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Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Rail 29" , Kabolt , 44 Red 120mm
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originally posted on jensonusa.com
I've only taken this out on one ride so far, but it was 50 miles with 4,000 ft of climbing and descending on pretty rough dirt roads. Compared to the fork that came stock on my Giant XTC, this fork is truly buttery smooth. Where I noticed this fork excel compared to other forks was the response to small, consistent hits like riding over washboard roads or trails with a lot of chatter. After 50 miles of riding on these surfaces, I feel almost no fatigue in my shoulders or arms. This fork eats stuff chatter up every single time it encounters it. It doesn't take big hits quite as well, but is by no means jarring; it's still a quality fork for bigger hits. I'm running 100mm fork anyways, so big hit compliance isn't something I'm worried about.
originally posted on jensonusa.com
I purchased the following Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork in this configuration:Travel: 120 mmWheelsize: 29"Hub spacing: 15 x 110Stanchion lower color: RedApproximate weight: ~1900 grams (post steerer being cut down to 7"Bike: 2020 Cannondale F-SI (hardtail)I purchased the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork to replace an unreliable and troublesome Cannondale Lefty Ocho fork that was hemorrhaging suspension oil all over my front brake caliper. I can easily say that the Bomber is a significantly smoother travel fork than the Lefty but also a lot more responsive than I find with a Rock Shox SID Ultimate. I have a Fox 34 SC on another hardtail and can easily say that the Bomber Z2 feels like a less refined or tuneable version of this fork but tries to give you the same ... MoreI purchased the following Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork in this configuration:Travel: 120 mmWheelsize: 29"Hub spacing: 15 x 110Stanchion lower color: RedApproximate weight: ~1900 grams (post steerer being cut down to 7"Bike: 2020 Cannondale F-SI (hardtail)I purchased the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork to replace an unreliable and troublesome Cannondale Lefty Ocho fork that was hemorrhaging suspension oil all over my front brake caliper. I can easily say that the Bomber is a significantly smoother travel fork than the Lefty but also a lot more responsive than I find with a Rock Shox SID Ultimate. I have a Fox 34 SC on another hardtail and can easily say that the Bomber Z2 feels like a less refined or tuneable version of this fork but tries to give you the same suspension feel for hundreds of dollars less which is honestly commendable.UnpackagingIn the box, I found unincluded are a starnut, Fox 34 tokens, the manual and also the small screw and plastic guide for the front brake hose - easy to lose, so make sure not toss the box should you buy this same fork.The Knobs and AdjustabilityThe manual lock out knob is plastic but it feels much smoother to use than a Rock Shox or even Fox knob! The rebound knob on the lower stanchion feels easy to adjust. The stanchion lower has a sticker chart/guide that has the air pressures to weights listed that should make tuning this fork easy. I did find that the chart is a bit on the "baseline softer" side, so you may want to go above the chart's recommendation if you want a slightly more firm ride.WeightI weighed my fork out and it came out to approximately 1900 grams. This fork in hand feels pretty light. Hand in hand with a SID or Fox 34, the Z2 feels heavier but like by the weight of a couple bananas or half filled water bottle. And that may be right as I think the weight is from the amount of oil inside the fork (it is air sprung also).PurposesI compete in local XC bike races and for fun, my trail riding includes ~5' drops, 5-10' gap doubles and 2-3' huck to flats. And I have really enjoyed this fork's performance much better than the Rock Shox SID and Lefty Ocho forks that previously were on this bike.ServiceabilityThis fork has about 200 miles on it and have yet to service it, so I do not have an opinion on this yet.OverallIf you are looking for a well rounded fork that is under $600 and has the weight that won't make your bike feel like a lead weight up front with above-its-class performance, I would not thumb my nose at this great-value fork...which is why I bought two of them. Plus, that red color is awesome!
