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Marzocchi 2003 Marathon SL
Number of Reviews:   2
Average Rating:

Perhaps the best fork ever made for marathon-distance events or extreme backcountry racing or adventure riding. 105mm travel from Doppio Air dual air springs (positive and negative) with new ECC5 5-position extension control cartridge travel adjustment. New polished forged "M"-style Cryofit crown and 1-piece Mg MonoLite sliders


Submitted by Don Henderson - 11/24/2005 12:14:36 PM
Pros: Excellent build quality. Very smooth action. Superb seals and bushes with no air loss positive or negative. Stiff with good tracking.
Cons: Takes time to bed in. Manual is poor. I got the best set-up information by going to http://www.cycle1st.co.uk/marzocchi1.htm
Time Used: More than 2 years
Comments: Excellent forks, totally reliable. I now prefer marzocchi to Fox because Marzocchi are are so reliable. Great tracking, very adjustable and need almost no maintenance. Keep the air in with no leaks. I don't mind a fraction over weight because it has gone into the metal, the construction. Marzocchi know how to make forks!!!
Rating: 5
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend

Submitted by Glover - 3/28/2003 4:04:50 PM
Pros: This thing rides like a dream. It tracks beutifully in any condition. Sucks up the big hits while taking the edge off the small stuff.
Cons: Why can't Marzocchi make a lighter fork? They ride great but they weigh a ton!
Time Used: 3 Months
Comments: I desperately want the performance of the Marzocchi with the weight of the Sid Race. Give me that and I'll be a happy camper.
Rating: 4
Recommendation: Yes I would recommend it to a friend



 



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