Manitou Machete Comp, a Quality 29 / 27.5 Plus Sized Fork. Feature Review and Weight

[@danfischer6625]

A straightforward review without out all the useless babbling, refreshing!

[@TheLastMinuteSurvivalist]

Seems pretty sweet! Great video.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Thanks, it is a pretty good Fork

[@adriancabrera3014]

Great video dude¡¡ its the only review i could find ¡ I'm just waiting my Manitou Machete ¡¡

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Glad I could help!

[@davideagarini1349]

32mm diameter seems to be a Little low for 130/140mm travel... IMHO For a Trail use better not drop below 34mm, for more rigidity.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Agreed, but they do that to help make this lower cost

[@sealch78]

Great video. So 100mm version can be adjusted to have 120mm of travel?

[@Mordekaiish]

i've the same question

[@lacasadelvideojuego3880]

Yes

[@TubeYou7]

No not yes... The 100mm version is adjustable from 80 to 100. 100 is the MAX adjustment.... Other words it wouldn't be a 100mm travel fork it would be a 120....

[@jebsenearl]

Beautiful fork

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sure is!

[@bingooscar1768]

Nice review 👍. Can you proffer your opinion as to how does this compare to Reba or suntour Axon.

[@jethroclaro4005]

My machete has ABS+ why does yours comes only with quick toggle?

[@NikkCult-Kalashnicult]

So would you recommend these forks?

[@jmguevarra7577]

What is there difference to Rockshox Reba?

[@auroraborealis5030]

What are you thoughts of this fork doing stoppie lots of wheeling and bunny hops, can it endure it?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

It will do all that just fine.

[@mer-oneralphjr.bolinto6515]

what's the diff between this and ordinary machete?

[@AbideinChristSealed]

I'm thinking about this fork for my straight steer frame. So far this is the best option I can find for straight steer. I would rather have 130mm though. (the website says 100 or 120mm only)

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

No 120max

[@shanesteven4423]

Hi 👍 I've got these forks @140mm on a 2016 voodoo hardtail with a straight steerer. You have to buy a new headset. I went for a Cane creek Forty external cup ec44 and Forty zero stack zs44 (I believe hope sell the same equivalent too) After 4months no issues. I've done fast light trails, small jumps and stepdowns with no problems.

[@odysseasg3896]

Air spring means it has both air and coil spring? Or solo air?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Air only. "Solo air" is a term from Rockshox back when they had dual chambers in early air forks. It's not a term used to describe a fork these days

[@Sam-rw2lo]

Is this for coil or air

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

This is air

[@Manwichman]

I like it.32mm stanchion make big diff... I just puta raidon back on my bike as it was better than a new judy i just bought😐

[@alloutclans3475]

Will this fit a 2.8inch 27.5 wheel?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Yeah

[@cvdubya5774]

I'm running 3" 27.5 just fine on this fork with my Fuse Comp

[@davidlynch2775]

Do you think this is an adequate replacement for a 2019 trek roscoe? Also, would there be adverse reaction to steering going from 120mm to 140mm ?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Geo will be messed with a 140. Thats at least 1 degree slacker, and likely 10mm of BB height. Otherwise this would be a fine replacement, just get it in the 120

[@alejandro13081993]

I have one and it rides beautifully but, I only do cross country since I’m in S. Florida and I’m new in the MTB game but so far I’ve been improving quickly with the setup I have. One question, do you know how big I can go on the tire width? I currently have a 2.3 and I want to go to 2.5 if I have enough space

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

With a 29? If so 2.4

[@panhandlemtb4308]

I have a specialized fuse comp with this fork and my tire size is 27.5 x 3.0!

[@Mulesandmustangs]

@@panhandlemtb4308 how has the fork been holding up for you? Gotten smoother over time? What mm of travel do you have? Hows the suppleness been?

[@panhandlemtb4308]

Logan Sheets My fork has 120mm and works great for what it is! I bought the bike in 2018 and was the first bike I really rode since getting off bmx bikes in my young 20’s. That was 20 years ago. So I really do t have much to compare it to, but its been great as an entry level bike. The fuse is a hardtail and the bike is supper smooth. I guess part of it is the plus size tires and the rest is due to the fork. It has a rebound adjustment on the bottom of the drive side tube. Its time for the fork to get serviced as I havent had anything done to it in over two years 😳

[@c.albicans940]

great review.. im wondering what's the maximum rotor size for that fork?

[@Mortonbmx]

There isn't one. You just need the correct size adapter and you can fit whatever size disc you want

[@blakelynton7072]

How would this compare to the rockshox reba rl?

[@DeynWesna]

i have the machete comp 29 9mm qr nonboost variant. the travel is 100mm do you think i can go to 120mm? hope you can answer this

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

You will need to ask your local bike shop

[@krzysztofsocha1589]

There should be a bumper inside. Many people say you remove it and you get the full travel.

[@rupertoiiimozo7928]

Is this better than manitou markhor?

