RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Shock

The RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 is basically the best air shock that reviewer Kevin Bazar has ever ridden on any trail bike.

2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 Fork

Marshal Olson has this to say about the 2012 Marzocchi 888 RC3 EVO V2 fork: “Go sell your hunk of junk and buy one.”

Well, then.

Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti Fork

The Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti is a smooth, reasonably light fork with good feel, though reviewer Marshal Olson did hit one snag with the axle.

Niner Bikes Carbon Rigid Fork

The Niner Bikes Carbon Rigid Fork steers great on hard-packed trails and climbs technical terrain incredibly well, but it didn’t offer the control or smoothness that reviewer Marshal Olson looks for when he decides to ride rigid.

2011 X-Fusion Vector HLR rear shock

Want to float for a fraction of the price? Look no further.

2011 X-Fusion Vengeance RC 160mm fork

According to Marshal Olson, “this is the best trail bike fork currently on the market, in all aspects of its construction.” Well, then.