Comments on: First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/ Mountain bike news, reviews, and original features Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:47:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=1.5.2 Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: anduswinarno http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-20126 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:57:51 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-20126 hello cory, I'm andus from Indonesia. I have just brought manitou minute 4 from 2nd hand and have no manual book. I have been looking for manitou minute 4 manual book form website, but I haven't yet. Do you know where's site is available to download manitou minute 4 manual book. (there's no manitou minute 4 series on www.answerproduct.com). thank you so much. hello cory, I’m andus from Indonesia. I have just brought manitou minute 4 from 2nd hand and have no manual book. I have been looking for manitou minute 4 manual book form website, but I haven’t yet. Do you know where’s site is available to download manitou minute 4 manual book. (there’s no manitou minute 4 series on www.answerproduct.com).
thank you so much.

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: matt http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-11846 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:56:02 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-11846 thanks cory, thats helpful advice, i just would like something thats a good all round set of forks thats light and durable with lots of adjustment (i am picky because i like all types of riding) i previously looked at DJ3's but they top out i am looking at a price tag of £300($538) or under any suggestions thanks matt. thanks cory, thats helpful advice, i just would like something thats a good all round set of forks thats light and durable with lots of adjustment (i am picky because i like all types of riding) i previously looked at DJ3’s but they top out i am looking at a price tag of £300($538) or under any suggestions

thanks matt.

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: Cory http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-11820 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 06:03:34 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-11820 hey matt. kind of a weird mix going with the acid... i don't think the minute 4:00 is meant to be a dj // fr fork and, based on my experience with it, can back up those statements. the minute i have (nobody would take it used, so i still have it) fails as a freeride fork on almost every level -- the rebound damping is too slow, it's a 9mm qr fork, it blows through sharp-edged hits like you wouldn't believe, etc. etc. as a dj fork it'd be even worse. other than the travel adjust, it's simply not stiff enough: compression damping is a joke compared to others out there; it flexes a bunch (i could feel the lowers vibrate after i hit small jumps (ie. 3ft)); spv isn't conducive to a jump fork. if you're stuck on a 9mm axle, look at a rock shox reba or one of marzocchi's lower priced dj series. if you can go with a 20mm axle, the rock shox argyle is something you must consider, same with something like manitou's gold label series or the venerable dj lineup from marz. all of these forks will serve you better than the minute, even though they're a couple of pounds heavier than the 4:00... hey matt. kind of a weird mix going with the acid… i don’t think the minute 4:00 is meant to be a dj // fr fork and, based on my experience with it, can back up those statements.

the minute i have (nobody would take it used, so i still have it) fails as a freeride fork on almost every level — the rebound damping is too slow, it’s a 9mm qr fork, it blows through sharp-edged hits like you wouldn’t believe, etc. etc.

as a dj fork it’d be even worse. other than the travel adjust, it’s simply not stiff enough: compression damping is a joke compared to others out there; it flexes a bunch (i could feel the lowers vibrate after i hit small jumps (ie. 3ft)); spv isn’t conducive to a jump fork.

if you’re stuck on a 9mm axle, look at a rock shox reba or one of marzocchi’s lower priced dj series. if you can go with a 20mm axle, the rock shox argyle is something you must consider, same with something like manitou’s gold label series or the venerable dj lineup from marz. all of these forks will serve you better than the minute, even though they’re a couple of pounds heavier than the 4:00…

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: matt http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-11775 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:19:54 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-11775 i am thinking about buying theese for my giant acid . i think the travel will suit the bike for the things i do (dirt jumping/freeride) the adjustability of these are amazing but it may be hard for a 14 yr old boy like me to handle. i am trying to make my bike light these seem quite good for weight because i only weigh 6 stone so i need more control over my bike. if some one has recomendations for me post them to this site please i am thinking about buying theese for my giant acid . i think the travel will suit the bike for the things i do (dirt jumping/freeride) the adjustability of these are amazing but it may be hard for a 14 yr old boy like me to handle. i am trying to make my bike light these seem quite good for weight because i only weigh 6 stone so i need more control over my bike. if some one has recomendations for me post them to this site please

