Can I fix a Manitou Answer 3?
06-04-15, 08:55 AM
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Can I fix a Manitou Answer 3?
I found the Manitou Answer 3 Front Suspension Fork in my garage. It has been sitting up since I took it off my ex-wife's bike about 10 years ago. I can make it travel by hand but it does not have any spring to it.
I want to put it on my son's Trek 820 (my ex-wife's old bike). I had it on this bike once before so I know it fits and all of that.
I am not looking to spend any $$ on this, just want it to work for my son. He is 14 and interested in MTB. But I want to make sure he likes it before investing in a new shock or bike for him.
Can I fix this shock? Can I just add oil or something?
Thanks
I want to put it on my son's Trek 820 (my ex-wife's old bike). I had it on this bike once before so I know it fits and all of that.
I am not looking to spend any $$ on this, just want it to work for my son. He is 14 and interested in MTB. But I want to make sure he likes it before investing in a new shock or bike for him.
Can I fix this shock? Can I just add oil or something?
Thanks
06-04-15, 09:17 AM
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I found the Manitou Answer 3 Front Suspension Fork in my garage. It has been sitting up since I took it off my ex-wife's bike about 10 years ago. I can make it travel by hand but it does not have any spring to it.
I want to put it on my son's Trek 820 (my ex-wife's old bike). I had it on this bike once before so I know it fits and all of that.
I am not looking to spend any $$ on this, just want it to work for my son. He is 14 and interested in MTB. But I want to make sure he likes it before investing in a new shock or bike for him.
Can I fix this shock? Can I just add oil or something?
I want to put it on my son's Trek 820 (my ex-wife's old bike). I had it on this bike once before so I know it fits and all of that.
I am not looking to spend any $$ on this, just want it to work for my son. He is 14 and interested in MTB. But I want to make sure he likes it before investing in a new shock or bike for him.
Can I fix this shock? Can I just add oil or something?
2. If it has no spring, the elastomer is probably toast. Try the medium: Manitou 3 Elastomer Refresh Kit - Suspension Fork Parts eStore
06-04-15, 09:24 AM
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Manual: https://suspensionforkparts.net/manitou3.php
No money no work, you'll need new elastomers in the fork.
No money no work, you'll need new elastomers in the fork.
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06-04-15, 09:48 AM
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Thanks That is what I thought. I was hoping for a solution without spending $$. He is just going to have to ride with a ridged fork for now then.
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