[MMcG]

Saw one the other day in the Performance Catalog for a really good price - so I was wondering what people think of their Manitou Black forks.

Which model do you have, what bike is it on, and how has it performed?

 

[PonySoldier]

2003 Black 80/100 comp on a 2003 Yeti Kokopelli I have no complaints, it has to this point worked great....

 

[Westy]

Saw one the other day in the Performance Catalog for a really good price - so I was wondering what people think of their Manitou Black forks.

Which model do you have, what bike is it on, and how has it performed?

I still have that used one I'll sell ya.

 

[MMcG]

I was looking at the Black Elite 100/120 at Greenfishsport.com and also over at Performance.com (anyone got a performance coupon?)......they seem to be priced really great right now.

I think I'd want to steer clear of the newer SPV Blacks anyway. I had a fork with TPC+ briefly (X-Vert air) and really liked the way it felt. Could have been stiffer, but the damping of the TPC+ was real nice.

Westy, I PM'd you.

 

[golgiaparatus]

Had a 100mm one on an XC bike when the first came out, was a really nice fork (cutting edge at the time). Have had a 120mm one on my AC since 02... never had a problem. I know some heavy dudes (200+) that blew the seals on theirs, but mine has held up great.

 

[reflux]

mmm... tpc+, mmm.... Man, those were the days.

 

[MMcG]

Had a 100mm one on an XC bike when the first came out, was a really nice fork (cutting edge at the time). Have had a 120mm one on my AC since 02... never had a problem. I know some heavy dudes (200+) that blew the seals on theirs, but mine has held up great.

Thanks Golgi - what model is your 120mm one? Super, Elite, etc?

 

[golgiaparatus]

Thanks Golgi - what model is your 120mm one? Super, Elite, etc?

Elite

 

[MMcG]

Elite

How would you rate it against a Psylo SL - assuming you'v spent time on a Psylo.

 

[golgiaparatus]

How would you rate it against a Psylo SL - assuming you'v spent time on a Psylo.

Similar actually. I like the dampening a little better on the black (02 model) but the Psylo has 10mm more travel and is a bit more harsh over the rough stuff.

EDIT: Psylo SL I dont know about... sorry

 

[ridetoofast]

ive got the black elite 100/120 from the first year that they came out and its worked like a champ. im 220+ and ride hard with no problems...i say go for it.

 

[=[Stinky]=]

2003 Black 80/100 comp

My lowers seperated from the stanction tubes, I pulled up to manual a rythm section, and the wheel stayed on the ground and kept going with the lowers attached, and I feel off backwards. I rode the fork up pretty hard. I was DJing w/ it for a goot 5mo. I did regular maint too. Our good buddy Bobby in the warranty dept took care of it for me.

 

[berkshire_rider]

DJ'ing with a Black?


I have a 2003 Black Comp 100/120 on the NRS. It has work flawlessly since day one. I have no complaints.

Also, if you buy it new, buy it from Greenfish. They are good guys and as close as you live to their shop, you should get it next day even though you only pay for ground shipping. They might even price match? I got everything next day when I was living near Albany.

 

[Morryjg]

A friend of mine has blown out 3 blacks. They keep giving him new stuff so he keeps riding them. hrug:

 

[=[Stinky]=]

DJ'ing with a Black?

Hey man, it came spec'd on a freeride hardtail...

 

[DieselX]

Am I the only one who had a problem with this fork bottoming out too easily?

I had a 2003 Black Elite on my street hardtail and this fork was just too plush. I'm only 130lbs so I don't think theres any reason it couldn't handle me. Also, I'm not a rough rider, I ride smooth.

My friend had the same problem, but he said it was fixed with a heavier spring.

 

[=[Stinky]=]

Am I the only one who had a problem with this fork bottoming out too easily?

-SNIP-

My friend had the same problem, but he said it was fixed with a heavier spring.

You just answered you own question. Im 160 and put the xtrafirm springs in for DJing

 

[VA2SLOride]

....has worked out great for me so far....I have an '04 Black Super, 90/120, lockout, and rebound adjust. It's mounted on an On-One steel Inbread, and it works like a champ. Feels a little raked out on the frame when in the 120 position, but makes going down a little more fun. A little flexy for me personally, but I'm used to freeriding and predominantly use this for XC so it ain't no thang.

scott