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Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 (08) | $258.47
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Marzocchi DJ3

BikeRadar verdict

35 out of 5 stars

"Simple and horribly heavy, but decent landing control for a proper discount cost"

By Guy Kesteven

The DJ3 is the simplest of Marzocchi’s Dirt Jumper forks and a sound first step on the upgrade ladder.

The thickset lower legs, steel 32mm stanchions and steel steerer make this a monster heavy fork, but it’ll definitely take slams in its stride. Post-mount disc brake hardware also makes set-up really simple.

The fixed hydraulic rebound damping is clunky and clangy at top and bottom, but landing shock is sucked up okay.

You can add a bit of preload to the elastomer/coil spring internals via the fork top too, although not many riders will find the stiff springs soft anyway.

Simplicity works in their favour at the till and on the trails in the long-term as well. 

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Specification

Name:
Dirt Jumper 3 (08)
Built by:
Marzocchi
Price:
$258.47
Colour:
Black
Weight (g):
2880.00 g
Brake System Compatability:
Disc Brake
Wheel Size:
24, 26 Inches
Steerer Size:
1 1/8 Inches
Bike Use:
Freeride, Off Road
Stanchion Diameter:
32.00 mm
Spring Type:
Coil
Disc Caliper Mount:
Post Mount
Travel:
100.00 mm
Year:
2008
Adjustable Travel:
No
Steerer Material:
Steel
Dropout Type:
Quick Release
Upper Tube Material:
Steel
Set Up:
9.00 mm Dropouts
Mounts:
6 Inch Post Mount - Max Disc 8 Inch
Stanchions Material:
Steel

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