Submitted by
gab
a Downhiller
from varennes Date Reviewed: December 31, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
all
Similar Products Used:
chit
Bottom Line:
I hate this fork
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Submitted by
Kerry
a Weekend Warrior
from Kelowna, B.C., Canada Date Reviewed: September 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Boss Hog
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
Plush, very tunable, just enough travel.
Weaknesses:
not for big 15-20 foot drops, but I'll never go anywhere near that big anyway.
Similar Products Used:
Super T, Boxxer, Xvert.
Bike Setup:
2001 Bullit, stock setup.
Bottom Line:
This fork is a really good reliable ride. I've put on tons of miles with minimal maintenance. I went to 5wt oil( I weigh about 170lbs ) and it made the fork way more responsive to adjustments. I've bottomed it out on some flatter drops but otherwise this fork is so nice. It keeps the front end lower which makes for better trail performance. all in all an excellent fork that I'll probably keep for my next frame.
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Submitted by
Rich B
a Weekend Warrior
from Vancouver Date Reviewed: April 11, 2003
Favorite Trail:
CBC/Boogieman
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
The Cove
Strengths:
Snapped it on and have had no need to adjust or fiddle with it. Tripple crown set up that fits with the factory specs of my bike.
Weaknesses:
Brake arch should be called the break arch. Went through 2 of them before I located an ENvy arch which is bombproof.
Similar Products Used:
QR20
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky with many upgrades.
Bottom Line:
I am 275lbs. It is strong. Never bottomed out. Since replacing the brake arch all is good. I recommend to anyone who wants a QR20 triple crown at a good price. Basically a Super T with 130mm of travel.
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Submitted by
Brooks
a
from Cos Cob, CT, USA Date Reviewed: November 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At:
used, price is with hub and axle assembly
Strengths:
STIFF, plush, adjustable, good-looking, progressive as hell, not too heavy compared to other burly dual crowns
Weaknesses:
bolt-on brake mount? why? may be a little too progressive even with minimum compression damping. Whats with the fake qr20? its like an oversized 9 mm axle!
'02 planet-x jack flash RAD, '00 Mr. T with blackspire arch, hayes purples, Vuelta excalibur dh weelset, xt drivetrain, FSA x-drive 3-piece cranks, Evil security chainguide...nice stuff :D
Bottom Line:
This fork is such an improvement from my previous fork, a 2002 dj2 that feels like a wet noodle compared to this. The compression and rebound damping adjustments REALLY work! This fork would be great on just about any bike other than cross country, as it is fairly hefty (5.7 lbs.) that doesn't matter on freeride/dh bikes though. If i had a chance to get this fork or a super t, i would definately choose this, its just so much stiffer.
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Submitted by
b
a Downhiller
from canadia Date Reviewed: September 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
used
Strengths:
Smooth travel, stiffer than a single crown, not too much travel, replacable arch, QR20 axle better than regular QR, external adjustments, easy to rebuild and work on, replaceable arch, infinately tunable like all bombers (springs, oil height/weight), look great.
Weaknesses:
Horrible compression cartridge, QR20 not as nice as a real 20mm axle, don't know why they didn't cast the disc brake mount into the lowers.
Cortina 4130 slalom, Mr.T, Blackspire arch, Azonic cranks, Truvativ 2 guide, Hayes 8", Easton bar and pedals, more stuff
Bottom Line:
This fork would be the best fork in the world if it weren't for the new-for-2000 compression cartidge in the left leg. Travel would stop at 3" until I drilled two 2mm holes an inch from the bottom through the cartridge and used 5wt oil. Then it was perfect. It used all the travel and still had some adjustment. A real 20mm axle would be stiffer but the qr20 is pretty convenient. Easy to work on and tune like all Marzocchis. The last of the good ones, before they got too much travel (for a hardtail) and qr20+ and m-arches.
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Submitted by
Jamie Shankland
a Downhiller
from Waterloo, ONT, CAN Date Reviewed: March 5, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Gruvula on North Shore
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Cyclepath Waterloo
Strengths:
This fork kicks butt. Replacable Arch. Awsome Seals, Tunability. Stiff as hell. A monkey could rebuild this fork. I dont see why you would pay a bike shop to do it.