originally posted on evogear.com
The bike that made me fall in love with mountain biking was a second-generation Salsa El Mariachi singlespeed. I put a Marzocchi CR320 fork on it because it was all I could afford. I rode that bike into the ground (or, rather, I rode that singlespeed until my knee joints were ground down). That was the simplest bike to maintain and ride. Fast forward 8 years, I have since owned several bells-and-whistles bikes with Pikes, 34s, Manitous, and an MRP Ribbon. Forks with lots of knobs and in theory all the possible configuration settings one would need to perfectly dial in their ride. In my honest opinion, none felt better than my old Marzocchi. So when it was time to build the closest thing I could to that old El Mariachi with modern standards and geometry (and gears), ... MoreThe bike that made me fall in love with mountain biking was a second-generation Salsa El Mariachi singlespeed. I put a Marzocchi CR320 fork on it because it was all I could afford. I rode that bike into the ground (or, rather, I rode that singlespeed until my knee joints were ground down). That was the simplest bike to maintain and ride. Fast forward 8 years, I have since owned several bells-and-whistles bikes with Pikes, 34s, Manitous, and an MRP Ribbon. Forks with lots of knobs and in theory all the possible configuration settings one would need to perfectly dial in their ride. In my honest opinion, none felt better than my old Marzocchi. So when it was time to build the closest thing I could to that old El Mariachi with modern standards and geometry (and gears), I went back to the big M. It took me 10 minutes to install, pumped it up to the recommended pressure, set the rebound per the instructions, and bounced around the driveway. Could feel that I might want a little more ramp up, so I installed one volume spacer (another 10 minute job), lowered the air pressure by 5 PSI, set the compression lockout lever to the 2 o'clock position and headed out for a ride. On rare occasion I move the compression lever to 2:30 or maybe 1:30, and I've added and then subsequently removed one click of rebound damping. That's it. I pretty much nailed the settings on the first ride and haven't looked back. This is an EASY fork to own. When it comes to service, I know, too, that it will be a simple job. I couldn't be happier. All the performance I can handle, at a cost I could accommodate, in a good-looking package that simply rides beautifully.
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Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Rail 29" , Kabolt , 44 Red 120mm
Free delivery
I've only taken this out on one ride so far, but it was 50 miles with 4,000 ft of climbing and descending on pretty rough dirt roads. Compared to the fork that came stock on my Giant XTC, this fork is truly buttery smooth. Where I noticed this fork excel compared to other forks was the response to small, consistent hits like riding over washboard roads or trails with a lot of chatter. After 50 miles of riding on these surfaces, I feel almost no fatigue in my shoulders or arms. This fork eats stuff chatter up every single time it encounters it. It doesn't take big hits quite as well, but is by no means jarring; it's still a quality fork for bigger hits. I'm running 100mm fork anyways, so big hit compliance isn't something I'm worried about.
I purchased the following Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork in this configuration:Travel: 120 mmWheelsize: 29"Hub spacing: 15 x 110Stanchion lower color: RedApproximate weight: ~1900 grams (post steerer being cut down to 7"Bike: 2020 Cannondale F-SI (hardtail)I purchased the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork to replace an unreliable and troublesome Cannondale Lefty Ocho fork that was hemorrhaging suspension oil all over my front brake caliper. I can easily say that the Bomber is a significantly smoother travel fork than the Lefty but also a lot more responsive than I find with a Rock Shox SID Ultimate. I have a Fox 34 SC on another hardtail and can easily say that the Bomber Z2 feels like a less refined or tuneable version of this fork but tries to give you the same ... MoreI purchased the following Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork in this configuration:Travel: 120 mmWheelsize: 29"Hub spacing: 15 x 110Stanchion lower color: RedApproximate weight: ~1900 grams (post steerer being cut down to 7"Bike: 2020 Cannondale F-SI (hardtail)I purchased the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork to replace an unreliable and troublesome Cannondale Lefty Ocho fork that was hemorrhaging suspension oil all over my front brake caliper. I can easily say that the Bomber is a significantly smoother travel fork than the Lefty but also a lot more responsive than I find with a Rock Shox SID Ultimate. I have a Fox 34 SC on another hardtail and can easily