What year are my Marzocchi forks?
All my Marz forks have the mfg year stamped into left leg of the lowers. On the newer ones it on the back side, the older ones have it on the inside of the leg.
Is Marzocchi made by Fox?
Pierantoni: Marzocchi is a now a brand of FOX, which is headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA, USA.
Is Marzocchi still in business?
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.
Where are Fox mountain bike forks made?
Taiwan
The Fox factory in Taiwan has set the bar very high when it comes to top quality manufacturing.
Is Marzocchi as good as Fox?
Fox makes a high performance product that typically weighs less and offers more adjustments than Marzocchi. However, because of this they tend to be a bit more delicate and require a little more attention to maintenance. Marzocchi forks have very good products as well (but do offer less quality entry level forks).
Where are Marzocchi forks made?
Since 2008, all forks have been made in Taiwan.
Where are Marzocchi shocks made?
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.
When did Fox buy 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.
What happened to Marzocchi?
The Marzocchi Pompe is still in the hands of the Marzocchi Family and produces gear pumps and motors in Bologna. In 2008 the company was acquired by American automotive parts manufacturer Tenneco.