Our least expensive Sherman, the Flick’s ultra strong steel steerer tube and impeccable TPC damping system make it the choice for some of the world’s most abusive Freeriders.
Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Puyallup, WA, USA Date Reviewed: June 10, 2006
Favorite Trail:
victor falls
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Nice and plush, great for anything from urban to downhilling, sucks it all up. Travel adjust is great for climbing.
Weaknesses:
Stock spring was too soft (I'm only 145lbs.), but I just put a firm spring in it and it's perfect.
Similar Products Used:
none, this is the first good single crown I've had.
Bike Setup:
04 P.2
Bottom Line:
This fork is definately worth the price, I'm glad I didn't pay the $500 that a 2006 model fork would have costed me. It's perfect for an all around fork. Definately recommended.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Florida Date Reviewed: December 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$269.00
Purchased At:
Greenfish Sports
Strengths:
Great Fork, super plush and light. 20mm thru axle.
Weaknesses:
Color (I Have silver) Doesn't fit my 2.7 tire very easily.
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Sam Callanan
a Weekend Warrior
from Ashland, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: November 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Skate-A-Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$245.00
Purchased At:
Ebay w/ new internals and all papers
Strengths:
This thing is super stiff (20 mill) and looks hella sick (urban camo)
Weaknesses:
super soft stock... i put in springs for a 200 lbs rider and it works well for dirt jumping w/ a 150 lbs rider.
Similar Products Used:
04 marzocchi dirt jumper 1 03 marzocchi dirt jumper 2 03 rock shox psylo sl 05 rock shox pike sl
Bike Setup:
05' kona cowan dual 24's, holyrollers, holzfeller stem and cranks, chris king headset, thanks all the main stuff
Bottom Line:
this fork is super sweet when set up right you will be pleased
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Submitted by
J.J.
a Downhiller
from Mahwah, NJ, USA Date Reviewed: September 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Diablo freeride park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
came on iron horse SGS pro
Strengths:
plush and smooth, never jarring and looks pretty sweet. Handles the trails and the jumps very nicely.
Weaknesses:
bottoms out sometimes if the travel is not adjusted just right. Doesnt take big drops as well as trails
Similar Products Used:
marzocchi dirt jumper 3
Bike Setup:
iron horse SGS pro model for downhill. And haro extreme 2.0 with DJ 3s for dirt jumping
Bottom Line:
These forks are sweet for trails and jumps. They offer a smooth, plush ride for agressive downhill riders. I weigh 140 and the forks are PERFECT for me. They do not handle big drops too well, but with some tweaking, that can be changed. Awesome fork for the money, I reccomend it for anyone into downhill or cross country.
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Submitted by
T Bone
a Weekend Warrior
from NYC, NY, USA Date Reviewed: September 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Stiff, plush, nice aesthetics, features work great
Weaknesses:
a bit heavy, spring rate ramps up significantly in 90mm travel mode
Bike Setup:
soul cycles-Titan
Bottom Line:
A very solid single-crown fork. I have the urban cammo version. It's unique, and is good at disguising minor scratches/blemishes on the finish. It's a bit heavy, but more material equals more durability. The travel adustment takes some getting used to. After adjusting the dial from 90->130, you need to slightly compress the fork. With practice, semi-skillfull riders should be able to do this on-the-fly.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Racer
from Canada Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Waterdown trails
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$840.00
Purchased At:
Liberty Bicycles
Strengths:
-smooth travel due to semibath lubrication -Stiff,light(5.2 lbs) long travel fork -Usefull travel adjust
Weaknesses:
Don't get regular dropouts which= several snapped axle's none- just buy the right one
Similar Products Used:
I have since bought a firefly with hexlock which is really nice
Freeride11, the guy who posted below, is a troll who is trying to flame. Guy probably rides a Wal-Mart bike because he knows nothing about bikes.
Hey bonehead, the Sherman Flick is a oil and coil fork. What would you be doing trying to put air in it? Duh! If you're going to B.S., at least do a better job, huh? Start by actually learning about the product.
And the other guy who gave it a 1 rating because he broke it on a one foot drop...try losing your beer gut because you either bought a bad fork (probably on the used market), or you need to lose weight, or you're a liar because Shermans would not snap that easily.
These are obviously anti-Manitou/pro-Marzochhi dips trying to lower ratings unfairly. So I will counter by giving 5 stars all around. Shermans rule!
