Submitted by
Mikeerac
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: September 29, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Swinley Forest
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Cheap, plain, simple, uncomplicated. Easy to set up, post mount for disk brake.
Weaknesses:
It's a budget fork, heavy, flex.
Similar Products Used:
RockShox Judy, Dart2
Bike Setup:
Kona Blast, Manitou Six Comp, Hayes HFX.
Bottom Line:
I can't see what the complaints are about, put a zip tie round one stanction, push it down to meet the fork leg, sit on the bike and wind the adjuster (+ or -) until you get about 1.5-2cm movement with the zip tie. I weigh 200lbs and there is no way this fork will bottom out just by sitting on the bike, no fork will do that unless it's broken. It's a simple honest fork and all the better for it, i had a Dart2 on here before, the lock out didn't work and i was always wiping oil from the nut at the bottom of the forks. These just do the job, treat them like a budget fork and they will get the job done. Mine are silver Manitou Six Comp and don't seem to feature here so may be a uk spec. I have fitted Hayes HFX hydraulics without the need for any adapters so i don't know why other people here have had problems with this too.
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Submitted by
James Riesz
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date Reviewed: October 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Whipbird Way/Dingo Trail, Gap Crk Reserve
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Super Cycle
Strengths:
Cheap? Came stock with the bike, and haven't had the money to upgrade till now.
Weaknesses:
Soft! Bottoms out a lot. So spongy sometimes that it just about sends me over the handlebars when braking hard. Flexes a lot, seems unstable at times.
Don't buy this shocker (pun intended). If it comes stock, get it if there is no other option. My mates found bikes with similar setups, but better shocks for the same price.. if only I had known then. But now that I have my new rockshox revelations 426, i'm laughing. All round, it will do the trick, but only just.. Bottom of the barrel for offroad.
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Submitted by
Michael Stanfill
a Weekend Warrior
from Palmer, Alaska, United States Date Reviewed: March 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
16 mile at Hatcher Pass
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
www.rei.com
Strengths:
Durable, light and looks good; 80 mm travel with damping.
Weaknesses:
I had to replace the internals once;
Bike Setup:
K2 Zed 2.0 with disks at both ends; 2.4 inch tires.
Bottom Line:
Overall a great fork. It has a damping feature that is easy to use.
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Submitted by
Brett Rivera
a Cross Country Rider
from MP Date Reviewed: November 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Alpine Lake Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
friend
Strengths:
It's cheap!!!
Weaknesses:
Almost Everything. The frame is cheap and cracks. The knobs are plastic. And the frickin rubber things!!! I hate them, they make the fork look like a cheap piece of s**t.
Bike Setup:
2002 marin rift zone.
Bottom Line:
HORRIBLE. I would not recommend these to anyone unless all they do is commute. Do not use these for mountain biking!!! ou'll be in the hospital before u know it.
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Submitted by
Justin M
a Cross Country Rider
from MD Date Reviewed: August 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
justinm231232@yahoo.com
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came on new bike
Strengths:
good price, only EVER bottomed out twice
Weaknesses:
sticks together like no other fork u'v ever seen, u lose about half the travel since it goes down half way and doesnt come back up, but still takes a nice beating
Similar Products Used:
rock shox duke
Bike Setup:
iron horse quantum or gary fisher... sumthin or other
Bottom Line:
ok to have if it came with the bike but dont buy to upgrade from another bike fork
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Submitted by
Justin
a Weekend Warrior
from Alpine, TX Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bike Setup:
Jamis Durango
Bottom Line:
This fork has served me well. I'm only about 165 lbs. and have never had any problems bottoming it out...
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Submitted by
Al
a Weekend Warrior
from Hull Date Reviewed: May 18, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
good for gravel bike path
Weaknesses:
So much sag and I only weight 150. PLASTIC TOP CAPS??? There are only internals in one of the fork legs. Finally the arch gave out.
Similar Products Used:
RS Psylo, RS Boxxer, Mar z3, Mar DJ3
Bike Setup:
GF Marlin, XC
Bottom Line:
If you’r over 120 or ride heavy off road do not touch this fork!
I rode the fork for a good part of last season, it managed ok but bottomed out all the time(some times it even stayed bottomed), twisted like crazy till the arch completely bent (one brake boss was higher than the other by a good 1/4 inch). I don't know if this happened over time but I hit a 3-4 inch bump with some speed and the fork bottomed and the front wheel gave and I supermaned onto my head/ neck, very lucky to still be walking cause the bike hit me in the back after. The fork only has internals in one of the legs, the other is hollow, no wonder one side got all tweeked. Anyways if your going to ride this thing be very very careful.
I do not know if it was Gary Fisher or my lbs but why would anybody put a fork that can only take 120 weight on a 19" xc bike. One would have to be 6 feet tall and 120 to ride that thing!
Manitou was great about replacing it, less than 2 weeks and it was fixed... Now on the girlfriends bike, hopefully it will be ok cause she's lighter, rides less and has a 16" bike so she wont put so much pressure on it, she'll sit back more.
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Submitted by
Samuel
a Cross Country Rider
from Ottawa, On, Canada Date Reviewed: May 11, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Cheap, resistant, a good beginner's fork
Weaknesses:
WAY TOO ****IN' SOFT
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Black, Axel...
