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geno
a Cross Country Rider
from houstonDate Reviewed: February 8, 2002
Strengths: rigidity, good dampening, durability, low maintinanceWeaknesses: weak fork braceBottom Line: since I bought it and aftermy initial dissapointment ( broken brace) I have been so pleased. this poor fork has been beaten over small and large trails in all conditions. I am finaly retiring her for a lichter weight air dapened shock but i will most likely keep it as a back up.
Favorite Trail: bluff creek ranch
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: local bike shop
Similar Products Used: judy XC, mag 21, qudra
Bike Setup: which one, I have had this fork forever
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Zaskie "RoughRider"
a Cross Country Rider
from BelgiumDate Reviewed: August 3, 2001
Strengths: Weight, looksWeaknesses: F@ckin' expensive, crap plastic adjuster knobs, Manitou service, stiction, maintenanceBottom Line: Pretty good performance for about 6 weeks of intense off-road use. Then I lost the rebound adjuster assembly while riding. No problem, warranty: only did it take about 1 month to repair the fork at the Manitou service point. After their "excellent" service life was never the same. I was left with a f@ckin' expensive piece of crap which did not work the way it was supposed to.
I owned this fork for about six months. During this period this fork was turned in for service for a total period of 15 weeks... and still they didn't get it right.
Luckily I met an idiot who was desperate to get this fork and wanted to pay for it, so I sold that piece of crap. Ever since I am the happy owner of a Marzocchi Z2 Atom. This fork is a bit heavier but therefor a lot more reliable, easier to maintain/tune. And most of all Marzocchi spells service with a capital "S".
Favorite Trail: Houffalize World Cup
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$450.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: RS Mag 21, Judy SL, Bomber Z2
Bike Setup: Zaskar LE, SRAM/Shimano drivetrain, Magura HS33, Hugi/Mavic X-517 wheelset, Roox goodies
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Biggun
a Racer
from North CarolinaDate Reviewed: June 27, 2001
Strengths: Durability, quality performanceWeaknesses: Cracked the crown after a year, but Manitou replace with heavier but stronger crown, no problems since.Bottom Line: Wow! 4 years on this fork and I'm Clydesdale. Rode the bike daily for 3 years until I bought a new OCLV with a SID race. I still prefer the ride of the old alum Schwinn because the fork is so much better and still performs flawlessly. I can't really tell the difference with damping adjustment but who cares, JUST LEAVE IT AND RIDE IT! Kudos to Manitou! If you find a well cared for used one for sale cheap $50 or so, go for it, you won't be sorry.
Favorite Trail: Shendagin Forest, Ithaca NY
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At: Excel?
Similar Products Used: Rock Shox JUDY's , SIDS, MARS CL
Bike Setup: Currently on 4 year old Homegrown set up as single speed
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Brently
a Cross Country Rider
from Ontario, CanadaDate Reviewed: December 19, 2000
Strengths: This fork aborbs the smallest to fairly large bumps on the trails. It is nice to adjust the rebound and dampening depending on the conditions you are riding in. It is semi- light for an oil dampened fork. And very easy to rebuild.I am really happy with my buy!Weaknesses: The damper blew way to quick. I found that out when i was taking it apart to replace the stanchions/crown/steerer tube, becuase I grew and needed the steerer longer. It is really expensive to replace that assembly, because you cannot get a single piece due to it being pressed together. I also found that the adjuster nobs stuck on me, and wouldn't release very easily, but a shot Manitou Prep M fixed that!!!Bottom Line: Excellent fork for the money, but needed improvements on the damper!!!! Get a Manitou if you already haven't!!! Excellent forks!!!
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At: Cyclepath
Bike Setup: Devinci 1000 series, with XTR drivetrain, mavic cross ride wheelset, RaceFace - stem, low riser handlebars, real seal headset, and LP cranks. Ritchy Logic Comp clipless pedals.
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yong
a Cross Country Rider
from indianapolisDate Reviewed: August 28, 2000
Strengths: Light weight, looksWeaknesses: Stiction, high maintenence, poor seals, frozen adjustment knobs.Bottom Line: OK fork. It was cheap and has lasted me so far. I wouldn't say this is a plush fork at all. It doesn't work well on the smaller bumps, but takes medium ones well. I can't how I have to take this fork apart after every wet ride to relube. Also the damper leaks like a runny nose. I'm looking to get a XVert super, and hopefully Manitou has improved things a bit in the last three years.
