CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Never remove or have the steerer tube or stanchions removed from the crown.
The steerer tube and stanchions (inner legs) are press fit at the factory. Press
fit inner legs have a higher performance versus bolt-in inner legs, but cannot
be pressed out. Pressing them out will permanently damage the crown beyond
repair and render it unsafe for any continued use.
2. Never attempt to thread a threadless steerer tube. Cutting threads will weaken
the steerer tube and cause an unsafe condition. The only safe thing to do is to
obtain the proper crown/steerer from your dealer, or contact Answer Warranty
Department at (661) 257-4411.
3. Any other alteration or modification to your fork should be considered unsafe.
Contact Answer Warranty Department prior to modifying your fork in any way
for safety information.
4. Do not use the Black fork if any parts are broken, bent, cracked, or you sus-
pect may be damaged. Contact your dealer or Answer Warranty Department at
(661) 257-4411 if you have any questions concerning the integrity or condition
of your fork.
5. Answer Products recommends that you periodically inspect your fork for wear
and damage. Inspect the crown, inner legs, outer legs, dropout and brake arch
areas for cracks or damage.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Any Answer Products fork found by the factory to be defective in materials and/or
workmanship within one year from the date of purchase will be repaired or
replaced at the option of the manufacturer, free of charge, when received at the
factory, freight prepaid. This warranty does not cover breakage, bending, or dam-
age that may result from crashes or falls. This warranty does not cover any fork
that has been subject to misuse or whose serial number has been altered, defaced
or removed. This warranty does not cover paint damage. Any modifications made
by the user will render the warranty null and void. This warranty is expressly in lieu
of all other warranties, and any implied are limited in duration to the same dura-
tion as the expressed warranty herein. Answer Products shall not be liable for any
incidental or consequential damages.
If for any reason warranty work is necessary, return the fork with original pur-
chase receipt to the place of purchase. At that time, instructions for repair, return,
or replacement shall be given. Customers in countries other than USA should
contact their dealer or local distributor.
Checking Oil Level
Kontrolle des Ölstandes
Verificación del nivel de
aceite
Vérification du niveau
d’huile
Controllo del livello dell’olio
Oliepeil controleren
Verificação do nível de óleo
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Tire clearance
Reifenabstand
Espacio libre de
la cubierta
Distance arceau/pneu
Spazio libero del pneu-
matico
Bandspeling
Folga do pneu
Travel Measurement
Messung der Auslenkung
Cómo medir el recorrido
Mesure de la course
Misurazione della corsa
Meting van loop
Medição do curso
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that the proper steerer tube has been delivered on your Black fork first. The steerer tube may need to be cut to length to fit your bicycle head tube. If you are not
familiar with this procedure, or do not have the proper tools to cut the steerer tube, it is recommended that you seek a dealer with a qualified bicycle mechanic to per-
form installation.
THE STEERER TUBE AND STANCHIONS (INNER LEGS) ARE A ONE-TIME PRECISION PRESS FIT AT THE FACTORY AND CANNOT BE REMOVED
FROM THE CROWN. REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE CROWN/STEERER ASSEMBLY MUST BE DONE TO CHANGE STEERER TUBE LENGTHS OR
DIAMETERS. REMOVING AND REPLACING THE STEERER TUBE OR STANCHIONS WILL RESULT IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION AND SHOULD NEVER BE DONE.
BREAK-IN
Your new fork is designed to break in during your first few rides (about 20 hours total riding time). Prior to break-in, you may notice your fork feels tight and slightly
notchy. Following the break-in period, your fork will feel much smoother and will react to bumps much better than when you first put it on your bike. After 20 hours,
you may want to recheck your compression, rebound and preload adjustments (when applicable) to fine tune the fork completely. Between services on your Manitou
fork, all you must do is lubricate your fork as needed with Manitou Prep M (part number 85-3810 for the lube and 85-3812 for the gun) via the Microlube lubrication
ports located on the back of the fork legs.
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