I was planning to upgrade my current fork to a suspension fork. My fatbike size is Small with 27.5 wheel, i feel kinda stiff on trail and on the road.
Do you guys have any recommendations for the suspension fork.
I have this brand in my mind:
Manitou Mastodon Pro EXT, 100mm, 15x150mm or does the Manitou Pro 2024 is all around? No EXT, just Pro and Comp.
Thank you so much.
by BetaDrey
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The Mastodon Pro and Comp are two different forks, the Pro is more expensive and has a damper with more adjustability (it’s also slightly lighter). I have a Gen 2 Comp, and I love it.
The EXT or STD is in relation to the max tire size the fork can take for Gen 2 and older Mastodons – STD goes up to 3.8″, and EXT can go to 27.5×4.5″
For the 2024 Gen 3 version, they redesigned it so that there’s only one version of the fork and it can take up to a 27.5×4.5″ tire.
I have the same bike, but in XL. I went with the Mastadon Pro EXT 100mm shortly after buying it. It definitely helps when riding in the non-winter months. The weight is noticeable but it’s a good trade-off in my opinion.