FORKS
Smokestone Bikes frames are designed as complete systems, and fork choice is an important part of each build.
This page outlines fork options available with new Smokestone builds, as well as options for existing Smokestone owners looking to upgrade or replace components.
Manitou Mastodon Pro - £750. contact me for details
Description. Available to current Smokestone owners or with a new frame only, perfect for your BowTi.
The Mastodon is not a modified or repurposed trail fork compatible with large tire dimensions, but rather it is a fatbike fork made to improve any ride regardless of how low or high the numbers on the thermometer read. To create such a dynamic fork required all-environment and all-temperature performance testing that took the R+D staff to some of the most inhospitable testing environments in the world. To earn its place within the Manitou family, the Mastodon passed performance and reliability testing in both real world and lab scenarios at temperatures as low as -40 degrees. The Dorado Air, seals, lubricants, and all other internals are proven for all-weather performance, no matter how extreme on either end of the temperature spectrum.
Like all Pro level suspension, the Mastodon utilizes the Dorado air spring first debuted in our iconic Dorado model. The newest version of the mastodon incorporates the VTT6 damper for a simplified and more intuitive adjustment. The VTT6’s single knob adjusts both high and low speed characteristics. The resulting wide tuning range allows riders to easily find the perfect set up for any terrain. These technologies, along with IVA volume adjustment that allows for fine tuning of the air spring curve that adapts to an extremely wide variety of conditions, riding styles and personal preferences.
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• 106g of weight savings from the previous model with new crown, legs and internals.
• DoradoTM air allows for internal travel adjustments with no added parts. New travel spacers account for negative air volume change, so the 80mm fork has the same initial stroke feel as the 160mm.
• Expert Air spring systems contain a unique balancing valve that equalizes 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. Dorado Air is our lightest weight air spring technology.
• Incremental Volume Adjust (IVA) modifies the volume in the positive air chamber with self contained spacers dictating the position of the IVA piston. This allows the main air spring ramp-up to be tuned to the rider weight, style and conditions without the need for additional parts.
• A single external compression adjuster that simultaneously adjusts HS and LS damping characteristics. It features a fixed shim stack and a secondary shim stack that is preloaded by the external adjuster. The resulting wide tuning range combines the benefits of a Low- speed platform and High-speed progressive tune can suite any terrain.
• New crown is 84g lighter, with increased knob clearance. 44mm offset to match modern fatbike geometry for precise handling and increased traction.
• Front brake routing allows the user to use the same length brake hose from their rigid fork, or other suspension fork. New arch ribs for increased casting stiffness.
• Tire diameter clearance is 2mm shorter that current EXT model, with a 6mm reduction of axle to crown. 796mm satisfies every fatbike tire on the market! text goes here -
•Wheel Size: 26/27.5" Fat
•Weight: 2104g
•Offset: 44mm
•Axle To Crown: 80mm travel - 504mm, 100mm travel - 524mm, 120mm travel - 544mm, 140mm travel - 564mm, 160mm travel - 584mm
•Travel: 80-160mm internally adjustable in 10mm increments
•Spring: Dorado Air w/ IVA
•Compression: VTT-6p
•Rebound Damping: Half Cartridge Adjustable TPC
•Adjustments: Air, Air Volume, Rebound, Compression
•Steerer: 1.5" Tapered
•Crown: Forged Aluminum, Hollow Bore
•Leg Diameter: 34mm
•Leg Material: 7000- Series Butted Wall Aluminum
•Brake Post Mount: 180mm (203mm Max)
•Axle: 15mm x 150mm Hexlock SL
•Max Tire: Size 26x5.05"/27.5x4.5"
•E-pac: YesDescription text goes here
Manitou R8 Pro - £750 contact me for details
Description. The perfect suspension fork option for your Mr Harry.
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 lay a killer, of compromise: the MANITOU R8.
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• Developed on the World Cup circuit with winning athletes
• Dorado Air with IVA tuned for XC
• Variable Terrain Tune Pro Sealed Cartridge
• All New Hyperlite Chassis with external machining for less weight
• Remote Lockout
•Travel: 120mm - adjustable from 80-120mm in 10mm increments
• Hexlock SLR Axle -
•Wheel Size: 29"
•Travel: 120mm - adjustable from 80-120mm in 10mm increments
•Weight: 1450g
•Offset: 44mm
•Ride Height:
-80mm = 491 a2c
-100mm = 510 a2c
-120mm = 530 a2c
•Spring: Dorado Air with IIVA XC
•Compression Damping: VTT-Pro X Sealed Cartridge with tooled Open Mode Low Speed Adjust. Remote lockout
•Rebound Damping: Sealed Damper TPC
•Adjustments: Air, air volume, Rebound, 3 position compression, Open mode Compression
•Lockout: Deuce Remote
•Steerer: 1.5" Tapered
•Crown: Forged Aluminum, Hollow Bore, External machining, Polished - Hyperlite Chassis
•Leg Diameter: 34mm
•Leg Material: 7000 Series
•Brake: Post Mount 160mm (203 Max)
•Axle: 15mm x 110mm Hexlock SLR
•Max Tire Size: 62mm
•Options: Fender Kit, TSR, Non remote knobs
•E-Bike Compatible: No
•ASTM: 3
•GVWR: 136kg
Smokestone FatPacker forks - £350
Description
Designed to match up with your BowTi or Henderson frame, for those looking for adventure.
The new Fatpacking Fat Bike fork is here, weighing in at 730g.
Comes with cage mounts for those long days out in the wilds. Perfect as a lightweight race bike option, or the perfect addition to your bikepacking build.
Specification
Tyre Size: 26 x 4.8, 29 x 3.0, 27.5 x 4.8
A/C :490mm
Steerer length: 280mm
Axle: 150 x 15mm
Offset: 51mm
Discount Mount: Post 160mm
Weight: 730g (Uncut)
Harry’s fork - £350
Description
Yes, Mr Harry now has his own Carbon fork.
Designed around a MTB format, the fork takes tyres up to 29 × 3.00.
Comes with cargo mounts on both legs to spread the load.
The dropouts can be switched to offer either 44 or 52mm offset, I recommend 44 but the choice is yours.
Specification
Axle-to-crown – 490mm
Adjustable Offset – 44mm / 52mm
Steerer – 300mm, tapered 1 1/8 – 1 1/2″
Tyre Clearance – 29 x 3″
Hub Spacing – BOOST 15x110mm
Post mount – max 180mm rotor
Weight (uncut) – 670g
110x15mm thru axle included
