Marzocchi 888 RC3 review
Beautifully plush, controlled, freeride fork
GBP £749.95 RRP
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USD $1,491.65
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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.
Product Specifications
Product
| Name | 888 RC3 (08) |
| Brand | Marzocchi |
| Weight (g) | 3748 |
| Disc Caliper Mount | Post Mount |
| Lowers | Post Disc Mount |
| Upper Tube Material | Aluminium |
| Dropout Type | Thru Axle |
| Steerer Material | Aluminium |
| Damping Adjustment | External Rebound High Speed Compression Low Speed Compression Position sensitive damper |
| Year | 2008 |
| Spring Type | Coil |
| Stanchion Diameter | 38 |
| Bike Use | Downhill Freeride |
| Steerer Size | 1 1/8 |
| Wheel Size | 26 |
| Brake System Compatability | Disc Brake |
| Available Colours | White |
| Set Up | 20 |
| Travel | 200 |
| Stanchions Material | Alloy |
