DS and DJ fork

Lil' Nick · 05-11-2004, 11:00 PM

I am probably buying a new fork for my HT. I'd like it to be 4" or 5" and am having trouble deciding which fork to get.

Here is my current selection:
2004 Marzocchi Marathon
2004 Marzocchi Z1 FR SL
2004 Marzocchi Z1 FR
2004 Marzocchi Z1 Drop-off (1 and 2)
2003 Marzocchi DJ (1, 2, and 3)

Please put these in the order you would rank them for doing DS, DJs, and urban (but not much). (1 list, I will be doing those things on it)
Also justify your list

Thanks

StinkyDee · 05-12-2004, 05:54 AM

What about the Manitou Sherman Firefly? Expensive, but an awesome fork. Ive ridden ZackS's and i love it. Otherwise:

2004 Z1 FR- I own one and love it.
2004 Drop off- Ive ridden my friends. I think this would be a better all around fork then the DJ.
2004 DJ- Sweet forks, but this year they are a little heavy. I dont know how well they will be for DS.
2004 Marathon-Ive never ridden this fork
2004 Z1 FR SL- I was looking into getting this before i had my Z1 FR. Its an ok fork, but its a b^tch to set up, and if u dont do it correctly it feels like crap. Just a little too XC for what your going to be doing.

Lil' Nick · 05-15-2004, 08:29 PM

Anybody else?

Also, if I get the Z1 FR..... QR or 20mm?

mtbfreerider182 · 05-16-2004, 01:49 PM

If you get anything go ahead and make it a 20mm thruaxle. That said, I think they're all pretty good forks but I wouldn't recommend anything of Marzocchi's that ends with the number 3. A little too cheap, not enough adjustability. Also, I've seen way too many 2003 Marzocchis break to recommend using them. Other than that, the rest seem good.
I think Nick's sponsored by Marzocchi so that's why he's not going for one of the Shermans.

AC/P1 · 05-16-2004, 02:30 PM

that 80mm sherman looks mighty fine. i reallly want one for my p1. if you got the cash id get that. if not, thru axel psylo would be pimp too. as long as you dont huck em. definetly 20mm. im not really happy with my 03 dj 3 with the qr. wayy too much flex. and i think 5 inches is too much.

Lil' Nick · 05-16-2004, 03:31 PM

I think Im gonna be going with an 04 Z1 FR 20mm....

East Bay Rich · 05-16-2004, 05:06 PM

word. that's what I just put on my Bullit. Changed out the Super T. Completely changed my bike. 3 rides on it. So far so good.

-Rich