The Suspension Specialist – Manitou Suspension Forks and Manitou Shocks
Enabling a silky smooth ride through the terrain is like a science. Manitou takes on the search for the perfect balance between weight, durability and performance with high-tech suspension forks and shocks. With Markhor, Mattoc, Dorado & Co., XC, all-mountain and downhill bikers will find the ideal companion. The portfolio has recently been supplemented by the Jack telescopic seatpost.
What began with a suspension fork has developed into a complete product portfolio for suspension and damping on mountain bikes. Of course, Manitou is still best known for its suspension forks. Models such as the Manitou Dorado downhill suspension fork are legendary and the epitome of an entire cycling discipline. Today, Manitou suspension forks cover all mountain bike disciplines with a wide range of models. The feather-light Manitou R7 and Manitou Markhor models are perfect for nimble trail bikes and sporty XC race bikes. Manitou Mattoc is the model for robust enduro bikes. Manitou Mezzer is the fork for long-travel enduro and freeride bikes. With the Manitou Mastodon for fat bikes and the Manitou Machete Junit for youth bikes, the product portfolio even covers quite specific areas.
In addition to suspension forks, Manitou bike shocks and the Jack Dropper Seatpost round off the range. The range also includes all kinds of spare parts and tools such as the Manitou suspension fork pump.
The Right Manitou Fork for Every Requirement
Manitou forks are available in three performance and price categories: Pro, Expert and Comp: Pro, Expert and Comp, with Pro designating the top models in each Manitou suspension fork series. These suspension forks use the latest, most advanced technology and can be adjusted to the rider's wishes down to the smallest detail. Manitou Pro suspension forks are the choice of advanced riders and professional athletes. The expert models offer the best price-performance ratio by combining the best performance with an affordable price. For beginners and budget riders, Manitou forks with the Comp label are best suited.
The Most Important Functions and Technologies of Manitou Bike Forks
If you look at the product descriptions of many suspension forks, you might be confused by all the technical terms and marketing phrases. That's why we want to give you an overview of the most important Manitou suspension fork technologies:
- Multi Compression Control (MC2): Two independently functioning damping circuits allow you to fine-tune high and low-speed compression damping
- Dorado TPC+: This damping system works depending on the strength of the impacts hitting the suspension fork. Simply put: the harder the saw, the more efficient the damping. This technology has been specially developed for downhill use and is used in the Manitou Dorado Pro.
- Twin Piston Champer (TPC): A fixed compression piston and a movable rebound piston ensure excellent response and reliable, consistent damping.
- Variable Terrain Tune (VTT): Thanks to preset setups for different purposes, you can quickly adjust the damping to the terrain using the rotary knob.
- Hydraulic Bottom-Out (HBO): This is the name of the tire insert on Manitou suspension forks. It ensures that you retain control in the event of extreme impacts.