Manitou BLACK ELITE AIR 80, BLACK SUPER AIR 100, BLACK SUPER AIR 120 Owner's Manual

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AMERICAN MADE MANITOU SUSPENSION FORKS

CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING THE LATEST IN SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY AVAILABLE, A 2002 MANITOU BLACK BUILT IN THE USA.

This Black fork is fully assembled and ready to be installed onto your bicycle. It comes equipped with a 1-1/8-inch threadless steerer tube and is available with a V­brake-style hangerless arch. It is also available in a disc brake only version. A handlebar-mounted reflector must be used for on-road use, which is not included with
your fork.

2002 MANITOU BLACK FORK LINE

BLACK COMP 80/100.......80/100 MM EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE RAPID TRAVEL ADJUST / COIL SPRING / FLUID FLOW DAMPING / SINGLE CROWN

BLACK ELITE 80/100........80/100 MM EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE RAPID TRAVEL ADJUST / COIL SPRING / TPC DAMPING / HOLLOW CROWN

BLACK ELITE 100/120 ....100/120 MM EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE RAPID TRAVEL ADJUST / COIL SPRING / TPC DAMPING / HOLLOW CROWN

BLACK ELITE AIR ............80 MM TRAVEL / AIR-COIL SPRING / TPC DAMPING / HOLLOW CROWN

BLACK SUPER AIR...........100/120 MM CONVERTIBLE TRAVEL / AIR-COIL SPRING / TPC DAMPING WITH LOCK OUT / HOLLOW CROWN

You can also download this manual at www.answerproducts.com.

BICYCLING IS A HAZARDOUS ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES THAT THE RIDER STAY IN CONTROL OF HIS OR HER BICYCLE AT ALL

REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR POSSIBLE DEATH. PRIOR TO RIDING YOUR BICYCLE, YOU SHOULD INSPECT YOUR SUSPENSION FORK TO ENSURE THAT NO
DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED DURING THE COURSE OF RIDING. DO NOT RIDE YOUR BICYCLE IF THE FORK SHOWS ANY SIGNS OF BENDING, CRACKING, CREAKING, LEAK­ING, OR IF IT IS MISSING ANY OF THE ORIGINALLY SUPPLIED COMPONENTS. ANY FALL FROM YOUR BICYCLE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN HELP YOU REDUCE THE RISK OF BEING INJURED. IF YOU ARE A MODERATE OR AGGRESSIVE OFF-ROAD RIDER, OR RIDE AT
LEAST THREE TIMES A WEEK OVER ROUGH TERRAIN, ANSWER RECOMMENDS RETURNING YOUR SUSPENSION FORK EVERY 2 YEARS FOR A THOROUGH INSPECTION
AND UPDATE. TAKE YOUR FORK TO A MANITOU AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO CAN ARRANGE FOR SHIPMENT TO ANSWER PRODUCTS, OR YOU MAY CALL ANSWER TO
HAVE YOUR FORK SHIPPED DIRECTLY AT [phone].

IMPORTANT:The Manitou Black fork is an off-road fork, and as such, does not come with proper reflectors for on-road use. Have your dealer or mechanic

install proper reflectors to meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (C.P.S.C.) Requirements for Bicycles if the fork is going to be used on public roads at
any time. If you have questions regarding C.P.S.C. Standards contact your dealer.

TIMES. READING THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING YOUR BICYCLE AND SUSPENSION FORK WILL

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Never remove or have the steerer tube or stanchions removed from the crown.
The steerer tube and stanchions (inner legs) are press fit at the factory. Press
fit inner legs have a higher performance versus bolt-in inner legs, but cannot
be pressed out. Pressing them out will permanently damage the crown beyond
repair and render it unsafe for any continued use.

2. Never attempt to thread a threadless steerer tube. Cutting threads will weaken
the steerer tube and cause an unsafe condition. The only safe thing to do is to
obtain the proper crown/steerer from your dealer, or contact Answer Warranty
Department at [phone].

3. Any other alteration or modification to your fork should be considered unsafe.
Contact Answer Warranty Department prior to modifying your fork in any way
for safety information.

4. Do not use the Black fork if any parts are broken, bent, cracked, or you sus­pect may be damaged. Contact your dealer or Answer Warranty Department at
[phone] if you have any questions concerning the integrity or condition
of your fork.

5. Answer Products recommends that you periodically inspect your fork for wear
and damage. Inspect the crown, inner legs, outer legs, dropout and brake arch
areas for cracks or damage.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Any Answer Products fork found by the factory to be defective in materials and/or
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase will be repaired or
replaced at the option of the manufacturer, free of charge, when received at the
factory, freight prepaid. This warranty does not cover breakage, bending, or dam­age that may result from crashes or falls. This warranty does not cover any fork
that has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered, defaced
or removed. This warranty does not cover paint damage. Any modifications made
by the user will render the warranty null and void. This warranty is expressly in lieu
of all other warranties, and any implied are limited in duration to the same dura­tion as the expressed warranty herein. Answer Products shall not be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages.

If for any reason warranty work is necessary, return the fork with original pur­chase receipt to the place of purchase. At that time, instructions for repair, return,
or replacement shall be given. Customers in countries other than USA should
contact their dealer or local distributor.

.1.

Tire clearance
Reifenabstand
Espacio libre de

la cubierta
Distance arceau/pneu
Spazio libero del pneu-

matico
Bandspeling
Folga do pneu

.3.

Travel Measurement
Messung der Auslenkung
Cómo medir el recorrido
Mesure de la course
Misurazione della corsa
Meting van loop
Medição do curso

.2.

Checking Oil Level
Kontrolle des Ölstandes
Verificación del nivel de

aceite

Vérification du niveau

d’huile
Controllo del livello dell’olio
Oliepeil controleren
Verificação do nível de óleo

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your Black fork first. The steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube. If you are not
familiar with this procedure, or do not have the proper tools to cut the steerer tube, it is recommended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle mechanic to per­form installation.

THE STEERER TUBE AND STANCHIONS (INNER LEGS) ARE A ONE-TIME PRECISION PRESS FIT AT THE FACTORY AND CANNOT BE REMOVED

DIAMETERS. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE STEERER TUBE OR STANCHIONS WILL RESULT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND SHOULD NEVER BE DONE.

BREAK-IN

Your new fork is designed to break in during your first few rides (about 20 hours total riding time). Prior to break-in, you may notice your fork feels tight and slightly
notchy. Following the break-in period, your fork will feel much smoother and will react to bumps much better than when you first put it on your bike. After 20 hours,
you may want to recheck your compression, rebound and preload adjustments (when applicable) to fine tune the fork completely. Between services on your Manitou
fork, all you must do is lubricate your fork as needed with Manitou Prep M (part number 85-3810 for the lube and 85-3812 for the gun) via the Microlube lubrication
ports located on the back of the fork legs.

FROM THE CROWN. REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CROWN/STEERER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE STEERER TUBE LENGTHS OR