Marzocchi Fork Question

[okie29]

I'm running Marzocchi MXR Pro 29 forks up front on my Fish. Great forks, but I only air-up one side.

The manual says you air up the right side with a normal pump connection--Okay so far.

On other side you're supposed to take off the ETA switch (puts it in "hunker down" mode for uphills) and then use the enclosed adapter to pump up the left side.

Trouble is: There doesn't seem to be any way to connect this adapter thing. I've looked everywhere. I think the manual is wrong. Does that mean air only goes on the right fork? I think the next better model fork may support air in each fork...

Air on one side only doesn't seem right... Do they all work this way or am I missing something?

Thanks

[mtnbykr]

I'm running Marzocchi MXR Pro 29 forks up front on my Fish. Great forks, but I only air-up one side.

The manual says you air up the right side with a normal pump connection--Okay so far.

On other side you're supposed to take off the ETA switch (puts it in "hunker down" mode for uphills) and then use the enclosed adapter to pump up the left side.

Trouble is: There doesn't seem to be any way to connect this adapter thing. I've looked everywhere. I think the manual is wrong. Does that mean air only goes on the right fork? I think the next better model fork may support air in each fork...

Air on one side only doesn't seem right... Do they all work this way or am I missing something?

Thanksi have the red marz that came on the 01 fisher 29" and had to turn the "hunker-down" control to find the air port. dunno if the mxr works the same way.

i couldn't get mine adjusted the way i like so it's been replaced by the winwood air/oil carbon fork from qbp. [thanks josh]

kl

[bigwheel]

I also went through the same head scratching with the fisher 293 manual. I'm pretty sure that the manual is wrong. The only air adjustment is the schrader valve on the top of the right fork. (This was also verified by a call to the LBS.) There is also a dampening adjustment on the underside of one of the shocks.

Also, don't use their hints for the amount of air to use. If you use their recommended starting points, your bike will be way too stiff.

What I did was:
1: Let all the air out, and find the bottom-out position (front and rear).
2: Take a marker and draw lines on the fork and rear shock bottom-out position.
3: Put a cable tie on the fork in a similar manner to the rear shock rubber band. That way, you will know how much travel is actually being used.
4: Take the pump along and experiment while on a ride.

[soupboy]

Been considering that or the WB BW0.8 (@ 2x cost unfortunately).

Sean

i have the red marz that came on the 01 fisher 29" and had to turn the "hunker-down" control to find the air port. dunno if the mxr works the same way.

i couldn't get mine adjusted the way i like so it's been replaced by the wilwood air/oil carbon fork from qbp.

kl

[okie29]

Thanks. I think you're right. I don't think there is any adjustment in the left fork. I tried it in the "hunker down" mode but no air port on the left side. Still, works very well half-aired.

Thanks again for the adjustment advice. Once it's set up right it's schweet! I actually had mine setup too soft for a long time and it felt mushy. I added air to the shock (I think about 40lbs) and to the tires (running about 40~45 typically). This setup works very well for me, but you're right: Adjust for weight/desired ride/and especially-the trail!