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 fork hiding in plain sight thanks to its prototype camouflage.
From the first iteration the fork has been securing podiums on the world stage, further proof that being RIDDEN, NOT HIDDEN produces results. 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.
Little did curious minds know that beneath the intriguing covering, lies a killer of compromise: the MANITOU R8.
Specification:
• Wheel Size: 29"
• Weight: 1450g
• Offset: 44mm
• Ride Height:
-80mm = 491 a2c
-100mm = 510 a2c
-120mm = 530 a2c
• Spring: Dorado Air with IIVA XC
• Compression Damping: VTT-Pro X Sealed Cartridge with tooled Open Mode Low Speed Adjust. Remote lockout
• Rebound Damping: Sealed Damper TPC
• Adjustments: Air volume, Rebound, 3 position compression, Open mode Compression
• Lockout: Deuce Remote (Purchased separately)
• Steerer: 1.5" Tapered
• Crown: Forged Aluminum, Hollow Bore, Polished - Hyperlite Chassis
• Leg Diameter: 34mm
• Leg Material: 7000 Series
• Brake: Post Mount 160mm (203 Max)
• Axle: 15mm x 110mm Hexlock SLR
• Max Tire Size: 62mm
• Options: Fender Kit, TSR, Non remote knobs
• E-Bike Compatible: No
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