Manitou Mezzer Expert

Overview

Featuring 37mm stanchions, home mechanic approved travel adjustability from 180mm to 140mm, and the easy-to-use VTT-6P damper, the Mezzer Expert 29" is the smart choice for anyone looking to dive into the Enduro Fork market. Should you later decide you would like more adjustability, factory upgrades such as IRT and MC² are available and can be easily installed in your own garage. At 2030g this fork is the second lightest option available within the Enduro fork market, second only to the Mezzer Pro.

Features

• Expert Air derived from Dorado Air system with unique balancing valve equalizing positive and negative chambers for smooth consistent feel.

• VTT-6P (6 Position Variable Terrain Tune) adjusted through single external compression adjuster changing both high-speed and low-speed damping simultaneously.

• Fixed shim stack with secondary preloaded shim stack provides wide tuning range combining low-speed platform and high-speed progressive tune.

• Same 37mm stanchion chassis as Mezzer Pro built from 7000 series aluminum with Reverse Arch technology for incredible lightweight stiffness.

• Trail Side Relief (TSR) ports on back of lower legs allow pressure equalization on trail ensuring best small bump feel between service intervals.

• Hex Lock SL patented hex axle locks lower legs eliminating rotation providing unsurpassed stiffness in lightweight tooled package.

• Internal travel adjustment from 180mm to 140mm easily done by adding/removing supplied travel spacers.

• Second lightest fork in Enduro category at 2030g (27.5" 180mm) without compromising performance or stiffness.

• Factory upgrades including IRT and MC² damper available and easily installed in home garage for increased adjustability.

• VTT positions 1-2 feature open flow path, positions 3-6 increase platform force for terrain-specific tuning across 6 distinct settings.

Real-World Performance