Marzocchi 380 C2R2 Ti & Moto C2R Shock
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haha, discount BOS but include DVO, who hasn't produced a consumer product yet?
Looks good, the attention to weight detail is impressive.
Although I wonder if they're going too far with the weight saving on the fork, as I've seen a few of the nickel-coated stanchions dented now. Wish they'd leave them un-tapered at the top too to increase height adjustment range, as the current fork has very little.
Nice to see rebound that isn't ported though, finally. Hopefully they increase the stock Ti spring rate to cater for reasonable weight riders.
Although I wonder if they're going too far with the weight saving on the fork, as I've seen a few of the nickel-coated stanchions dented now. Wish they'd leave them un-tapered at the top too to increase height adjustment range, as the current fork has very little.
Nice to see rebound that isn't ported though, finally. Hopefully they increase the stock Ti spring rate to cater for reasonable weight riders.
If the stanctions are the same ones maybe the damper can be run in the 888-chassis.
Pardon my ignorance, but is the Dorado lower crown excessively thick? Or the clamping points on the legs in weird spots? An inverted fork should be able to be the same AC height. Or do you run a stem they foul on?
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Youve got about 3inches of AC adjustment with the double crowns. It is a long fork but at the shortest setting, it was only 1-2 cm longer than the boxxer. Not that big of a deal imo. If you run an inset type lower cup you can mitigate that further.
I indeed love my dorado. Its on its third season, and only needed one tear down a season.
I indeed love my dorado. Its on its third season, and only needed one tear down a season.
So that's close to the same height of every other fork then(accept Boxxer)?
Wow, that's arguably better than 888s service intervals. Impressive. So only one set of seals?
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Mine's held up great too. It is due for some new seals, after 2 seasons. I've changed the oil I think twice in that time.
Oh okay, cheers. I wonder if that's because of 650b or something. Inverted forks have more room for bushing spacing and fork internals so it's odd. Pretty sure old Doradoes where some of the shortest forks available.
Official numbers:
Dorado - 567 in 180mm travel mode, 591 in 200mm travel
Current 888 - 581mm
http://www.manitoumtb.com/index.php?page=fork&fork=Dorado&discipline=all
http://www.marzocchi.com/template/detailProdotti.asp?LN=UK&idIU=2463&idC=1629&IdFolder=113&uf=IU&IdOggetto=60697
Maybe just to allow for different tyre & rim combinations and possible law suits from people not testing prior to riding?
Min line isn't axle to crown so not directly comparable.
Axle to crown measurement is from where the bottom headset bearing race goes to center of axle. Then everyone knows how tall the fork will make their front end and be able to compare forks.
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You hurt my feelings.
Though I'm interested in the fork. As much as I like the adjustability of air if solo air pissess me off one more time I might go for it.
i dont know if you can see it clearly here, but the finish on the lower part of the stanchions is a different color. and that fork is not even 1 year old. most gold stanchions on 888 i´ve seen, are much more worn out.
Showoff.... 
i dont know if you can see it clearly here, but the finish on the lower part of the stanchions is a different color. and that fork is not even 1 year old. most gold stanchions on 888 i´ve seen, are much more worn out.
Hmm, guess the gold ones are less robust. On the flip side I have a few brand new pairs of the good nickel coated stanchions lying around if anyone wants them
Looks like Marzocchi is testing another shock too:
Seen on Lacondeguys bike.
Seen on Lacondeguys bike.
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^^^ really? I mean he must think us bikenerds are stupid.
Those 3,5"-Rocos seem to be hard to get - even for Marzocchi...
Meh, it was the same with teh Bulldog. He couldn't get the Roco feel right in the rear ( ) and went to a cleaned RC4.
Like you said. The Roco is oooold.
Pretty excited about the new stuff
) and went to a cleaned RC4.Like you said. The Roco is oooold.
Pretty excited about the new stuff
It seems like nice weight dump from my old 888 RCV 2009, like 700gram drop.
the question if Avy cart still bests out the new 380 cart?
I think it depends on whether you like external adjustability and open bath damping. The Avy 40 cart is not entirely dissimilar to the CR damper, unless I'm mistaken. Self bleed spring piston compensator, shimmed valves.
Of course, part of the quality of avalanche components comes from their fit and finish and high oil volumes, but I think the composition is similar.
Of course, part of the quality of avalanche components comes from their fit and finish and high oil volumes, but I think the composition is similar.
Any one else notice the lack of a bumper at the end of the shock?
Not until you pointed it out!
Maybe they left it off for these shots so the one piece shaft/head was easier to see (since it's a bullet point)
Or maybe theres hi-tech hydraulic end stroke and they're making us guess it's there.
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Or its just not there just to get us talking about it
when is the 380 gonna be available?
Some of the 2014 forks are in the U.S. now. I think the 380's will be in stock before Xmas. They have released pricing though. The 380 ain't cheap!
Now, in Canada. At least they were. I bet they're sold out by now.
I would love to try one out. The independent controls for high, low, compression, and rebound are a positive, assuming the standard is not built around 150# person. However, they are expensive and with the uncertainty of their operation and this being a new product. It is hard justify the cost.
They are available right now. If anyone wants a screaming deal on one, PM me.
im too embarrassed to call and ask but are they really doing a trade-in program?
Awwww don't be ebawassed. I'm sure your old **** was cool at one point! Tell you what, I'm gonna tell them NOT to start laughing until you get off the phone with them, or I'm gonna beat them up at recess.