1996 Manitou FS

1996 Manitou FS:

Most folks are familiar with the older Manitou FS model that uses fork legs for the rear suspension but haven't seen the second generation. I have seen several different iterations of shocks on these frames. This one uses a large elastomer chunk with a hydraulic damping unit in the middle of the elastomer. The suspension linkage is milled out like the first generation but it is not quite as artistic as the earlier bikes. Magura brakes eliminate the need to cobble together a rear cantilever mount that was almost always an issue on the early fs bikes.

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Frame		Easton Custom aluminum

Fork		Manitou Mach 5 SX

Rear Shock		Manitou with rebound damping

Rims		WTB Speedmaster

Hubs		American Classic Rear, System 3 front

Spokes		DT Stainless Steel, double butted

Tires		WTB Desert Raptor and Velociraptor

Pedals		Specialized clipless

Crank		Shimano XTR

Chain		Shimano

Rear Cogs		Shimano XTR 8 speed cassette

Bottom Bracket		Shimano sealed cartridge

Front Derailleur		Shimano XTR

Rear Derailleur		Shimano XTR

Shifters		Grip Shift X-Ray 800

Handlebars		Ritchey Pro Lite

Stem		Control Tech 1.25" threadless

Headset		Dia Compe Ahead 1 1/4"

Brake set		Magura HS 22 Hydraulic rim brakes

Brake levers		Magura HS 22

Saddle		Selle Italia Flite

Seat Post		Kalloy

Colors		natural

Size		17"

Serial #		FS 968 251 01-DEC-95 17

Parts marked with as * are known to be non-original parts. Bikes were often customized at the time of purchase or were different as shown in the catalogs so exact specifications were subject to change.