2010 Marzocchi 888 Evo tuning thread

[X777]

Why did you stepped back from 40 to rc2x ? from my experience with 40 (2008 rc2 oem for specialized), it is far better DH fork (stiffer chassis, better damping etc.) than rc2x. Are you planning on buying new fork?

[dilzy]

I had the 40 on my gemini dh; got rid of that bike but kept it for my sx trail which was my everything bike. It was too much fork for that bike, so I swapped it for a 36. Got a Peeler that had boxxer teams (they were noodles) then got my demo with 888 wc's.

I like not having to do the seals all the time on the 888's, but the 40 was a better fork. I'm definitely looking at these new 888 evos.

[IH8Rice]

called Zokes bout my warranty issues on my 888 ATA and they gave me a option to change it to a coil for free or buy a new Evo or Evo Ti for the cheap.....decisions decisions.

[X777]

IH8Rice: I wouldn't change it to coil, you will end up with quite heavy fork. You can coun't with at least 3.6kg (probably even more). Buying new one seems to be better option, especialy with that deal you mentioned. With evo ti weight savings are around 450g comparing to standard version. So if have some spare cash go for Ti version. That's what I did anyways

[IH8Rice]

IH8Rice: I wouldn't change it to coil, you will end up with quite heavy fork. You can coun't with at least 3.6kg (probably even more). Buying new one seems to be better option, especialy with that deal you mentioned. With evo ti weight savings are around 450g comparing to standard version. So if have some spare cash go for Ti version. That's what I did anyways

yeah thats what i was thinking. the 2008 888 ATA's are around 3/4lb more than the new Ti version, plus the new model has a different damping system right?

[bigwheel]

so the 583mm A-C... is that the max length?
like older 888s, can it be lowered maybe 15mm or so?

[X777]

nope, that's the lowest A-C of 888 since MY2008 has basically the same chassis. With rc3 evo ti you can't even make it taller 'cos the stanchions are tapered between the crowns, not like any sane person would do that, right?

[IH8Rice]

anyone know what weight range the firm spring is for the Evo Ti?

[meteor]

I'd like to know this as well. I'm leaning towards the 888 Evo Ti to go with a newly ordered TR450.

I'm about 225-230lbs with gear and if the stock Ti spring can handle that rider weight then i think it's a done deal......if not then I'm not that keen on buying the fork, and then having to buy a new firmer Ti spring.

any thoughts appreciated

[daday]

does anyone here have a comparison to a boxxer WC/Team 2010
whats better for racing? whats the difference in feel? I'm really interested in the marzoccchi's but i've been on rockshox only so far...

does the ti version have any advantages over the normal one except the weight and maybe the looks?!?

[IH8Rice]

I'm about 225-230lbs with gear and if the stock Ti spring can handle that rider weight then i think it's a done deal......if not then I'm not that keen on buying the fork, and then having to buy a new firmer Ti spring.

any thoughts appreciated

this was discussed in another thread regarding spring weight.

im the same weight as are some other people with the fork and they said they feel the stock Ti spring is fine for our weight. you could bump up in spring rate to get a little bit of a firmer ride some less preload on the spring

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/sho...highlight=fork

[Hacktastic]

Been riding the stiffer spring a little bit now (I'm 170 and ride steep stuff generally so I like the support in front). With the stiffer spring it seems to suffer a bit on really tall rocks and slapdown landings, so I'm thinking about either lightening up the existing base valve stack or making it a heavier 2-stage stack.

[dirtdigger]

Ok I'm looking at getting a 2010 888 WC or a good deal on a 2009 888 WC,
so the question is what one to get and how do the 2009 and 2010 WC compare?

[IH8Rice]

Ok I'm looking at getting a 2010 888 WC or a good deal on a 2009 888 WC,
so the question is what one to get and how do the 2009 and 2010 WC compare?

there is no "World Cup" for 2010, just the Evo and Evo Ti (and RCV for OEM.)
the 2009 WC has a different damping system in it from the new model and it also a bit heavier...i think .75lbs. there is also full Ti bolts in the Evo Ti model. the new model also has tapered stancions near the top and a new bushing design

[IH8Rice]

looks like the Evo Ti's wont be in till the 16th of this month....more sitting on my hands waiting for it