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Marzocchi 350 CR fork


MARZOCCHI MADE THEIR reputation with reliable, no nonsense forks that outperformed their price tag and the 350 CR is a great return to form – though in typical Marzocchi style it can take a few hours for the seals to stop dragging.You’ll often need a couple of strokes at the start of each ride to wet it through too, but once the fork’s bedded in the start stroke is plush and the new stanchion coating is a lot more durable than the ‘Espresso’ finish on the first 350s.

The ground-hugging stroke flatters the stiff 35mm-legged chassis in terms of tracking accuracy and authority, making for a fork that rarely gets disconnected from the trail.The Dynamic Bleed Cartridge is still pretty noisy but keeps damping more consistent than on older open-bath Marzocchis.The naturally supportive mid stroke opens up via a blow-off valve with rapid oil recirculation if you suddenly slam it too. That means there’s little the 35 is phased by, even compared to forks at twice the price.

Cartridge damping keeps weight competitive, but the loose lubricating oil gives great long-term smoothness. Increasing lubricating oil levels also increases progressiveness if you want it to ride tall.Don’t worry about strength either, because we destroyed several wheels while running the 350 without any signs of it being remotely bothered.


WEIGHT: 2,090g
TRAVEL: 140-170mm (adjusted via internal spacers)

Price 645$
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