Bike Setup:
2004 KHS Alite 1000
Bottom Line:
It's a good beginners fork but it's way too soft! I can bottom the fork just by pressing down on it. There's also too much oil leaking. Even when ajusted I lose about an inch of travel just by sitting on the damn bike!! Manitou has to keep in mind that most riders are not 160 lbs! I'm a little more than 180 and I know I'm not the heaviest rider out there.. far from it! I have to say that the fork is still pretty tough for 100 bucks: I regularly drop more than 4ft and it never broke or showed any signs of damaged. I still think Manitou should recall it just because is stupidly soft, sometimes making it useless because there's simply no more travel left!
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Submitted by
Tristan Perry
a Cross Country Rider
from Rockwood Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: March 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Trans-Canada Trail
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Bits Bikes And Boards
Strengths:
Trail Riding
Weaknesses:
Everything Else
Similar Products Used:
2004 Manitou Axel
Bike Setup:
Hard Tail, Cross Country, Tribal Quantum
Bottom Line:
I was not impressed with this fork and just to add on to it i was going to P.E.I. to go trail riding and I was driving under an overpass at the front door of a Holiday Inn in New Brundswick and the fork hit it and bent back far enough that I couldn't ride on the fork any more plus the fact is I was only driving 2 Km/h.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Racer
from Texas Date Reviewed: March 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
came w/ a demo bike
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
Everything
Bottom Line:
This fork blows! I used this fork for a week and blew the seals out. If it came with the bike, buy a new fork. If you actually paid for this fork take it back.
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Submitted by
matthew falshaw
a
from thunderbay ontario canada Date Reviewed: December 17, 2005
Favorite Trail:
centennial park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
good price
Weaknesses:
everything but the price if your hard up for a fork then buy them
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi EXR PRO
Bike Setup:
tribal quantum with deore components and a rockey mountain hammer
Bottom Line:
although these forks are cheep in price and they look good they are a peice of dog doo doo and they deserve to be recalled and replaced and all the owners of them be rembursed
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Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Allendale, MI Date Reviewed: October 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
anything not on the road!
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
100mm of travel
Weaknesses:
Bottoms out on everything Spring adjustment busted Cheap construction Travel is not stiff enough Looks pretty wussy too
Similar Products Used:
Manitou Axel Comp Rock Shox Judy
Bike Setup:
Jamis Durango SX Cheap and light, but sturdy and easy to work with.
Bottom Line:
The shock sucks. You really get what you pay for here. Might be better off with a Suntour. It's one step up from suspension on standard Walmart bike. Upgrade if you plan on doing any hard trails. Don't do drops or downhill, you will bottom out hard, possibly endo. Spend the extra $100 for a better low end fork if you don't have much money.
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Submitted by
stefan sebsetjanowicz
a Racer
from birmingham Date Reviewed: August 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
northshore track at some woods in solihull
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
red kite cycles
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
every think the arch snaped it the first six weeks of riden
Similar Products Used:
rock shoxs sid
Bike Setup:
gt idrive sport
Bottom Line:
they are a cheap fork alright for none agressive riders but trust me they a rubbish they are to weak for all kind of riden
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Submitted by
bernard georgio
a Weekend Warrior
from saltlake city utah Date Reviewed: March 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
local trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$60.00
Strengths:
does what it is said to do cheap looks ok
Weaknesses:
not meant for heavy riding the adjustment crown isnt that effective weak but is ok for light trails not heavy duty riding mine broke on a 4 foot drop but i got it fixed for free
Similar Products Used:
marzochi exr pro (way better) marzochi z1 manitou shermans
Bike Setup:
haro
Bottom Line:
good for light riding and is not meant for jumping freeriding etc.
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Submitted by
Zach Richards
a Downhiller
from Lighthouse PT, FL, USA Date Reviewed: March 6, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Quietwaters in Boca Raton
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
IC bikes
Strengths:
It was light
Weaknesses:
It kept on bottuming out, every time i would land. The frame for the shock cracked and later shatered. The shock really did not fit in the rim very well.
Bike Setup:
Haro escape 8.1
Bottom Line:
It sucks. It is a WALMART shock. Never buy this shock!!!! Most of the manitou shckes are great except for this one. They desind it alfull. I took it back to the shop and they said about five other people came in with the same problem. So they gave me an up grade a gave me for free the manitou Sherman Breakout Plus!!
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Submitted by
STEVE WRIGHT
a Cross Country Rider
from NEWCASTLE AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Local bike shop
Strengths:
NONE, NOTHING, NOT ONE LITTLE THING
Weaknesses:
Everthing. They came std with quite a nice bike. The first thing i noticed was the wheel did not sit plumb in the middle of the fork with the quick release open. Then i noticed that one leg was slightly longer than the other. Not to worry i just lined up the wheel and did the quick release up. Easy. No. Next i took if for my first ride down my driveway and noticed that the wheel moved when i went down the gutter. This was because not only were the forks not of even length the right tip was twisted out, so they were not grabing all of my wheel. Hence when u look at the bite marks in the fork tip from the quick release, u expect to see them in a full 360 deg. not in this case.
Similar Products Used:
Suntour SR for about $50 these are 1000000000 times better
Bike Setup:
RACELINE 7005 FRAME, DEORE LX COMPONETS,
Bottom Line:
These forks are so crap they should be recalled at once. I though all the reviews on this web sight were all from big girls who love to whine about cheaper products not doing a $1000 shocks job. But in this case they are right. These forks suck so bad it hurts. DO NOT BUY THEM. My bike shop was discusted in them and gave me a free upgrade to ROCKSHOX PILOT'S. They seem to be great. SHAME MANITOU SHAME.
