Jimbob 2705 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi Guys, What would front suspension would you recommend for Dirt Jumping AND riding street? Ideally don't want to spend that much - but I would consider buying 2nd hand! Thanks and ATB James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Marzocchi Dirt Jumper range. Pre 06 if you want them to work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Marzocchi Dirt Jumper range. Pre 06 if you want them to work well. aye, got dirt jumper 3s and they are sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Reynolds Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Lefty if u wanna spend half ur time being stopped by people asking why you only have one fork Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Marzocchi Dirt Jumper range. Pre 06 if you want them to work well. Thanks for that - May I ask pre-2006? So I don't really want anything like a 2010 or similar? Also, what would they be like at 'Street' riding? Thanks and ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Marzoccchi went through a really shit phase. 2006 where some of the best forks they made. I had some 2005 dj3s and they where brilliant. If you can afford it look at rockshox argyles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie87 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 i used dirt jams round the 08 mark they werent to bad only 100mm travel so ideal for street as well but as said above dirt jumpers pre 06 were the best you could have especially if your going second hand you should be able to pick up a bargin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Thanks again Lads! Very helpful and useful! Just a couple more questions : What travel should I go for? Eg 100m Is there anyway to tell a Pre-2006 fork? Finally, does anyone know the length of the fork (from the crown race to centre of the dropouts)? Most likely 100mm, DJ3's! Oh, also, what is the difference between DJ2's and DJ3's? Thanks and ATB James Edited June 15, 2011 by Jimbob 2705 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 What travel should I go for? Eg 100m for street aswell i wouldnt go to high due to bounce/weight etc and not having full use of all the suspension, around 100mm travel sounds just right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) dj3- dual spring and no 20mm version dj2- one air another spring correct me if im wrong- sorry this was for the 2011 models manitou circus forks are meant to be good aswell also offer a 80mm version with lock-out Edited June 15, 2011 by bike_dummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie87 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 100 for street is more than enough the only difference i can see between the dj3 and 2 on the 06 model is one is internal rebound and the other external but both of them have the 20mm through axle but all the info for all the years right back to 2001 can be found here http://www.marzocchi.com/Template/listProdotti.asp?LN=UK&idC=1592&IdFolder=113# so you know what your buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Ok, Thanks guys! I will get some forks with 100mm Travel. So basically, the DJ3's will be just as good as the DJ2's? Thanks and ATB James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I have some 04 DJ2's that I'll be selling as soon as I can find a decent street frame. Interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I have some 04 DJ2's that I'll be selling as soon as I can find a decent street frame. Interested? Very interested, I'll just send you a PM now buddy! Thanks and ATB James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Looks like I'm still going to have to find some......as unfortunately 'Theta2' Forks are 110mm! The problem I have is that I think I would like the fork to be white - But I don't think Marzocchi did a Pre-06 fork in white?! Any suggestions? In a perfect world, I would like a white fork with gold stantions! Thanks and ATB James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I loved my Rockshox Argyles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I loved my Rockshox Argyles I have just had a look and they are pretty expensive - About the £250 Mark, but probably less 2nd hand! I'll have to see if I can find any decent secondhand ones. Do you know if they are rated higher than the Marzocchi DJ3's? Thanks and ATB James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Looks like I'm still going to have to find some......as unfortunately 'Theta2' Forks are 110mm! The problem I have is that I think I would like the fork to be white - But I don't think Marzocchi did a Pre-06 fork in white?! Any suggestions? In a perfect world, I would like a white fork with gold stantions! Thanks and ATB James Forks are now for sale here just in case you change your mind Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Forks are now for sale here just in case you change your mind Thanks Really tempted Mate! Does anyone know what 110mm Travel is like for street riding? I assume it is too much? Thanks and ATB James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 110 would be fine. You can alter the travel internally any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 04 dirt jumpers are the best ones full stop! I've had 04's 06's 08's 09's went back to 06's then made my own using 08 uppers and 06 lowers. but 04's were the best by a long way, build quality is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Do you know if they are rated higher than the Marzocchi DJ3's? Hell yeah. DJ3's are aweful. DJ2's are alright though. Mine were the Argyle 318's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 again Manitou Circus Expert Forks. gold sanctions white or black 130mm, 100mm, 80mm options with a lock-out that works! £270 new from crc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob 2705 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 again Manitou Circus Expert Forks. gold sanctions white or black 130mm, 100mm, 80mm options with a lock-out that works! £270 new from crc They look perfect.....except for they are a bit more than I want to spend! :$ I have looked on eBay to see if there is any secondhand, but no such luck! As I said earlier, I would really like the forks in white. I am not that fussed on the sanctions now, but I would prefer gold or black - but normal silver would be fine I suppose. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Really gutted that 2010 Marzocchi DJ's aren't any good - seen some nice white ones for sale! Thanks and ATB James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 There is the Marzocchi Dirt Jumper range (often shortened to E.g. DJ3) and the Marzocchi DJ range or DirtJam range which confusingly aren't the same and aren't as good. I'm not sure about the timeframe of this, some time around 2007 they brought in the DJ range as a budget option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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