say that the Bomber Z2 feels like a less refined or tuneable version of this fork but tries to give you the same suspension feel for hundreds of dollars less which is honestly commendable.UnpackagingIn the box, I found unincluded are a starnut, Fox 34 tokens, the manual and also the small screw and plastic guide for the front brake hose - easy to lose, so make sure not toss the box should you buy this same fork.The Knobs and AdjustabilityThe manual lock out knob is plastic but it feels much smoother to use than a Rock Shox or even Fox knob! The rebound knob on the lower stanchion feels easy to adjust. The stanchion lower has a sticker chart/guide that has the air pressures to weights listed that should make tuning this fork easy. I did find that the chart is a bit on the "baseline softer" side, so you may want to go above the chart's recommendation if you want a slightly more firm ride.WeightI weighed my fork out and it came out to approximately 1900 grams. This fork in hand feels pretty light. Hand in hand with a SID or Fox 34, the Z2 feels heavier but like by the weight of a couple bananas or half filled water bottle. And that may be right as I think the weight is from the amount of oil inside the fork (it is air sprung also).PurposesI compete in local XC bike races and for fun, my trail riding includes ~5' drops, 5-10' gap doubles and 2-3' huck to flats. And I have really enjoyed this fork's performance much better than the Rock Shox SID and Lefty Ocho forks that previously were on this bike.ServiceabilityThis fork has about 200 miles on it and have yet to service it, so I do not have an opinion on this yet.OverallIf you are looking for a well rounded fork that is under $600 and has the weight that won't make your bike feel like a lead weight up front with above-its-class performance, I would not thumb my nose at this great-value fork...which is why I bought two of them. Plus, that red color is awesome!
The bike that made me fall in love with mountain biking was a second-generation Salsa El Mariachi singlespeed. I put a Marzocchi CR320 fork on it because it was all I could afford. I rode that bike into the ground (or, rather, I rode that singlespeed until my knee joints were ground down). That was the simplest bike to maintain and ride. Fast forward 8 years, I have since owned several bells-and-whistles bikes with Pikes, 34s, Manitous, and an MRP Ribbon. Forks with lots of knobs and in theory all the possible configuration settings one would need to perfectly dial in their ride. In my honest opinion, none felt better than my old Marzocchi. So when it was time to build the closest thing I could to that old El Mariachi with modern standards and geometry (and gears), ... MoreThe bike that made me fall in love with mountain biking was a second-generation Salsa El Mariachi singlespeed. I put a Marzocchi CR320 fork on it because it was all I could afford. I rode that bike into the ground (or, rather, I rode that singlespeed until my knee joints were ground down). That was the simplest bike to maintain and ride. Fast forward 8 years, I have since owned several bells-and-whistles bikes with Pikes, 34s, Manitous, and an MRP Ribbon. Forks with lots of knobs and in theory all the possible configuration settings one would need to perfectly dial in their ride. In my honest opinion, none felt better than my old Marzocchi. So when it was time to build the closest thing I could to that old El Mariachi with modern standards and geometry (and gears), I went back to the big M. It took me 10 minutes to install, pumped it up to the recommended pressure, set the rebound per the instructions, and bounced around the driveway. Could feel that I might want a little more ramp up, so I installed one volume spacer (another 10 minute job), lowered the air pressure by 5 PSI, set the compression lockout lever to the 2 o'clock position and headed out for a ride. On rare occasion I move the compression lever to 2:30 or maybe 1:30, and I've added and then subsequently removed one click of rebound damping. That's it. I pretty much nailed the settings on the first ride and haven't looked back. This is an EASY fork to own. When it comes to service, I know, too, that it will be a simple job. I couldn't be happier. All the performance I can handle, at a cost I could accommodate, in a good-looking package that simply rides beautifully.
I’m not qualified to review a fork. This is going on my only bike (Surly Lowside). Going from no suspension at all to one sexy looking fork. While I’m doing fine on trails, my brain is rattling around in my helmet and it’s time to get suspend-y. Currently in the shop getting put on my bike so I haven’t ridden it. I didn’t realize I needed a different crown race so I wont be riding it until I’m back on the Mainland. What I can say is that the fit and finish leave nothing to be desired and the adjustment lever feeling is chefs kiss.
