Marzocchi 2005 Dirt Jumper 3

Ok, so i have been using these forks on my custom DMR sidekick for about half a year now and have decided to write a review because i am very impressed with the performance. These Dirt Jumper forks are heavy, there is no doubt about that. But there is so much reason for them to be heavy and it is no great sacrafise. The DJ (DirtJumper) is one of the first true Dirtjumping forks designed to actually take some real abuse. The stantions are steel, no more lightweight flimsy alluminum, this creates stronger stantions so that less Marzocchi DJ forks get them broken. The steerertube remains steel ... more

First glance: At first glance these fork's definetly look very solid, sanctions are very shiny and the lower slider is a matte black which looks like a very thick finish, it is infact very tough to scratch too. The crown is pretty shiny and smudges easily, the finish on this isn't as thick as the slider and with a front brake the cable can rub against it and leave a mark. The steerer tube is quite hefty and thick and is 1 1/8inch which is pretty average really... Both leg's have positive air pressure and coil spring with the air preload being the only thing adjustable here, with no added air ... more