Weaknesses:
QR20 is kinda wimpy, would have been better off running this fork with a solid axle like the older Super T. Witch is also a kick ass fork.
Similar Products Used:
Most Marzocchi's, Rockshox's and Manitous.
Bike Setup:
Small Dh/Dual/Dirt- '01 Stinky Deelux with mr T and Black Spire chain guide. guide. DH/Shore - '02 Stab SE with '01 Monster T, MRP Guide, 8 speed.
Bottom Line:
Although running a single crown 5" fork would be lighter I find that a full suspension really brings out the flex in single crowns. Even when I sell my Stinky Im goign to keep the Mr T. Its the perfect fork for if a certain race course doesnt requiure a Big Fork. Plus you can tune the Mr T up to 6 and 7". You can swap in cartriges from a 01 Super T for 6" or 02 Super T for 7. This is handy if you run wide tires and the M arch wont allow it. Thats the other real benifit to the Mr T. The arch will bend but you can put it on a straight edge and bend it srtaight or buy a new one. I broke an M arch fork. I will never buy a 1 piece lower assembly again! Im now loyal to bolt on Arches on Marzocchi Forks.
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Submitted by
Hendrik
a Downhiller
from Stellenbosch, South Africa Date Reviewed: December 25, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Anything going down
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Second hand
Strengths:
* Looks great * Really plush * Really strong * 20mm axle * Excellent amount of travel for the price * Dampening and compression adjusters actually works * Really stiff. I dont mean when you go boing-boing, I mean that the fork doesn't fold in under you when you pull front brake. You also dont have to check if the fork is still OK after every ride.
Weaknesses:
* It takes a while to get to the dampening adjusters, but you don't need to fiddle with that daily.
Similar Products Used:
Rockshox judy TT(ok, I know its not a downhill fork), Rockshox BoXXer, Shiver, z5(ok just don't kill me, it's also not a downhill fork), ROCKSHOX METRO(just kidding)
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Mesa DSX dual suspension with JUNIOR T shocks
Bottom Line:
This fork is excellent! You are always in control! On one dropoff I landed on my front wheel and the fork just kept the rubber to the dirt until my rear came down! You don't even need to read all the other reviews, this fork is EXCELLENT!! Go and buy it now! And dont worry about it not having booties, nothing gets past that true Marzocchi seals! Come on, all of us can't be wrong, go buy the fork. You can't get anything better for the price!! GO!!!! Come on, get out that door!
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Submitted by
Dan Pedemonte
a Weekend Warrior
from napa C.A U.S Date Reviewed: December 24, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any thing in the moab
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$835.00
Purchased At:
a friend
Strengths:
bouncy strong stiff
Weaknesses:
n/a
Similar Products Used:
super t pro
Bike Setup:
mountain cycle shock wave
Bottom Line:
an asome fork very reliable and can take big hits this is the best fork ever i got it right before the free ride contest and they have held up since the first time i got them never broken a seal never bodoms out a highly recomended fork
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Denver Date Reviewed: November 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$800.00
Strengths:
Looks great, smooth travel, maint. free
Weaknesses:
Should come with better quality springs
Similar Products Used:
boxxer, shiver, Z1, MX-6.....
Bike Setup:
Bullit w/ all the goodies
Bottom Line:
This has been a great fork for the entire time that I've owned it. I've totally beat this pi$$ out of it and it's never given me any problems. It's truly a quality fork that's durable as hell.
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Submitted by
Toshi
a
from Cambridge, MA Date Reviewed: September 29, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$850.00
Purchased At:
The Bicycle Butler (Spokane, WA)
Strengths:
Plush travel, looks great!
Weaknesses:
May be overkill. Damping adjusters take bloody chunks out of knees every once in a while.
Similar Products Used:
Other Bombers
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky, 8" disc on fork, BETD linkage plates for matching travel.