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Submitted by
downhiller MTB
a Weekend Warrior
from Oregon Date Reviewed: December 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
kamikaze
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
gartsysmotor bikeeeeees
Strengths:
awexome very good
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
-
Bottom Line:
great fork i like it does what i want it to do
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Submitted by
David Gonsalves
a Cross Country Rider
from Cumberland,Rhode Island Date Reviewed: November 22, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Lincoln Woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
MikesBike
Strengths:
Can't find any yet.
Weaknesses:
The thing is really heavy and I would have to say the whole thing is weak.
Similar Products Used:
Manitou
Bike Setup:
stock escape 8.1
Bottom Line:
This stupid, idiotic, piece of dog doo should have never been sold to the public !! Ever since I've had it it's been making loud squealing noises similiar to a pig's. Mine hasn't broken yet; but I have a sneaking suspicion that the noises are a sign of things to come. Hopefully; not a trip to the emergency room.THESE THINGS SHOULD BE RECALLED,NOW!!!
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Submitted by
Matt Bay
a Weekend Warrior
from Omaha, NE Date Reviewed: November 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything that makes me feel "Hard Core"
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Looks sweet. Boasts new "Reverse arch Technology"
Weaknesses:
Boasts new "Reverse Arch Technology". Flimsy. Dampening is weak. Mine causes the rim to rub the brakes whenever i stand up.
Bike Setup:
Raleigh M60(came w/ the bike)
Bottom Line:
This fork looks cool. Thats about it. I have had constant troubles adjusting my brakes the way I like them because of the flex in the fork. My preload adjuster is broken I think. I really can't tell. It's not like it does anything any way. Okay so this fork has saved me from going over the handlebars a couple of times. But just about any fork will do that. It is also hard for me to seat the wheel into this fork because one leg is nearly half a centimeter longer than the other. I have gone through three skewers because the fork just doesnt do what I need it to. Work. Bottom Line____If the bike you really want comes with this fork. Don't sweat it, just realize that you are buying the bike for everything else. If you are going to "Upgrade" to this fork, you are stupid.Stupid......Stupid
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Submitted by
David Milne
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland, New Zealand Date Reviewed: September 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Woodhill Forest
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good looker
Weaknesses:
I have had 2 sets of forks since Xmas 2003, both broke at the arch.
Similar Products Used:
This is my first MTB
Bike Setup:
2003 Raceline Enduro
Bottom Line:
The Maintou 6 fork is too weak and dangerous to be on an adults bike with any pretensions of being able to be used off road. It should be on "looks like a MTB" that has one of those stickers that say "Not for offroad use". I'm a 45yr old first time MTB'er and I've broken 2 forks since Xmas and i'm not jumping anything, just single track/XC riding.
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Submitted by
andy myers
a
from ft campbell ky Date Reviewed: June 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
wildcat loop, green mtn WA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with 03 haro x1
Strengths:
ok at first and came with bike.
Weaknesses:
i ride my bike to work and back most of the time. last week i took the bike out of a locker and noticed the fork broke clean apart at the bottom of the reverse arc. i have only done 3 or 4 4 ft drops on it and ran over curbs. bad material i guess.
Bike Setup:
03 haro x1 with pyramid thorn tubes. (the other ones sucked)
Bottom Line:
if you get this fork on a bike get rid of it and upgrade as soon as you can afford it. luckily the company is sending me a new lower half of the fork. i wonder how many monthes it will last though. low rating from me, overall it did its job at first so ill give it 2 chilis.
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Submitted by
marty kasteler
a Weekend Warrior
from salt lake Date Reviewed: June 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
the one under me
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Guthries
Strengths:
Price, good dampening for mild xc
Weaknesses:
could be stiffer, foam "wiper" rings slide up on the stanchions.
Similar Products Used:
psylo race, x-vert, judy, duke....on down to the old mag 21:-)
Bike Setup:
surly 1X1, surly hubs, and lots of spare parts to complete it.
Bottom Line:
I rode my single speed rigid for a while, but was to tempted by the price of the six deluxe. I love it. I bought it because I was told it was basically the old SR-X, a decent fork in its day. Yeah, it is not the most rigid. No, it is not for extreme abuse/use. But man, who can complain about a shock with good dampening that has lasted so many miles. This bike is perfect for a singlespeed or less agressive XC bike. My only complaint would be the litle foam wiper rings won't stay put. Want better, spend more. Most of us would have paid 3X as much for a fork this good five years ago.
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Submitted by
Greg Secretface
a Cross Country Rider
from New York Date Reviewed: June 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
It kind of does it's job..... maybe? Well, it did for about a month or two. Oh.. and it looks pretty.
Weaknesses:
Way too plush. The preload adjuster does absolutely nothing. It flexes side to side. It weighs a ton. It appears I'm the only one who hasn't broken his. Everytime I ride I say a quick prayer. Manitou needs to recall these.
Similar Products Used:
I work at a bike shop. I've been able to try out just about everything you can think of.
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin. I've put way too much money into it. Eggbeaters, new LX crank, XT front derailleur, etc. the only problem is this fork.
Bottom Line:
I'm an XC rider, and I really wish I had spent more for a fork. This came on my Marlin, and when I tested it out it actually worked. I was surprised, and bought it. About two months later, it crapped out on me. Now it's basically dead weight.... dead wiggly weight. There are some days when it bounces too much, and others when it seems to not budge. Don't make the same mistake I did.
