Manitou Markhor Unboxing and Review | Budget Air Fork

[@zukkoshikol2888]

Using that stem to fit the crow race is actually genius. Why did I spend $50 on the tool 🙄

[@Smegma_pirate]

Because you don’t want to gouge up your crown race like he did

[@Thebirdemoji]

When you realize that rebound adjustment is backwards. Yeah you turn towards the plus but it makes the fort slower. Look out for that.

[@lioneldm5130]

I installed one on my gt karakoram elite from 2014. I changed to 120mm travel and put wide bar and short stem. Very compfortable bike now.

[@spixus3is]

That's great to hear!

[@yengsabio5315]

Hi there, Lionel! Did you ever use your bike on the trails? How was it with your Markhor's current set-up? Thanks in advance! Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@Ben.N]

​@@yengsabio5315 I assume he does..?

[@10_S_Lyran-py]

Love the build, ASMR-style 👍

[@ImToooLegit]

You cyclist guys are weird

[@RFVCXR200R]

The ASMR build reminds me of oldshovel's stuff. Great job!

[@ImToooLegit]

You cyclist guys are weird

[@mattx3190]

I’m glad there’s another video on this fork. Im getting mine in a few days. A few questions: -how do you know how far to put star nut in? I had never seen someone just use the bolt. -any suggestions to not waste oil when moving to 120mm travel? Or what you would have done differently.

[@spixus3is]

I used a bolt to set the star nut as i dont have the appropriate tool for it. I set it in deep enough till there is enough clearance for the stem cap whilst making sure there is enough threads for the stem bolt to screw into. My fork came shipped with 120mm of travel so there was no need for me to open up the fork. However, i have seen some video where people would sit the fork flat while changing travel as to avoid spilling oil. Some just completely replace all the oil. Hopes this helps.

[@mattx3190]

@@spixus3is So i just received it from World Wide Cyclery. It’s weird, it came with two spacers in the box(I’m assuming it was shipped at 120mm travel since there is two spacers included). Was this yours? Also the oil seems to have more of a sound when i compress it. Is this normal for this fork?

[@spixus3is]

@@mattx3190 mine came shipped with only one spacer. The fork only makes weird slushy noise when I turn it upside down and compress it. But I reckon it’s normal for an air fork.

[@mattx3190]

@@spixus3is thanks for the info. One last question: is the crown race are on the blue tube(the bottom part), is that scratched from the manufacturer? I can’t tell if you got it like that from the manufacturer as well. Thanks

[@spixus3is]

@@mattx3190 Yeah mine came shipped like that. Doesn't affect the performance and is hidden once you add a crown race to it so no big deal.

[@abshassan]

Ahh nice man, you are in my area, Sydney Olympic Park BMX track and I no the fire road too :) Question, I have a 100mm Rockshocks Judy Air fork on my Trek Marlin 8, would you consider this a worthy upgrade? nice work btw! Also the way you installed the crown with the old stem was genius :)

[@spixus3is]

Glad you enjoyed the video! The rockshox judy in my opinion, is pretty much the same as the manitou so I reckon there is no need to upgrade unless your fork is broken or you want 120mm of travel.

[@kris8165]

Just one question... Is it flexy?? Greetings from Croatia 😎

[@nighttime9539]

Great video, thanks for close-up filming of the fork installation. You said your stock fork was Suntour? What is the exact model? Thanks.

[@spixus3is]

XCM

[@nighttime9539]

@@spixus3is I got XCR. Rode it on trails for several years, but it's not quite enough for what I'm doing so it's time to upgrade (and I'm rebuilding my old bike anyway). Now choosing between Epixon, XC30, Recon Silver and Markhor. Probably going with the latter one after your vid.

[@marklouieadame]

Wow no clanking sound and bottom out

[@mohdpadzliyusup1535]

Good review

[@palmfishing]

I just bought a Norco Fluid HT2 It has a Suntour XCM coil fork. I'm looking to upgrade and am considering the Markhor or Machete. I have a large 29er. How do I know if the forks I mention will fit? I'm new to this and I'm not sure if it's even a dumb question.

[@spixus3is]

Your hardtail has a tapered head tube which means you need to buy forks that have a tapered steerer tube in order to fit. Double check if the manitou fork is tapered. Make sure you buy one that will also fit ur 29er wheels and best if it has same travel as the stock Suntour fork. Hope this helps.

[@palmfishing]

@@spixus3is Thanks for taking the time to reply. Your info is very helpful. I appreciate the help.

