Mattoc 2023

Paint from the Past, Performance from the Future

The new Manitou Mattoc Pro Limited Edition borrows its iconic look from 1992 yet takes all the technology from 2024 and packs it in a 32 mm stanchion 29" wheel package that spans multiple riding disciplines.

The Manitou Mattoc brings the performance of the Mezzer line to lighter weight and medium travel, to cover virtually all mountain-bikes.  Strong enough for downhill, light enough for XC, versatile enough for every touring and trail bike.

Mattoc Pro LE Key Features
•   Lighter & Stiffer than the original Mattoc
•   Same great Dorado Air with IRT as the Mezzer Pro
•   Same great MC^2 damper as the Mezzer Pro
•   150 kg EPAC certified for E-bikes & Cargo Bikes
•   Travel adjust with 10 mm spacers down to 110 mm - no air-shafts needed
•   TSR (Trail Side Relief) casting bleed screws
•   Hexlock tooled axle for easy and fast installation
•   Limited Edition silver, grey and black

Note on Travel: we will confirm travel setting with you upon purchase and adjust during our pre-sales checks.  Travel internally adjustable 110 to 150 mm.  Travel can be adjusted down further with purchase of more travel spacers.

Ready Mix Tune
Available with optional Shockcraft Ready Mix Tune.  Select both tuning kit & labour and we'll Ready Mix Tune your Mattoc Pro.  The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you.  This tuning system gives you compression and rebound damping matched to your weight, bike, terrain and riding style.  It includes a custom high flow rebound piston and reshimmed compression and rebound damping.

Availability
Special order via Manitou USA with our regular shipments. Learn More

Mattoc Pro 2023 complete fork with Shockcraft Ready Mix Tune

The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you

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R8 Pro - Elite XC Racing's Compromise Killer

Lightweight, Stiff, Versatile, Unparalleled Tunability & Reliability

The Manitou R8 Pro is an elite XC fork, built to be ridden harder and perform better than anything else in its class.  It meets every need of the most demanding XC athlete

R8 Pro Key Features
•   Rigid & Stiff - larger diameter of legs (34 mm) and Manitou's "rear facing for better racing" arch design provide maximum rigidity
•   Lightweight - 1480 g
•   Unparallelled Tunability - XC tuned Dorado Air & VTT Pro-X adjustable damper
•   Versatile - easily internally adjustable travel in 10 mm increments
•   Reliable - improvments for weight & stiffness have been made without affecting structural integrity or reliability; sealed damper with bladder system and Trail Side Relief mean better performance with longer service life
•   Ace/Deuce Remote Options - stackable under bar remote lockout system for fork, rear shock & dropper post

Note on Travel: we will confirm travel setting with you upon purchase and adjust during our pre-sales checks.  Travel internally adjustable 80 to 120 mm.  Travel can be adjusted down further with purchase of more travel spacers.

Note on Availability:
R8 are in stock with Manitou USA with some stocked here at Shockcraft.  If not in stock place your order now to reserve a R8 in our next order from Manitou USA. Learn More

The 2023 Mantiou Mattoc forks bring the performance of the Mezzer line to lighter weight and medium travel, to cover virtually all mountain-bikes.  Strong enough for downhill, light enough for XC, versatile enough for every touring and trail bike.

Mattoc Pro 2023 Key Features
•   New 150 mm chassis with 27.5 & 29" sizes
•   Lighter & Stiffer than the original Mattoc
•   Same great Dorado Air with IRT as the Mezzer Pro
•   Same great MC^2 damper as the Mezzer Pro
•   150 kg EPAC certified for E-bikes & Cargo Bikes
•   Travel adjust with 10 mm spacers down to 110 mm - no air-shafts needed
•   TSR (Trail Side Relief) casting bleed screws
•   Hexlock tooled axle for easy and fast installation

Note on Travel: we will confirm travel setting with you upon purchase and adjust during our pre-sales checks.  Travel internally adjustable 110 to 150 mm.  Travel can be adjusted down further with purchase of more travel spacers.

Ready Mix Tune
Available with optional Shockcraft Ready Mix Tune.  Select both tuning kit & labour and we'll Ready Mix Tune your Mattoc Pro.  The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you.  This tuning system gives you compression and rebound damping matched to your weight, bike, terrain and riding style.  It includes a custom high flow rebound piston and reshimmed compression and rebound damping. Learn More

The 2023 Mantiou Mattoc forks bring the performance of the Mezzer line to lighter weight and medium travel, to cover virtually all mountain-bikes.  Strong enough for downhill, light enough for XC, versatile enough for every touring and trail bike.

Mattoc Expert 2023 Key Features
•   New 150 mm chassis with 27.5 & 29" sizes
•   Lighter & Stiffer than the original Mattoc
•   Same great Expert Air with IVA as the Mezzer Expert
•   Same great VTT damper as the Mezzer Expert
•   150 kg EPAC certified for E-bikes & Cargo Bikes
•   Travel adjust with 10 mm spacers down to 120 mm - no air-shafts needed
•   TSR (Trail Side Relief) casting bleed screws
•   Hexlock tooled axle for easy and fast installation

Note on Travel: we will confirm travel setting with you upon purchase and adjust during our pre-sales checks.  Travel internally adjustable 120 to 150 mm.  Travel can be adjusted down further with purchase of more travel spacers.

Special Order Ex-USA.  Contact us for availability.
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The 2023 Mantiou Mattoc forks bring the performance of the Mezzer line to lighter weight and medium travel, to cover virtually all mountain-bikes.  Strong enough for downhill, light enough for XC, versatile enough for every touring and trail bike.

