Newbie and My bike

[Guppstah]

Hi all, I am new here, I have pulled my old bike out after a few years and looking to get back in the saddle. It's a 1999 or thereabouts Specialized FSR. Still in great condition except the front suspension seems to be locked. Shimano XT everything. Wouldn't change it for the world.

 

[retrocomeback]

Welcome, given those era of Manitou's were elastomer based I would hazard a guess the little rubbery swines have long since solidified (or collapsed and turned to mush), hence the forks being 'locked out'. Replacement parts can be found here (http://www.suspensionforkparts.net/eshop/index.php if you wish to breath new life into them. Best of luck.

 

[Guppstah]

Thanks for that. I'd forgotten about elastomer.
Any idea how I identify my forks, to buy the correct kit?

 

[retrocomeback]

I'm 99% certain they are the 1998 SX TI model

 

[Guppstah]

Thank you. All they say on them is Manitou Pro. No serial number or other clues.

 

[Guppstah]

I've found a manual for them I'll take them apart tomorrow and see what I've got. They are quite complex inside.

 

[Guppstah]

Need a new seat post too, 30.9 I believe. This one is too short. Apart from that. It rides perfectly.

 

[Guppstah]

Can anyone help please, I bought a cheap set of forks to tide me over while I hopefully repair my original Manitous. The problem is the posts for the brakes is in a different position, higher and I can't use my XT V brakes.

 

[Guppstah]

Are these forks for a larger than 26" wheel? Or for a different type of brakes?

 

[THWANG-666]

look like 700c forks to me