The Bomber Z1 platform sprung on to the scene in 1997 with a burly fork that was lightyears ahead of its contemporary competitors. Coil sprung and reliable out of the box for years to come, it became hard charging riders’ favorite in no time. Fast forward 23 years and the latest version of the Z1 has retained its heavy hitting DNA.

This Bomber is built around the familiar chassis of the Fox 36 platform. If this is a shock, you may have missed the news that Marzocchi was acquired by Fox in 2015. Since that time, the brand has been trying to navigate the tricky balance of incorporating the brand into the Fox family without killing what made Marzocchi an iconic and much-loved suspension brand.

[continued...]

View full post on nsmb.com