manitou

—$999.99

Manitou Research and Development (MRD) spent nearly two entire World Cup season's testing and refining the perfect xc solution underneath elite athletes, with the R8 fork hiding in plain sight thanks to its prototype camouflage. From the first iteration the R8 fork has been securing podiums on the world stage. In other words, what started off as a successful initial test gave way to an elite feedback loop that produced the most complete XC racing suspension package available. Only through such thorough and complete actions could a rigid, reactive, and reliable fork with its performance characteristics tip the scales at an amazingly low 1480 grams. Developed on the World Cup circuit with winning athletes Incorporation of Manitou's lightest air spring, the XC tune Dorado Air, a light weight XC version of the IVA volume adjustment and application specific shaft lengths and materials ensure smooth performance at a lower weight Newly developed, XC-specific VTT Pro-X sealed damper further reduces weight 34mm Hyperlite chassis, with direct mount fender design, plays a major role in the fork s featherlike weight The development of premium 7000 series straight thin wall legs adds yet another area of weight savings Features Manitou s lightest axle ever produced, the Hexlock SL-R, a R8 specific axle weighing a mere 25 grams Item Specifications Axle to Crown Length 530 Brake Type Post Mount 160 Color Black Crown Race 40 Defined Color Black External Adjustments High Speed Compression Damping External Adjustments Low Speed Compression Damping External Adjustments Rebound Damping Front Axle 15mm Thru x 110mm Lockout Switch Crown Maximum Tire Width 62 Negative Spring Air Offset 44 Positive Spring Air S.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter 28.6 Stanchion Diameter 34 Steerer Type Tapered Travel (mm) 120 Weight 1480 Wheel Size 29" Manitou R8 Pro Suspension Fork Suspension Fork UPC: 844171010617

by Manitou

—$1,099.99

Manitou Research and Development (MRD) spent nearly two entire World Cup season's testing and refining the perfect xc solution underneath elite athletes, with the R8 fork hiding in plain sight thanks to its prototype camouflage. From the first iteration the R8 fork has been securing podiums on the world stage. In other words, what started off as a successful initial test gave way to an elite feedback loop that produced the most complete XC racing suspension package available. Only through such thorough and complete actions could a rigid, reactive, and reliable fork with its performance characteristics tip the scales at an amazingly low 1480 grams. Developed on the World Cup circuit with winning athletes Incorporation of Manitou's lightest air spring, the XC tune Dorado Air, a light weight XC version of the IVA volume adjustment and application specific shaft lengths and materials ensure smooth performance at a lower weight Newly developed, XC-specific VTT Pro-X sealed damper further reduces weight 34mm Hyperlite chassis, with direct mount fender design, plays a major role in the fork s featherlike weight The development of premium 7000 series straight thin wall legs adds yet another area of weight savings Features Manitou s lightest axle ever produced, the Hexlock SL-R, a R8 specific axle weighing a mere 25 grams Item Specifications Axle to Crown Length 530 Brake Type Post Mount 160 Color Black Crown Race 40 Defined Color Black External Adjustments High Speed Compression Damping External Adjustments Low Speed Compression Damping External Adjustments Rebound Damping Front Axle 15mm Thru x 110mm Lockout Switch Remote Maximum Tire Width 62 Negative Spring Air Offset 44 Positive Spring Air S.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter 28.6 Stanchion Diameter 34 Steerer Type Tapered Travel (mm) 120 Weight 1480 Wheel Size 29" Manitou R8 Pro Suspension Fork Suspension Fork UPC: 844171010600

by Manitou

—$22.99

Replacement parts for Manitou suspension forks Manitou Manitou Suspension Fork Parts Air Springs & Parts UPC: 844171076224

by Manitou