DORADO
LEGENDS NEVER DIE
LEGENDS NEVER DIE
Dorado
Disruptive since its inception, the Dorado has turned the suspension world upside down with each version that bears its name. The latest version is no different as it features an inverted design, carbon upper structure, 37mm stanchions, and a host of internal suspension workings that set it a class apart.
Dorado: Spanish for Gold, Manitou for Gold Standard Suspension Performance.

DORADO OVERVIEW

Be prepared to have your opinion about high performance suspension stood on its head. The Dorado’s inverted design, 37mm stanchions, extremely stiff chassis, and a lightweight carbon fiber upper structure combine with the most tunable, sophisticated internal suspension componentry to create a new standard.

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DORADO PRO
  • Carbon Fiber Legs and the 37mm chassis result in the stiffest and lightest Dorado to date. The carbon pro chassis is 27% stiffer than the previous 36mm version and 238g lighter than the new 37mm Expert version. They also have looks that can kill.
 
  • Inverted Design provides an incredibly smooth and consistent feel due to constant lubrication of the bushings and seals. The inverted design also provides a major increase in fore-aft stiffness compared to traditional forks while maintaining torsional compliance which provides more control to the rider over rough terrain.
 
  • Dorado Air Spring system contains a unique balancing valve that equalizes the positive and negative air chambers during the air fill process resulting in a consistent feel without any flat or dead spots. It also allows easy Travel Adjustability from 180 to 190 and 203mm without the need for any spare parts.
 
  • IRT (Infinite Rate Tune) allows for advanced spring tuning by independently adjusting air pressures in the beginning and end stroke. IRT technology creates a secondary positive air spring that effects only the middle to end stroke of the fork. This allows the main air spring to be set to lower pressures for improved small bump sensitivity while maintaining mid-stroke support and moderate to aggressive end-stroke ramp-up.
 
  • Sealed TPC+ is a velocity and position dependent damping circuit that maintains light damping thru small bumps when the fork is high in it’s travel. As the fork compresses deeper in the travel the secondary TPC+ circuit engages and increased the damping force for added support and bottom-out prevention. Additionally, an independent Hydraulic Bottom-out circuit further increases the damping force in the final 30mm of travel to soften deep travel events and prevent hard bottom out. The new cartridge design with spring backed IFP fully seals damper oil for the most consistent damping on long demanding DH runs. Spring backed IFP has improved performance during extreme riding, unlike a bladder an IFP pressurizes the oil at the initial stroke eliminating any cavitation for the most consistent damping.
 
  • Fits both 29″ and 27.5″ wheels. Markings on the outer legs indicate the proper clamping point for ideal axle to crown measurements depending on wheelsize. The fork legs can be used with both wheel sizes.
 
  • Two Crown Options are available with this fork. The 47 offset is designed to work with 27.5″ wheels and intended axle to crown. The 57 offset crown is designed for 29″ wheels and axle to crown. For those looking to run the lower offset crown with 29″ wheels please reference our fit document to see if your headtube length is compatible.
 
  • TSR Bleed buttons allow you to release excess pressures built up in the outer legs of your fork with a simple tap of the button. This keeps your fork smooth and supple all day long.
 
  • New direct mount fender is reversible, allowing for two orientations “moto” for increased front of fork coverage, “bike” for increased behind fork coverage.
 
  • New 2 bolt drop crown features increased head tube length capability with 29″ wheels.
 
  • Developed in both the lab and via collaboration with our World Cup athletes to ensure maximum torsional stiffness of the Dorado 37 chassis.
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DORADO EXPERT
  • New 37mm chassis results in a massive increase in stiffness and ride quality. The new chassis is 20% stiffer compared to our former 36mm version
 
  • Inverted Design provides an incredibly smooth and consistent feel due to constant lubrication of the bushings and seals. The inverted design also provides a major increase in fore-aft stiffness compared to traditional forks while maintaining torsional compliance which provides more control to the rider over rough terrain.
 
  • Dorado Air Spring system contains a unique balancing valve that equalizes the positive and negative air chambers during the air fill process resulting in a consistent feel without any flat or dead spots. It also allows easy Travel Adjustability from 180 to 190 and 203mm without the need for any spare parts.
 
  • IVA (incremental Volume Adjust) modifies the volume in the positive air chamber with self contained spacers dictating the position of the IVA piston and your volume amount.
 
  • New TPC+ Damper has increased oil volume and improved flow paths for improved bump compliance and increased consistency. TPC+ features two compression pistons, a hydraulic bottom out, and a spring backed IFP for a smooth and predictable feel for every impact. Adjustments include; High-speed compression, Low-speed compression, and Low-speed rebound.
 
  • Fits both 29″ and 27.5″ wheels. Markings on the outer legs indicate the proper clamping point for ideal axle to crown measurements depending on wheelsize. The fork legs can be used with both wheel sizes.
 
  • Two Crown Options are available with this fork. The 47 offset is designed to work with 27.5″ wheels and intended axle to crown. The 57 offset crown is designed for 29″ wheels and axle to crown. For those looking to run the lower offset crown with 29″ wheels please reference our fit document to see if your headtube length is compatible.
 
  • TSR Bleed Screws allow you to release excess pressures built up in the outer legs of your fork while riding keeping your fork smooth and supple all day long.
 
  • New 2 bolt drop crown features increased head tube length capability with 29″ wheels.
 
