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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on choosing the latest in suspension technology. The Dorado is full assembled and ready to be installed on your bicycle. This guide is written to MANITOU aid with the installation and fitment of the fork. 5800 W Donges Bay Rd Mequon, WI 53092 manitoumtb.com...
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WARNING REFLECTORS MANITOU FORKS ARE DESIGNED FOR OFF-ROAD USE, AND AS SUCH, THEY DO NOT COME WITH PROPER REFLECTORS FOR ON-ROAD USE. HAVE YOUR DEALER OR MECHANIC INSTALL PROPER REFLECTORS TO MEET THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S (C.P.S.C.) REQUIREMENTS FOR BICYCLES IF YOUR FORK IS GOING TO BE USED ON PUBLIC ROADS AT ANY TIME.
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SEE THAT THEY ARE NOT BENT, DEFORMED, CRACKED, or CHIPPED. If any of these conditions exist the WARNING fork SHOULD NOT BE USED. A CERTIFIED MANITOU SERVICE CENTER should INSPECT AND REPAIR THE FORKS BEFORE they are USED AGAIN. PRESS FIT CROWNS...
CAUTION USE RECOMMENDED TORQUES AT ALL TIMES! TORQUE SPECS ARE OPTIMIZED FOR SAFETY AND LIFE OF PRODUCT. THE DORADO FORK USES A SPACER IN THE LOWER CROWN CLAMP JOINT TO OPTIMIZE CLAMP FORCE. MAKE SURE THESE ARE IN PLACE! YOU SHOULD SEE EITHER TWO WASHERS IN THE SLOT ON EACH BOLT OR 1 RECTANGULAR PLATE SPANNING BOTH BOLTS.
First identify the wheel size to be used and confirm tire size fitment. (See section on crown fitment on page 9 or 18.) Then align wheel size line with the bottom of the lower crown. Torque crown bolts to specs found on page 18. DORADO OWNER’S MANUAL DORADO OWNER’S MANUAL...
Brake caliper installATION measuring tire clearance The 37mm Dorado uses a 203mm [8”] post mount style brake mount. Up to WARNING a 223mm [9”] rotor can be used on this fork with proper adapter. The fork is designed around a 20x110mm Boost hub. If using a 20x100mm non boost hub WHEN INSTALLING THE WHEEL WITH A PROPERLY INFLATED TIRE, CHECK a disc brake rotor adapter is included.
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Dorado is a sag measuring tool. Along the left edge of the tool is a metric ruler when set-up properly. Manitou recommends using a pump equipped with a with a gradient for 20%, 25%, and 30% sag.
IRT (Infinite Rate Tune) maintenance Dorado Pro forks are equipped with the IRT air spring system. The IRT is located Your fork requires periodic maintenance, cleaning, and inspection. Torque values on the bottom of the spring side (left) leg. Infinite Rate Tune (IRT) allows for...
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Germany 27.5” 29” DESCRIPTION 582mm 602mm Axle to Crown HAYES BICYCLE GROUP ASIA DORADO TIRE INFORMATION 16F, No. 37, Sec. 3 16F, No. 37, Sec. 3 WHEEL SIZE MAX TIRE DIAMETER MAX TIRE WIDTH MIN TREAD DROP Mincyuan E. Rd.
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