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soren.s.s
a Weekend Warrior
from Missoula MTDate Reviewed: October 23, 2008
Strengths: obsorbs shocks well doesent bottom out like everybody saisWeaknesses: cracked the arch, preload isnt very adjustibleBottom Line: The fork is pretty good, the person at the bike shop said that that type of wreck would break any fork like that, so I dont have very much against it except that the preload doesent adjust it very much
Favorite Trail: Dirt jumps
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At: Bike Doctor
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: GT chucker 3.0
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Shell Shell
a Weekend Warrior
from NorwayDate Reviewed: May 21, 2007
Strengths: Great suspension for gravel tracks - cheap (!) - easy adjustment - lock outWeaknesses: A bit to heavy - does compress to much by defaultBottom Line: Best damper I've ever had but I'm interested in a lighter (stiffer one) for XC races. I have ridden this damper quite hard in XC trails and have not broken it yet - seems like its a good product.
Seems like an ok damper but need adjustment (unless you are just skin and bones)
Favorite Trail: Gravel
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: XXL
Similar Products Used: Several Rock Shocks - RST
Bike Setup: Scott Scale 50 (came with this damper)
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Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from IllinoisDate Reviewed: April 10, 2007
Strengths: Not the body. This is a good all purpose fork.Weaknesses: After 1 year I broke the shock in half while riding a moderately aggrressive xcountry trail. I didn't realize it was busted until I tried to take off the wheel and one strut came off at a time. Marzocchi promptly replaced the shock free of charge!Bottom Line: It's factory equipment on a lower, mid-ranged priced bike. There are tons of better shocks, but there are tons of worse ones too. If you have a chance to improve your bike, buy new wheels first, then think about swapping out this fork. Don't buy it to improve your bike unless your current ride really sucks.
Favorite Trail: There's trail in Squamish, B.C. named after a dead guy - Bob I think it was.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: Bob's Bikes in Chicago
Similar Products Used: Many.
Bike Setup: Giant warp DS-1, Mavic F219 rims with XT hubs and 2.2" tires, Truvative Stylo crank, MonkeyLight Handle bars, and a newer stronger coil-over spring than stock.
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Sneaker
a Weekend Warrior
from Sydney, AustraliaDate Reviewed: October 7, 2006
Strengths: Its very light and works neat on anything going downhill. Its a s#$% load better than the RST Omni 191 it replaced. Saved my ass from what would have been a very painful stack on the Omni :). Pretty sweet on curb hopping through the burbs.Weaknesses: Feels a lil flexy sometimes. I want a better fork after using this even though it craps all over the RST POS. Need regular maintenance as i am beginning to find out,only 2 months (1000km) and its lost some of its plushness :(Bottom Line: Got this as a replacement once my RST pos locked up. I am a newbie but i think this fork is ok for the price. Steep downhills on fire trails are where i feel it shines. As mentioned before its already saved me. It does feel flexy sometimes but nothing significant. Good for newbies like me
Favorite Trail: any i can find
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: Avanti Escape, Sun Rim Ditch Witch rims
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Neil
a Cross Country Rider
from ManchesterDate Reviewed: December 12, 2005
Strengths: Lockout, Adjustable reboundWeaknesses: none yet.Bottom Line: They came as standard on the bike, I have done 600 off road miles on them in 6 months, without a single problem (touch wood). That said I have not been jumping off cliff faces with them.I do weigh in at 14.5 stone and they are perfect for the type of riding that I do (XC and singletrack but not Downhill/Extreme). I do think that they feel a little fragile, but this has not had any effect on their performance (I put this down to my excess weight!).
I would recommend these to an enthusiast, but not a racer.
Favorite Trail: edale - hayfield (via jacobs ladder)
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: HH cycles
Similar Products Used: RST, Marzocchi
Bike Setup: Rockhopper 05' stock
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Vanessa and Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, Texas, USADate Reviewed: August 23, 2005
Strengths: Lockout is impressive, dial in preload and tension with a gaugeWeaknesses: WAY too soft, degree of travel, sticky response, lockout seems weakBottom Line: This is an impressive fork for a stock set-up. The lock out feature and the compression dial are attractive add-ons; unfortunately, I expect a stiffer, more resistant quality, and the Manitou doesn't deliver that. It's not worth the price you pay, especially for a medium-tier bike. Rock Shox and Marzocchi forks are definitely more bang for the buck. I would consider upgrading or finding a bike with these as stock.
Favorite Trail: Cypresswood
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At: Sun and Ski Sports
Similar Products Used: Spinner Grind AC 323 (on Bobcat Trail)
Bike Setup: Stock 2005 Marin Nail Trail
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Will
a Cross Country Rider
from Dover, MA, USDate Reviewed: August 12, 2005
Strengths: Was better than no shocks in the beginning. Did fine for most rides.Weaknesses: Arch support fractured while riding, causing me to tumble - had to ride home with wheel rubbing brakes for 10 miles.Bottom Line: This product is a safety hazard. Fortunately my crash was at low speed when the support arch fractured on one side.
Favorite Trail: One I don't crash on
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Came with bike
Bike Setup: stock Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo bought in '03.