Bottom Line:
The fork I'm reviewing is the 2001 Marzocchi Super T. This description (Mr. T QR20) seems to be the closest that MTBR has. About the fork, though: it is very plush and adjustable (preload, rebound and compression damping). It is not amazingly stiff, as I can hear my disc rub from lateral flex in the fork every once in a while on the trail, but then again it is not amazingly heavy either. The chrome finish is beautiful, and so is the general workmanship. For most people, 6" of travel and double crowns are overkill -- however, if you have to have a fork with this much bounce and your frame can handle it, then the Super T is an excellent choice.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Salt Lake Date Reviewed: September 9, 2001
Switching back and forth between forks daily really makes things clear. This fork is very strong and rigid. It has smooth travel and is responsive to dampening adjustments. I love it on the dual track, I don't race but love to burn down it with this big boy. On my hardtail it's a little big, I like to put it on every once and a while and jump ramps and run over small childern and cats.
I have not had any problems with the QR. You just have to check it just like everything before you ride. It's no different than standard QR just bigger.
I payed $600 for it spring 2000 so 5 chilis for Value It the best fork I've riden so 5 chilis for Overall Rating
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Submitted by
Luft
a Downhiller
from Moscow, Russia Date Reviewed: July 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
from a friend
Strengths:
When I had replaced the standart left leg cartridge with the compression adjustment by a new one, similar to the right leg, with the rebound adjustment, it really started working. And now its work is really great on DH trails.
Weaknesses:
it doesn't work good enough with the standart left leg cartridge (w/compression adjustment)
SUN SingleWides, Azonic Hammer Stem, Maxxis Mobster 2.7, XT, RooX Bomber 4.0, Azonic Love Seat, FSA Afterburner Crancks, Wellgo B-37 pedals, MRP etc.
Bottom Line:
good enough, but after relacing the left leg cartridge IT'S GREAT! buy a one and pay some money (I payed 80 bucks) for some upgrade.
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Submitted by
Moe Ridin
a Downhiller
from dirt trails,USA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anyone that points downward
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
the net
Strengths:
reputaion, if I didnt have it so long I could have sold it for close to what I paid...damn! should have followed my intuition!
Weaknesses:
QR 20 triple clamp is a joke. no need for 20mm because it is no better/stiffer/stroger than a regular quick release fork in the same class. I mangled mine on a tame downhill trail. The thing just gave out underneath me when I needed it the most. I dont remeber what happened but I when I saw my bike after a trip to the hospital, I knew I cant compromise anything on my bike. STRONG, no more QR anything!
Similar Products Used:
no other 20mm quick release fork out there to compare it to duh!
Bike Setup:
5" rear, 5" front, hayes, RF, Sun modos....good strong stuff!
Bottom Line:
the fork should have all sorts of warnings on it! Its not as strong as Marzocchi implies! Its no downhill fork thats for sure, unless you are 100 pound chic! 2 chillies, coz it looks nice, has flashy name and open bath, minus 3 chilles for my hospital bill! "I want my money back", "I'm tellin my mom!"
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Submitted by
David
a Racer
from Beverly,MA Date Reviewed: August 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Dog park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
www.mtbr.com/market
Strengths:
This thing is the best. It is like a rock. It looks good. It feels good. And it lasts forever!
Weaknesses:
NONE!!!
Similar Products Used:
Boxxer, FR3 or DH2, manitou xvert DC
Bike Setup:
Frame: rocky mountain DH TO xtr components, shimano clipless pedals, azonic handlebars, chris king headset, azonic stem,
Bottom Line:
BUY IT BUY IT, THIS THING HAMMERS THE HILLS, BRINGS ME ON THE PODIUM EVERY TIME! I LOVE IT SO MUCH! YOU CAN BUY THEM USED, THEY HOLD UP SO WELL! PUT IT ON A ROCKY MOUNTAIN BABY!
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Submitted by
john beletic
a Downhiller
from ontario Date Reviewed: August 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
any bruce trail in collingwood
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
adjustability,travel,stiff,hell it even looks good
Weaknesses:
get real
Similar Products Used:
amp f3&f4, girven cross link, whites bros, rock shox(and i not pround of it).