Mattoc Comp 2023 Key Features
•   New 160 mm chassis with 27.5 & 29" sizes
•   Incredible performance and value.
•   Lighter & Stiffer than the original Mattoc
•   Same Great Expert Air with IVA as the Mezzer Expert
•   Legendary ABS+ damper
•   150 kg EPAC certified for E-bikes & Cargo Bikes
•   Travel adjust with 10 mm spacers down to 120 mm - no air-shafts needed
•   Hexlock tooled axle for easy and fast installation

Note on Travel: we will confirm travel setting with you upon purchase and adjust during our pre-sales checks.  Travel internally adjustable 120 to 160 mm.  Travel can be adjusted down further with purchase of more travel spacers. Learn More

Manitou Mattoc Pro 2023 complete damper with Shockcraft Ready Mix Tune
The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you

Purchase this tuned damper for easy self-install in your Manitou Mattoc Pro 2023 fork Learn More

Shockcraft Pick & Mix RETUNE kit for Manitou Mattoc Pro 2023 forks (not compatible with previous models)
Enables technically minded riders and bike shops to re-tune a Mattoc Pro 2023 which has a previously installed Pick & Mix Self Tune kit

Pick & Mix Re-Calculator
Only purchase our Pick & Mix Re-Calculator if you have previously purchased a Pick & Mix Self Tune Kit and your bike geometry or ride details have changed substantially OR you have purchased/inherited a Mattoc Pro 2023 with a Pick & Mix Self Tune kit already installed and you need to tune it for your own weight, bike geometry and riding style
Please then head over to our Pick & Mix Calculator to complete your details
The Pick & Mix Calculator takes rider weight, bike geometry and riding style to generate a Pick & Mix tune grade

Pick & Mix RETUNE Kit
Each RETUNE Kit includes shims & paper drawings with a rack of tunes
It does not include a new Shockcraft High Flow V2 Piston as this would have been installed as part of the original Pick & Mix Self Tune kit
Installation instructions are provided in PDF form here
The RETUNE kit allows you to install the tune determined by our Pick & Mix Calculator or to choose firmer, softer, poppier or stickier tunes versions to suit your riding style and preferences.

You have the option of purchasing only the Pick & Mix Re-Calculator so we an check whether you need a new tune grade
If a new tune grade is required you can then purchase only the Pick & Mix RETUNE kit
You can also purchase both at once if you are certain that you will need a different tune grade for your Pick & Mix RETUNE kit
Please contact us if you have any questions

We have included a list of recommended and optional items for working on your Mattoc Pro 2023 Learn More

Shockcraft Pick & Mix Self Tune kit for Manitou Mattoc Pro 2023 forks (not compatible with previous models)
Enables technically minded riders and bike shops to install Shockcraft engineered and tested tunes in the Manitou Mattoc Pro 2023 with only normal service tools

Each Self Tune Kit includes Shockcraft High Flow V2 Piston, shims & paper drawings with a rack of tunes
Installation instructions are provided in PDF form here
Your tune grade is determined by your weight, bike geometry and riding style
The Pick & Mix Calculator takes these inputs and determines which grade tune fits you best
The kit allows you to install this tune or to choose firmer, softer, poppier or stickier tunes versions to suit your riding style and preferences.

IMPORTANT: Once you have purchased your Pick & Mix kit please complete our Pick & Mix Calculator to determine your kit tune grade
Results will be emailed to us so we can build and ship out your tune kit

We have included a list of recommended and optional items for working on your Mattoc Pro 2023

Our Pick & Mix Self Tune is also available pre-installed by us - check out our Ready Mix Tune options Learn More

This calculator takes rider weight, bike geometry and riding style to generate a tune grade for your Pick & Mix Self Tune Kit or Ready Mix Tune Learn More

29" 44 m Offset version of the Mattoc Pro 2023

The 2023 Mantiou Mattoc forks bring the performance of the Mezzer line to lighter weight and medium travel, to cover virtually all mountain-bikes.  Strong enough for downhill, light enough for XC, versatile enough for every touring and trail bike.

Mattoc Pro 2023 Key Features
•   New 150 mm chassis with 27.5 & 29" sizes
•   Lighter & Stiffer than the original Mattoc
•   Same great Dorado Air with IRT as the Mezzer Pro
•   Same great MC^2 damper as the Mezzer Pro
•   150 kg EPAC certified for E-bikes & Cargo Bikes
•   Travel adjust with 10 mm spacers down to 110 mm - no air-shafts needed
•   TSR (Trail Side Relief) casting bleed screws
•   Hexlock tooled axle for easy and fast installation

Note on Travel: we will confirm travel setting with you upon purchase and adjust during our pre-sales checks.  Travel internally adjustable 110 to 150 mm.

Available with Shockcraft Ready Mix Tune (see Related Products).  The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you Learn More

29" 44 m Offset version of the Mattoc Comp 2023

The 2023 Mantiou Mattoc forks bring the performance of the Mezzer line to lighter weight and medium travel, to cover virtually all mountain-bikes.  Strong enough for downhill, light enough for XC, versatile enough for every touring and trail bike.

Mattoc Comp 2023 Key Features
•   New 160 mm chassis with 27.5 & 29" sizes
•   Incredible performance and value.
•   Lighter & Stiffer than the original Mattoc
•   Same Great Expert Air with IVA as the Mezzer Expert
•   Legendary ABS+ damper
•   150 kg EPAC certified for E-bikes & Cargo Bikes
•   Travel adjust with 10 mm spacers down to 120 mm - no air-shafts needed
•   Hexlock tooled axle for easy and fast installation

Note on Travel: we will confirm travel setting with you upon purchase and adjust during our pre-sales checks.  Travel internally adjustable 120 to 160 mm. Learn More