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Post by bathala on May 9, 2006 22:52:36 GMT 8
model: marz exr pro (OEM part) year: 2004 model (not sure) travel: (i forgot) length of use: since late 03 to present bike setup: xc - kona kikapu (can be seen in the bike gallery)
pro: reasonably priced, reasonable weight, very strong, and very low maintenance. cons: none so far.
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Post by bathala on May 9, 2006 23:01:03 GMT 8
Can those EXR PRO's be reduced in travel? Say from 5" down to 2" ? Any ideas guys? Thanks patrick, my exr pro's travel cannot be adjusted. adjustments are for preload and rebound only. mine is an 04 (i think), i am not sure as to the newer ones. but i don't think exr pros are going to be given adjustable travel.
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Post by Patrick on May 9, 2006 23:17:13 GMT 8
I mean can they be internally reduced like using spacers / shims on the rebound side etc ... like in a coil fork?
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Post by warlock^_^ on May 10, 2006 1:26:13 GMT 8
Patrick, if your willing to try it, I think you can experiment on the Oil level of your EXR, since this is an open bath system. check this site I stumbled on LINKHope this helps... I mean can they be internally reduced like using spacers / shims on the rebound side etc ... like in a coil fork?
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Post by Patrick on May 10, 2006 9:23:09 GMT 8
Thanks, I think the link would be very helpfull. I plan to experiment on an EXR to reduce the travel to about an inch and a half to 2 inches.
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Post by bongjumper on May 15, 2006 21:07:08 GMT 8
I use marzocchi shiver, Jr.T, DJIII, Super T pro, Z150, marathon...
All is good fork, only complaint to all this fork... heavy compare to other brand name and category... ;D
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Post by deen on May 17, 2006 1:35:54 GMT 8
i use exr pro. so far so good
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Post by OnebyOne on May 27, 2006 18:47:47 GMT 8
I've used or owned the following as; 04 Marathon S, 05 Marathon XC, Z150FR and 03 DJIII...
All of the above forks performs really well in it's own category...very good small bump sentivity, very active and plush and bomb proof...It's few hundred grams heavier than its counter part but what can you expect for such a good performing fork...
Oh yeah, its long lasting and easy to maintain...
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Post by barelylegal on May 30, 2006 13:49:06 GMT 8
Good day guy's, just new in Pinoy MTBIKERS forum... Nice to see and read fellow Pinoys MTB adventures here...
Model : 05 AM SL Price: 24,500 (2nd hand 4x used) Travel: 130mm or 150mm Length of use(abuse?): 2 months
Pros: For descents? it is awesome, set up for 6in travel, stiff and plush... For single track, it is good in the corners, it complements the titus frame very well . For climbing, still experimenting on the height, and the adijustment of the lock out, ... The weight is light for a 6in front shocks...
Cons: non so far
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Post by forcebinder on May 30, 2006 14:38:51 GMT 8
Mx Comp Air 100mm 04
Length of Use: 8months(abuse!) Price: 6k
Pros: very light! i like it! it suits my style of riding... can handle 10+ foot drops with bad transitions but no probs 6-8ft flats! use it also for dj... its weight is ok for trials... use sometimes also on the trails agressive xc-dh
Cons: 30mm...not that good looking! lacks rebound adjustments... nothing more
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Post by OnebyOne on Jun 15, 2006 22:16:56 GMT 8
Wow! 10' drop on an MX Comp... that's scary brad...my balls can only do 4' drop using a Z150 pa....hehehe... ;D
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Post by Patrick on Jun 15, 2006 22:24:54 GMT 8
And they say dont get the air, "puputok", i love hearing that everytime from people who never heard or seen a single case where the air shock/fork exploded.
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Post by pazigrider on Jul 18, 2006 13:56:26 GMT 8
does anyone out there knows the ave. weight of Marz EXR Race 100mm travel actually, it's my present fork but i'm planning to upgrade to a lighter trail fork and i just want to compare its weight would appreciate your inputs
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Post by kulot_salot on Jul 18, 2006 15:25:37 GMT 8
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Post by pazigrider on Jul 18, 2006 17:20:44 GMT 8
actually, the Marz website didn't help me much in getting the weight of the 100mm EXR Race - i can't find it i'm just hoping that somebody out there - cared to weigh their EXR Race before or has the info. of its ave. weight:-*
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Post by trailblaster on Jul 18, 2006 17:34:59 GMT 8
i dont know the actual weight of marz exr race but you can reserve it to me if ever you're going to replace it w/ a new one.. (for weighting porposes only;D ;D ;D hehehe!
