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Marzocchi 888 RC3 (08) | $1491.65
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Marzocchi 888 RC3

BikeRadar verdict

45 out of 5 stars

"Heavy but a beautifully plush, controlled, freeride fork at a great price"

By Guy Kesteven

Marzocchi’s 888 RC3 has the same new structure and RC3 damping as the top whack WC, but standard steel springs make it a freeride bargain.

The new beefier bottom end adds steering precision and a proper hose clamp. Extra metal does mean a high weight compared to others, which puts this fork in the freeride camp.

Plush early travel provides excellent traction, despite high and low speed compression damping being combined in a single knob (we’ve had no problem setting up a smooth, controlled stroke). 

External adjustment of oil volume means you can control the final part of the travel easily, too. 

The price is good – they’re only 100g heavier than the WCs but £450 cheaper.

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Specification

Name:
888 RC3 (08)
Built by:
Marzocchi
Price:
$1491.65
Weight (g):
3748.00 g
Available Colours:
White
Brake System Compatability:
Disc Brake
Wheel Size:
26 Inches
Steerer Size:
1 1/8 Inches
Bike Use:
Downhill, Freeride
Stanchion Diameter:
38.00 mm
Spring Type:
Coil
Disc Caliper Mount:
Post Mount
Travel:
200.00 mm
Year:
2008
Damping Adjustment:
External Rebound, High Speed Compression, Low Speed Compression, Position sensitive damper
Steerer Material:
Aluminium
Dropout Type:
Thru Axle
Upper Tube Material:
Aluminium
Lowers:
Post Disc Mount
Set Up:
20.00 mm Dropouts
Stanchions Material:
Alloy

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