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Submitted by
Dylan
a Weekend Warrior
from Benicia, CA Date Reviewed: July 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
smooth and a lot of travel
Weaknesses:
its not the best downhill fork, but it's awesome
Bottom Line:
this fork is a realy nice fork
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Submitted by
Howie
a Weekend Warrior
from AZ Date Reviewed: June 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great travel, Plush, Easy to adjust, super strong, looks great, good travel.
Weaknesses:
The spring that came stock in the fork is to weak. I weigh 230lbs so i will have to buy a stronger spring.
Similar Products Used:
mar dirt jump 3, mar z1 drop off.
Bottom Line:
The forks are super strong. they look great and are easy to adjust. This is the first time i have not used a air fork and i really do like it.
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Submitted by
stephen jennings
a Weekend Warrior
from renfrew Date Reviewed: May 24, 2005
Favorite Trail:
URBAN/DIRTJUMPING/PARK
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
pinkbike
Strengths:
strong looks good(i got camo version) no flex at all(i got qr 20)
Weaknesses:
to much travel for street.. but with a 3-4 inch conversion kit it will work great
Similar Products Used:
dj1,2,3. fox vanilla 125r, fox vanilla 130r
Bike Setup:
planet x pitbull pro 777 paint job, 2004 sherman flick camo, front and rear double tracks, funn stem, planet x goliath bars, shimano deore hydro rear break...
Bottom Line:
fork is good, only had it for a few hours, works good, looks great.. took alot of decideing before i bought this.. should last longer then most i hear... get it if u are a hard rider.
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Submitted by
$@m
a Weekend Warrior
from Madison, WI Date Reviewed: May 8, 2005
Favorite Trail:
downtown
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
greenfish.com
Strengths:
awsome adjustabillity, awsome for street but can still abuse it on dirt, lighter than marzocchis
Weaknesses:
tiny bit o' flex during tech tricks, no big deal
Similar Products Used:
dj3, shiver dc
Bike Setup:
stp frame avid in front, race face crank, dee max, sherman flick, x.o stuff, rest is holzfeller
Bottom Line:
get it, it is the best fork i've ever ridden, worth every penny
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Submitted by
Freeride11
a Cross Country Rider
from Nor Cal Date Reviewed: April 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
Sticky sanction...harsh travel...doesn't get full travel out of the fork
Bottom Line:
When I first rode this for it felt like it someone had jizzed a fat load on the stanctions...they were super sticky and gummy. I took the thing apart and checked oil levels...they were super low...I figured that since it was leaking after 2 rides maybe this was the problem...nope...this thing still sucks ass. Can't get all the travel out of it no matter how much air I put in it...overall...I wouln't reccomend this thing to the biggest gapper out their...actually yes I would cause I have one for sale now...This thing ROCKS! Go one one today...you'll love it! hahahaha
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Submitted by
dylan
a Weekend Warrior
from canada Date Reviewed: March 6, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
pinkbike
Strengths:
looks, strength, weight, dampening, travel, super plush, super stiff on the drops, great adjustablity
Weaknesses:
nothing, exept the retards are riding the lower travel setting agressivly, DONT DO IT, YOUR NOT SUPPOSED TO!
exellent fork, perfect for me, i can go out and ride the urban scene, go to the park, so some 5-10 foot drops(with trannys) and it soaks up picnic tables like curbs! since i bike everywere(im 13) the low travel setting is very good for climbs, easy to adjust and then just pop it back to 5 and ride! i recomend this fork to any freerider
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Submitted by
Matt
a
from Beamsville ON Date Reviewed: February 21, 2005
-it seems like everyone seems to break the travel adjust when riding agressively on short travel( it broke for me too) -pretty expensive
Similar Products Used:
Black, judy,
Bike Setup:
Sherman flick , mommoth wheels , front hayes disc, raceface cranks and b/b , Azonic steelhead frame, titec hellbent......
Bottom Line:
Great fork i love it b/c it is very versatile- you can flip it down to low travel and ride trials/street or leave it on long and hit the drops without feeling a thing. I would reccomend getting the thru axel version- i got the QR version and still regret it because I wiegh 185 and have a X-firm spring
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Submitted by
Max Frank
a Racer
from Incline Village,Nevada,US Date Reviewed: January 18, 2005
Favorite Trail:
none
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
a local guy (it came with the bike)
Strengths:
This fork is awsom and i have never had any problems i ride this thing hard on the trails and i keep up with my friends on theie DH bikes. I have never had to do any matinence.
