| Brand: |
Marzocchi |
 |
| Name: |
2000 Model Z1 CR |
| Retail
Price: |
$15,000 NT (approx. $450 USD)
(no longer available) |
| Type
of Product: |
Coil Suspension Fork |
| Duration
Tested: |
3 months |
| Manufacturer
Website: |
http://www.marzocchi.com/ |
| Technical
Info: |
Fork is designed for aggressive
trail riding damped by a coil spring and hydraulic cartridge.
Purchased in 4" travel mode, but can be upgraded to 5" with
the purchase of new 130mm springs and top out springs. Approx.
cost US$45. Also the lockout ECC feature available on 2001 MCR's
can be retrofitted. |
| Pros: |
Super plush, sucks bumps
big and small, inspires confidence on sketchy sections, top
quality, has the old brace arch as opposed to the new M brace.
Marzocchi rep's in Taiwan are super helpful and full maintenance
guides are available for download on their website. |
| Cons: |
No lockout like on 2001
model Z1 MCR |
| Ride
Summary: |
I purchased this fork in
order to sate my desire for the ability to jump and drop, but
not have to sacrifice handling or geometry issues associated
with longer travel dual crown forks. Takes a little while to
break in, but it has great adjustability in terms of rebound,
compression and spring preload. Whilst this is by no means a
pure free-riding demon fork it does offer great stiffness and
reliable assistance in all types of riding scenarios. You know
you can rely on Marzocchi Z1's for plushness and reliability
and the CR is no different. It may be heavier than a Rock Shox
or Manitou but if you are concerned about weight in the first
place then the name Marzocchi is probably not on your list anyway.
I have ridden in all conditions wet, muddy and dry and this
fork has had no problems. |
| FFTA
Verdict: |
2 big thumbs up. Whilst
I don't feel invincible I am certainly prepared to ride sections
once deemed too risky. |
