Mountain Biking - New Fork+ Review

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TroyLeeRacer199
09-16-05, 06:57 PM
Just went for a first ride with my new dirt jumper 3!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/highvoltage275/Fullshot.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/highvoltage275/WheelShot.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/highvoltage275/HeadOn.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v634/highvoltage275/CloseUp.jpg

The moment I felt the fork in action, I realized how much my old fork sucked! For such a low price, the fork is amazing! It handles everything to my liking and makes every bump or jump very smooth. What is also great, is that the fork can handle everything from xc to dirt jumping (on the fork it says freeride but i wouldent exactly call it a freeride fork) with ease. My bike has changed completely! i would recommend this fork to anyone because for even my first day when the fork isint even broken in, it's just plain awsome!


hooligan
09-16-05, 07:10 PM
Nice, but it looks funny on a hardrock. Be prepared for it to outlast your frame if you use what the fork was intended for. :D:D:D

TroyLeeRacer199
09-16-05, 08:55 PM
it does looks funny but I figured it would be the best all around fork for me.


norcodirtjumper
09-16-05, 09:11 PM
Nice, I have a Dirtjumper 3 and they are very tough forks. My fork has surely taken a beating, it it still performs like day 1.

the wonginator
09-17-05, 07:55 AM
actually it doesn't look that bad! i think it would match my hardrock sport :D

time to go fork hunting!

DMN
09-17-05, 08:08 AM
Looks nice. Is there a noticable difference in wieght compared to the old fork? I've heard dirt jumpers can be quiet heavy.

TroyLeeRacer199
09-17-05, 10:32 AM
I actually didint notice the weight at all. i was expecting it to be a huge difference but I could not tell the difference.

DylanTremblay
09-17-05, 11:32 AM
Sorry this is a really stupid question but are those Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3s?

Drunken Chicken
09-17-05, 11:44 AM
Sorry this is a really stupid question but are those Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3s?
Yeah.

Blasterider88
09-17-05, 12:12 PM
if i get a hard rock..ill have to pick one of those things up :)

ementophobic
09-17-05, 01:45 PM
nice purchase. ive got the same fork and brakes on my hardrock. had them for around a year and everything is still going strong

Dirtbike
09-17-05, 02:11 PM
Nice beamer, and garage.

TroyLeeRacer199
09-17-05, 05:35 PM
Nice beamer, and garage.

Gotta love the M5's!