[@spixus3is]

@@palmfishing no worries 👍

[@19brian55]

Where did you order it from?

[@blitzstarz965]

Would u have dislocated ur shoulder if it was this fork

[@salihkarakurt4335]

Nice video ! RockShox Judy silver or manitou markhor ? Which is better ?

[@spixus3is]

I’ve never tried the rockshox Judy silver

[@antonsavelyev4258]

I've tried both and ended up going with the Markhor because of its adjustable travel. The rebound is there on the Markhor but not exactly noticeable and as he said in the video, doesn't click. On the silver, it's a bit more noticeable and has clicked. Both have upgrades that you can do to them too, for the Markhor you can get an ABS+ dampener ($50-$100) and I read somewhere that with this dampener installed, the fork competes with some of the higher level forks. Both of them have a lockout switch, but the Markhor is lighter than the Silver and has a reverse arch that attracted me to it because it blocks dirt from flying into the stantions (and creates better cable routing). Though, one downside to this reverse arch is that you'll need to figure out a way to get a mudguard on there if you use one. But yeah, both are still great forks.

[@salihkarakurt4335]

@@antonsavelyev4258 thank you so much for the answer ! At least i bought the sr suntour epixon (SF 18 ) and 100mm. For 200€ what do you think about the fork ? Would be very Happy If U give me a answer. Greetings Germany

[@spixus3is]

@@salihkarakurt4335 I have heard good things about the epixon. I was actually planning on getting an epixon but decided to spend a little more for the manitou because of the adjustable travel.

[@salihkarakurt4335]

@@spixus3is i have the epixon since 2 weeks and i think the fork is pretty fine 👍

[@NgânKim-k2d]

Which country is the Manitou Markhor fork from?

[@rodzor]

I dismantled it a week or two ago and ended up having a hell of a time taking the spacer out and getting back together at 120mm travel but it's all good now on my hardtail. Any idea for a mud fender? the normal ones I have don't work with this Manitou fork. I don't think they make a specific Markhor fender either? it sucks so much not having a mud guard on the front.

[@spixus3is]

Yeah lol I ended up losing a lot of the oil in the lower legs when removing the spacer. Atm i cant find any mudguards that are made specifically for this fork but manitou has it for their higher end forks like the machete and dorado. Not sure if they will fit on the markhor.

[@kingflynxi9420]

Rapid race products make one with holes for reverse arch forks

[@eXTreemator]

Manufacturers just plainly dumb not including hole for fender and also holes for fender mount on the bottom. most people don't ride it on any fucking trails but pretty sure everyone gets into rain. Is this that hard to do. This no fender culture which is just cost cutting ( not acceptable on expensive products) just needs to dissapear

[@hagusadik]

Consistent uploads come on

[@xtremegamer78]

Forks on backwards ? 🤔

[@ricardoalves8313]

What's that's bracket you used for the shimano brakes?

[@spixus3is]

Its a generic 180mm rotor adaptor I found on eBay for the fork. The rear bracket is the original one that came one by bike for 160mm rotors.

[@crmana]

Hi where did you get the fork? And how much? Thanks

[@frogoSwaggins]

I know it’s been a while but if you are still interested it’s around $300usd on Amazon

[@deesnyder3878]

I paid $321.00 just a few days ago

[@imafeltersnatch7634]

$ 214 delivered from Hayes directly. I'll be here Friday

[@Bonjour-World]

Thank thee :-)

[@alvarowillstatter7131]

what configuration do you use? I use 120mm and rebound to half

[@spixus3is]

120mm and full rebound because I dont feel it doing anything

[@antonsavelyev4258]

@@spixus3is Yeah I wish the rebound knob was more noticable and effective :/, but its golden feature is the ablility to be travel changed, so I cant really complain. One thing I plan to do with my Manitou Markhor fork is to but an ABS+ dampener which allows you to really adjust the fork with shims and stuff, its really sick! Love the video tho)

[@spixus3is]

@@antonsavelyev4258 im trying to look for them too but they are sold out everywhere.

[@80sAudiSport]

@@spixus3is so very little impact of Rebound-settings ?

[@blitzstarz965]

Is it edible

[@johngreene6783]

Is it just me, or is that fork sounding a little clunky?

[@spixus3is]

thats my chain slapping and the rubbing noise of my chest mount :)

[@сударь-31]

Дайте ссылку продпвца !!!

[@rionraiyan3024]

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[@zukkoshikol2888]

His dying

[@blazed85]

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[@IMikePlays]

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