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: 2006 Manitou Minute: 04 review » The Biking Hub: Mountain http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-892 Mon, 22 May 2006 17:51:19 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-892 [...] My initial impressions of this fork were generally positive; I was impressed by the Minute: 04’s adjustability, its stiffness, the cushiness of the fork when the SPV Evolve damping wasn’t in its platform stage, and its all-black good looks. I was less impressed by the fork’s limited range of rebound damping and the fact that it was a little less sensitive in the small-bump compliance department. [...] […] My initial impressions of this fork were generally positive; I was impressed by the Minute: 04’s adjustability, its stiffness, the cushiness of the fork when the SPV Evolve damping wasn’t in its platform stage, and its all-black good looks. I was less impressed by the fork’s limited range of rebound damping and the fact that it was a little less sensitive in the small-bump compliance department. […]

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: 2005 Giant Trance review » The Biking Hub: Mountain http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-356 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 04:48:15 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-356 [...] Front suspension is currently handled by the Manitou Minute 4:00, an SPV-equipped fork that offers up to 130mm of adjustable travel. As mentioned above, rear suspension is handled by the Fox Float R, and the air-sprung shock does a decent job of working with the Maestro-linkage to provide a supple ride. [...] […] Front suspension is currently handled by the Manitou Minute 4:00, an SPV-equipped fork that offers up to 130mm of adjustable travel. As mentioned above, rear suspension is handled by the Fox Float R, and the air-sprung shock does a decent job of working with the Maestro-linkage to provide a supple ride. […]

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: Week 11 » The Biking Hub http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-301 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:40:45 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-301 [...] I started testing a Manitou Minute: 04 and on Monday I offered up my initial impressions of the fork. Tuesday saw another entry in Ashwin’s cross country bike skills series, and it focused on getting your bike up and over obstacles. Guitar Ted continued his discussion of the twenty-niner, looking at the special considerations frame makers had to make when laying out the geometry of 29″ frames. [...] […] I started testing a Manitou Minute: 04 and on Monday I offered up my initial impressions of the fork. Tuesday saw another entry in Ashwin’s cross country bike skills series, and it focused on getting your bike up and over obstacles. Guitar Ted continued his discussion of the twenty-niner, looking at the special considerations frame makers had to make when laying out the geometry of 29″ frames. […]

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: Cory http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-285 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 05:11:13 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-285 Half a dozen rides in and there's oil seeping out of the bottom of the fork (around the rebound damping dial). I'll be shipping it off for servicing some time soon. Half a dozen rides in and there’s oil seeping out of the bottom of the fork (around the rebound damping dial). I’ll be shipping it off for servicing some time soon.

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: Cory http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-284 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 04:17:49 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-284 I thought it had the no-tool adjuster too, and the cap is mentioned specifically on Answer's website. I'll have to double check if the fork ever needs to go in for servicing... I thought it had the no-tool adjuster too, and the cap is mentioned specifically on Answer’s website. I’ll have to double check if the fork ever needs to go in for servicing…

]]> Comment on First look at the 2006 Manitou Minute:04 fork by: Ashwin http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-283 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 12:53:35 +0000 http://www.thebikinghub.com/mtb/first-look-at-the-2006-manitou-minutefour-fork/#comment-283 I'm planning an article in a few weeks on how to maintain some 04 Manitou forks, and some little tweaks for tuning, such as "devolve"ing the SPV damper to get more small bump compliance. I thought Manitou released a NO-tool SPV adjuster cap for the 06, but that might be on select models. I love the Manitous for how easy they are to work on and tinker with (though probably voids warranty :) ) I’m planning an article in a few weeks on how to maintain some 04 Manitou forks, and some little tweaks for tuning, such as “devolve”ing the SPV damper to get more small bump compliance.

I thought Manitou released a NO-tool SPV adjuster cap for the 06, but that might be on select models.

I love the Manitous for how easy they are to work on and tinker with (though probably voids warranty :) )

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