i have a Axel elite with lockout but i can bottom it out going down a curb (i weigh 180) i was looking at like a fox or the new duke. but is there that big of a advantage of lockout i have never used mine now.
I have an Axel Elite on one bike that had a soft spring, I weigh 150 but like a stiff ride. i purchased a stiff spring and didin't notice much difference, went back to the bike shop and got an extra stiff spring for a manitou black, that baby is stiff! only $20.00. just a quick fix till we get our new forks!billybob1992002 said:i have a Axel elite with lockout but i can bottom it out going down a curb (i weigh 180) i was looking at like a fox or the new duke. but is there that big of a advantage of lockout i have never used mine now.
Also changing the oil in the fork from 5 weight to 10 or 15 can make a noticeable difference. doing this yourself voids the warranty though so you might ask your LBS about it. these are just quick fixes that don't cost much, I'm in no way trying to imply that a spring and oil change can turn our manitou's into a Fox Vanilla! BUT these changes can make it more rideable until we get the scratch for that new fork.billybob1992002 said:i don't want a supper stiff ride but i also don't want to bottom it out all the time. i mean i don't do huge 5 foot drops but there are some drops with the biggest prolly 3 feet and just going down trails it bottoms out. i will look into the spring change
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