Manitou R7 Pro suspension fork

The new Manitou R7 Pro Cross Country fork. Very stiff thanks to the Reverse Arch fork crown, the R7 with its 32 mm stanchions is nevertheless lightweight. The VTT damper features a true lockout yet remains highly responsive. The travel can be adjusted internally from 80 to 120 mm.

Manitou Dorado Air

The Manitou Dorado Air suspension system, in the version for short-travel cross-country suspension forks, features a balancing valve that equalises the positive and negative air chambers during inflation. In addition, the R7 Pro is equipped with Incremental Volume Adjust (IVA). The IVA adjustment changes the volume in the positive air chamber. This self-contained volume reduction system allows for quick adjustment of the suspension curve without the need to modify the fork.

Manitou VTT:

The VTT Pro damping features a 3-position compression adjustment and a true lockout without compromising the open and mid-range settings. Two shim stacks allow the damping characteristics to be adjusted to be locked, degressive or progressive, to meet the demands of the rider and the terrain in every situation.

Manitou R7 Chassis

Long-proven, the stanchion unit with a rear-mounted connection. This enables a stanchion unit that is more torsionally rigid whilst keeping weight low. As a result, 32mm stanchions can be used to save weight, whilst maintaining stiffness on a par with suspension forks featuring 34mm stanchions.

Manitou R7 Pro suspension fork technology

• Intended use: Cross Country, Marathon
• Steerer tube: Aluminium 260 mm tapered from 1.5 to 1/8 inch
• Adjustment options: Air pressure, rebound, compression (Open, Trail, Lock) with adjustability in open mode, IVA position
• Spring: Dorado Air spring with IVA, adjustable progression
• Compression: VTT Pro
• Rebound: Adjustable TPC cartridge
• Fork crown: Hollow-forged aluminium
• Upper legs: 32 mm aluminium
• Steering tube: Aluminium
• Lubrication: Oil
• Travel: 100 mm, internally adjustable in 10 mm increments from 80 to 120 mm
• Offset 51 mm
• Maximum tyre width 77 mm
• Mounting height 485–525 mm
• Maximum brake disc size 203 mm
• Brake caliper mount: Post Mount 6, direct fit for 160 mm disc
• Boost thru-axle mount 15x110 mm incl. 15 mm Hexloc Boost thru-axle
• Weight: 1648 grams (manufacturer’s specification)

Herstellerinformation: MANITOU – Hayes Performance Systems, 5800 W Donges Bay Rd, Mequon, WI 53092, USA, https://hayesbicycle.com | EU contact: HB Performance GmbH, Dirnismaning 20 a, 85748 Garching, Germany, https://mcg-parts.de