitted by
David Harding
a Downhiller
from Nanaimo, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: April 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
BINX
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
freind
Strengths:
wicked stiff, reasonable weight, super smooth, low maintinace
Weaknesses:
nothing yet
Similar Products Used:
2001 Jr.T,2002 Super T, 2003 Boxxer Race, 2004 DJ2
wicked... i originally intended to get a 04 slider plus, but got a wicked deal on this fork and picked it up instead. the new supers dont get the credit they deserve, i am totally impressed, night and day difference over the old junior... same weight, better turning and muuuch smoother and progressive... i weigh 185, and do 15 footers and ride hard on stock springs. had to add oil though. fork is dialed perfect now. total set and forget fork. i would highly reccomend it... and besides, its NOT an 888... and i like that
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Submitted by
Brent
a Downhiller
from Kamloops, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: April 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
Strong & Stiff, smooth as butter on smaller hits & slow compressions.
Weaknesses:
I'm on an '03 Super-T and it klunks klunks klunks! I sent it back on Warranty, Marzocchi said nothing was wrong but rebuilt it anyways, still knocked, had it rebuilt again, still knocked. Grrrr! It's a beautiful fork on slow compressions, but as soon as there is a small fast compression, it makes a sick klunking sound and on big drops feels like it's bottoming, but it isn't. Does anyone else have this issue?
Similar Products Used:
DJ II
Bike Setup:
Big hit
Bottom Line:
I have a love-hate realationship with this fork. The compression spikes and klunking drive me nuts and no one at Marzocchi seems to admit that this is an issue. If someone at least said "they make noise, it's the design" then I'd suck it up and move on ???? I fthis issue went away I'd love the fork!!