I e-mailed the company about the possibility of it breaking 2 months ago, and I still haven't gotten a response. I'm a bit hesitant to buy a manitou again.
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Submitted by
Jo Bike
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: June 1, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Pixie
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At:
Sport chek
Strengths:
It has really good travel for such a cheap fork and feels plush then hardens up and supports you really well
Weaknesses:
the thing is that it has the black rubber part that looks terrible
Similar Products Used:
none the only inexpensive shock like it is the MZ Comp which sucks **** compared to this
Bike Setup:
Hardtail
Bottom Line:
Definitly look into this if you need a fork that works well and is inexpensive
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Submitted by
matt board
a Weekend Warrior
from Cincinnati Date Reviewed: May 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Boone Woods, East Fork lake
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Montgomery Cyclery
Strengths:
Its squishy
Weaknesses:
The Reverse arc is made from Mayo
Similar Products Used:
RST sumthinarether
Bike Setup:
Fisher Marlin stock
Bottom Line:
This for is defective in design. It is not how yu ride it. I'm not some downhill thrasher, at least not yet anyway, and this for broke at the weld. If this many people are having the same product, then it is faulty in design. This is not a good fork. don't fool yourself.
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Submitted by
Charles Shrader
a Cross Country Rider
from Christiansburg, VA Date Reviewed: May 7, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Pandapas Pond Area, VA
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
East Coasters, VA
Strengths:
nice intro shock, came with my bike
Weaknesses:
too soft, no dampening, preload didn't seem functional
Similar Products Used:
NA
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin stock
Bottom Line:
I used this shock last season and was relativly impressed with its durability. I intended to continuing using the fork this year, however, my bike to a spill off a rack going down the highway and the fork bent. Manitou helped me out and I upgraded to a Super Axle. I don't know why people are having so much trouble from this fork. It seems to me like there are too many people trying to do to much with this fork. Can we get a reality check. A $100 fork isn't as good as a $1000 fork and shouldn't be drudge through the mud because some of you weren't using it for its intended purpose.
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Submitted by
Cipri
a Downhiller
from baia mare Romania Date Reviewed: May 4, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
mybike.ro
Strengths:
the fork is god it works fine and it doesent make that pop sound wheen raising from ground
Weaknesses:
it is a little soft
Similar Products Used:
mozo R200
Bike Setup:
Magellan
Bottom Line:
IF you suck you can have a Shiver DC and break it. Me.., ivahe tested this fork for a month on the hardest trails i know, yes i know it is not a downhill fork bit it worked fine and stil looked so good i even soldit for 150$ (it was 75$ brand new) so ride your best and it will work BIKE FOREVER
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Submitted by
Anthony
a Racer
from kelowna bc can Date Reviewed: April 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
gilard
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
na
Strengths:
great fork used it on 30ft doubles 8 foot drops lots of street haven snaped her yet
This fork isnt the strongest,stiffest,most reliable,plushest or even remotly tuneable but it does its job for cheep and then some if you have the money get somthing better but it will do
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Submitted by
Tony Lu
a Weekend Warrior
from Auckland Date Reviewed: April 19, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Woodhills, Auckland
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came with Haro Escape 8.1
Strengths:
Came with bike.
Weaknesses:
Not an off road fork, I snapped the reverse arc while trying to do a jump and really hurt my shoulders neck and hips. Had to walk my bike back to the car park!. DO NOT BUY THIS.
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
Stock
Bottom Line:
This is an OEM fork, so just avoid bikes with it. Manitou should have not released such a fork. Haro should not have placed this crappy fork on a jump bike. I got hurt. :(
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Submitted by
Matt Goodling
a Cross Country Rider
from Allentown, PA, USA Date Reviewed: April 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
parkway
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Action Wheels
Strengths:
Works, just not well.
Weaknesses:
DOESN'T WORK WELL AT ALL
Similar Products Used:
NONE
Bike Setup:
Haro X1
Bottom Line:
Don't get this fork. Though mine hasn't broken yet, it sucks!! I won't lie, mine works and is still in one piece, even though I do drops with it. This fork is like a pogo stick. It defeats the purpose of having a front shock. It pushes you back up as hard as you are pushing it down. I've had this fork for about 3 months and it never became a smooth fork, it's still choppy. It's not a good fork at all. They should not put this fork on nice bikes. If you see this fork on a bike you like sell it as soon as you get it and then upgrade to something with dampening. This fork would be suitible for someone who has never had shocks before, but for more expierienced riders, it just isn't worth the hassle. The bottom line is that it worked for me anyway, just not real well.
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Submitted by
Mike C
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX, USA Date Reviewed: March 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Barton Springs Greenbelt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Oshmans Bike Shop
Strengths:
I actually like it, until it broke. Then again, I've never had any other fork.
Weaknesses:
Broke after 750 miles of riding. I've had them for almost a year. Clean break right at the arc of the fork. And it broke when I was wiping down the fork. Thank god it didn't break when I was riding down hills.
Bike Setup:
Fork came with Haro X1
Bottom Line:
I'm worried now. When the new one comes in, its going to be on my mind, when is the next time its going to break. As soon as I get money, I'm going to get the Rock Shox Psylo Race, pro-formed baby.
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Submitted by
ram
a
from u,k Date Reviewed: January 18, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
looks
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
judy
Bottom Line:
My mate has these forks an they are pretty good. Also it is a VERY VERY stupid thing to do to ride a cheap xc fork downhill you can not complain about these forks if you are not using them for the right uses. 5 chillies as others have rated it badly for a DOWNHILL fork.
