dirtbikedude
04-23-03, 02:21 PM
Here is a prelim. review of the new fork from Marzocchi.
New 888 (http://reviews.southerndownhill.com/html/888.html)
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New 888 (http://reviews.southerndownhill.com/html/888.html)
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Mountain Biking - Marzocchi 888
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mountaindew
04-23-03, 05:33 PM
sweet:) whats the travel supposed to be on that puppy? I'm not complaining or anything but why does Marzocchi need another fork in their DH/Freeride line...or is that a wicked xc fork?;)
KleinMp99
04-23-03, 05:40 PM
Dosent really look like it has more than 170mm........but it is all black and has dropouts like a boxxer. Cool!!!!!:D
Under careful inspection it looks like the lower crown is bolted on which is sweeeet and it looks like the top cown is also the new baseball cap one. It sort of looks like the stantions are beefier also but that might be becase their black.....and maybe they increased tire clearence:D
Under careful inspection it looks like the lower crown is bolted on which is sweeeet and it looks like the top cown is also the new baseball cap one. It sort of looks like the stantions are beefier also but that might be becase their black.....and maybe they increased tire clearence:D
dirtbikedude
04-23-03, 05:42 PM
It is a dh/freeride fork. 8 full inches.
They are going to use it instead if the Shiver. They will still sell the Shiver but it has a lot to be desired as a dh fork. The new one will have more travel, be about the same weight and a hell of a lot stiffer. It is going to be a cross between the Monster and the Shiver.
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They are going to use it instead if the Shiver. They will still sell the Shiver but it has a lot to be desired as a dh fork. The new one will have more travel, be about the same weight and a hell of a lot stiffer. It is going to be a cross between the Monster and the Shiver.
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mountaindew
04-23-03, 05:43 PM
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Maelstrom
04-25-03, 03:07 PM
I love that fork...I am hoping I will get to catch a glimpse of som sponsored rider with it in the village...now the price :O will be intense...
8inches travel
8pounds
8 inch rotors
and it uses a through axle...wow.
8inches travel
8pounds
8 inch rotors
and it uses a through axle...wow.
dirtbikedude
04-25-03, 04:18 PM
I am hoping I will get to catch a glimpse of som sponsored rider with it in the village
Well the only to riders to have the fork right now are Tracy(she is the one in the pic) and Fabian from the Kona Team. Since they ARE Kona riders I am sure they will be up around your way to test it out.
Slainte:beer:
Well the only to riders to have the fork right now are Tracy(she is the one in the pic) and Fabian from the Kona Team. Since they ARE Kona riders I am sure they will be up around your way to test it out.
Slainte:beer:
Maelstrom
04-25-03, 04:30 PM
Yeah I know...I can still hope haha...:) (note to self - mark down when kona team does demo) :)
blackcraka
04-26-03, 12:34 AM
Saw that fork at Sea Otter behind closed doors...thing is bad ass!!!
dirtbikedude
04-26-03, 07:52 AM
Saw that fork at Sea Otter behind closed doors...thing is bad ass!!!
To bad the course was not technical enough for them to break the forks out. Anything ove 6" of travel on that course was overkill. I am hoping that they will be running them at the Nationals in Big Bear in a few weeks. Maybe talk them into letting me give 'em a go.:D
To bad the course was not technical enough for them to break the forks out. Anything ove 6" of travel on that course was overkill. I am hoping that they will be running them at the Nationals in Big Bear in a few weeks. Maybe talk them into letting me give 'em a go.:D
blackcraka
04-27-03, 01:15 PM
Yes, very true. I knew a lot of people that road hardtails on the course. My friend ran expert in and placed 4th in his age group.
The fork is amazingly light also.
The fork is amazingly light also.
Socket
04-28-03, 04:36 AM
Originally posted by blackcraka
Yes, very true. I knew a lot of people that road hardtails on the course. My friend ran expert in and placed 4th in his age group.
The fork is amazingly light also.
8lbs isn't really amazingly light.... Boxxers are under 7.
Yes, very true. I knew a lot of people that road hardtails on the course. My friend ran expert in and placed 4th in his age group.
The fork is amazingly light also.
8lbs isn't really amazingly light.... Boxxers are under 7.
Dannihilator
04-28-03, 08:34 AM
Nice.