Marzocchi Bomber Z2 on a Norco Fluid HT 2021 | Marzocchi Bomber Z2 Test Ride at Hornsby MTB Trails
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- I recently did a couple of upgrades to my Norco Fluid Hardtail. One major was upgrading the stock fork (120 mm) to Marzocchi Bomber Z2 (140 mm).After the upgrade, I took the bike for a spin at Hornsby MTB trails, and I absolutely had a blast! Happy with the upgrades!
List of upgrades:
Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2 140 mm
Brakes: Shimano Deore 4 Piston Brakes
Wheels & Hubs: Front - Ethirteen w/ Shimano SLX hub. Rear - DTSwiss EX511 w/ DTSwiss 350 hub.
Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF (Front and Rear)
Hornsby MTB Trails, a.k.a. Old Man's Valley, is a popular single-track trail in Hornsby Shire Council. The Hornsby MTB trail is perfect for someone trying to hone their mountain biking skills as this trail features some high berms, log rides, rollers and bridges on the descents, and tight switchbacks that are not only fun but will also test and develop your technical riding skills. The trail also has a small pump/jump track where you can practice and learn jumping skills - perfect for my recently upgraded Norco Fluid Hardtail.
Nice video. I just picked up an ht2 last weekend after staring at it for a while. Ive taken it out twice (still totally stock), and I'm happy with it.
Ive tried some are forks and I do notice the difference between the stock spring fork and an air fork. It will be my 1st major upgrade.
It’s such a beautiful bike, yes upgrading the fork will make the world of difference. Thanks :)
Did you end up upgrading fork? If so what did you go for? I am thinking the same for my ht2
@@danm2106 Not yet. I am still on the search for something that isn't insanely expensive. Im willing to wait for a while if needed.
Is there a big difference between the 120mm and 140mm forks? I feel like it wouldnt be that big@@WandersInc
@@MacBikesMTB I’ve noticed a good difference - specifically when descending and on rocky sections, bike handles them very well.
Nice riding. Great bike.
Thank you :)
First of all, excellent vid. Is this the HT 2 or HT 1? I just got an HT 2 and was looking at the Bomber Z2 as well so this is perfect.
Thank you :) Its a HT 2. Fork upgrade will make the bike feel/run so much better & smoother. And I think you can’t go wrong with a Bomber Z2.
I believe the HT2 has a very heavy (3kg) coil fork. The Z2 will be a huge change.
@@WandersInc Alright, thank you so much for the comment and the video man!
Absolutely - the stock fork is too heavy. So much lighter with the Z2
Thanks for the video bro, Norco told me if I put a 140mm fork on mine it will negatively impact the bike characteristics and frame integrity. Voiding the warranty.
I know it’s their job to say that but it seems like people really like the increased travel on the fluid ht
Hi Jaysuth - upgrading fork to 140 or even 130 will definitely void the warranty, but in my personal experience I didn’t notice any negative impact on the bike’s characteristics, rather it was way more capable - both ascending and descending, and even more playful.
The only drawback, again, is the void of warranty.
Hey, I noticed the lack of cable rattle in this video, what did you do to quiet the bike down?
Hi Nesh, I installed a split braided cable to quieten the rattle. I was recommended by one of my mates and it actually worked 😊
@@WandersInc I should try this. The cable rattle is annoying on my HT1
Give it a crack, you’ll be surprised! 🤘🏾
Did it affect geometry much? Im considering upgrading the stock fork to a z2 130mm
It did not affect the geometry at all, bike felt so much better and nimble - totally worth upgrading!
Hey man which sice you have there. Norco says i need an L frame but i think this could be a bit to long for me. I am 181cm tall.
I’m 177 cm tall, and I ride a medium. Large should be okay for you.
Yeh I "upgraded" to a Z2 too. One winter wrote it off. The bushings are cast into the forklegs so probably ferrous and certainly not replaceable. The forks come without absorption rings just below the seals, although these an be retro bought [and should be]
Result? The top of the bushings rusted and particles scratched the stanchions. Worst money I ever spent on a Mountainbike.
That’s sad man. I’ve only had the z2 for some months, so far it’s running mint - will see how it goes!
Wow, I have heard other stories about the Z2 recently. Bushing issues seem to be a concern. Its hard to recommend the Z2 as a result after hearing this.
Hey I also have the fluid HT and want to upgrade the fork, how’d you decide on the Z2 and what travel do you have?
I have a 140 on the Z2. Bomber Z2 pretty much performs like a fox 34 but at reasonable price.
I've got a 130mm Fox34 on my Fluid HT, which is near identical to the Z2 except for damper. Fluid HT support documentation indicates its is designed to take a fork between 120-140mm
@@davidh7414 Could you link the support document? Thank you!
@@alexandersheppard1489 I sent a reply earlier but it had the link in it which youtube may have blocked. anyway go to the fluid HT1 page on the norco website, at the bottom left find "Specs" and a link called "Service Parts Reference". Click on that link to access the support pdf.
Once you have that pdf open, you can see that "Max Fork Length, Offset" is 549,51 . The Fox34 and Z2 are 547.1mm axle-to-crown for a 140mm fork.
@@davidh7414 Alright, thank you so much bro. Have a great day!
Wah keep going brother
Thanks brother 👊🏾
Where is this ??
Hornsby MTB Trails, Sydney :)
Is 140mm?
140 mm it is :)
Did you buy it new or used?
I bought it new
@@WandersInc ok thanks
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