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DETERMINE WHEEL SIZE
FORK TRAVEL
AXLE SIZE AND TYPE
CONSULT BICYCLE MANUFACTURER
CONSULT BICYCLE MANUFACTURER
CONSULT THE CURRENT FORK MANUFACTURER
CHECK SIDEWALL OF THE FRONT TIRE
FIND TRAVEL INFORMATION
IDENTIFY AXLE TYPE
CONFIRM THE WHEEL SIZE
1a
2a
3a
1b
2b
3b
1c
Information should be in the bicycle models spec sheet or
geometry chart
Information should be in the bicycle models spec sheet or
geometry chart
Try to locate a sticker or marking on the current fork with the
travel information
Common fork travels include: 80mm, 100mm, 120mm, 140mm,
160mm, 180mm, & 203mm.
Have a qualified bicycle technician measure the diameter
and identify the axle type
Common axle size and type include : 9mm Quick Release, 15mm
Thru Axle, & 20mm Thru Axle.
Have a qualified bicycle technician confirm the wheel size
Common wheel sizes include: 20”, 24”, 26”, 27.5”, & 29”.
For plus and fat tires (2.8” and larger), please consult the fork
owners manual for tire fitment guidelines.
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5
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DROPOUT SPACING
STEERER TUBE
OFFSET
CONSULT THE CURRENT FORK MANUFACTURER
IDENTIFY AXLE SPACING
4a
4b
Have a qualified bicycle technician measure the diameter
and identify the axle type
Common drop out spacing and type include: 100mm Quick
Release, 100mm Thru Axle, & 110mm Thru Axle.
CONSULT BICYCLE MANUFACTURER
CONSULT BICYCLE MANUFACTURER
CONSULT THE CURRENT FORK MANUFACTURER
CONSULT THE CURRENT FORK MANUFACTURER
USE THE DROP DOWN MENUS AND SPECIFICATION SHEETS ON
WWW.MANITOUMTB.COM TO FIND FORKS THAT WILL FIT YOUR BICYCLE!
IDENTIFY STEERER TYPE
5a
6a
5b
6b
5c
Information should be in the bicycle models spec sheet or
geometry chart
Consult bicycle Manufacturer, Information should be in
bicycle models spec sheet or geometry chart
Osets vary widely depending on the wheel size and
geometry of the bike, most fall in between 37mm and 57mm.
Have a qualified bicycle technician measure the upper and
lower diameter and identify the steerer type
1 1/8” straight steerer tubes will measure 28.55mm at the top and
30mm at the crown race seat. 1.5” Tapered steerer tubes will
measure 28.55mm at the top and 39.8mm at the crown race seat.
MANITOU FORK FITMENT GUIDE