Weaknesses:
NONE!!!!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
DJ1
Bike Setup:
chameleon, sherman flick, hope C2,hope big'un hubs, truvativ handelbars, stem, and cranks, custon bash guard, king headset, k-rad tires, and laser disc light DH rims.
Bottom Line:
if u ride urban and trail ride this is the fork to get.
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Submitted by
panos
a Weekend Warrior
from athens,greece Date Reviewed: October 7, 2004
mountain cycle san andreas dhs,sherman flick,fox vanilla r,xt,mavic,maguras,fat alberts
Bottom Line:
a great all mountain fork! works perfect from the first day and gets better after break in!the travel adjust is very easy to use.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: September 21, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Stiff as all get-up. Change the travel at a flick of a switch. Built to last. Big metal adjuster knobs, no plastic in sight. Easy to work on at home.
Weaknesses:
A bit heavy, but everything's a trade-off. Damping too fast for my own liking (fixable)
Similar Products Used:
Too many to list
Bottom Line:
I'm using the quick release axle version on my all-mountain bike. They added a bit of weight but I'm happy to pay that penalty for the extreme stiffness and steering precision that comes with such a strong fork.
I weigh 85kg and found I needed the firm spring. I also changed the stock damping oil from 5 to 7.5wt (ignoring the manual's advice) because I was getting a lot of brake dive and bounce with the stock oil. This sorted it all out.
The travel adjust is excellent. Just a quick flick from 90 to 130mm. Much better than Psylos, Blacks etc. where you need to wind about 10 complete turns. Plus you can do it on the fly rather than having to get off the bike. I generally leave mine on 130mm and use the 90mm setting for only the most extreme climbs.
One tiny little thing I don't like is the miniscule allen bolts used for securing the adjuster knobs. I guess they wanted the heads to strip before the threads on the adjuster rods, but on a fork of this weight why not beef it all up a little and have no weak points?
But I have to say, I lurve this fork. Nice one Manitou!
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Submitted by
orb
a Weekend Warrior
from Victoria, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: July 27, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Fort Street Cycle
Strengths:
- Shermans are currently stiffest single crowns available. No B.S. - Post mount disk brakes = no flex = responsive brakes - Hex design 20mm front axel = no flex = precise steering - Quick travel adjust can be changed while riding
Weaknesses:
- Reverse arch can't take a fender - 2004 version only has TCP dampening. 2003 had TCP+ - Travel adjust knob can get a little sticky
Similar Products Used:
2002and3 Rock Shock Psylo SL, 2001 Marzochi Z1 CR, 2003 Sherman Flick, 2002 Fox ??
Bike Setup:
Giant AC
Bottom Line:
Stiffest single travel fork available. I've had the 2003 version of the Flick for 4 months now (2003 Flick was replaced under warrantee after I broke a lower in half after hitting a tree at high speed but we don't talk about that...). For whatever reason Manitou dropped the TCP+ damping in favour of the standard TCP damping. In this respect, the 2003 Flick might be a better fork. On the other hand, they increased the travel height adjustment so it goes lower.
I like that you can adjust the travel on the fly with just a quick flip. The Psylo takes 20-30 cranks to lower the fork which is just not practical.
If your over 170lbs and do drops over 5' you'll need a spring upgrade.
Bottom line: Stiff yet light, smooth and responsive, relatively cheap. Buy it for advanced XC to Freeride. You won't be dissapointed.
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Submitted by
MadJohn
a Weekend Warrior
from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England Date Reviewed: July 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Wharncliffe Woods
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
STIFF!, super smooth travel, look cool, travel adjustment, 20mm axle, i paid a great price!!!!
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Rock Shox Psylo SL, Marzocchi DJ2, Marzocchi Z1 Freeride.
Bike Setup:
Planet X Compo, Sherman Flick 20mm, Hope M4 Mono's, Mavic D321's on Hope Bulb hubs, Maxxis High Rollers 2.35, Blackspire Chain Device, Race Face cranks + finishing kit.
Bottom Line:
I've used these forks for six months. I've jumped with them, dropped, hammered down wet and dry downhills, scared myself through rock gardens and they just soak it up. They are so stiff and planted, even with little setup. I've quickened the rebound a little and firmed the damping a touch but thats all. No problems found with the seals and we get a lot of mud in Yorkshire. One little thing they do take a while to break-in around 20 hours the manufacturers recommend but i found they worked well in break in and then superbly after. Buy these if you...Jump, drop, freeride?, downhill. Bit too heavy for XC'ing though.
