REVIEW
Yep, That's Still Rad!
Andrew hits on some updates for five products - with full reviews coming in 2024
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Manitou Mattoc Pro - A Fork For "XC-Racing To Light-Enduro"
The Mattoc Pro features Manitou's a precise 34mm stanchion chassis, and 110mm to 150mm travel covering a wide range of applications…
REVIEW
Manitou Jack Dropper - Revive Revisited
Following up on the Jack, based on the first great dropper post on the market, the BikeYoke Revive.
Long-Term Review | Teardown
The R7 Pro Fork - Manitou's Magic Toothpick
Manitou markets their 120mm R7 Pro XC fork, complete with its now spindly 32mm stanchions, as being up for anything you can ride...
TEARDOWN | EDITORIAL
Manitou Jacks BikeYoke's REVIVE Dropper Post
Manitou's new Jack dropper post IS actually BikeYoke's REVIVE dropper post
THE WEIGHT IS OVER - TWO
But Weight
On dropping pounds of weight off my bike with narrow rims, lighter tires and inserts, a Manitou R7 XC fork, and aluminum chainrings instead of stainless steel.
PRESS RELEASE
Legends Never Die - Introducing the New Manitou Dorado
The longest-standing inverted downhill-specific fork is back with a 37mm chassis, new guts, and three trims.
REVIEW | EDITORIAL
Riding Tall With The Manitou Mezzer Pro IRT Fork
The baddest-looking fork Manitou has ever made, the Mezzer stands tall with the proven IRT air spring and a new MC² sealed bladder damper...
Teardown | First Impressions
Manitou Mezzer Pro Suspension Fork Ridden
First thoughts on a great looking beast of a 29'er fork that's easily adjustable between 140mm and 180mm of travel...
Ask Uncle Dave
Uncle Dave! I hate tossing broken stuff. Where can I get things repaired instead?
"I told him that he could try to find some new springs for his fork, but that there was a good chance he might not be able to..."
EDITORIAL
Sweating The Small Stuff At Crankworx 2019: Part 1
The first in a three-part series of the gear and trends that caught my eye at the 2019 edition of Crankworx Whistler.
Product Spolight
Manitou and Hayes Plotting a Comeback
Once Hayes and Manitou were at the top of the heap - these products make it clear they are serious about getting back there...
Long Term Review
Manitou Mattoc Pro Fork
The Mattoc Pro is more adjustable than the competition, offers solid performance and sells for hundreds of dollars less...
Editorial
Coil Forks VS Manitou IRT Air
Coil Forks are as hot as Gwin's brakes at the Val Di Sole finish - but are we chasing something that no longer meets our needs...
Teardown | First Look
Inside Manitou's Moto-Inspired Mattoc (Magnum) Pro
A full breakdown of Manitou's premium 29+ fork as Andrew prepares to compare it to the basic Comp model on the Trek Stache.