Odinson Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 I'm looking to upgrade my fork and came across the Manitou Minute Expert. Is it any good and does anyone have any first hand experience with these forks? I'm considering the fork as it's available in 29", tapered steerer, 120mm travel and 9mmQR. A pretty rare combination nowadays.
bullet77 Posted September 14, 2014 Posted September 14, 2014 Also interested, where have you found them?
Odinson Posted September 14, 2014 Author Posted September 14, 2014 Chain Reaction Cycles. They're in the price range of a RockShox Reba, but the Reba isn't available in 120mm travel with a 9mmQR.
Odinson Posted September 16, 2014 Author Posted September 16, 2014 That's what I'm afraid of. Seems it's better to stick with fork brands that have a service network in SA. Be careful not much back up in SA
dillon Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 I have the Tower 100mm, comparing to my Reba there is very little difference, Been using it for a year now with no problems. Service manuals are available on the website and spares are a mouse click away. I am very happy with the shock Soufflé 1
PeterF Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 I used to have a Manitou R7 on a Morewood Zula. A very nice fork, light and smooth. I think that Manitou is very underated in S.A.
shaper Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 Cycles Africa i think are the agents http://products.cyclesafrica.co.za/manitou.html I had the R7 on one of my 26er and have to agree with PeterF, very underated. Quite easy to service and you can find the guides here http://www.manitoumtb.com/support/
Fabian46 Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 I run a Manitou Tower Pro with 20mm Thru Axle on my 29er HT. No problems at all...solid fork. Manuals and parts all available.
Odinson Posted September 17, 2014 Author Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for the replies, guys. It's a damn shame how expensive these forks are. Their priced into the same categories as RS Reba's and certain SID's.
PhilipV Posted September 17, 2014 Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for the replies, guys. It's a damn shame how expensive these forks are. Their priced into the same categories as RS Reba's and certain SID's.It's because they are as good. And I'm saying that after riding manitou r7 for long, and now riding SID's and Reba's. I'd happily ride another manitou if it comes across my path again.
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