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Submitted by
Kris Allain
a Cross Country Rider
from Zachary, LA Date Reviewed: January 8, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Hooper
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Cheap
Weaknesses:
Cheap
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Judy (all versions), Manitou Black, etc.
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Super V, Full XTR, Race Face drive train (not the bike this came off of.
Specialized Stumpjumper FS, Mostly XT
Bottom Line:
The fork is a good cheap alternative for my loaner bike for inexperience friends to ride on and performed well for the most part until the reverse arch snapped off at the left outer leg!! Obviously there is a problem with these forks doing that since everyone else had the same problem. On the other hand everyone else was doing things they shouldn't have on this fork, for example, "This fork is good for rides in the park, not going downhill at 55mph. I'm extremely serious." Idiot!! It is possibly the lowest model fork Manitou makes. It is not a downhill dual crown fork. That is like writing a review for a 2 wheel drive truck saying it gets stuck in 2 foot mud holes! However, mine broke on a ride similar to a park ride. It was on flat terrain and maybe went over a 4 inch log at the most when it broke. Oh well, Manitou is taking care of it for me.
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Submitted by
Wes Boyce
a Cross Country Rider
from Springfield, MO Date Reviewed: January 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Sac River
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Cycles Unlimited
Strengths:
Not very many. It is an entry level fork so I can't expect much, but it gets the job done for the most part.
Weaknesses:
It needs to be torn apart and overhauled more often that I would prefer.
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Pilot XC(Much better than this one.)
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin
Bottom Line:
This fork is not the greatest by any means. Just know that you are getting an entry level fork and not something that is going to be awesome.
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Submitted by
Koen
a Weekend Warrior
from Belgium Date Reviewed: December 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
cross country
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
good fork, does the job very well. It's my first MTB, I'm a race biker, but in winter I ride MTB. For the total price of bike+fork it was cheap.
Weaknesses:
I assume a more expensive fork will stick to the earth more than this fork, but again it's OK for the price I have paid.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gary Fischer Marlin with LX Deore and Deore
Bottom Line:
A lot of these forks seem to break, but I have had no problem with this fork, and believe me; I have tested the fork very well, also at very rocky downhill pieces of track. And indead, if you pay 3 to 4 times the price of this fork, you will have a much better fork, but for beginners like me its a good one.
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Submitted by
chad
a Weekend Warrior
from vermont Date Reviewed: December 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
11
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
alpine shop
Strengths:
good cheap fork if you are just dropping of curbs
Weaknesses:
breaks a lot, its a piece
Bottom Line:
don't spend the money to buy this fork. It came stock on my Jamis and i broke it off a 2 foot drop. Then the day that it got fixed i broke it again of like a 3 foot drop. Only buy this fork if you are a serious curb jumper.
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Submitted by
dave
a
from louisville, ky, usa Date Reviewed: December 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
laurel lake-sheltowee trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
galyan's
Weaknesses:
Fork broke (reverse arch broke on right side) after only one month of very light use. (I bought for my wife, she weighs 100#) I rode a little just to test it out but nothing too harsh.
Similar Products Used:
cannondale head shok, rock shox-T2
Bike Setup:
iron horse mt 75
Bottom Line:
Disappointed. My wife starts getting into riding, and the junk breaks after only five rides. Will have to wait and see how things turn out. Product probably needs to be recalled. It's is okay for a product to be junk, but not dangerous.
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Submitted by
mike
a Weekend Warrior
from uk Date Reviewed: November 27, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
came with bike
Bottom Line:
I didnt have any problems with this fork as many other people have had, so when i contacted manitou and asked them about the cracking trouble , the nice guy very kindly offered me a pair of manitou black elites for $125. great deal, as new these forks cost $400+. so, you should do the same................ ps the 5 chillis are for manitou customer service.
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Submitted by
andy
a Cross Country Rider
from u.k Date Reviewed: November 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
plush and looks great
Weaknesses:
slightly flexy
Similar Products Used:
jett ,pilot
Bottom Line:
nice fork for the crosscountry rider I do not know what people are doing. doing 5FT Drop offs these forke cost $200 not $1000 They are ot designed for it. Buy Boxxer or Dorados if u r doing drop offs.
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Downhiller
from NJ Date Reviewed: November 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Platikill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Nothing! it's all around bad, dont get this fork
Weaknesses:
Everything! the suspension is choppy for the first, what, 6 months! I did a five foot drop and it cracked right under the axel around the tire, this is the worst fork ever, do not purchus this fork!!
Similar Products Used:
A piece of SH*T
Bike Setup:
2003 Haro X1
Bottom Line:
It is the worst fork ever invitented, dont get it, I'd rather go downhilling and do 20 foot drops with my dads no suspension bike that is rusted by now!! if you purches this peice of my butt whole I'll just have to kill you
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Submitted by
Tom
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbus, GA Date Reviewed: November 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
N/A
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Everything. Especially the lowers!!!
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
XC
Bottom Line:
Big surprise, the lowers broke!
Can anything be done about these pieces of $#^@#? Does anybody know how to force a recall? Junk like this needs to be taken off the market before somebody gets killed!
If Manipoo won't stop selling this crap, then I think somebody needs to force a recall!