Bike Setup:
rocky mountain rm6 dh
Bottom Line:
the fork is completly adjustable from the head angle to preload and both compression and rebound. now for all you wieght saving junkies (i know i was one of you not to long ago) buy this fork the benifts will be extreme to some wieght gain.
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Submitted by
Q
a Downhiller
from New Mexico Date Reviewed: June 19, 2000
Favorite Trail:
anything going down
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Marz has got it together on this fork, works great and super stiff. Once this fork is warmed up there is no stopping it
Weaknesses:
Its a Marz there is no weakness
Bike Setup:
super nice santa cruz bullit, mr. T, hayes disc's, race face dh cranks, azonic bar, hugi hub, tomac bsh stem, mrp
Bottom Line:
This fork is great for anything and everything, it will tread the needle in any situation, just point and go. The fork will do the rest, if you can hold on
Unbelievable fork,I am doing stuff I never did and am going way faster than I have ever gone before
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
Marzochhi Drop Off,Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky,Mr. T,Hope Disc Brake(front),Mavic D321 Front,Mavic D521,Bike rules the earth
Bottom Line:
THis shockis awesome,the only thing I can compare it to is my old Honda CR.It is that stiff.I have 100% more confidence and am doing stuff I have never done before,technical stuff and downhill,it rocks best therapy I've ever had.
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Submitted by
Donald Ehman
a Downhiller
from Kamloops BC Date Reviewed: June 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Greenstone, before the fire.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Smooth travel, very reliable, super stiff, goes where you point it, never talks back!
Next to heaven, I still don't have the proper drop clamp, so I'm missing out on over an inch of travel, still it's so nice to be able to point and shoot. This is so much better than the headshock... night and day, now if I could just stay on the bike..... The wieght is right up there, the whole bike comes in at 38 pounds, but I can still ride up Mara Mtn (2.5 hour climb) and I can still throw it over a fence, so it MUST be good. This fork won't give you a cape, like superman, but it will rescue you out of many a good jam..... It Rocks.
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Submitted by
Todd Gleason
a Weekend Warrior
from North Bay ON Can. Date Reviewed: May 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Stupid
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Bomber reliability, Smooth Travel, Adjustability (compression and rebound) Stiff as anything else out there. Works awesome in all conditions, and it looks super cool with the new stickers and satin finish. Comes with cool disc hub.
Weaknesses:
A little heavy but if you need a fork like this weight isn't a concern.
Similar Products Used:
99' MrT, Z1 Dropoff
Bike Setup:
Dirt Works Termite, Hayes discs, Sun Double wides, Arrow 3.0 front and 2.75 rear. Race face BB headset and seatpost, Kooka Freeride cranks and flip flop stem, Azonic Double wide bar. Xt shifters and derailleurs.
Bottom Line:
This fork really is awesome.I weigh 205 and ride it with the stock springs. I have an envy fork brace from my old 99 Mr T but I don't need it to run 24" wheels with 3.0 tires. The fork is just amazing and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a freeride/downhill fork.I do ride cross country a fair bit too and its heavy but its worth it for the sweet downhills. Put it on and ride. Also it comes with a great disc hub.If you can afford one, Buy one!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Jon Anthony
a Downhiller
from Vancouver Bc Canada Date Reviewed: February 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Pink starfish
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Everthing! This fork kicks the shizenout of any 5"travel tripple clamp. Incredible rigidity and super smooth travel. If you want a freeride fork that you can definetely use fo downhill get this baby!
Weaknesses:
None, Except for the arch does not have enough tire clearance, but I just got an envy arch for it, which accomadates the use of 3" + tires.
Similar Products Used:
Monster T, Boxxer, Jr T
Bike Setup:
Rocky Dh To, maguras, raceface, mamoth rims, fox Tc rear shock, 6" rear 5.2" front.
Bottom Line:
If you like to downhill and do alot of freeriding get this fork! It's the best fork in it's class, and probably even stiffer than a boxxer. The bottm line: GET THIS FORK!
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