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Marzocchi 380 C2R2 TI Fork


MARZOCCHI’S ALL-NEW 380 C2RC Titanium downhill fork was developed with input from their World Cup riders and engineers with the aim of delivering a top-tier product for the most demanding terrain and levels of competition.

With weight saving at the core of the design process, the new 200mm (7.9in) travel fork comes in at just 2.84kg. The left leg houses a titanium coil spring, while the right contains the new Dynamic Bleed Cartridge, which, according to Marzocchi, combines the best bits of the sealed cartridge design and the open bath system that the brand are synonymous with.

The nickel-coated 38mm stanchions only add gravitas to the flat black paint job and red decals, making the 380 every part the race-ready product.

PRICE: 2275$







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