Manitou Mach 5 SX..... Tat or ok?

[brocklanders023]

Hello all. I've just picked up some Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX forks on a bike I've just got. They are black with quite a tidy looking alu crown and say ''anti-flex bonded system' on the bridge. My knowledge of retro forks ends at '94 and going by the rest of the bike these are from at least '95/6. Can anyone let me know anymore info on these? They need a service I think but they look ok and I've been looking for a reasonable fork for another project so may use these if they are worth restoring. Any help would be great.

 

[marin man]

These were manitous first bonded fork lowers,they were released in late 1995,for the 96 season really...they are a good little fork,simple to service and easy to look after.....the stanchions never wear out on these unlike some other makers offerings......I have seen loads of sets and never seen a bad one yet :shock:

If you need any info pm me...I have quite a few spares for these in my box of goodies

 

[mikee]

had a set on my super vee bitd
great fork as noddy says
stupidly i sold them for a pair of judy's that were never as good imo

 

[marin man]

noddy......lol

I prefer porky......everyone in my trade calls me porky :roll:

 

[mikee]

porky sounds offensive

noddy's a term of endearment

 

[marin man]

ok big ears

 

[brocklanders023]

These are the boys...

Thanks for the info chaps, looks like I might keep them then

Oh, and thanks for the offer of help MM. I'll be in touch.

 

[marin man]

They are in good conditon :shock:

if you think they are 15/16 years old.....wont see rock shox lasting like that mate

 

[brocklanders023]

That is the best side though Came on an Indian Fire Trail like yours but so far I have not found and cracks :twisted:

 

[marin man]

Does your ift have the cnc bit :shock: you could karma me it for rebuilding your forks