28209 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, California 91355-3984 • 661 257 4411 • fax 661 294 4179
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 V-
brake-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
TIMES. READING THIS MANUAL ENTIRELY AND PROPERLY MAINTAINING YOUR BICYCLE AND SUSPENSION FORK WILL
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, LEAK-
ING, 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 (661) 257-4411.
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.
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