I thought id clear a couple of things up...
Manitou '05 Range...
Manitou will be introuducing 3 new lines next year such as stance...splice...nixon...
they have redone the SPV (Stable Platform Valving) System and called it SPV Elvolve...the pedaling platform has been made more sensitive and adjustable...which means it will now suit more riders and riding styles...there gunna make this happen by a schrader valve underneath the right lower...
NIXON line comes with the new IT (Infinate Travel) and SPV Evolve (Stable Platform Valving) systems...
SHERMAN comes with the new SPV Evolve...
STANCE line comes with regular TPC...
SPLICE will not be commented on seems as its XC crap...
all the above lines (with the exception of SPLICE) will feature the exact same lower chassis...
NIXON platinum (top model) will weigh 1900g...has 6" of travel...and in aus they wil retail around 1469...which is about the same as a current slider...the lower 2 models super and elite...super will only come with the IT system and the elite will have the SPV Elvolve...
STANCE...will have the kingpin of course with 170mm of travel...stactic with 80-100mm of travel...flow with 120-150mm of travel...all with TPC...
INFINATE TRAVEL...manitous thinks its solved the variable travel problem...of changing spring rates characteristics as you move through the travel...so IT is supposed to remain consistent and the ride height is changed by a simple handlebar mounted device (much similar to RockShox U-Turn Bizzo) its much similar to RockShox new motion control and Marzocchis ETA systems...not sure how efective it will be but lest hope for the best...
anyways...i have pics but ill let u gys find them in time and hope this has cleared up adn not created more questions about the new manitou lines...
and TWISTED...the sins new kitout sonds real nice...hope u have alot of fun with it...although i read a review on one which kinda shocked me...apparently they didnt quite like it...
When things got fast and hectic...stability was lost and it became a battle to keep both wheels hooked up...the bike doesnt want to carve up with both wheels...the rear pushing out quickly unless weighted heavily...over rought stuff at speed the steep angles and short top tube didnt inspire confidence...yarda yarda...
they thought it was beautifully crafted and all and from the pic i saw it sure did look it to...in matt balck as you know its a nice looking bike...wierd shape and all but niceish...
u got anything to say about that...is it really that bad...or didint they ride it for long enough or summin to adjust to it...anyways its good to see u postin on MTBR again...i havent had a dig at anyone for ages (maby u could help me out)...anyways...
in done...