Manitou 2`s

[Marmite King]

Hi guys, I need a bit of help. I`ve aquired a set of Manitou 2 forks.

I have some questions:-

How do I replace the steerer tube for a longer one ?
How do I take them apart ?
Should they have springs or elastomers, or both ?
Can I get new elastomers/springs ?

Appreciate any help :?

 

[Archangel]

Hi guys, I need a bit of help. I`ve aquired a set of Manitou 2 forks.

I have some questions:-

How do I replace the steerer tube for a longer one ?
How do I take them apart ?
Should they have springs or elastomers, or both ?
Can I get new elastomers/springs ?

Appreciate any help :?

You cannot replace steerer only, you have to replace the whole crown.
To take it apart, you'll need a long allen key which was supplied with the fork.
They have only elastomers but you can replace them with springs that can be found on eBay.

 

[monsterfatuk]

You cannot replace steerer only, you have to replace the whole crown.




you can replace just the steerer,it is press fit into the crown so can be removed with a rubber hammer or a press,i know this because i did it a few weeks ago for my manitou three`s

 

[Marmite King]

Thanks for the information guys, appreciate it.

Just have to find an allen key, a longer steerer tube and get those springs off ebay !

 

[Crayons]

If they're like my Mani ones, you can take them apart using one of those socket set allen keys and a long extension bar. You know, like the bits you get for electric screwdrivers – easier to find than a proper manitou allen key that's for sure

 

[Marmite King]

If they're like my Mani ones, you can take them apart using one of those socket set allen keys and a long extension bar. You know, like the bits you get for electric screwdrivers – easier to find than a proper manitou allen key that's for sure

Thanks for that Crayons, don`t suppose you know what size is needed ?

 

[manitou916]

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[elite504]

careful using springs from ebay, as you lose all the damping, and go into hanebrink pogo mode. . However, I've had to do this with a set of mine, as there are basically no alternatives. ..
Steer clear of bits of PU hosepipe with a 6mm bore being sold as a suitable elastomer, funnily enough, these behave like a bit of hosepipe with a 6mm bore. Ok to use a a joining piece for my cars screen washers, but not inside my forks. .

 

[Marmite King]

Thanks for all the info guys