Great feedback, boosted my confidence. Just today mentioned the HeadShok to my LBS where the owner replied it was made by Marzocchi. Neato I'm thinking... it has some Italiano in my USA made frame.

Pretty sure I'm going to keep this bike around for some time so will chase for spare parts / future. Do have further research to do in the initial air / oil settings. Apparently could damage it rather easily.

This bike does have the variable valve control on top of the stem. Until I get a chance to really get miles on it and to the trails (not road), I'll see what the hoopla was all about. This bike can take some wider 700c rubber and one area I might experiment with.