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Submitted by
scott
a Downhiller
from Grand Rapids Michigan USA Date Reviewed: June 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
bike shop
Strengths:
I have the Flick with the 20mm axle.Strong, stiff, goes through the travel very good, smooth, adustable travel 130/90, Compression damping knob, rebound knob. lightweight
Weaknesses:
when adjusted into the 90mm it seems to top out the spring when pulling up. And I have the rebound slowed all the way down, hmmm.
Similar Products Used:
Marz z150, Z5, rockshox Psylo "03",
Bike Setup:
.243 racing frame(GEARed and I race it), Sherman flick20mm, atomiclab wheels, and the list goes on
Bottom Line:
This is the greatest single crown fork I've ever ridden, very strong NO FLEX,light weight, tuneable. Heck can all the words even be in one paragraph. It goes through the travel very good, I've rode it in very rocky east coast conditons, but I mainly ride street and park. But do race DH on it and it kicks ass.
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Submitted by
Eli Mergel
a Downhiller
from NYC Date Reviewed: June 2, 2004
Favorite Trail:
ANY
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
FORUMS
Strengths:
Strong solid, I love the 130 - 90mm adjust
Weaknesses:
Nothing that i have noticed, i bought the fork aftermarket from someone who took it off the 2004 Iron Horse so it has the 1.5 steerer tube.
Well since I have the larger steerertube Im not even sure where to post this but they are Flick so Im posting here there totally rock solid, the adjustment works like a dream. Its totally the best fork I have ever rode street on. Plus I got them for practically nothing.
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Submitted by
Khalil Hassan
a Weekend Warrior
from Montreal,Quebec,Canada Date Reviewed: May 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
urban riding
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At:
ABC Cycle
Strengths:
It looks sick, it's super smooth, it has so much travel, alot of adjustments, it's light and plush.
Weaknesses:
seals
Similar Products Used:
Psylo(poop), DJ1, DJ3, DJ2, Z1 Drop Off, Z1 Freeride
Bike Setup:
N.A.
Bottom Line:
This fork is amazing, it's pricey but it's beautiful, plush, adjustable and light! The only thing I don't like is the seals, my Judy Indy XC seals work better, something Manitou needs to work on. If you're an urban rider or a dirtjumper, considering that you can set it to 90mm simply with one turn of a knob, this fork is perfect for you. This fork is also ideal for the all around freerider.
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Submitted by
Will
a Weekend Warrior
from Vermont Date Reviewed: May 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
skatepark
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$499.00
Purchased At:
SkirRack
Strengths:
Note: This is a review for a Sherman Jumper which is justa 3inch flick, so I decided to review it here since they don't have the Jumper Posted.
expensive and I got a deal only comes in Thru axle so you might need a new hub
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
24 Le Toy 24" Trailpimps BMX crankset singlespeed
Bottom Line:
If your looking for a fork that can do drops over 5ft then go with the Flick. This fork is perfect for Dirt/St/Park, so if you are a BMX influenced rider then this could be your fork. So far I'm really liking this fork, and it's the ultimate newschool rider tool.
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Submitted by
Roger Junefield
a Downhiller
from Dakala Date Reviewed: April 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Shack
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
The 1 1/8 steerer tube is so flimsy I snapped it off a one foot drop. And don't even talk to me about the revers arch. It broke my fender and I can feel the fork flex on rough landings. The fork seal leak more than I do after a night of drinking and the color sucks.
Similar Products Used:
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper I,
Bike Setup:
Specialized P.3
Bottom Line:
Don't waste your hard earned bucks on this peice of junk
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Submitted by
Bill R
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: December 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Windsor!
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$449.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa.com
Strengths:
Plush, Stiff, Plenty of travel and ajustments.
Weaknesses:
Maybe a bit expensive, but still worth it!
Bike Setup:
Kona Roast with Manitou Shermans
Bottom Line:
These forks are awesome! Ive only used them for afew days now and from what i have experianced, these are the best single crown fork ive ridden. The travel adjust is really useful and the compression/rebound work nicely too. If you are considering getting some of these, go and get them NOW! They are suitable for just about any type of riding, ive jumped them, done some xc, pretty big drops and stair gaps, and they have preformed beautifuly!
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