[Closed] Manitou Minute 29ers - experiences please

I had to fit a firm spring and it's a bit of a faff taking the front wheel off, but work a treat otherwise.

I prefer mine to the Rebas they replaced - a more linear feel, which some people might find a bit divey though. Nice and stiff with the 20mm axle (which is a bit of a faff) and the comp damping lockout adjustment is great for tuning out bob.

I'm also ready to pull the trigger on a 120mm set of these, will probably also need the firm spring, what weight range are you in lipseal if you don't mind me asking?

just bought a 3rd set. impressed with the 1st so replaced 2 rebas with them. i haven't needed to change the spring and i weigh around 12 stone. as said above they are more linear than reba's but you can easily add compression if you find them divey. the range of adjustment is less than reba's but its at the quick/active end of the range. clearly, thats something i like.

Fat, about 15 1/2 st full kit on. Probably more after the festive and a bit more tomorrow as I think there is another bloody roast dinner on the cards.

Recently bought some 2010 100mm 20mm axle ones from CRC for my Singular Pegasus.
Seem very nice so far, perfect for the frames geometry.

Very easy to setup what with just one air chamber (especially compared to a set of Marzochhi All Mountains SLs I have, Aaaaarrrggghh!!!!) and the 20mm axl isn't THAT much of a faff although you wouldn't want to get a puncture in a race.

Need to get the sag tuned, but can't see me needing a firmer spring for my weight (12 stone in my socks 😉 )

BTW what pressure are people running for their weight?

about 90ish lb.

I tip the scales at around 17st (I'm mostly big-boned, I swear 😆 ) My main concern is whether the 'firm' spring is going to be enough to give them a decent feel without maxing out the air pressure... (sorry for the slight hijack)

Thanks all. They sound ideal, but I'd also need a 20mm front wheel.

depending on whether you currently have 6 bolt or centre lock discs you can get a 32h, 20mm specific hub from CRC for around £30 to £35 and have it laced to your existing rim. Most LBS's will rebuild the wheel for around £30. (My LBS built my wheels from scratch for £30 a piece including DT Swiss spokes and brass nipples)

very happy with mine - 80mm QR. as others have said, pretty linear, may feel a bit divey. but they're light, and perform well in general.

i liked mine so much i got a 120mm bolt thru 26" for my other bike - again, very impressed.

As reguarding pressure dont really make a mental note I only measure sag, that rminds me need to get o ring fitted next wiper service.

ackie, when you bought your forks from CRC did they include any extra springs in the box?

they won't include extra springs.

ok, thanks..I just ordered a set of minute 29 120mm with 20mm TA from winstanleys, looks like I need to order the firm spring now...

I was reading in some older posts that minutes are usually supplied from the factory with oil levels lower than what's specified in the service manual, has anyone checked and/or found this to be true?

ackie, when you bought your forks from CRC did they include any extra springs in the box?

I run 120mm ones on a 26" hardtail. 14stone and 90psi and they feel spot on out the box.

In temps down to -10c they seem to feel/work the same as they do in warmer conditions.. unlike a few other forks ive had in the past that choose the speed of the damping every 5 mins all by themselves when the temps drop well below.20mm pinch bolted dropouts with replaceable nuts are clever,if a bit of a faff.They have a hose guide moulded in where it should be with no threads..not a big deal but i like finishing touches that make the diffrence. They look great too.

I thought they were air forks? (what's all the coil talk?)
For a scandal, should I go 80mm or 100mm?
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They are air forks but have a coil spring (manitou call it the 'Ride Kit')to assist the negative side (I'm sure someone can give the technical terms). As mentioned above they're shipped with a medium spring for the 'average' weight rider.

As for travel, it depends on what type of riding you're doing but the frame is specced for up to 100mm so that's what I would go for...

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I've got some brand new ones you can have for £300. I've done 3 miles on them, on the road so no idea what they're like offroad. Look lovely though

They're on CRC brand new for £260

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like my 80mm QR ones, had to put more air in that recommended though

bargain and look nice - though you don;t ge a shock pump in the box grrr

sort of wish i had gone for th 100mm versions now, think when sagged the 80mm are shorter that the Swift rigid fork axle-crown

anyone know which part you need to swap to convert travel?

The uppers will have to be swapped or try a firm spring as the supplied one is medium( what ever that equates to? )