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Submitted by
Richard Gracie
a Cross Country Rider
from UK Date Reviewed: October 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Mabie Forest
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Came with bike
Strengths:
Came with bike, yellow, has'nt broken yet
Weaknesses:
About as stiff as a soft boiled noodle. Preload adjuster does nothing. Rebound damping non existent after 6 months of riding
Similar Products Used:
RST Capa, Marzocci MX Pro ETA
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin Disc - XT rear mech, Roll X pro tyres SPD's
Bottom Line:
I have not had the nightmares other reviewers have with this fork. I wouldn't describe the fork as dangerous just not very good. I've been riding it pretty hard for a year and it shows no signs of breaking anytime soon. The main problem is it just isn't stiff enough to ride over any kind of rough terrain. The fork flexs in every conceviable direction and will also bottom out if you don't keep your weight right back when riding drop-offs. If this fork came with your bike then making changeing it a priority.
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Submitted by
anon
a Cross Country Rider
from u.k Date Reviewed: October 22, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$200.00
Strengths:
PLush fork looks great. Spare parts A LOT! cheaper than rockshox.
Weaknesses:
not that ajustable. hard to adjust travel.
Similar Products Used:
rock shox
Bike Setup:
schwinn moab
Bottom Line:
These forks are plush and respond well to bumps. They are probaly best for cross country as the are to soft for jumping. I would go four a set of bombers if your a jumper. There is nothing wrong with the reverse ark but I am only about 140lb. If youare heaver you can always get the harder spring kit but it is a better idea to go for a set of rock shox pilots (not the pilot c though.
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Submitted by
Dustin
a Racer
from At, GA US of A Date Reviewed: September 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Hell
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good for a ride in your front yard.
Weaknesses:
It broke...and then I broke. No seriously, like everyone else the right side snapped on a jump and destroyed my rim. My neck still hurts and I'm still pissed Gary would put this on his bike.
Similar Products Used:
Roc Shox RST, Trek Single Trak
Bike Setup:
Shimano clipless platforms, Mavic Crosslands with Avid Mech. Disc brakes.
Bottom Line:
Do not buy. Do not ride. If you see this fork on any bike break it in half before it brakes your neck in half! This fork is good for rides in the park, not going downhill at 55mph. I'm extremely serious.
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Indianapolis, IN Date Reviewed: September 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Sawtooth Mtn, CA
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Galyans
Strengths:
Lasted longer than most previous posts have stated. Good fork for beginners or intermediate trails but not for the hard core mountain bikes/bikers.
Weaknesses:
Reverse arch is junk...I must give it some credit though due to the abuse that it has taken it did last 1 full summer.
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse MT-75 stock.
Bottom Line:
I saw several bikes with Manitou forks broken at the bike shop I get my bicycle serviced at over the summer and was fairly pleased that they held up as long as they did but now understanding why I saw so many of the Six shocks in for service I will now be upgrading to something stronger/more reliable.
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Submitted by
Ryan Burris
a Cross Country Rider
from San Antonio Date Reviewed: September 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Flat Rock Creek Ranch, Comfort TX
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Bike World
Strengths:
Came with the bike. Better than a fork you would get on a huffy.
Weaknesses:
bottoms out all the time, 1st fork snapped in two
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin
Bottom Line:
This fork seemed great for a begginer. Then after a month of use I snapped it in half. I then had the 2004 sent to me to replace it and it bottoms out on the smallest drops and on rough trails. I only weigh 160 lbs. so it has nothing to do with the weight issue. This is a fork for people who want to ride a smooth trail and not take any risks. I would suggest it for some one who just wants to ride smooth single track. I can not say I was disappointed with it, since it did come with the Fisher Marlin, but I would not say it was a good fork worth buying.
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Submitted by
dfshg afg
a Downhiller
from afg Date Reviewed: August 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:
afdg
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$67896.00
Purchased At:
wester
Strengths:
adsf
Weaknesses:
sadf
Similar Products Used:
sadf
Bike Setup:
sdf
Bottom Line:
adfsadg
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Submitted by
johni
a Cross Country Rider
from CT Date Reviewed: August 24, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great suspension, i jump my bike and hasnt bottomed out or broke at all, great for the beginner or intermediate.
Weaknesses:
Cant handle big cliff jumps.
Similar Products Used:
?dunno?
Bottom Line:
This is pretty good suspension for beginner or intermediate because it gets the job done.
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Submitted by
Chase B.
a Racer
from FlArida Date Reviewed: August 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
rocks and dirt
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Bobs bike shop
Strengths:
I like this suspension... its very good and hasnt failed on me yet.
Weaknesses:
none really
Similar Products Used:
none
Bottom Line:
i think people who write the bad stuff about this suspension are really full of crap, this is doing a great job for me and i tend to keep it for a while and if you are light and looking for good suspension, GET THIS!!!
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Submitted by
a guy
a Downhiller
from FL Date Reviewed: August 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
dirt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
great!!!!
Weaknesses:
none--
Bottom Line:
great suspension!!!!!
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Submitted by
Matt
a Racer
from NY Date Reviewed: August 24, 2003
Favorite Trail:
dirt jumping
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
This product is actually very good if u are lighter people.It doesnt bottom out and hasnt broke yet.
Weaknesses:
----not for big people----
Bottom Line:
bottom line is that this suspension is great for smaller people.. i have seen people weighting over 200 pnds trying to use this and they complain that it breaks or it sucks. well obviously its gonna break, its meant for smaller riders. if you are light weight and want good suspension, get these.
