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SOC15: Marzocchi adds big travel 350 Plus 27.5+ forks, more details on dropper post

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2016 Marzocchi 350 plus NCR 275+ suspension fork

Marzocchi’s opened up their 35mm stanchioned 350 fork series to a 350 Plus to fit the new 27.5+ wheels and tires.

Like Fox’s plus fork, the dropouts were pushed out 10mm, but there’s more room up top. Marzocchi spaced the legs 13mm wider to accommodate up to 27.5 x 3.5 tires, or a 29 x 2.5. The damping offers a litte bit more support, but the internals are all the same across the R, CR and NCR versions.

It’s around 100g heavier than a standard 350 because the crown and arch needed to be stiffer not just for the wider stance, but also because the higher traction the tires produce needed better lateral stability. Weights, travel and more tech below…

2016 Marzocchi 350 plus NCR 275+ suspension fork

The arch is noticeably larger on the 350+ fork.

Three versions will be offered, with names referring to the external controls available: R (rebound), CR (compression, rebound) and NCR (Enduro Compression, Rebound). The NCR keeps the same external controls, but upgrades to an internally adjustable high speed compression shim stack, the Espresso stanchion coating and SKF seals.

2016 Marzocchi 350 plus NCR 275+ suspension fork 2016 Marzocchi 350 plus NCR 275+ suspension fork

Note the slight inset to the dropouts, which means more room up top.

2016 Marzocchi 350 plus NCR 275+ suspension fork

Based on the build, there’s a new FRM hub for 110mm front spacing.

2016 Marzocchi 350 plus NCR 275+ suspension fork

The WTB Trailblazer 2.8 looks small inside it.

Travel options are 140mm and 170mm, each able to reduced by 20mm with included spacers. Claimed weights are:

  • 350+ R – 2270g with coil spring
  • 350+ CR – 2060g with air spring
  • 350+ NCR – 2000g with air spring

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The stanchion diameter (J) should be 35mm, not 15mm as printed. The chart indicates more than 13mm increase in width between stanchions, but 13mm is the number we were told. Either way, it’s more than just the 10mm increase to accommodate the Boost 110 front hubs.

2016 Marzocchi EPD dropper seatpost details

First shown in its finished form at Taipei show, the Marzocchi Espresso Push Dropper now has ship dates and final details. After a little spin around the lot, I can say it has a very nice feel, easy to control the positioning on the way down and a bit slower return so it doesn’t smack your underside. If you like a quicker return, you can adjust it by adding more air. That will also change the effort (weight) required to compress the post.

It’s a keyed system internally to prevent rotation, and there was minimal play evident on the demo models…no more than any other post out there, and the action was very smooth.

2016 Marzocchi EPD dropper seatpost details

Travel is 125mm, setback is 15mm. The external remote fits the adjustment at the top of the stanchion.

2016 Marzocchi EPD dropper seatpost details

The stealth version uses a removable base with a lever. As the cable pulls, the levers moves up and depresses the button on the base of the post to actuate it. To adjust the air pressure, you remove the button top to access the Schrader valve.

Release date is July for the dropper, pricing is $399 (stealth) and $339 (external). They’ll be available in 30.9 and 31.6 options, all with the Espresso stanchion coating.

Marzocchi.com

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Liasara
Liasara
8 years ago

Sadly I heard marzocchi is shutting down?!

DK
DK
8 years ago

Its the moto devision not the mtb devision.

Jami
Jami
8 years ago

Nahh, you crazy. A company that’s shutting down won’t force money into R&D

otb-bob
otb-bob
8 years ago

I wonder why they went with a setback post?

Chris
Chris
8 years ago

Release date is July for the dropper, pricing is $399 (stealth) and $339 (external). They’ll be available in 30.9 and 31.6 options, all with the Espresso stanchion coating.

Bull*hit. Prove it. I can’t find these droppers available for pre-order anywhere, and a direct call to Marzocchi says “won’t come out until 2016 line”

Axel Azares Limbona
7 years ago

I have no idea about measurement.. I’m sucks in math!! But can anyone tell me if a 27.5 plus tyres will fit on my standard 27.5 350 cr? Really appreciate your help!! Thanks!!

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