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Manitou Drake 29 Super Absolute

MSRP $ 492.00
# of Reviews 3
Average Rating 4/5
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Submitted by mkpowercycle a Weekend Warrior from Westminster CO
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:White Ranch
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $235.00
Purchased At:Jenson USA
Strengths:Rock solid plush stiff feels bomb proof looks adjustments full on to lock out price.
Weaknesses:just a little heavy for a air but mine is the 120mm/20mm thru-axle one.
Similar Products Used:RS/lyrink 160mm air WB110mm magic air M/sherman
RS/lyrink 160mm WB110mm/magic air other long travel forks.

Bike Setup:08 RIP SLX DT/swiss all mtn build
Bottom Line:for 235 bucks it cant be beat rides great feels super it does it all for way less.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by bernie052965 a Weekend Warrior from Clarkfield, Philippines
Date Reviewed: July 1, 2009
Favorite Trail:Bolinao Trails
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $300.00
Purchased At:Gran Trails Alabang
Strengths:Tough fork, all adjustments are functioning well
Weaknesses:none so far
Similar Products Used:REba 29er, Rock Shox Dart 3
Bike Setup:Fuji 29er Comp
Bottom Line:This is a good upgrade for the built in 29er bikes available in the market, it's the mid range model affordable yet durable. It will do the purpose of a good 29er XC/trail fork without hassle. All adjustments functions well, the performance is not as far as higer end forks. I recommend this fork for those who want to upgrade the fork without the pain in the wallet.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by blkhilldk a Cross Country Rider from Rapid City SD
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2009
Favorite Trail:Storm Mtn
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $400.00
Purchased At:scheels
Strengths:Low cost for 29er fork smooth after I over hauled it no grease in the fork bushings.120 travel
Weaknesses:The Absolute damping makes noise if used . best to leave open but still makes noise . I will call tech support to maybe solve this . Other wish the fork works good.
Similar Products Used:fox, marz,other forks
Bike Setup:Single speed On One frame,Chris King Etc
Bottom Line:Good fork Manitou needs to ditch there absolute and stick with there TPC .
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3






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