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Submitted by
Jordan
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ Date Reviewed: August 13, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Utah Downhill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
stays togehter... haha
Weaknesses:
not strong... too heavy
Bottom Line:
Mine came with my bike, so i had know choice to get it. i wouldnt recomend anyone getting this... its not strong at all. all shox are choppy maybe the firsat week or 2... ive had mine for about 3 months and there still choppy. i wouldnt recomend this and if this ever comes with ur bike change the fork right away, and its also very heavy
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from New York, NY Date Reviewed: August 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop Bike Works
Strengths:
Served a purpose as far as a suspension fork should do until......
Weaknesses:
This fork is made of aluminum,real forks are made of Magnesium. Cheaply made and breaks, even during shipping!(according to the Answer Manitou, the manufacturer of this piece.) I'm fortunate enough to break it by only moving it. THEY STOPPED MAKING FORKS WITH ALUMINIUM W/O RECALLING IT!
I thought I had a sixsport, at least thats what the sticker on the fork said I had. Apparently, according to Manitou manufacturer,"We ran out of stickers so we put the sixsport sticker on the manitou six fork." Make sure you have a Magnesium fork, thats what they use for Jetliner landing gear wheels. The reverse arch probably doesn't help either.
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Submitted by
Alex Fenchen
a Downhiller
from Hellertown PA USA Date Reviewed: July 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
SC Dirt Jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Gimme a break, oh wait, it already broke.
Weaknesses:
The perfect p.o.s. I had the 2002 model that came standard with the 2002 Haro Escape 8.2, and I was doing an endo to crank hop on the rear wheel (trials move), and the thing snapped as I was about to go on the rear wheel, and I went over the handlebars. But thanks to Manitou's warranty service, I upgraded to a Manitou Sherman Firefly that is on my Banshee Morphine hardtail becuase I later broke 3 Haro Escape 8.2 frames in less than a year while owning the sherman. But MAKE NO MISTAKE. besides this pos that is still in production, MANITOU MAKES THE WORLD'S BEST FORKS. Check out their other models.
Bike Setup:
Broke 3 Escape 8.2 frames and 1 Manitou Six comp...so..I got rid of the whole bike and made a $2200 Banshee Morphine hardtail from the frame up. Sherman Firefly, shorty stem, 8 inch hayes hydraulics, Raceface Prodigy DH cranks, Evolve FR bb, too much to list.
Bottom Line:
I broke this fork a long time ago, and was curious today and went to look at its reviews and was not suprised it earned a spot in the hall of shame. THIS FORK IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE PUT ON NICE BIKES THAT PEOPLE R GUNNA DO TRICKS ON!! WHAT WAS HARO THINKING?!?! PUT IT ON LIKE A CHILDREN'S BIKE OR SOMETHING....retarded as hell I tell you. God.
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Submitted by
Mike
a
from Amherstburg, Ont, Canada Date Reviewed: July 2, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
the stupid arch, i broke it in less then a month, the arc cracked right along the boot. Manitou was good about the replacing them and gave me the forks a step up
Bottom Line:
piece of crap forks
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Submitted by
Wally
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston Date Reviewed: June 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Vietnam
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Arch
Bike Setup:
Haro X
Bottom Line:
Yup...it broke. I hadn't even ridden the bike 1 mile yet and the arch broke on the ride side. I was in my yard and wasn't doing anything serious. Also tacoed the front wheel. Manitou was good about it and I upgraded. This fork should be recalled.
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Submitted by
ken carstens
a Weekend Warrior
from Kearney NE, USA Date Reviewed: June 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$700.00
Purchased At:
Kearney Cycling and Fitness
Strengths:
nil
Weaknesses:
The forks broke causing a sever accident. No broken bones but the entire left side of my back is bruised/road-rashed. My front wheel was completely folded, and i'm a little pissed.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Haro Extreme X1, stock except system 3 pedals and Bontrager Crowbar handlebars.
Bottom Line:
If you've got'em get rid of 'em. They're dangerous!!! If there hasn't been a factory recall yet, then there should be one.
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Submitted by
elmo
a Downhiller
from New Zealand Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Fine for basic MTBing
Weaknesses:
They break!! Horribly and painfully
Bike Setup:
Haro X1
Bottom Line:
These shocks are basically fine......until they snap on your ass and you go tumbling to your doom! As per every other bloody review for these shocks the cross arm thingy snapped at the top on ther right. The first time it happened i got them replaced under warranty. The second time, which was last weekend, I crapped off a beuty and bent my front wheel all to *&%(.
If you have the option DONT BUY THESE PIECES OF CRAP, unless you like never ending drama and a little danger in your life.
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Submitted by
Justin Blythe
a
from Hendersonville NC, USA Date Reviewed: May 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything dirt
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Now that its fixed and tuned........Its pretty smooth as long as its lubed...
Weaknesses:
It will Break! I thought it wouldn't happen to me and it did......
Similar Products Used:
Rock shox, Fox
Bike Setup:
Haro Escape
Bottom Line:
This thing is very dangerous! I was riding down an old logging road and the reverse arch completly cracked.. When it broke the arch stopped the front tire (keep in mind i was going about 25mph) and you can imagine what happened next.... Well after i thought my hip was broke and i was going to have to be air lifted out it was obvious that this fork is a real piece! if you know what i mean... DO NOT BUY this. You will get hurt! 4 weeks later still sore to the touch.
