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Manitou Minute Super SPV

Average Rating 4.67/5
# of Reviews 6
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Description:
  • Travel: 120mm or 140mm
  • Damping: SPV Evolve
  • Spring: Air
  • Casting: Fasceted Reverse Arch Magnesium
  • Steerer: 1 1/8" Aluminum
  • Crown: Deep Bore Hollow
  • Axle: Standard QR, or QR Hex Axle
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    Submitted by Paul M a Weekend Warrior from Oakland, CA
    Date Reviewed: August 27, 2007
    Favorite Trail:I can't tell you
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $245.00
    Purchased At:Greenfish
    Strengths:Note -- this review is for the 2006 model (Minute :03). On the plus side: Strength -- it feels bomb-proof. Makes the bike truly point-and-go. Tracks well when climbing too. Weight -- not bad. I am a clyde (207 lbs) so I wanted a strong fork.
    Weaknesses:None so far -- maybe the rebound adjustment feels a little hokey.
    Similar Products Used:Marzocchi MX Comp, Manitou Skareb
    Bike Setup:'03 Kona Dawg (100mm travel front and rear)
    Bottom Line:I bought in spite of the SPV feature, not because of it. I keep the SPV and the main air pretty plush. Anyway, after my first true test on it, down a screaming singletrack descent with roots, rocks and small drops, I knew I had a winner. I go faster, steer better, feel more confident -- it makes me a better rider AND I have more fun.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Amrit Bhatia a Cross Country Rider from Wales, UK
    Date Reviewed: August 18, 2007
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Strengths:Light, 20mm QR - excellent, Smooth, No frills, Orange!
    Weaknesses:Lack of rebound control, set up is hard, the QRs can get a bit stiff.
    Bike Setup:Titus Motolite
    Bottom Line:Excellent forks, no problems as of yet.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by BobL a Cross Country Rider from Silverado Canyon
    Date Reviewed: May 7, 2007
    Favorite Trail:Piss n'Moan
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Strengths:Light, smooth, simple
    Weaknesses:a little extra time to dial in
    Similar Products Used:TALAS RLC, early RS Psycho, various 'Zokes
    Bike Setup:Blur LT trail
    Bottom Line:Had resisted Answer forks for years, but I just couldn't refuse this one. Half a pound lighter and half inch more travel than my 06 TALAS. And it steers better!
    I have the standard QR style, and this fork tracks really well with my King hub and 719 rim.
    Fork is very plush, but can get stiff if the SPV is set too high; I found mine works very well with only 45 psi in platform, 70 psi in spring ( I weigh 200 lbs) These are lower than factory recomendations. But I rarely stand and hammer hills.
    Once set up, it's just a Jump On and Go fork. THought I would miss the lock out and the travel adjust, but so far I haven't. This bike does not seen to need them, and I don't mind not having to deal with all the adjustments on trail.
    So far, quite impressed with the fork; TALAS is just collecting dust.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by bigd a Cross Country Rider from modesto california
    Date Reviewed: February 14, 2007
    Favorite Trail:dusnt matta
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $500.00
    Purchased At:lbs
    Strengths:light, stiff, 140 mm travel, pretty, + much more
    Weaknesses:no travel adjustment
    Similar Products Used:marzocchi all mnt sl 150, black, psylo, judy sl
    Bike Setup:iron horse mkIII, xt thomson, rp23, specialized rubber of all ilk
    Bottom Line:The suspension gods have finally bestowed their glory upon me and gave me an offering to complete my dream of a perfect bike. I thought not having the travel feature was a mistake[the platinum has it] yet I really dont need it. This fork is stiffer and smoother than my all mountain sl and 1.4 pounds lighter. The recomended pressure settings are a good starting point, and you only need 1 shock pump to set both spv[max 175psi] and spring[max 300] pressure.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Jason a Cross Country Rider from BC
    Date Reviewed: February 5, 2007
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $700.00
    Strengths:Infinately tuneable, set it up for progressive or linear travel. Feels bottomless. Bolt thru axle makes the fork track true and flex free. Killer looks.
    Bottom Line:Love it.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Brett a Cross Country Rider from Idaho
    Date Reviewed: January 27, 2007
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Purchased At:400.00
    Strengths:Typical Manitou: plush, spike free movement (when you get it dialled in). Got the qr hex axle and its the dogs. Light, stiff, perfect tracking, don't notice the fork - it just does its job.
    Weaknesses:Needing to carry 2 pumps to tune the thing on the trail. Not a massive range of rebound damping but adequate.
    Similar Products Used:Manitou Nixon, Fox Talas 32, RS Rev, RS Pike, Pace RC40, Fox Van 32.
    Bike Setup:HT
    Bottom Line:Manitou's Minute forks just get better every year, definately worth a look in.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5






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