Ed Kwaterski, the chief engineer and product manager from Manitou, highlights the Tower, Marvel, R7 and Circus forks at Dealer Camp 2011. Ed shows us some of the new features you can expect from Manitou in their 2012 lineup of suspension forks.

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Manitou Tower 29er Fork


  • Available in Pro and Expert models
  • New 1.5 crown
  • 9mm new casting
  • New arch design
  • Pro model has material removed for weight saving
  • New cosmetics on casting
  • QR15 version will be coming shortly
  • Absolute+ compression damping
  • TPC adjustable rebound
  • Pro model comes with MARS Air
  • Expert models comes with ACT Air
  • Available late fall


Manitou Marvel Fork

  • Cross country 32mm
  • Available in Pro and Expert models
  • QR15mm quick release axle system
  • 1/4 turn hex lock system
  • Expert model has in leg compression damping
  • Pro model has cartridge system compression damping (previously only on MRD forks)


Manitou R7 Fork


  • Available in Pro and MRD models
  • 3 lb cross country fork
  • MRD eliminates V-brake post and has cartridge system damping
Manitou Circus Dirt Jump Fork


  • Durable
  • High performance
  • Absolute+ compression damping
  • Tuned for dirt jump with higher platform and damping force
  • Dual bottom-outs
  • Gives riders cushion on wrists
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