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Submitted by
Dr. Nick
a weekend warrior
from RRRRRRockinghamDate Reviewed: October 8, 1998
Bottom Line:
This is an OK fork. Its much better than anything RS puts out (what isn't?)
But it still doesn't live up to the high standards of performance that
Zokes has thrown at riders for about 2 yrs now.
I like the weight, but it comes at the expense of flex.
I also had a problem with a cracked crown after a mdoerate crash.
bomb proof these are not. Even after I repaired them I could could never
shake the feeling of having a delicate fragile fork.
Not good for instilling confidence on fast techy dh's.
Price is also a bit high for an average fork.
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Mike Herring
a weekend warrior
from Portland, ORDate Reviewed: September 11, 1998
Bottom Line:
SX Ti 80mm, Palmer Edition:
These things are great, and light. I wish I had more of a selection on mental file to compare to, so far a Manitou 3 and Judy T2, but plenty of time on motorcycles so I guess that will have to do. I really like the adjustable rebound, it works but I find that they pack up a little when I use beyond the first click (all the way CCW). I think I have bottomed them a few times but am not sure as the spring bottoming bumper transition was really smooth. I have had them three months now and have had no problem with seal weep, and once they loosened up (about 2-3 rides) they move smooth as butter. Best of all I think is their awesome stiffness: nose wheelies with no shifting or flexing, very confidence inspiring. I orginally bought them from Nashbar for $200 because lI am a poor college student, with baby on the way, and still wanted to enjoy the luxury of hydraulically controlled spring action. I am extremely impressed with them and would pay far more if I had it to do again, even in Kawasaki Green (it kinda grows on ya). I will try to get back to you with more details in time. My stats: 5'11 175lbs, hard rider, prefer to slam and bounce off things.
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jason
a cross-country rider
from tuscaloosa, ALDate Reviewed: April 6, 1998
Bottom Line:
I just purchased a 97' close out FS-TI for $200, WOW!!!
I actualy purchased the fork just because it was a good deal, but
when I installed it and went for a ride I was sooooo impresed I
couldn't belive the difference. 80 yes 80mm of travel on this, the
palmer edition, is all plush, controled performance. This fork is
worth three times what I payed for it, and if I had to replace it
for that or more, I would in a second.
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Robert
a cross-country rider
from NVDate Reviewed: March 11, 1998
Bottom Line:
I'm outraged at the lack of quality in this product, as well as the lack of service from the comapny!!! After a crash, I noticed a crack in the crown.
(It was a good crash, but no more severe than other's I've been in)
I took the fork back to the LBS and 1 week later, they called to tell me that
Manitou(Answer) would not do a free replacement since it was my fault that the fork broke. If you spend big money on a MTB part, you'd expect that it
would be somewhat durable, and if not, that the company would be responsive to
the customer's needs. Manitou has lost a customer.
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Submitted by
Paper Boy
a weekend warrior
from USADate Reviewed: August 2, 1997
Bottom Line:
I work in a bike shop and recently just puchased a GT Avalanche LE. This bike arrived stock with a Judy XC on it. Now, knowing the problems with Rock Shox (i.e. blown oil cart. and top caps shooting off), as well as being equiped with employee discount and a sale from Answer, I quickly and happily swapped my Judy for my now beloved SX Ti. This fork is far stiffer thatn the Judy, giving better tracking, as well as 1/4 more travel, not to mention the smooth ride. Many people don't realize that the Rock Shox Type II spring system is mostly elastomer with a small spring. The SX Ti, is mostly ti spring, with a little elastomer to keep the shok from bottoming out, and spings are quicker than elastomers, so you get better response throughout the travel. sorry for ranting, five flaming chiles!!!!!!!!!
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Sam
a
from cross-country riderDate Reviewed: July 31, 1997
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I just changed my fork on my STS-1 for a FX Ti and let me tell you something, this isby far the lightest and stiffest long travel fork on the market today. I could not stand my Judy SL, whoever said that the Judy Sl 1997 had rebound control must have been coming straight from a quad 5 or an INDY. This Manitou with the Bulge Stanction tubes is the shitt. And the rebound is so adjustable and REAL ! ! that it balances with the rear suspension really perfect. Please if you are suffering from nonexistant rebound on your judys, make the switch, it is worth it ten times over. And do not forget to bug the hell out of Rock Shox to get your cartridges changed, they know they are pieces of shitt. It is so true that they don't even argue with you on the phone, they just send you another one, needless to say that it doesn't make a difference in how your fork perform afterward.
