I remember leaving a bike shop with a brand new Orange Z1 in my hand around '97, racing home and bolting it to my Pro Flex, at that point it felt like i was finally on a bike that felt right, looking back it makes me laugh but up until then most forks were about as useful as a chocolate blow torch, the ' zocchi Z1 was the turning point, no doubt about it.  This new one actually has some competition but lets hope it holds it's own.