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Post by anji on Jul 29, 2006 7:06:53 GMT 8
am using exr race 4" for 8 mos. , no problems so far. done 4' drops and still works ... regarding the weight, its ok 4 me ...
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Post by Dragunov on Aug 22, 2006 15:15:54 GMT 8
Buy a Marzoocchi it will last you half a decade or until its reliablility bores you into buying something else......quoted from mtbr.com ;D
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Post by Superbad on Aug 22, 2006 17:20:48 GMT 8
zokes are indestructible
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Post by Patrick on Aug 22, 2006 20:15:59 GMT 8
I dont think they changed that part (stanchions) too much since that model came out.
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Post by Dragunov on Aug 22, 2006 20:30:27 GMT 8
now i changed my mind, rockshox rule!!!!! ;D
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Post by Superbad on Aug 22, 2006 20:43:08 GMT 8
I dont think they changed that part (stanchions) too much since that model came out. OMG! I'm getting a reba now.
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Post by joes on Aug 22, 2006 22:11:37 GMT 8
- thanks for scaring the shît out of me pat. - thinking about it i think this is a rare case. technique could make up alot of ground for poor performing parts. and even if you're using the best parts available, there'd always be a way to destroy it via some unbelievable huck.
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Post by Patrick on Aug 22, 2006 22:19:42 GMT 8
You bunch of sisies hehe ... joke lang Im still getting a Marzocchi when I get the chance. @fr707 for your truvativ: That wasn't my intention joes
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Post by joes on Aug 22, 2006 22:35:19 GMT 8
forks and other parts should only be abused or tested to their limits when they're making up for the lack of skills. there are ways to make the bike land softer. i've been avoiding the "tail first" on drops, but it seems it's the more decent way to do it. the trials guys do it that way. avoid flat landing peeps. use receivers if possible.
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Post by Dragunov on Aug 22, 2006 22:42:59 GMT 8
You bunch of sisies hehe ... joke lang Im still getting a Marzocchi when I get the chance. @fr707 for your truvativ: That wasn't my intention joes ouch!!!!!!
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Post by arcireyes on Sept 6, 2006 10:45:42 GMT 8
excuse the ignorance.
i bought a 2nd hand fully-built bike that came with a marz exr pro. i noticed upon opening the top cover (ano ba tawag duon kala ko nga travel adjust eh) that their is a valve similar to tire tubes. i asked somebody knowledgeable in parts and was told that the purpose of that valve is to put in air.
i tried to check on some technical inputs re:this marz exr pro by visiting their website but only thing i found-out is that the fork is for xc use only and some other technical info.
my questions:
1. how do you input air into that valve, are there special equipments used to put air into that valve, what lbs provides such special service?
2. is there any specific standard for the air pressure in relation to body weight of the rider, can somebody recommend a site i can use for referencing, or if an lbs provides such air pressure service, will they reliably put the standard air pressure?
3. or can i just forget abouth this technical thing and just ride and enjoy my bike?
hope somebody knowledgeable can enlighten me.
TIA
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Post by ronaldarca on Sept 6, 2006 12:26:02 GMT 8
sir arci, this air valve adjusts the air cushion your fork's travel has. for the meantime, adjust nothing, unless you intend to do more agressive downhill a shock pump with pressure gauge is the tool to do it, however you can always stop by a local LBS like Dirt Dawg and they'll adjust it to your preferrence (i even see them measuring the travel using a ruler to be sure) ;D
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Post by Kevin on Sept 6, 2006 12:28:21 GMT 8
Hello Sir Arci!
1. You need to have a shock pump or you could have the LBS pump air into your fork. 2. Try to visit marzocchi.com and download the manual for your fork. There is a recommended air pressure for your fork in relation to your weight. 3. You should use the correct pressure so that you can enjoy your ride more.
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Post by arcireyes on Sept 6, 2006 13:00:03 GMT 8
@ sir kevin,
suggestions well taken, will start on those inputs sir.
thanks a lot!
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