Submitted by
super88
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver, CO Date Reviewed: October 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Buffalo Creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Golden Bike Shop
Strengths:
Good torsional stiffness, smooth action, simple set-up, set-and-forget, nice finish, cool little rasta stickers.
Weaknesses:
Potential for clicking sound from the damper, no remote platform control (locked out or full open)
Similar Products Used:
Reba
Bike Setup:
Spot 29er SS belt drive
Bottom Line:
Came spec'd my Spot as a Minute 29, I had the damper upgraded to the Absolute damper so I could have the lock-out. My last bike (Truth) had a Minute 2:00 on it that I loved. I was disappointed to see that the SPV air setting went away. However, I haven't missed it with the upgrade to the Absolute damper. The OE damper bobbed a good bit, IMO.
I run about 20% sag and set the platform two clicks up from full open and back it off to full open for the long downs. I've used all 100mm, but never noticed a bottom. I have literally never had to add air to this thing. Now that weather's getting cool, it's probably time to bump it a bit.
Laterally a bit stiffer than the Reba, better action too (a bit more $$$ though.) I've contemplated testing out my buddy's Fox F29, but frankly I can't imagine riding any faster or having any better control. The fork rocks and despite having the earlier Absolute damper, I haven't heard a peep (or a click) out of it.
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Submitted by
sminniear
a Cross Country Rider
from Auburn, California Date Reviewed: June 11, 2009
I'm writing this review because I feel this fork deserves a better overall rating based upon my experience. It's light, stiff and works well for my application - XC SS.
If you're considering this versus a Fox or Rockshox Reba, please do yourself a favor and read the Forums where a lot has been written on how to tune this fork and it's relative strengths and weaknesses.
I have considerable time on Fox, Rockshox and Manitou. I believe this fork is competitive and offers better value. The key is in the setup of the fork. I agree that the Absolute Platform Damper could use some refinement as you can only really discern a difference at full on or full off. The other settings are very sutle. I know some folks get a clicking sound when the damper is on which can be annoying, but I haven't had that issue and I know Manitou is working it.
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Submitted by
Steven
a Cross Country Rider
from Jay, ME Date Reviewed: May 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
USA
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
JensonUSA
Strengths:
34mm stantions, weight, smooth action
Weaknesses:
Incessant clicking.
Similar Products Used:
Magura Durin, Rock Shox Reba, Minute 2
Bike Setup:
Carver 96'er, XTR, Hayes, Mavic
Bottom Line:
I like the action of the fork...but I can't stand the almost constant clicking eminating from the Absolute damper. If I could figure out how to stop the noise I would probably like it more. My older Minute 2 on my Superlight is a great fork and the reason I waited to purchase a 29er fork until Answer came out with the Minute 29. Now I think maybe I should have waited a bit longer. Four chilis for the action, but only 2 for the overall value until they quiet the fork.
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Submitted by
WildflowerMtnBikeRider
a Cross Country Rider
from Gunnison, Co Date Reviewed: April 21, 2009
Favorite Trail:
401
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$700.00
Strengths:
Works great when it works.
Weaknesses:
Warranted now 3 times, internals wore out at the drop of a hat, without much use at all!!! I wouldn't spend another dime on this fork.
Similar Products Used:
Fox, Rock Shox Reba
Bottom Line:
Personally, i wouldn't waste your time.
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