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Bryan
a racer
from Canisteo, NYDate Reviewed: July 25, 1997
Bottom Line:
I have had my SX Ti for almost a year. I got a pre-production version from Manitou. I have had a few reliability problems (mostly with the bushings), but Manitou has been OUTSTANDING about warrenties, and I blame most problems on the pre-production standards. Only had to fix anything once. I love the performance of the fork. I weigh 155lbs and have noticiced a little too much rebound at times. A little too much plastic, too. I like it and the company way better than a Judy.
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Will
a weekend warrior
from PADate Reviewed: July 18, 1997
Bottom Line:
Compared to a 21R......okay, there is no comparison. This is a great shock and I will never go back to Rock Shox. It is not that they are bad, it is hust that the SX Ti is better than a 21R or a XC. No problems so far and I have thrashed this .
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tacoman
a cross-country rider
from HawaiiDate Reviewed: July 17, 1997
Bottom Line:
Manitou SX ti
Use: 175 miles (all offroad)
Owned: 4 WeeksFork seems responsive and plush. No problems with stiffness( I am 195lbs) I can only compare to Q5, Q21, Judy XC LT, and Head Shock DB60. The Manitou certainly out performs the Quatras and, in my opinion, the Judy. Just yestarday , I traded bikes on the trail and rode the canondale(DB 60) for ~two miles. It did'nt even compare. I have yet to bottom the fork out and the 70mm of travel seems more than enough for me.You can't beat the value on 'em either. I got mine from a Performance Price Match for $275 to my door. (minus another $27.50 for being Team Performance.)Did alot of asking around before purchasing this fork, and am completely satisfied. For the most part, those who own them-love them....Two Thumbs Up.
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Dave
a weekend warrior
from MIDate Reviewed: July 12, 1997
Bottom Line:
I purchased the FS Ti for 375 mail order, as my very first suspension fork for my 1996 GT Karakoram. It's great, after you put about 100 miles on it to break it in. Action is very smooth for MCU/Spring with cartridge damping. I would reccomend this fork over the Judy, it also has much more travel.
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Anand Mehta
a cross-country rider
from Oxford, EnglandDate Reviewed: July 10, 1997
Bottom Line:
A great fork, if a little stiff. Needs a good bit of time before it is fully broken in, but when that happens its smooth sailing. To make the fork work better ditch the MCU and replace with the short spring from the JUDY II system. The judy spring is a stiffer and will give the fork a better feel. Otherwise a great fork - I just hope that it does not break on me!
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Mike
a cross-country rider
from USADate Reviewed: July 6, 1997
Bottom Line:
WOW!!! I had my first serious ride since getting my new FS/Ti on my Giant 980. I had a Quadra 21R on the bike and BOY what a difference. I love this shock. I recomend it to anyone.
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The Cardinal
a cross-country rider
from Hanalei, HawaiiDate Reviewed: June 29, 1997
Bottom Line:
I purchased the FS Ti and put it on a Manitou HT. Although it changes the geometry slightly, if you limit the preload it gives you ample sag to compensate for the added height. Originally I was going to purchase a Bomber 2 after all the hype I was reading, but I was loyal to Answer products due to their high level of service in the past. They have constantly improved and I have been pleased with the results. There is a new dampning for l998 and hopefully if it is significantly better will be retrofitted to the earlier models. If not no big deal because if this fork doesn't hold up Answer usually comes through with replacing it with an upgraded fork. Regardless of all the hype, I'm having a blast riding on a regular basis.
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Randy
a cross-country rider
from WisconsinDate Reviewed: May 21, 1997
Bottom Line:
I really enjoy this shock. It has a wide menu of adjustments both for preload and dampening. So far the shock has worked excellently. I will be starting my race year off on June 1 and will give more feedback then.
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Mark
a
from Toronto, CanadaDate Reviewed: May 7, 1997
Bottom Line:
This is a message to ARI. Are you 11 years of age and have a Y50!!!???
If you are, who paid for the thing and teh reason the manitou isn't working is that you don't weight enough to activate it.
the manitou is a great fork. WAY better adjustability than a Judy, a big coil 4 and it is stiff and smooth. But it does weigh 6 oz. more than the SL. I don't own one, but I wish I did.
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