11/13/2023 0 Comments Manitou tower pro 29er![]() ![]() This fork has practically everything I asked for. Even at full retail, its a lot cheaper than a fox. It would be nice to have some more turns for finer adjustments.Īll in all, the fork is highly recommended, especially at sale price. The rebound adjuster at the bottom has a woefully short "throw" You get the full range of adjustments in around 3/4 of a turn of the knob. Its a bit inconvenient if you have to remove and re-install the front wheel repeatedly, but its a minor gripe thats easily overlooked once on the bike and riding through rough stuff. The axle though, requires 2 different allen keys to remove, and the dropouts have no "lip" that guides the wheel axle into the right position to insert the axle. If the Tower is made of the same stuff (sure looks the same), then I'll be quite happy. But my earlier 2008 Minute 29er lasted 4 years of use/abuse and its still going strong. This alone has greatly improved the descending and rock garden prowess of the bike.ĭurability: Its been on 2 rides so too early to tell. The Minute's 9mm QR would squirm on dicey terrain. Stiffness: The Tower is miles ahead of the MInute in stiffness, owing obviously to the Hex 20MM axle. The ABS+ on the Tower has noticeable differences between each click/detent from open to full lockout. The difference between the Tower and the Minute is the ABS+ adjuster and stiffness.ĪBS+: The Minute had the ABS (no +) damper, that had a bit vague settings from open to lockout. Take your time and experiment on the pressures. I've learned that you have to be precise in the air pressure settings - Too low and it will be plush but dive too much Too high and it will lose some small bump compliance. The minute is on another bike now.ĭamper/Plushness: The Tower had basically the same ride characteristics as the minute (damping wise). I've already owned a Manitou Minute 29er (the predecessor of the Tower) and it held up very well for four years,with minimal maintenance. Upon receiving, the fork was decently light, and depending on the air pressure settings, can be quite plush or firm. Really, this fork has checked off all those needs. I did so mainly because (aside from the low price), I needed a non-tapered steerer 29er fork for my 2008 Turner Sultan with 120mm, a thru axle for stiffness, and some damping adjustments. I bought this 2011 120mm, Hex 20mm axle version from Jenson's on sale for $349.
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