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Manitou Gold Label Series II (08) | $449
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Manitou Gold Label Series II

BikeRadar verdict

4 out of 5 stars

"Firmly sprung, but light and stiff – a race option that deserves more users"

By Guy Kesteven

Manitou’s glitter flavoured beauty is gradually proving itself as a smooth groover down the dirt jump disco. Black Label forks have been running for three years, but this 08 fork is the hit so far. 

It’s a lot lighter than the opposition, which picks it out as a potential race fork. 

Despite the narrow stance, the 20mm Hex Lock axle gives great steering precision, so you can really carve the tightest lines.

There’s just enough supple movement to hold on to traction before the Xtra Firm spring ramps up to catch the big stuff, but the rebound adjuster doesn’t seem to do much, however far you turn it. 

With relatively few in operation it’s hard to find feedback to support our trouble-free experience.

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Specification

Name:
Gold Label Series II (08)
Built by:
Manitou
Price:
$449.00
Weight (g):
2086 g
Stanchion Diameter:
32 mm
Travel:
100 mm
Colour:
Gold
Brake System Compatability:
Disc Brake
Wheel Size:
26 Inches
Steerer Size:
1 1/8 Inches
Bike Use:
Freeride, Mountain, Off Road
Spring Type:
Coil
Disc Caliper Mount:
Post Mount
Year:
2008
Damping Adjustment:
Rebound
Steerer Material:
Steel
Dropout Type:
Thru Axle
Damping:
Rebound
Crown Material:
Alloy
Upper Tube Material:
Alloy
Lowers:
Magnesium, Post Disc Mount

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