I am glad to finally read a review by someone who actually knows how to set up a fork. Particularly in the rebound department. So many people are WAY off (mostly overdamped) and refuse to experiment with different settings from the factory recommendations. Also, did you perform the damper hack by removing the top cap, rotating it 60 deg clockwise, then reinstalling? This allows you to go into super plush mode. I installed a Grip 2 damper in my first Z1, and I actually went back to the Grip Sweep on my next one. I love the simplicity, and there is no appreciable difference between the two when setup correctly.
I also think that most riders' issues with "spiking" comes from either not bleeding the excess air from the lowers before riding, or running too many volume reducers in the air version of this fork. After riding 36's and Pikes and Lyriks, I've ridden the Z1 for the last two years, and I'm still amazed at how good it is. It really is not a compromise at all compared to any high-end fork, you just have to know how to get the most out of it.
June 10, 2020, 11:28 a.m. - grizzlyatom
I am glad to finally read a review by someone who actually knows how to set up a fork. Particularly in the rebound department. So many people are WAY off (mostly overdamped) and refuse to experiment with different settings from the factory recommendations. Also, did you perform the damper hack by removing the top cap, rotating it 60 deg clockwise, then reinstalling? This allows you to go into super plush mode. I installed a Grip 2 damper in my first Z1, and I actually went back to the Grip Sweep on my next one. I love the simplicity, and there is no appreciable difference between the two when setup correctly. I also think that most riders' issues with "spiking" comes from either not bleeding the excess air from the lowers before riding, or running too many volume reducers in the air version of this fork. After riding 36's and Pikes and Lyriks, I've ridden the Z1 for the last two years, and I'm still amazed at how good it is. It really is not a compromise at all compared to any high-end fork, you just have to know how to get the most out of it.