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This time it`s something from the archive:
One of the precursors to todays fine machinery, the Manitou FS was invented in a shed by legendary rider and developer Doug Bradbury. After a limited production run of half a dozen or so he took it to Marin who pad him lots and made them for the lucky few. Occasionally mine gets taken out for a ride in the sun, but to be honest, it's more of an ornament now! (Picture is 'borrowed' off someone else, actual bike is slightly different, but the specs are right)
One of the precursors to todays fine machinery, the Manitou FS was invented in a shed by legendary rider and developer Doug Bradbury. After a limited production run of half a dozen or so he took it to Marin who pad him lots and made them for the lucky few. Occasionally mine gets taken out for a ride in the sun, but to be honest, it's more of an ornament now! (Picture is 'borrowed' off someone else, actual bike is slightly different, but the specs are right)
Frame: Manitou FS
Fork: Manitou 4 (elastomer, no damping)
Rear Shock: Manitou 4 (elastomer, no damping)
Rear wheel: Mavic Crossmax
Front wheel: Mavic Crossmax
Tyres: Tioga factory XC
Brakes: Deore XT Cantilever
Bars and stem: Azonic
Cranks: Shimano XT
Chainring: 3x Shimano
Cassette: Shimano XT
Chain Guide: Shimano XTR front mech
Rear Mech: Shimano XT
Pedals: DMR flats
Weight: 24lbs (ish)
Pedals: DMR flats
Weight: 24lbs (ish)
