What happened to Marzocchi?
Tenneco has officially announced that Marzocchi will be closing closing its doors. A few months ago we first heard Tenneco were searching for a buyer for the company as they were looking to transition away from the suspension business. It’s apparent that didn’t happen, and they are now are discontinuing the business.
Is Marzocchi owned by Fox?
Pierantoni: Marzocchi is a now a brand of FOX, which is headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, USA.
Are Marzocchi forks good?
Marzocchi forks have very good products as well (but do offer less quality entry level forks). They are open bath which means that they suffer in weight but have much more oil for more longevity.
Where are Marzocchi forks made?
Taiwan
Since 2008, all forks have been made in Taiwan.
When did Fox take over Marzocchi?
2015
When Fox bought the Marzocchi brand in 2015 there was a hope they’d revive the open bath damper, sloshing oil forks of the Italian firm’s glory days.
Who bought Marzocchi?
After more than 70 years of pioneering suspension, Marzocchi was sold to Tenneco in 2008.
What is the difference between the Marzocchi Bomber Z1 and Z2?
The main difference between the Fox 34 and the Marzocchi Bomber Z2 though is the RAIL damper. Whereas the Z1 fork borrows the GRIP damper directly from Fox, the RAIL damper found inside the Z2 is unique to Marzocchi. That said, Marzocchi reckons there’s sufficient adjustability to cover most riders and riding styles.
Who owns Marzocchi forks?
Tenneco
After more than 70 years of pioneering suspension, Marzocchi was sold to Tenneco in 2008. Tenneco moved production to Taiwan, at which point quality took a nose dive.
Why is it called FOX 36?
Stanchion Diameter Fox’s fork families are named by their stanchion (upper tube) diameter in millimeters. 32 forks are the lightest XC and gravel forks, 34 are lightweight trail forks, 36 is the trail/enduro fork, 38 is the stoutest enduro fork, and 40 is the triple crown DH fork.
Where are rockshox made?
SRAM takeover SRAM took over the company and its debt obligations for $5.6 million. The company had 300 employees in Colorado Springs. In 2002, production in Colorado moved to Taichung, Taiwan. A small test facility remains in Colorado Springs.