[dytrdr5]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marzocchi-888-RC3-Evo-BRAND-NEW-/330732423618?pt=Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d013049c2

Hello Ridemonkey professional downhill bike knowledgeable people, this looks like its 2009 RC3. What do you guys think. I am trying to finish up my downhill build but don't want to get ripped off with the wrong information. TIA

 

[Killingtonvt]

It looks like a 2008, if I remember correctly. They copied and pasted this years specs...

This did make me laugh though...
-Marzocchi Direct mount headset included!

 

[IH8Rice]

it looks identical to my 2008 that i had. even down to the adjusters on the top.

 

[dytrdr5]

that is what I had thought, just wanted to make sure. I have contacted the guy and let him know that he is wrong, I will give him the benefit of doubt and assume he is unknowledgeable about it. I would still buy it from him but not for $600

 

[IH8Rice]

I would still buy it from him but not for $600

08-09's werent the best fork out there dont forget....

 

[Optimax150]

Yeah it's a 2008 with the white lowers, 2009 has grey. 600.00 is pretty expensive, I paid a tad over that for my 2008 888 RC3 three years ago. If your looking for a fork I think go-ride has a 2011 RC3 EVO TI for about a grand.

 

[milohead]

There is a guy on these classifieds with a 2012 888 Evo ti for $875.00

 

[staike]

The picture must be wrong. The picture is of a 2008, specs are for a 2012. In the photo it shows the old upper crown with the marzocchi stem, but the specs say it's the new 4 bolt pattern upper crown. Somethings smells fishy, I would stay away.

 

[norbar]

The picture must be wrong. The picture is of a 2008, specs are for a 2012. In the photo it shows the old upper crown with the marzocchi stem, but the specs say it's the new 4 bolt pattern upper crown. Somethings smells fishy, I would stay away.

He just copied the specs. Nothing fishy, probably just lazy.

 

[dytrdr5]

He just copied the specs. Nothing fishy, probably just lazy.

no I would say it's fishy because the specs are nowhere close from one another.

 

[norbar]

no I would say it's fishy because the specs are nowhere close from one another.

I just tend to assume there are way more idiots than scammers.

 

[dytrdr5]

and the truth comes out, guy changed the ad now. Hopefully you were right norbar, I tend to go right to scammer.

 

[time-bomb]

I just tend to assume there are way more idiots than scammers.

yup, I would agree with this. but in the end, it doesn't make a difference to the buyer if they aren't careful....they get screwed either way.

 

[Sandwich]

For a little bit more money, I'd spring for a CR, like so: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Marzocchi-888-CR-fork-freeride-downhill-/280877698837#vi-content

I know that may be out of your range, but for $120 more, you get better QC, a 4 bolt crown, and it's brand new. You lose the VA, but I'd bet you could live with that.

 

[tabletop84]

A few 'guru's on mtb-news argue that on paper the cr-cartridge is better than the evo.

 

[Sandwich]

I find that hard to believe, but rider reports are suggesting there isn't much difference, and therefore it's questionable whether it's worth the money or not.

Still, it's hard to argue with the layers of flavor that the 888 provides...go-ride has last year's ti model for this years steel price, the CR is a banger of a fork for a couple hundred less, and used ones are going for cheap. Plus, you can always upgrade to Avy internals if you're feeling bullcrew-spending craze wealthy.

 

[dytrdr5]

I rarely ever feel bullcrew-spending craze wealthy, I am usually on a budget since I only ride DH on 2-4 trips a year since I live in Houston, Tx. Maybe this is the year to say screw it and go for it.

 

[dytrdr5]

yeah I said screw it and bought a new 2012 RC3 EVO, thanks all for the help.

 

[baca262]

A few 'guru's on mtb-news argue that on paper the cr-cartridge is better than the evo.

on paper it is - inverted spring loaded ifp damper that automatically adjusts it's oil volume (the cr) vs. non inverted open bath cartridge (think normal avy cart vs. the new fox avy cart), none have shimmed rebound piston which is quite disappointing. the only real advantage that you could actually feel to the cr is that the damping always remains consistent since oil can't become aerated like in a open bath. judging by the pics, rc3 damper is slightly better built and has nicer rebound adjuster but that's it.

i would personally rather have the cr damper to tinker with, it might be a bit more unreliable but the 2 o-rings that might blow can be found cheaply anywhere.