Favorite Trail: Palos in Chicago
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At: bikeworld
Similar Products Used: Judy
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B
a Cross Country Rider
from Palos Hills,ILDate Reviewed: July 9, 2000
Strengths: Stiff. Good on bigger bumps. Light weight.Weaknesses: Damper??Bottom Line: I thought the shock was great. A real deal @ $150 when Colorado had a blow-out sale. It preformed flawless until
damper blew out after 2.5yrs and probably 1000miles which included everything from Moab to racing. Did the damper blowout too soon? Who knows. I still would buy another if it was available.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Judy XC,Mag 21, Indy C
Bike Setup: '95 Specialized M2 w/ custom components
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zach (speed master)lanoue
a Racer
from nyDate Reviewed: July 7, 2000
Strengths: super light, grate response,stif when you want it to be scushy when you want it to beWeaknesses: the knobs dont work very wellBottom Line: awsom fork this is the best fork to buy if you like to ride hard:):):):)
Favorite Trail: hardtial bial
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: judy riace
Bike Setup: cannondall M400 with xt+lx deralers mavic crossmax rims
cannondall M400 xt lx deralers mavic crossmax wheels cool
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Brian Buell
a Cross Country Rider
from North Richland Hills, Tx.Date Reviewed: June 3, 2000
Strengths: I bought it in '98 so I got it for $250 bucks.. it was a good deal.. considering I had an Indy C at the time.. it worked great for the first year or so, pretty strong, good colorWeaknesses: damper leaks
adjuster knobs stick
rebuilt twice
lots of stiction
Bottom Line: this fork is stiff, even on the softest setting, for a heavier rider, or the rider who likes a stiffer fork. it has quite a bit of stiction. but I must say it is the best shock I have ever riden... but.. I also have only riden a p.o.s Quarda 5 and an Indy C... not saying much
Favorite Trail: North Shore
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: Quadra 5, Indy C
Bike Setup: custom built '98 Trek 8900 SL
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Joseph Weisenburger
a Racer
from Manchester, NH USADate Reviewed: May 27, 2000
Strengths: Came on bike, Matches the color of my bike.Weaknesses: Crap! Rebuilt 4 times once at the factory (took 4 weeks), Plastic is for soda bottles not Bikes. When the fork compresses that shaft that the rebound ajust knob screws into shoots 6" out of the bottom of the fork (shop mechanic quote: "WOW! I've never seen that before!). Come to find out this was happening because it was all striped inside.
Will never buy a answer shock again.Bottom Line: Sucks! I don't have time for stuff that doesn't work!! Ever hear of Quaility Control! You charge $500 bucks for these things, get it right.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
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mike taylor bought a zokes
a Cross Country Rider
from dallasDate Reviewed: March 15, 2000
Strengths: cheap, some pro is paid dough to ride oneWeaknesses: cheap, some pro is paid dough to ride one (wishes he was ona zokes) plastic sucks! I got shot in the mouth with one of those stupid plastic top caps on my mach 5proxc and i'm 145lb and the cap was all the way in! ugh!Bottom Line: buy a zokes! give it 2 flamin dog craps because it was ok and cheap, but minuse the rest because their customer service is sorry and they won't ship to the customer when their s#!@$ breaks! thier seals suck too.
Favorite Trail: a fast trail
Duration Product Used: Tested or demo'ed only
Similar Products Used: walmart bike
Bike Setup: my badass carbon hardtail
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Carl
a Racer
from Carlsbad, CADate Reviewed: November 16, 1999
Strengths:
Lightness, stifnessWeaknesses:
Not very plush at all, not easily adjustable, dials don't work very well and are made of plastic.Bottom Line: Below average. Expensive to really dial in. Almost no travel. Later year models much better. Not worth time or money even at a discount. Rides bad.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
Judy SL, Z1 Bam
Bike Setup:
Manitou FS
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AJ
a Cross-Country Rider
from Danville, CADate Reviewed: November 8, 1999
Strengths:
Very nice fork, looks good, works good, is fairly light, adjustableWeaknesses:
sometimes plastic adjusters up top get stuckBottom Line: The best you can buy
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
indy C, indy S, Judy xc, indy sl
Bike Setup:
trek, fast stuff
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Shawn
a Weekend Warrior
from DenverDate Reviewed: October 6, 1999
Strengths:
stiff, very responsive, easy to adjustWeaknesses:
elastomers wear out, defective sealBottom Line: it was great for the first two years. If you keep blowing seals take it to your local shop. The Spoke in Denver told me about an offer manitou had to redeem themselves on the 97 sx ti. Manitou sent me a 99 rst for $105.00. Normaly they have several to choose from, but since i sent mine in at the end of the season the rst is all they had left. I tried to handle it myself but Manitou told me I had to go through an authorized dealer. So check with your local shop!
Favorite Trail:
Idlewild in Winter Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Similar Products Used:
rock shox judy xc
Bike Setup:
trek y
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Tim
a Racer
from TorontoDate Reviewed: August 4, 1999
Strengths:
stiff
smooth
simple
worksWeaknesses:
hefty by today's standards - if you care
damper leaksBottom Line: I've raced on this fork a while ago and I now use it on my beaterbike. After two years
and almost no maintenance it has less stiction than my brandnew SID SL. It is a bunch
stiffer than the SID. By today's standards it is heavy for racing but it is purrrrfect for beating around the bush.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Similar Products Used:
99 SID SL
98 Judy SL
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Hardtail
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Chris
a Racer
from ILDate Reviewed: June 9, 1999
Strengths:
weight
Build
dampningWeaknesses:
Plush?????Bottom Line: Great racing fork. love it. dampning adjust. really works.
Favorite Trail:
XXX
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Similar Products Used:
'97 Manitou mach 5 pro
Bike Setup:
Easton Hardtail
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