CONCLUSION Apart from the untestable DVO, the Marzocchi with remote lever weighs the most. Instead of a platform that can be activated from the handlebars, we would have preferred an adjustable compression damping (retrofittable). On fast hits, the solid 350 becomes a little uncomfortable and lets a lot through to the handlebars. When locked out, the top forks are calmer. Very simple setup.
BIKE judgement GOOD
Price 959 Euro
Suspension travel¹/works specification159 mm/160 mm
Weight¹ 2103 g
Info www.marzocchi.com
MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Setting options Spring stiffness via air pressure, rebound
Lowering/platform No/yes
Max. Ø disc/weight limit 203 mm/no
Available shafts Taper
Available dropouts 15 mm
MEASURED VALUES¹
Installation length 560 mm
Torsional rigidity 30.1 Nm/°
Brake rigidity 211.9 Nm/°
¹BIKE measured values (weight may include thru axle and remote lever. Lefty incl. Lefty-4All adapter).
²The BIKE judgement is independent of price. It is made up of the six criteria and is based on rounded values. BIKE judgements: super, very good, good, satisfactory, with weaknesses, unsatisfactory.
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