What is the Downshift?
A bike for going really fast, over long distances, while riding the most technical downhills along the way. XC, brought bang up to date with modern geometry.
Local mission Wednesday, XC Sunday, then go bike packing the week after. All on the same bike.
Full internal cable routing keeps weld points to a minimum, same with the no-yoke.
Not just somewhere to route the cables, it’s stronger, lighter, and more comfortable.
Full details on the Downshift overview page
• 2.6” Tyre Clearance
• T47 73mm Bottom Bracket
• UDH Full Mount T-Type Ready
• 31.6 Seat Post, 34.9 Clamp
• 148 Boost, Post Mount Brake
• VHS Slapper Chainstay Protection Tape and Hope Seatclamp (Black) Included
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Manitou Research and Development (MRD) spent nearly two entire World Cup season’s testing and refining the perfect XC solution underneath elite athletes, with the fork hiding in plain sight thanks to its prototype camouflage.
From the first iteration the fork has been securing podiums on the world stage, further proof that being RIDDEN, NOT HIDDEN produces results. In other words, what started off as a successful initial test gave way to an elite feedback loop that produced the most complete XC racing suspension package available.
Little did curious minds know that beneath the intriguing covering, lies a killer of compromise: the MANITOU R8.
Specification:
• Wheel Size: 29"
• Frame Weight (approx): 1880g (Medium excl. axle)
• Offset: 44mm
• Lockout: Deuce Remote (Purchased separately)
• Steerer: 1.5" Tapered
• Crown: Forged Aluminum, Hollow Bore, Polished - Hyperlite Chassis
• Leg Diameter: 34mm
• Brake: Post Mount 160mm (203 Max)
• Axle: 15mm x 110mm Hexlock SLR
• Max Tire Size: 62mm