
Manitou Dorado Pro
Legendary inverted fork with carbon fiber upper structure
Specifications
- Color
- White/Black Carbon
- Wheel Size
- 29"
- Travel
- 180-200mm
- Weight
- 2450g (with carbon)
- Axle
- Boost 20x110mm
- Spring
- Dorado Air + IRT + TSR
- Adjustment
- TPC+ Sealed
- E-bike Approved
- Yes
Overview
Legends Never Die. Back in a big way, the all-new Dorado Pro is ready to turn the suspension world upside down. Featuring an inverted design, carbon upper structure, 37mm stanchions, and refreshed internals, the new Dorado Pro is the pinnacle of suspension technology. The stiffer chassis is paired with an all-new sealed version of the TPC+ damper and improved Dorado Air Spring with IRT volume adjuster.
Features
Carbon fiber upper tubes allow 238g weight savings compared to alloy while increasing stiffness and providing premium aesthetics.
Inverted design provides incredibly smooth consistent feel with constant lubrication of bushings and seals throughout travel.
TPC+ Twin-Piston Cartridge is velocity and position dependent damping maintaining light damping through small bumps high in travel.
Secondary TPC+ circuit engages deeper in travel increasing damping force for added support and bottom-out prevention.
Independent Hydraulic Bottom-out circuit further increases damping force in final 30mm preventing hard bottom out on big hits.
Dorado Air spring with unique balancing valve equalizes positive and negative chambers for consistent feel without flat spots.
TSR Bleed Buttons allow excess pressure in outer legs to be equalized with simple button press on top cap.
IRT (Infinite Rate Tune) allows independent adjustment of beginning and end stroke for advanced spring tuning.
37mm stanchions provide major increase in fore-aft stiffness with longer bushing overlap while maintaining torsional compliance.
Inverted design delivers 20% increase in fore-aft and torsional stiffness compared to previous 36mm Dorado generation.
E-bike certified for demanding use on high-powered electric mountain bikes.
Legendary Dorado returns after 11 years with modern carbon construction and cutting-edge damping technology.
Real-World Performance
Travel Distance
Pure downhill performance. Built for World Cup tracks and massive hits.
Weight Impact
Lightweight design makes climbing easier while maintaining strength for descents.
Damper Technology
Velocity and position-dependent damping maintains light damping through small bumps and ramps up for big hits.
Air Spring Technology
Unique balancing valve equalizes positive and negative chambers for consistent feel without flat spots.
Chassis Stiffness
Revolutionary design with fore-aft rigidity approaching dual-crown forks in a single-crown package.
Guides for setup
All guidesSetting Sag
How to properly set up your suspension sag for optimal performance.
Component Compatibility
Avoid expensive fit mistakes between forks, wheels, tires, and cockpit parts before you buy.
Rebound Damping
Mastering the art of return speed for better control and traction.
Compression Damping
Controlling how your suspension compresses
Suspension & Rear Shock Service
Service intervals, maintenance schedules, and DIY vs professional guidance.
How we evaluate this component
Product cards, analysis notes, and setup guidance are grounded in public specifications, market positioning, compatibility, and the most likely real-world use cases on trail.
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