MANITOU suspension fork 29" | 27.5" Dorado Expert 203 mm | 20x110 mm BOOST 57 mm offset | high crown | black | 2024
If you ask the community for the best-known upside-down suspension fork, one name will come up quite clearly: "DORADO". This downhill fork won many podium finishes back in the early 2000s.
A lot has changed since then, of course, but it has always remained true to the upside-down principle.
The Dorado Expert has the same 37 mm chassis as the Comp, but with an air suspension fork, just like the top Pro model. The adaptability offered by the Dorado-Air air spring ensures that you always have the right amount of riding fun, whether you want maximum airtime in the bike park or chasing times downhill. All this with a precision that only an upside-down fork can offer.
37 MM CHASSIS
A huge increase in stiffness compared to the 36 mm chassis of the previous version.
UPSIDE DOWN DESIGN
Provides an incredibly sensitive response and smooth ride feel. Constant lubrication of the bushings and seals improves function and reduces wear.
DORADO AIR+
The air suspension systems contain a unique equalizing valve that balances the positive and negative air chambers during the air filling process. This gives the spring rate a consistent feel with no dead spots in the stroke, which together gives riders of different weights the same response. The travel is also internally adjustable from 180 mm to 190 mm and 203 mm.
IVA (incremental Volume Adjust)
Changes the volume in the positive air chamber using independent spacers that determine the position of the IVA piston and the amount of volume.
TPC+ DAMPER
The Dorado Expert features the TPC+ damper in half-cartridge format with a redesigned structure that reduces pressure losses during the rebound stroke by separating the non-return valve from the pressure pistons. In addition, a new high flow check valve has been developed which increases the flow paths for increased small bump compliance and damping consistency. The hydraulic bottom-out circuit has been relocated inside the damping cartridge and is now fully immersed in the damping fluid to further improve consistency at the end of the stroke.
ONE FOR ALL
The fork is suitable for 27.5" and 29" wheels. Markings on the fork legs help you to find the correct clamping point for the fork crown. The offset can be adjusted with different triple clamps. 47 mm offset is optimized for 27.5" wheels, 57 mm offset for 29". When using the flat crown (not included) with 29" wheels, the maximum usable head tube length including headset is reduced to 121 mm.
TSR BLEED SCREWS
Thanks to the TSR screws, you can release excess pressure from your fork legs. This gives you consistent performance from sunrise to sunset.
FENDER
The supplied Dorado fender provides the necessary protection and can be screwed directly into the fork crown with four screws or fixed with cable ties as required.
Technical data:
Area of application: downhill, freeride
E-bike ready: yes
Wheel size: 29" | 27.5"
Material fork crown/stem: Forged aluminum / aluminum
Space between the double crown 27.5": 139 mm - 162 mm (high crown)
Space between the double crown 29": 119 mm - 143 mm (high crown)
Material stanchions: Aluminium, black anodized
stanchion diameter: 37 mm
Material down tubes: Aluminum
Axle standard: 20 x 110 mm BOOST thru axle
Steerer tube: 1 1/8" through
Steerer tube length: approx. 260 mm
Suspension travel: 203 mm (190/180 mm internally adjustable)
Suspension system: Dorado Air
Adjustment of the spring characteristic: yes
Damping: TPC+ twin piston cartridge (Twin Piston Chamber) with HBO (Hydraulic Bottom Out)
Adjustment options: Air pressure, IVA, rebound, high speed and low speed compression damping
Lockout: without
Installation height 27.5": 582 mm (with 203 mm travel)
Installation height 29": 602 mm (with 203 mm travel)
Brake mount: Postmount, 203 mm
Max. permissible brake disk size: 223 mm
Max. tire diameter 27.5": 717 mm
Max. tire diameter 29": 756 mm
Max. tire width: 67 mm
Offset: 57 mm
Maximum system weight: 150 kg (ASTM 5)
Color: black matt
Weight according to manufacturer: 3120g
Weight self-weighed: 3234g (incl. thru axle) | 3320g (incl. thru axle and fender)
Scope of delivery:
1x MANITOU suspension fork 29" | 27.5" Dorado Expert 203 mm | 20x110 mm BOOST 57 mm offset | high crown | black | 2024
1x thru axle
1x fender (incl. mounting material)
1x SAG adjustment tool
1x Dorado Pro / Expert / Comp decal set (black)