Firstly, Pushys and Fox (Marzocchi) have been fantastic. However, after the first ride with my new Z2’s they developed a rattle in the air side stanchion and excessive play.They were sent to Fox Australia for warranty repairs and completely rebuilt and returned in 3 days total. Apparently a few people have had the same issue according to an online search and it’s down to some poorly machined lowers from the factory.Aside from the issue I had above, these forks are fantastic. They are simple in design and features but feel like butter over even the most technical terrain. You need to get the sag and rebound adjustment just right, I found that I needed the rebound almost at its fastest setting on rocky trails. The look and finish are great too.If you’re wanting an ... MoreFirstly, Pushys and Fox (Marzocchi) have been fantastic. However, after the first ride with my new Z2’s they developed a rattle in the air side stanchion and excessive play.They were sent to Fox Australia for warranty repairs and completely rebuilt and returned in 3 days total. Apparently a few people have had the same issue according to an online search and it’s down to some poorly machined lowers from the factory.Aside from the issue I had above, these forks are fantastic. They are simple in design and features but feel like butter over even the most technical terrain. You need to get the sag and rebound adjustment just right, I found that I needed the rebound almost at its fastest setting on rocky trails. The look and finish are great too.If you’re wanting an affordable and simple setup that looks great and performs as well as a more expensive Fox fork (aside from the warranty issue), these are a great option.Marked down for the warranty issue but otherwise a great product.
Purchased a Z2 last week for my custom build!I was considering a Rockshox Pike but they are a few hundred more.The turning point for choosing the Z2 was when a friend of mine turned up with a Z2 and on trail it felt like a fork worth hundreds more. I literally could not believe it.Fast forward a week later and I got mine ordered and it was here within the same week from Silverfish. Thanks SF for being prompt! As a side note, I work in a bike company so I do get trade VAT on all of my parts.Price to quality ratio for this particular suspension fork is insane and setup is nice and easy. It had a star nut, four tokens and two setup manuals included with my fork. I went for the 140mm 27.5 version in red and boy does it like look nice!Give it 6 months and we shall ... MorePurchased a Z2 last week for my custom build!I was considering a Rockshox Pike but they are a few hundred more.The turning point for choosing the Z2 was when a friend of mine turned up with a Z2 and on trail it felt like a fork worth hundreds more. I literally could not believe it.Fast forward a week later and I got mine ordered and it was here within the same week from Silverfish. Thanks SF for being prompt! As a side note, I work in a bike company so I do get trade VAT on all of my parts.Price to quality ratio for this particular suspension fork is insane and setup is nice and easy. It had a star nut, four tokens and two setup manuals included with my fork. I went for the 140mm 27.5 version in red and boy does it like look nice!Give it 6 months and we shall see how it survives the rigours of hard trail riding on the front of a hardcore hardtail! Initial impressions are very good as of now. The only one that thing I am going to do is add a token to stop blowing through travel. This is easy enough to do.My only pet peeve - and it’s not related to the fork - would be that it seems they have stopped doing Marzocchi branded Transfers. Would be nice to have my dropper match the suspension!Thanks!
Chassis is OK except bushings - they are not replaceabale, you have to buy new stanchions.No foam rings installed. There is place for them and service manual says you should install them at first service. But that's too much. Saving a couple pennies in exchange for worse dust and dirt protection, really?Indistinct damper design. There is no shimstack. High-speed rebound is managed by petal valves similar to ones used in 2T engines. And these valves are large - high-speed rebound kicks in almost always, making fork feel harsh on rebound.My new Z2 had no rebound. Rebound adjuster had no effect. Serviced it and it started to change something, but not much. And that's RAIL damper design issue - rebound is adjusted between medium-fast to super-fast, no slow side ... MoreChassis is OK except bushings - they are not replaceabale, you have to buy new stanchions.No foam rings installed. There is place for them and service manual says you should install them at first service. But that's too much. Saving a couple pennies in exchange for worse dust and dirt protection, really?Indistinct damper design. There is no shimstack. High-speed rebound is managed by petal valves similar to ones used in 2T engines. And these valves are large - high-speed rebound kicks in almost always, making fork feel harsh on rebound.My new Z2 had no rebound. Rebound adjuster had no effect. Serviced it and it started to change something, but not much. And that's RAIL damper design issue - rebound is adjusted between medium-fast to super-fast, no slow side available. You can find youtube review where guys also don't understand why it's acting like this from the box. Also fork seized disgustingly, really my 20 year old ZOOM steel fork traveled more smoothly. Rebuild with regreasing fixed that, now it's smooth.My opinion is to better get a fork with a normal full-fledged damper like GRIP and not this cheaper stub of a damper.