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Fraz Dokie
a Racer
from alabamaDate Reviewed: August 4, 2005
Strengths: looks pretty flashey uuuuuummmmmmm its goodWeaknesses: the silver thingys go into the back things ( i tink ther called lowers)Bottom Line: its good exceppt that the fork movves
Favorite Trail: me backyard
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: me local store
Similar Products Used: wooden stick
Bike Setup: cardboard box with weels and this spoon i mean fork
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bernie
a Weekend Warrior
from Laguna, PhilippinesDate Reviewed: April 26, 2005
Strengths: It's a Manitou!Weaknesses: All adjustable features seems No Function - Nothings happening when you adjust the travel and rebound.Bottom Line: Save your dollars and buy other models, this is a display fork only on your bike. This fluid type sucks deeply and rebounds poorly, not recommended for heavier riders.
Favorite Trail: Caliraya & Cavinti Trails
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At: Ross Cycles-Cartimar
Similar Products Used: Marz Bomber MX Comp
Bike Setup: XXTenssion w/ LX 05 Group set
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Patrick
a Downhiller
from Moapa, NV, 89025Date Reviewed: March 25, 2005
Strengths: The fork can be really plush and fast action on the high speed downhills. I don't need to worry about anything smaller than a curb. The adjustment Knobs work great, I don't what these other people are talking about. I ride a steel frame that flexs anyway so the fork matches the frame really well. I am 5'10" 180 and it works great.Weaknesses: Only that it seems to cost more than it shouldBottom Line: Bottom line is that the fork works great. I haven't had any problems. Only if I go to moab I would like to get the firming kit from Manitou. If you like huge drops and low speed this fork is not for you. If you like high speed and fast riding this is your tool.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$250.00
Similar Products Used: Manitou SX
Bike Setup: Hard tail steel frame, downhill rims and tires.
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Bill Murray
a Weekend Warrior
from AustraliaDate Reviewed: October 20, 2004
Strengths: looks goodWeaknesses: travel adjust is a joke, too easy to bottom out, you cant run tyres fatter than 2.2 with the reverse arch. they flex like crazy, expensiveBottom Line: I got these forks put on my bike after the RST's that came on it gave up, when i first got it the the tyre rubbed on the reverse arch and wore away at the tyre. you cant run anything fatter then 2.2 otherwise the wheel wont roll. they are alright for XC but once you start doing drops above 4inches they cant handle it. they flex like theres no tomorrow, i weigh 50kg and can bottom them out while im riding on flat concrete simply by "pumping" them up and down. all in all im am bitterly disapointed and will be buying some 2005 rockshox judy SL's or marzocchi MX comp coil's in the next week or so.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: rockshox judy
Bike Setup: 2005 specialized hardrock sport disc w/manitou axel super alloy platform pedals, electrical tape
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Rene
a Weekend Warrior
from Veracruz, MexicoDate Reviewed: June 14, 2004
Strengths: Fairly good performance. Hard to bottom (at least for me)Weaknesses: Reverse arch too low for 2.2 tires. Poor rebound adjustment.Bottom Line: A fork you don't need to change if it came stock on the bike. It does its job without complaints or highlights. I would recommend it as an upgrade for cheaper or similar priced (Rock Shox?) forks or bikers on a budget. Mine is a OEM version without the RTWD and it bobs easily. It's sweet going downhill though. Point and Shoot. Not a Black or a Zoke but the fork follows your instructions.
Favorite Trail: chiluca
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: Stock on Bike
Similar Products Used: Manitou SX '00
Bike Setup: Stock Giant Warp DS1 2003
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Kemal K
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto, Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 16, 2004
Strengths: Lockout is really useful and is not usually found on lower level forks
If you're not going to be doing any real jumps it'll do
Good for beginner-novice riders who won't be doing any racing. The microlube ports work amazing and are easy to use
Weaknesses: Flexes like no tommorow, preload does absolutely nothing,rebound adjustement is barely noticeable
bobs like mad in a sprint, would no recommend it for racers.
Nearly bottoms out just going over curbs, unpredictableBottom Line: If you use this fork for purely XC riding it'll do the job. Its not very sensitive over samller roots and stuff but as soon as you ride off anything higher than a curb the travel nearly bottoms out. I haven't had many problems with it being too soft because I'm only 140 lbs but any heavier riders will need to get stiffer springs. NEVER take this dirt jumping!! It simply can't handle it. Way too flexy. I'm looking to upgrade but it'll do for another season while I save up enough to buy a really good fork.
Favorite Trail: Lower Don
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Bike Depot
Bike Setup: Specialized Rockhopper Pro (hardtail)-- Stock
XT/Deore Mix, Avid Single Digit Brakes, Mavic 221 Rims
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Erick B
a Cross Country Rider
from Tampa, FlDate Reviewed: May 15, 2004
Strengths: noneWeaknesses: EVERYTHING! is broken!Bottom Line: This is a HORRIBLE shock, it worked for the first week, and then the lock out broke, has no resistence, rebound doesnt work, preload barely works. if i even hit a stupid speed bump it bottoms out! worst thing i have ever touched! today the lock-out lever fell off... this fork had ruined my life, dont get it
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: rock shox pyslo race, manitou black
Bike Setup: stumpjumper
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Avi Hefets
a Weekend Warrior
from IsraelDate Reviewed: April 30, 2004
Bottom Line: This is my second review.
I upgraded the fork using manitou's firm kit.
I must say the fork is by far better, and if you are an agressive XC rider and you tend to blend it with some free riding, than the kit will do the work.
The new spring is very stiff and can handle real tough trails. adjusting the rebound to the oil's slowest flow will ease the spring a little bit and will apply the rider with some more feeling of controll.
The kit comes with aluminum cap instead of the silly plastic one that came with the fork.
Favorite Trail: Agressive XC
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Specialized rockhoper fsr comp
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