Marzocchi Marathon SL User Manual

Marathon SL
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Features
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Fork with Ø30 mm legs with "Double Air"
damping system.
Adjustment of the air preload (positive air)
on both legs.
Adjustment of the rebound damping
(negative air) on the left leg.
The ECC5 cartridge in the right leg lets you
adjust the rebound damping in five
positions "on the fly".
The stanchion tubes are pressed into the
crown with a cryogenic process.
New sliding system to improve the stiffness
and operation.
Magnesium alloy cast one-piece assembly,
CNC machined for lighter weight and more
stiffness.
Components subjected to friction are
lubricated and cooled by means of a
special oil
Steer tube : aluminium, 1-1/8", threadless.
Crown: BAM® aluminium alloy forged and
CNC machined.
Stanchions: anodised aluminium.
Sliding bushes: made of friction free and
wear free material.
Seals: computer designed oil seals that
guarantee the maximum seal in any
condition.
Oil: special formulated oil that prevents
foam and keeps the viscosity unchanged
while offering high performance; free from
static friction.
Dropout type: Standard.
Disk brake mount: XC International
Standard for 6" disk.
V-Brake fit.
BAM®: Bomber Aerospace Material:
special alloy coming from the aerospace
industry.

Marzocchi Marathon SL Specifications

General

Spring Type	Air
Intended Use	Cross Country
Steerer Diameter	1 1/8"
Weight	1690 g
Adjustments	Rebound
Wheel Size	26"
Type	Fork
Brake Compatibility	Disc
Weight Approx.	1.8 kg

Summary

Warning

Fitting the Fork onto the Frame

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the fork onto a bicycle frame.

Disassembling

Removing the Top Cap – Right Leg

Procedure to remove the top cap from the right fork leg.

Removing the Top Cap – Left Leg

Procedure to remove the top cap from the left fork leg.

Breaking Down the Crown-Stanchion Unit / Arch-Slider Assembly

Removing the Hydraulic Cartridge - Right Leg

Removing the Cartridge – Left Leg

Removing the Seals

Removing the Guide Bushes

Assembling

Assembling the Guide Bushes

Assembling the Seals

Mounting the Cartridge - Right Leg

Mounting the Cartridge - Left Leg

Assembling the Crown-Stanchion Unit / Arch-Slider Assembly

Filling with Oil

Instructions for correctly filling the fork with the specified oil.

Mounting the Top Cap – Right Leg

Mounting the Top Cap – Left Leg

Settings

Positive Air

Procedure for adjusting the positive air pressure in the fork legs.

Negative Air

Procedure for adjusting the negative air pressure in the fork legs.

ECC5

Details on adjusting the ECC5 rebound damping system.