Chassis is OK except bushings - they are not replaceabale, you have to buy new stanchions.No foam rings installed. There is place for them and service manual says you should install them at first service. But that's too much. Saving a couple pennies in exchange for worse dust and dirt protection, really?Plastic rebound shaft with plastic knob attached directly to it. Very fragile. If you'll hit almost anything even not rock solid, you're definitely going to break the shaft and knob. If you'll hold it in your hand you will then rotate rebound knob slow and gently. It really feels like it would break super easily (and according reviews it happens regurarly).Indistinct damper design. There is no shimstack. High-speed rebound is managed by petal valves similar to ... MoreChassis is OK except bushings - they are not replaceabale, you have to buy new stanchions.No foam rings installed. There is place for them and service manual says you should install them at first service. But that's too much. Saving a couple pennies in exchange for worse dust and dirt protection, really?Plastic rebound shaft with plastic knob attached directly to it. Very fragile. If you'll hit almost anything even not rock solid, you're definitely going to break the shaft and knob. If you'll hold it in your hand you will then rotate rebound knob slow and gently. It really feels like it would break super easily (and according reviews it happens regurarly).Indistinct damper design. There is no shimstack. High-speed rebound is managed by petal valves similar to ones used in 2T engines. And these valves are large - high-speed rebound kicks in almost always, making fork feel harsh on rebound.My new Z2 had no rebound. Rebound adjuster had no effect. Serviced it and it started to change something, but not much. And that's RAIL damper design issue - rebound is adjusted between medium-fast to super-fast, no slow side available. You can find youtube review where guys also don't understand why it's acting like this from the box. Also fork seized disgustingly, really my 20 year old ZOOM steel fork traveled more smoothly. Rebuild with regreasing fixed that, now it's smooth.My opinion is to better get a fork with a normal full-fledged damper like GRIP and not this cheaper stub of a damper.I'll give it 3 stars because it's stiff and has Fox Float air spring, otherwise it would be less.
Fun upgrade project for my son's 2016 Specialized Camber. He has yet to put it through its paces, but his initial impression is good. He is pleased with how it feels and how it looks. As the installing and setup mechanic, I appreciated the clarity of Marzocchi's owner's and tuning manuals. The fork seems like a simple yet solid component. Pleased with it, and the sale price made it especially affordable.
I really can't love this fork enough for the money. I was riding an older 2014 32 Performance with Kashima, serviced regularly, and it was great, but time just gets the best of any component and it was time to replace. I had read all the publication reviews of this fork and was on a budget, so I pulled the trigger. I've been riding it on the front range of Colorado for a year now and can confirm every article was spot on. It just works, and it works well. Not the best, but far from the worst, or even mediocre for that matter. No frills, it's stiff, it's predictable, and dialing it in is very simple with the Rail dampener. Are there better forks out there? Sure. But I honestly think for the vast majority of us that aren't pro's, and for hundreds of dollars less, this ... MoreI really can't love this fork enough for the money. I was riding an older 2014 32 Performance with Kashima, serviced regularly, and it was great, but time just gets the best of any component and it was time to replace. I had read all the publication reviews of this fork and was on a budget, so I pulled the trigger. I've been riding it on the front range of Colorado for a year now and can confirm every article was spot on. It just works, and it works well. Not the best, but far from the worst, or even mediocre for that matter. No frills, it's stiff, it's predictable, and dialing it in is very simple with the Rail dampener. Are there better forks out there? Sure. But I honestly think for the vast majority of us that aren't pro's, and for hundreds of dollars less, this fork will meet most rider capabilities satisfactorily. I've ridden fancier stuff out there that was a bit more plush, but I don't notice it enough to want more and have zero intention on replacing or upgrading until this thing quits. My only issue has been the recommended air pressure by rider weight listed on the stanchion, it seems a bit high. I'm what they refer to in Europe as "petite" at 5'6"/135lbs and had to decrease pressure by almost 10psi to get full travel out of it with one volume spacer. I'm not sure if that will apply to larger individuals, but you may need to play around a bit. Also, you can change the travel with different air springs. I bought the 120mm fork, then swapped to a 140mm Fox air spring (around $40) after wanting more travel and it worked like a charm. I can always go back to 120 if need be.
