Manitou forks use what they refer to as Reverse Arch technology, they’ve been doing it for quite some time. Sets them apart from the crowd, and they state that they can make the lowers lighter, stiffer, with more clearance having the arch at the back. It’s not that the lowers are put on backwards, they’re designed with the arch behind the wheel. Most others have stuck with the arch in front, likely stating the same benefits, but prolly has more to do with looks….
Dec. 16, 2021, 8:50 p.m. - Onawalk
Manitou forks use what they refer to as Reverse Arch technology, they’ve been doing it for quite some time. Sets them apart from the crowd, and they state that they can make the lowers lighter, stiffer, with more clearance having the arch at the back. It’s not that the lowers are put on backwards, they’re designed with the arch behind the wheel. Most others have stuck with the arch in front, likely stating the same benefits, but prolly has more to do with looks….