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Fraz
09-06-2006, 10:28 PM
Im wanting to get new forks I need some advice and cant decide between Boxxers and 888s. Its between:

06 Rock Shox Boxxer Races and
05/06 Marzocchi 888s (no exact model just whatever i find)

I have around the $700 mark to spend so probably looking at second hand. pretty much just do Downhilling. these forks are for a 05 Ironhorse Yakuza Kumicho.

which fork would be the simplest to maintain, set-up, use and have the least problems with?
Superman
09-06-2006, 10:36 PM
which fork would be the simplest to maintain, set-up, use and have the least problems with?

Marzocchi.
S.
09-06-2006, 10:41 PM
Do a search. This exact topic has been covered several times in the past.
ozelise
10-06-2006, 06:00 AM
Well you can get a 06 Boxxer Race new for $679.00

http://www.torpedo7.com/page/australia/PROD/suspension_forks-mountain_bike/ROCK-SHOX-RACE-06
Fraz
10-06-2006, 07:32 AM
Marzocchi.

would you be able to justify that?
Shorerider
10-06-2006, 07:56 AM
I had the same problem. I had owned a set of Marzocchi forks before, and they were as trouble free as anyone could hope for, so I bought the 06 888rc2x and love them.

If you want reliability, dont go past Marzocchi.

(I dont want to start a debate, this is my opinion based on my past experience.)
Atomikryder
10-06-2006, 09:36 AM
888's fo shore they just feel great, handle anything and you never get problems withthem (well i haven't anything bad happen to them);)
Octane_Matty
10-06-2006, 09:52 AM
888rc2x will be the go

easy to maintain and works great

though it can depend on what kind of DH'r you are....if you like riding hard...definately 888's :P
Superman
10-06-2006, 10:01 AM
would you be able to justify that?

Yes, seeing as I said Marzocchi for minimum maintenance etc.

Boxxers feel good but ya need to service them a fair wad more than 888s. With Marzocchi ya just set them up how ya want, and change the oil say every 6 months. Very consistent suspension.
No Skid Marks
10-06-2006, 10:46 AM
888 for sure. bit heavier but lots of bennifits. You won't find an 06 RC2 for that cheap for at least another year but.
ajay
10-06-2006, 11:08 AM
Yes, seeing as I said Marzocchi for minimum maintenance etc.

Boxxers feel good but ya need to service them a fair wad more than 888s. With Marzocchi ya just set them up how ya want, and change the oil say every 6 months. Very consistent suspension.

But the 06 boxxers have a completely new set of internals... Id be surprised if they retained their stigma for high maintenence. Time will tell i guess...
DH_slave
10-06-2006, 11:38 AM
888s for sure, i have a pair of 888rc's and they are mad forks, theres some in the forsale section with flat crowns for $690, and there 2005 modles.
Fraz
10-06-2006, 07:19 PM
thanks guys for your advice. so it seems i will be looking at a set of 888s then.

shit thats cheap! brand new 06 boxxer races for $679 from T7. tempting but i will get 888s.