Forks, like any other bike part, come down to personal preference, but in all my years riding, I have learnt the hard way, that the parts that get the rave reviews, and community hype, aren't always the best. Personally I think that Fox SUCK, and Rockshox have some good, and some bad bits. I can't stand Sram shifting, although I know many that rave about it. I still run my Hayes mags, where all the cool kids have gone to Avid, Formula or Hope. Why would I want to change them when they still stop as good as anything else? I don't see the point in 6-pots or V2's when I can still throw myself over the bars with one finger? The true riders out there know that it is all about modulation anyway! Good Luck Marzocchi, don't let these lil whippersnappers throw you off, there are still those of us who remember your true colours from your true heights.

All of you who bash Marzocchi are either too young, or too inexperienced to know better. Who gives a crap about weight if you aren't pro? I'd rather buy something that ''just works'' than having to worry about durability. I am CERTAIN, that FR/DH forks would not be where they are today if it wasn't for Marzocchi, it was them who recognised the need for longer travel, more durable items, and it was also them who pushed the envelope every year. I still remember when the 66 was the best SC FR fork out there, bar none, same for the Monster T's, Shivers and 888's in DC! My old '06 888 RC2X's were, and probably still are(although I no longer own them) FAR plusher than ANY FOX, RockShox, Manitou or anything else. With the damping wound back, it became addictive to repeatedly compress them, and marvel at the lack of friction! My 66's havent bedded in fully yet, and they already feel buttery. I have been riding seriously for nearly 20 years, and have seen many things come and go, and some come back again (Yay for Raceface!) It is normal for there to be teething problems when you move your entire production base to another continent, teething problems get fixed, but the brand ethos remains the same.

I really don't enjoy XC, but I think this may have changed my mind. I don't think my Stinky would have a chance, far too heavy, but nice to see Lopes kickin it good. They don't call him Flyin' Brian for nothing! Good Luck with the racing guys/gals, K