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This mountain bike (MTB) fork features a tough straight wall aluminium leg construction, which allows it to handle all of the intensity that's associated with training and competing.
This mountain bike (MTB) fork features a tough straight wall aluminium leg construction, which allows it to handle all of the intensity that's associated with training and competing.
Manitou

Manitou R7 Expert Fork Black 29-27.5+ 1.5 100 mm Travel

£629.99 £699.99 10% off
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Please note we can not accept returns on Custom Bike builds or Custom Wheels as these are made to order.

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Please be aware that for a warranty to take place, there is usually a process of getting photographic evidence and / or returning the item back to us. This will vary depending on the manufacturer and the problem itself. You can read our full warranty policy here.

Please note we are unable to accept returns on custom wheels or custom bikes.

Warranty and how it works.

What is your warranty policy?

We work hard to ensure that all the items that we sell are to the highest standards of quality. On the odd occasion that you do experience a problem we want to ensure that we get this resolved for you as quickly and efficiently as possible.

When you receive an order from us, it’s important to inspect the product before you install it, as it is much easier to resolve an issue before it has been fitted as there is no essence of blame on behalf of the customer due to improper fitting or user error.

What is not covered under warranty?

  1. Improper fitting, poor maintenance and abuse derived from neglect or crash damage will not be covered under our Warranty Policy.
  2. We will not cover general wear and tear on tyres cuts or slits, inner tubes, brake pads, cables, chains or bearings. This will be considered as general wear and tear that comes from BMX riding.
  3. Tyre blowouts, damage to the sidewall from brakes not set up correctly or the tyre tread will not be considered warranty in most cases.
  4. Bending or denting of bars, frames, cranks, rims or forks are not due to manufacturing defects, so will not be considered a warranty issue.
  5. Clear coated bikes/frames/forks/bars/cranks will not be warrantied against cosmetic damage that may arise from dampness getting under the lacquer.
  6. Warranties are non-transferable and will only cover the original purchaser. All warranty claims will require the original proof of purchase.
  7. Costs incurred due to loss of use, alongside any labour charges, due to a warranty claim being made, are not covered under our Warranty Policy.

If a replacement or repair is not available on your warranty claim, we may offer an alternative item of the same/higher value. Alternatively a proportional refund (equivalent to the remaining life of the product) could be offered in this event.

We will always work in the interests of our customers to ensure our warranty claims are resolved with the manufacturer to a satisfactory manner. In the event that we are unable to provide a satisfactory outcome, we will inform the customer with the decision that has been made.

This does not affect your statutory rights.

How do I make a Warranty claim?

If you believe that you have a product that is considered a warranty, please call us on 01462 650740 or email us at info@customriders.com detailing the following information:

1. When the product was purchased

2. What the problem is with the item and the events that lead up to the issue

3. Any images or videos you can take of the issue

Once we have received the above information, we will speak with the manufacturer and assess the situation. We may ask for the item to be returned back to us for further inspection or repair. If the item needs to be returned and it is agreed that that it is a warranty, we will refund your return postage cost up to the value of £8.00.

How long will the warranty process take?

Each manufacturer will have different times and policies related to warranties. So it can vary from brand to brand. However we will always push to get the case resolved and a decision made as quickly as possible, as we are aware how frustrating it is being off your bike.

Once a warranty decision has been made we will inform you of the outcome and what is needed to be done to proceed from there.

Manitou R7 Expert Fork Black 29-27.5+ 1.5 100 mm Travel

Brand:Manitou

Code:8221

Coming equipped with an Expert Air spring, VTT compression damping and In-leg adjustable TPC rebound damping, this model allows riders to dial in their ideal riding preferences to match their style or the terrain conditions. Its adjustable air, rebound and three-position compression (Open, Trail and Lock), means that you'll enjoy a more rider-tuned feel with increased performance and reliability, as you tackle every off-road challenge that comes your way.

EXPERT AIR SPRING
This trail-ready model features the Manitou Expert Air spring system, which contains a unique balancing valve that equalises the positive and negative air chambers during the air fill process. This gives the spring rate a consistent feel without any flat or dead spots in the stroke, along with giving riders of different weights the same initial stroke feel.

VARIABLE TERRAIN TUNE - 3-POSITION COMPRESSION ADJUST
When developing the VTT Pro damper, Manitou set out with a goal to maintain a rock-solid lockout without compromising the open and mid settings. The downside to many dampers with firm lockout modes is that in any other position than lock-out you will reach some critical shaft velocity that chokes off the low-speed flow path. When this happens the damper peaks at nearly the same lock-out force as the locked-out position. This translates to harsh force in the hands and possibly lack of control. The goal with VTT is to eliminate that high-speed spike while maintaining the lock-out force demanded by most XC users. This allows the fork to have a less progressive high-speed response while maintaining some low-speed support. This is achieved through independent shim stacks (one for Lockout, one for the other two positions). By controlling the shim stack through which the oil flow is diverted we can manipulate the characteristic of the damper to be Lock-out, Digressive, or progressive to meet the demands of the rider and terrain.

CHASSIS
When developing the chassis of this Manitou fork, the goal was to find the perfect balance of weight, stiffness, and reliability. Thanks to its Reverse Arch, Manitou is able to position the arch further away from the axle. The lower tyre clearance behind the fork relative to the centre of the axle allows for a shorter arch which yields 13% increased stiffness compared to a forward arch fork of the equivalent weight. Because of this, Manitou is able to use 32mm stanchions to save weight, while keeping stiffness closer to that of a larger stanchion fork with a forward-facing arch.
Leg Material: 6000-Series Straight Wall Aluminium
Crown Material: Forged Aluminum, Hollow Bore Gloss
Axle: 15x110mm Hexlock
Use: MTB, XC
Steerer Diameter: 1.5" Tapered
Leg Diameter: 32mm
Spring: Expert Air
Compression Damping: VTT
Rebound Damping: In-leg adjustable TPC
Adjustments: Air, Rebound, 3-position Compression (Open, Trail, Lock)
Brake Post Mount: 160mm (203mm Max)
Max Tyre Size: 68mm (29")
Offset: 44mm (27.5+/29")
Ride Height: 485-525mm (27.5+/29")
E-Pac: No
Weight: 1812g (27.5+/29")
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