Manitou R8 Pro Suspension Fork - 29" 120 mm 15 x 110 mm 44mm Offset Crown Lockout Black/Silver. 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 R8 fork hiding in plain sight thanks to its prototype camouflage. From the first iteration the R8 fork has been securing podiums on the world stage. 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. Only through such thorough and complete actions could a rigid reactive and reliable fork with its performance characteristics tip the scales at an amazingly low 1480 grams.
Developed on the World Cup circuit with winning athletes
Incorporation of Manitous lightest air spring the XC tune Dorado Air a light weight XC version of the IVA volume adjustment and application specific shaft lengths and materials ensure smooth performance at a lower weight
Newly developed XC-specific VTT Pro-X sealed damper further reduces weight
34mm Hyperlite chassis with direct mount fender design plays a major role in the fork’s featherlike weight
The development of premium 7000 series straight thin wall legs adds yet another area of weight savings
Features Manitou’s lightest axle ever produced the Hexlock SL-R a R8 specific axle weighing a mere 25 grams
Steerer Type TaperedLockout Switch CrownBrake Type Post Mount 160Negative Spring AirTravel (mm) 120Offset 44Axle to Crown Length 530Front Axle 15mm Thru x 110mmMaximum Tire Width 62S.H.I.S. Stem Clamp Diameter 28.6Color BlackCrown Race 40Weight 1480Wheel Size 29"External Adjustments High Speed Compression DampingExternal Adjustments Low Speed Compression DampingExternal Adjustments Rebound DampingDefined Color BlackPositive Spring AirStanchion Diameter 34