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Simple adjustments with high stiffness and durability: The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29" Rail Sweep-Adj Tapered Boost Not that long ago mountain bikes were simple – suspension opened up more terrain and, more importantly, it meant more fun. The original Z2 was there for the mountain bike suspension revolution –you simply mounted it on your bike and hit the trails. Less time prepping and fixing meant you could just focus on the ride. Twenty years later, that same DNA lives on in the new Marzocchi Z2; it’s ready to shred with smooth and plush suspension. The new from-the-ground-up Rail damper combines low maintenance with intuitive ease of use and impressive on-trail performance. The top-of-fork simple sweep adjuster from firm to open can lock out the fork or fully open the system with plenty of positions in between. The Z2 - it just makes everything easy. Spacer Fork pump not included!
Simple adjustments with high stiffness and durability: The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29" Rail Sweep-Adj Tapered Boost Not that long ago mountain bikes were simple – suspension opened up more terrain and, more importantly, it meant more fun. The original Z2 was there for the mountain bike suspension revolution –you simply mounted it on your bike and hit the trails. Less time prepping and fixing meant you could just focus on the ride. Twenty years later, that same DNA lives on in the new Marzocchi Z2; it’s ready to shred with smooth and plush suspension. The new from-the-ground-up Rail damper combines low maintenance with intuitive ease of use and impressive on-trail performance. The top-of-fork simple sweep adjuster from firm to open can lock out the fork or fully open the system with plenty of positions in between. The Z2 - it just makes everything easy. Spacer Fork pump not included!
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Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29" 120 Rail Sweep-Adj Tapered Boost
Simple adjustments with high stiffness and durability: The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29" Rail Sweep-Adj Tapered Boost Not that long ago mountain bikes were simple – suspension opened up more terrain and, more importantly, it meant more fun. The original Z2 was there for the mountain bike suspension revolution –you simply mounted it on your bike and hit the trails. Less time prepping and fixing meant you could just focus on the ride. Twenty years later, that same DNA lives on in the new Marzocchi Z2; it’s ready to shred with smooth and plush suspension. The new from-the-ground-up Rail damper combines low maintenance with intuitive ease of use and impressive on-trail performance. The top-of-fork simple sweep adjuster from firm to open can lock out the fork or fully open the system with plenty of positions in between. The Z2 - it just makes everything easy. Spacer Fork pump not included!
Simple adjustments with high stiffness and durability: The Marzocchi Bomber Z2 29" Rail Sweep-Adj Tapered Boost Not that long ago mountain bikes were simple – suspension opened up more terrain and, more importantly, it meant more fun. The original Z2 was there for the mountain bike suspension revolution –you simply mounted it on your bike and hit the trails. Less time prepping and fixing meant you could just focus on the ride. Twenty years later, that same DNA lives on in the new Marzocchi Z2; it’s ready to shred with smooth and plush suspension. The new from-the-ground-up Rail damper combines low maintenance with intuitive ease of use and impressive on-trail performance. The top-of-fork simple sweep adjuster from firm to open can lock out the fork or fully open the system with plenty of positions in between. The Z2 - it just makes everything easy. Spacer Fork pump not included!