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Submitted by
John Terrain
a Weekend Warrior
from San Antonio, Texas USA Date Reviewed: May 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Sun & Ski Sports
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Everything
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox
Bike Setup:
Stock for now
Bottom Line:
This fork sucks. I have not broken it yet, however, I might as well not even have a front shock. I realize the fork is an entry level(low end) model, however, the manufacturer should recall the s@$# before someone gets seriously injured. I will upgrade when I get a chance.
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Submitted by
Bong
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines Date Reviewed: May 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
San Mateo, Montalban
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Akyat Bahay Gang
Strengths:
100 m travel
Weaknesses:
Preload will not remain in any position, reverse arch cracked after week when I did a 2 feet jump.
Similar Products Used:
rockshox
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Moab
Bottom Line:
A fork that you can trust to bring you to the hospital. If you value you life and money, DON'T BUY THIS. You'll end up like Montezuma's revenge.
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Submitted by
Tyson
a Weekend Warrior
from Lake Mary , Florida Date Reviewed: April 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
soldiers creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
everything
Similar Products Used:
yup
Bike Setup:
Haro x1 , brand new
Bottom Line:
My cuz got this fork on his Haro x1 he got yesterday , it broke immediately . Seriously , he didn't have the bike for more than 2 hours before it broke . He dropped an eight inch curb!!!!! It broke on the right side of the reverse arch thing , clean break too . DO NOT BUY THIS FORK . Today we're gonna go see what the bike shop and th warranty can do . We're gonna try to do a buy back and get him a better fork . What's weird is that he had a Specialized Hardrock with a crappy RST or SRTOUR up front and it worked just fine . This fork is dangerous . If there was any way I could give no chili's , I would .
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Submitted by
Cory
a Cross Country Rider
from Omaha Date Reviewed: April 26, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Came on bike
Strengths:
100 mm of travel
Weaknesses:
Not stiff enough, lowers are very weak
Similar Products Used:
rockshox, marzocchi
Bike Setup:
Haro extreme x-1 stock set-up
Bottom Line:
These forks broke after just a few rides. The reverse arch where it connects to the lowers stress cracked after only 2 rides. Manitou warrantied the fork but only sent the lowers instead of a new fork. I will not put these forks back on my bike nor will I let anyone I know have these forks. DO NOT BUY THESE FORKS, they are unsafe!!!!
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Submitted by
Dane Arnold
a Weekend Warrior
from College Station Date Reviewed: April 1, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
privately
Strengths:
Great travel, good strength initially and provides good clearance. Also looks good once equipped with discs.
Weaknesses:
IT BROKE! I busted the mlded cross member doing just basic urban assault. It was a clean break and came as a suprise to me, I'm not happy with this development considering it was my first big upgrade.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Raleigh M-20, Avenir front ball bearing disc brake and Busted 2003 Manitou SIX.
Bottom Line:
Would have been a great fork if it had some better stiffness, I'd say use your judgement, and maybe look towards a different shock.
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Submitted by
Ashley
a
from WA, Australia Date Reviewed: January 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
they're all good
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
they are much better than my old brandless sus forks....i havent really iden on many 'good' forks so these seem like god to me
Weaknesses:
the damn things broke on mine, and my mates bike within one week of riding. the break on both bikes was on top of the right hand fork leg where the one piece moulding failed. they were under warranty, however, i would expect any fork to last longer than a week (we didn't even ride offroad anywhere, ie they broke whilst commuting from A to B).
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
Raceline enduro (2003)
Bottom Line:
good forks i suppose, apart form the break, which manitou blame on the way they were packed and shipped from the US. i would say dont buy these forks, for the risk of them breaking, and manitou were less then helpful in getting back to us. if your going for manitou buy something higher up in their product range.
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Submitted by
rob
a Weekend Warrior
from brisbane, Queensland, Australia Date Reviewed: January 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
nurses
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
the shocks were nice and -plush -dampening -100ml travel
Weaknesses:
the reverse arch on the fork snaped on one side from somehow hitting the tire too much. bike and fork only 3 weeks old, wasn't thrashed or mistreated in any way preety shonky
Similar Products Used:
nothing first real bike
Bike Setup:
haro escape 8.1
Bottom Line:
dont get these forks not reliable, fork is under waranty but it isn't really good enough it breaks after a few weeks of riding.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Weekend Warrior
from Ft. Lauderdale Fl. Date Reviewed: November 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
All the trails at Markham Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Came stock on bike...
Strengths:
Great low end Fork, I put it to the test every time I ride. Seems to have little or no flex.
Weaknesses:
Preload will not remain in any position. You must disassemble forks to access the grease ports on this model. Not possible to install lockout. Break in period took some time, about 125 miles.
Similar Products Used:
RST, Rock Shock
Bike Setup:
Fisher: Marlin, stock with Bontrager rims, Deore derailers, suspension seatpost, Bontrager stem and bars.
Bottom Line:
This Manitou convertable travel fork is great for lite people, it came stock on my bike and I knew I would need to upgrade. The fork that is on my bike has a plastic allen screw holding the bottom of the right leg together and will not unscrew. On Manitou forks you must lube the fork by way of the grease ports, I cannot access these ports because that _ _ _ _ing plastic screw, also keeping me from manualy converting the travel, that is in the right leg. To properly maintain the fork you must grease and clean regularly. I'll have to take it to the local bike shop to have a real bolt installed. If are going to purchase this fork keep in mind that this fork is a lowend model from Manitou.
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