[@truthbetold9742]

Hey James, love your videos!!! Question about the Monitou fork. Does the 27.5+/29 would fit a 29+ 3inch tire? Almost all the forks I have seen they have those markings as 27.5+/29. But not sure if is for 27.5+ and regular 29er non plus. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@fatmexican6925]

I got the fork as 29 but they shipped me a 27.5, the wheel rubs on the arch when you land hard, squeeze the front break really hard, or sometimes if you do a sharp turn

[@Mortonbmx]

@@fatmexican6925 that's your wheel flexing most likely. Time to tighten the spokes

[@mohomoho1]

Do you think a 27.5x3.25 Duro Crux would fit? Thanks James. Jimmy

[@turboelephant6298]

Did you find any information on this? Cheers

[@jethroclaro4005]

What do u think is better manitou machete or suntour epixon?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Pretty decent fork!

[@jethroclaro4005]

@@Jamesthebikeguy should i go with the machete or epixon?

[@bingooscar1768]

Manitou machete, epixon or aion(34 mm) ?....my LBS has aion and machete at same price

[@bingooscar1768]

Manitou machete, epixon or aion(34 mm) ?....my LBS has aion and machete at same price

[@michalandel8166]

How would this compare to the Recon RL 29/27.5+ in performance and reliability?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Hard to say. Can't help but appreciate the ease of serviceability with SRAM/RockShox

[@zachaxel4403]

Is this ok if im gonna use this on dartmoor primal that requires 130mm-160mm travel? Just for light trail only as i plan to use it more on roads

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Yeah would be fine.

[@r.c.r.rproductions8462]

Does this exist in a non tapered steerer tube? I need to find a 27+ fork with no taper. Please help

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Run any 29er fork, it will work for 27.5+

[@_external_link_1758]

Do you think this would be a good replacement for a 2019 trek marlin 5 fork for trail riding (the stock ones manufacturer recommended agienst trail riding with them)

[@Jaxques234]

I have manitou machete 140. Which should have 140mm travel. But in fact it never goes further that the 100mm mark, even when it is completely deflated. Do I have a wrong understanding of travel in forks, or is something wrong with my fork?

[@filmtopian2Cadius]

SAME. Took the Machete off my Trek Stache and put the Rock Shox Recon 120 back on. Also, I dove into buying this fork with miscalculating the offset/140mm travel. Looking to adjust the travel to 130mm now that I've also changed from a 29+, to a 27.5 wheelset. @Jamesthebikeguy do you have links on how to change travel?

[@Ishdz7]

3.0"width is supported

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

👌

[@Mordekaiish]

how can i upgrade my 100mm fork to 110mm or higher?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

If possible it's usually a replacement air spring assembly

[@Mordekaiish]

@@Jamesthebikeguy thanks for your help, but if you can, you could make one video about it, to be clearer for us subs

[@BIKE-PLUS]

Nice fork!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sure is!

[@BIKE-PLUS]

@@Jamesthebikeguy :)

[@i.am.will20]

Hi, i have the same fork. But i have the 100mm travel variant. Up to what 29er wheel tire it can fit? 29x2.1? 2.2? Thanks :)

[@viktormichalek2376]

I have successfully ridden a 29x2,6 Magic Mary. Even a 27,5x3,8 Minion FBR fit with about 6-7mm lateral gap and enough vertical space for a fender.

[@YellowBoltTC]

So this comes in a straight steerer with 9mm QR? Sold

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Stop by your LBS

[@dryvibe]

Would it fit a 29x3.0 tire?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

That would be unlikely

[@LAPS810]

does it accomodate 2.40 to 2.50 sized tyres??

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Sure.

[@БориславТашев-ц3р]

I have the same model from this review ,can the travel can be increase more than 100mm? 120 or 130?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

with a airspring assy

[@БориславТашев-ц3р]

@@Jamesthebikeguyits 27,5 plus/ 29 x 110mm ts air 100mm travel , my question is can i increase the travel to 120 or even 130 ?

[@turboelephant6298]

Does anyone know if this will run a Hodag on a 45mm rim?

[@Pavle_Miljkovic]

What is the offset on this fork?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Depends on the spec

[@leonardonibal5012]

So i can change the travel of my machete pro to 140mm?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

you should

[@aadityayadu5242]

is it good for dirtjump

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

It will work.

[@pnwatv5094]

Would the thru axle fit stock giant talon rim?

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

If the giant has 110x15 hub

[@farisosso7913]

Would it work with a 27.5 (650b)??

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

You would need a 27.5 fork

[@MardenGimenes]

Like 328 brazi!

[@jurski2108]

Maybe I have a bad luck, but I was using this fork for more than half a year and it started to make noises (clicking between steerer tube and crown), then I had this one replaced by the same, but new fork and again after 3 weeks of using same thing has happened, now I am waiting for the third fork, probably in some of them there is a factory defect.

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

Hmm, strange.

[@dirtbike9003]

160 rotor, wtf manitou!!

[@Jamesthebikeguy]

??? You can run any size 160 or larger...

[@MrBlinksy]

Adapters are like $10-30... pretty common to have 160mm till you get to expensive weight weenie or downhill specific models