Manitou

December's Top Vital MTB Member Reviewer Award (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 1/8/2018 5:36 PM

The Good:

Surprisingly stiff chassis.
Great feeling air spring.
Low weight.
User serviceable and tuneable.

The Bad:

Tooled through axle.
Reverse arch may present issues with mud and hose routing.
Proprietary tools.

Overall Review: The Mattoc easily stands up to its competition in the form of the Rockshox Pike and Fox 34 in a more tuneable and cheaper package.  As a lighter rider (65Kg) I have long felt that the market leading forks from the big brands are overdamped. Those forks have to please a wide range of riders and...

Posted by ThomDawson on 12/13/2017 1:34 AM

2017 Fort William World Cup Pit Bits (photo album)

Posted by iceman2058 on 6/1/2017 9:52 AM

2017 Sea Otter Classic Pit Bits (photo album)

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 4/26/2017 7:07 AM

Mongoose is a household name in our two-wheeled culture. Their history in BMX is as versed as their involvement in mountain biking, and they've made sure smiles can be had in the dirt for nearly 40 years. Mongoose continues to focus on value and accessibility with their products. The brand's f...

Posted by sspomer on 10/24/2016 3:09 PM

Boogie Nights | Daniel Shaw Rides the North Shore (video)

When the conditions look this good, who can resist going out for a shred? The North Shore is having a rebirth of sorts these days. Instead of the slippery skinnies that defined the Shore's birth, a new wave of fast, flowy, and fun trails are making their way to the spotlight. These trail buildi...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/9/2016 9:50 AM

2016 Sea Otter Classic Pit Bits (photo album)

Posted by bturman on 4/20/2016 3:53 PM

New 'Metric' Shock Sizes Demystified - What Does It Mean? (feature story)

Posted by bturman on 3/31/2016 3:08 PM

The Good:

Brilliant damping // Stiffer than expected // Looks badass // Ultra sensitive and low friction // Excellent air spring

The Bad:

Crown offset can create direct mount stem headaches // Long axle to crown height // Heavier than many modern DH forks

Overall Review: I picked this fork up as a replacement for a 2013 Boxxer World Cup that I just wasn't getting along with. The Boxxer felt notchy and generally quite bad, even after a rebuild. It simply didn't soak up a lot of smaller chatter, leaving my arms like jello at the end of a long day. After consider...

Posted by zhendo1990 on 5/5/2015 9:02 AM

Pro Bike Check: Aaron Chase's Cannondale Jekyll 27.5 Carbon (video)

Aaron Chase will ride anything. Obviously known for his hardtail street and dirt creativity, “Ace” spends as much time on his trail bike as any one else and his bike is all about fun! Aaron takes you out for a ride and runs down his Jekyll 27.5 with his GoPro during a loamy day in some NorCal wo...

Posted by sspomer on 6/25/2014 6:32 AM

Review by Fred Robinson // Photos by Ian Collins After a promising looking product launch from Manitou, we were anxious to get our hands on their newest offering, the Mattoc fork. Aimed at the All Mountain side of the sport, we were excited to learn that the Mattoc borrowed some tech from its ...

Posted by FredLikesTrikes on 5/3/2014 8:31 AM

Introducing the 2014 Manitou Mattoc Fork (video)

For years riders have been asking for a long travel single crown fork from Manitou. Well, here's your answer. Introducing the Mattoc, an enduro/trail/all-mountain fork that borrows Dorado technology and is ready for whatever you can dish out... The Mattoc is a 34mm stanchion fork with 140, 15...

Posted by bturman on 9/6/2013 2:30 PM

Review by Sean “Griz” McClendon // Photos by Brandon Turman Manitou has been in the mountain bike suspension game for over 20-years. During the last decade, Hayes Bicycle Group (now Hayes Components) acquired Manitou, and in 2010, under new ownership, Manitou launched a completely redesigned v...

Posted by 26griz on 3/2/2013 8:03 AM

Richie Schley - Chillin' In Laguna (video)

Richie Schley living the easy life in Laguna, California.

Posted by lone-wolf-productions on 10/30/2012 10:09 AM

Lone Wolf Productions - Graham Agassiz...Need I Say More? (video)

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Posted by lone-wolf-productions on 12/8/2011 10:47 AM

Stund Season 3 Episode 7 - The Lost Episode (video)

The final installment of Stund follows Steve Romaniuk and his buddies tearing up local and European stomping grounds. Showcasing the riding and everything else that comes with it - Gillard, Silver Star, Moto, Center of Gravity, Zip lines, Devil karts, and even the Bianchi challenge! Check Stun...

Posted by bturman on 11/28/2011 8:05 AM

Lone Wolf Productions - Dustin Greenall Does It All (video)

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Posted by lone-wolf-productions on 11/12/2011 2:15 AM

Lone Wolf Productions - Garett Buehler Rocks Kamloops (video)

For more updates and early video releases "like" our facebook page. This video is entered in the Highland S'Ender Video Contest. Vote for it or view other entries here.

Posted by lone-wolf-productions on 10/27/2011 10:57 PM

Lone Wolf Productions - Matt Brooks is the Lone Wolf (video)

Matt Brooks finally gets in front of his own camera in this section and gives you his first of two sections for this year. For more updates, "like" us on facebook.

Posted by lone-wolf-productions on 10/16/2011 11:32 AM

Lone Wolf Productions - Greg Watts Section (video)

Lone Wolf Productions, Greg Watts, and FIve Ten Shoes teamed up to bring you this little gem.

Posted by lone-wolf-productions on 9/25/2011 11:25 AM

Cruising Fuzzy Bunny Trail on Teton Pass (video)

Jess Pedersen riding the Fuzzy Bunny trail on Teton Pass during some mid-season downtime. Jess races for the Team Geronimo/Banshee Bikes factory team. - http://www.geronimoracing.net

Posted by bturman on 9/23/2011 10:54 AM