  • Developed in both the lab and via collaboration with our World Cup athletes to ensure maximum torsional stiffness of the Dorado 37 chassis.
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DORADO COMP
  • New 37mm chassis results in a massive increase in stiffness and ride quality. The new chassis is 20% stiffer compared to our former 36mm version.
 
  • Inverted Design provides an incredibly smooth and consistent feel due to constant lubrication of the bushings and seals. The inverted design also provides a major increase in fore-aft stiffness compared to traditional forks while maintaining torsional compliance which provides more control to the rider over rough terrain.
 
  • Coil Spring provides maximum bump sensitivity and simple service procedures. The standard spring rate provided in the fork is a medium rate of 35lb/in. For tuning, there are six spring rates available for this fork; 25lb/in, 30lb/in, 35lb/in, 40lb/in, 45lb/in, 50lb/in.
 
  • ABS+ damper is known for its incredible reliability and easy tunability. Adjustments include a low speed compression adjust and low-speed rebound adjustment.
 
  • Fits both 29″ and 27.5″ wheels. Markings on the outer legs indicate the proper clamping point for ideal axle to crown measurements depending on wheelsize. The fork legs can be used with both wheel sizes.
 
  • Two Crown Options are available with this fork. The 47 offset is designed to work with 27.5″ wheels and intended axle to crown. The 57 offset crown is designed for 29″ wheels and axle to crown. For those looking to run the lower offset crown with 29″ wheels please reference our fit document to see if your headtube length is compatible.
 
  • TSR Bleed Screws allow you to release excess pressures built up in the outer legs of your fork while riding keeping your fork smooth and supple all day long.
 
  • New direct mount fender is reversible, allowing for two orientations “moto” for increased front of fork coverage, “bike” for increased behind fork coverage
 
  • New 2 bolt drop crown features increased head tube length capability with 29″ wheels.
 
  • Developed in both the lab and via collaboration with our World Cup athletes to ensure maximum torsional stiffness of the Dorado 37 chassis.
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“Dedicated to inverted DH forks since the beginning“
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Dorado In The News
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Dorado In The News
I would have never guessed 20 years after reviewing the very first Dorado I’d be writing up another generation of the fork, however I’m glad I had the opportunity, because it exceeded all of my expectations, and it just looks damn cool, too.”
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Loam Wolf
Manitou have made the fork really easy to just get on and ride hard.”
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David Golay
The Dorado is far more than just a novelty throwback”
Dorado Air
Dorado Air spring systems contain a unique balancing valve that equalizes the positive and negative air chambers during the air fill process. This gives the spring rate a consistent feel without any flat or dead spots in the stroke, along with giving riders of different weights the same initial stroke feel.
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TPC+ Twin Piston Cartridge
TPC+ is a velocity and position dependent damping circuit that maintains light damping thru small bumps when the fork is high in the travel. As the fork compresses deeper in the travel the secondary TPC+ circuit engages and increases the damping force for added support and bottom-out prevention. Additionally, an independent Hydraulic Bottom-out circuit further increases the damping force in the final 30mm of travel to soften deep travel events and prevent hard bottom out.
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Carbon Fiber + Inverted Design
After its debut in 2009, the Dorado Pro is once again dressed in carbon. In addition to looking amazing, the upper carbon tubes allow a 238g weight savings, compared to its alloy version, along with increased stiffness. Inverted forks provide an incredibly smooth and consistent feel due to the constant lubrication of the bushings and seals. Inverted forks also provide a major increase in fore-aft stiffness with much longer bushing overlap compared to traditional fork designs while maintaining torsional compliance which provides more control to the rider over rough trail sections.
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Dorado Air + TSR Trail Side Relief
TSR Bleed Buttons allow excess pressure built up in the outer legs of the fork to be equalized with a simple press of the button located on the top cap. EDIT. Only Pro uses Bleeder buttons, Expert and Comp use threaded TSR.
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Inverted Design
Inverted Design provides an incredibly smooth and consistent feel due to constant lubrication of the bushings and seals. The inverted design also provides a major increase in fore-aft stiffness compared to traditional forks while maintaining torsional compliance which provides more control to the rider over rough terrain.
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Dorado Versions
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Dorado Pro
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 new stiffer chassis is paired with an all-new sealed version of our TPC+ damper and improved Dorado Air Spring with IRT volume adjuster. These technologies combined into one ultimate platform provides more than enough tunability to satisfy any savvy suspension tuner while being so easy to adjust that every rider can dial in their fork with ease.
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Dorado Expert
Back and better than ever, the new Dorado Expert is ready to take on the gnarliest conditions mountain biking can provide. Whether you’re looking to cut seconds off the splits, lap the local park, or get sendy in the back hills of Utah, the Dorado Expert has you covered. Featuring an all-new 37mm chassis, completely redesigned internals, and on-trail precision that only inverted forks can provide, the new Dorado Expert is your ticket to the best ride you’ve ever had.
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Dorado Comp
Once again, the Dorado is available with a coil option. The new Dorado Comp features the same 37mm chassis as the Expert, but with a more set it and forget it vibe. The coil spring provides a smooth consistent feel 100% of the time with 0% of any hassle. On the damping side of things, our ABS+ Damper offers a great adjustment range, terrific reliability, and easy serviceability. The Dorado Comp is built for riders who just want to ride and not sweat any of the small stuff.