Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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Does anyone out there have a Wings steel spring conversion kit laying around (for the Manitou 3, 4, EFC, Mach 5 SX or FS) that you might want to get rid of. It seems Wings can not be reached at this time. Thanks..
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Re: Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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The only set I have are in my Mani 2 fork, they are the "Hard/Hard" Wings springs... basically rigid unless you really hit something. I'm not using the fork, I opted for a 26" BMX fork instead. Not sure why that guy dropped off the face of the Earth again (yes, he's done this before). Maybe he went back to Germany for an extended holiday.

You might want to check out this fork, it looks to be a great deal and is fully rebuilt by Hippy Tech (bonus as it's period correct). If you pay the guy, I can always pick it up and send it to you brother Mix.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/3176004857.html

Good luck!

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Re: Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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I won some Manitou 3 parts to repair the extra M3 that I have, is the reason I am looking for the springs. Maybe I will have to run elastomer for a while.
93 A2R blue/white 14" Craigslist Austin, on the cheap
94 A2M silver/white 14" Cenna's Cycles SA, original owner
94 Cuda Comp purple/white 14" won on Ebay
95 XX Team gold/white 14" Craigslist Memphis

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Re: Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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Mix-

You might try this guy's closeout section, he seems to have some Manitou fork parts as well as other great stuff to lust over!

http://www.bikepro.com/directions/specials.html

*edit* sorry, I forgot to include their contact info:

http://www.bikepro.com/index.shtml

Good luck!

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Re: Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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I just found this kit off ebay. A combo spring and elastomer. Anyone ever used this conversion?
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Re: Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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neo_pop_71 wrote:Mix-

You might try this guy's closeout section, he seems to have some Manitou fork parts as well as other great stuff to lust over!

http://www.bikepro.com/directions/specials.html

*edit* sorry, I forgot to include their contact info:

http://www.bikepro.com/index.shtml

Good luck!


I thought BikePro was an old, out of date site. Am I wrong?

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Re: Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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I believe the site is still up and current, they have today's date and this on the top of their front page:

"Reach BikePro on a 24 hour basis at 858-504-0573 Nika King is on duty as the technical expert, who also speaks Spanish as well as English and has quantities on hand information. Call her now for any questions about Bike Pro you may have."

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Re: Wanted: Wings spring conversion kit for Manitou

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mixalive wrote:I just found this kit off ebay. A combo spring and elastomer. Anyone ever used this conversion?


That was the same internal set up that was in my Manitou Ti Mach 5 fork, it had an elastomer with a titanium spring. It's a super simple design with little to go wrong, just make sure you use plenty of Fork Butter or some sort of medium viscosity grease to keep the elastomer from sticking within the fork lowers.

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