MARA PRO IL XC - Manitou

MARA PRO IL XC

ABSOLUTE XC RACE WINNING PERFORMANCE

FULL GAS, FULL OPTIONAL, FULL SUSPENSION

The Manitou engineers set off on a parallel path to create a high-performance shock solution that would ensure a rear suspension product that would provide the same lightweight, tunable, reliable, race winning performance that the R8 project represents. While the new inline shock line represents a performance increase that should satisfy even the more demanding athletes desires, the development of an elite XC solution dedicated to a very specific purpose: absolute race winning performance.

Increasingly demanding courses demand incresingly higher performance componentry. Mara Pro IL XC is built different, bolder and better to ensure that your rear suspension is well ahead of what is and will be required for XC success.

Modern XC is becoming more extreme with every passing year, the Mara Pro IL XC is built different not in order to keep pace with the evolution of the discipline but stay ahead of it. The XC specific Mara build boasts industry leading lockout strength while also offering an amazingly plush and infinitely tuneable open mode for the smoothest performance possible.

Whether you are sprinting for the finish, climbing a technical section or descending through the rock garden, the Mara pro IL XC has the perfect setting with the optimum performance to help you compete at a higher level. Since today’s xc will require a good bit of all three scenarios, the ease and speed with which the XC specific Manitou shock can adapt to the needs of the moment thanks to the Deuce remote lever compatibility means that you’ll always have the necessary suspension performance at the tip of your fingers.

Downhill smooth, Hardtail firm, XC optimized for both and everything inbetween...and ready to adapt at the flick of the remote lever.

“The Mara Pro IL XC represents the perfect tool for the job as it has everything necessary to accomplish its very specific task and none of what isnt required. An essential tool for a very specific job…tunable to your specific needs and desires. Lightweight, smooth, firm, fast, adaptable and controllable via remote…this shock has it all. “

Lite Can with Balance Groove Technology

While its name might reference only its weight, the Lite Can has been developed for the unique needs of XC competition in a 360 degree manner. The Lite Can utilizes Balance Groove Technology, a design that allows positive and negative pressures to equalize, providing great small bump compliance in the early part of the shock stroke. Such a design allows for great small bump compliance regardless of rider size. The premise is the same as the King Can but with a reduction in overall volume for riders looking for a less linear feel to the shock. The lower volume structure serves not only to lower overall weight but also provide the compression support required for the rigors of modern XC. The XC focused air can is available on 190mm Eyelet and 165mm trunnion shocks. It has a fixed air volume and is available in 37.5-45mm stroke

XC Specific Shim Stack - Maximum Platform, maximum Smooth

The XC specific shim stack, meticulously developed to offer an extremely firm lockout while retaining an amazingly plush open mode for optimum traction and rider control ensures that whatever the situation calls for, the Mara Pro IL is ready to deliver. Super smooth open mode for the insidious nature of modern XC courses pairs with an unbelievably firm lockout to create the perfect tool for the competitive athlete’s trade.

Remote Compatible Knobs

In modern XC there is barely time to drink, let alone adjust suspension. As such it is an obligatory measure for any respectable XC shock to include remote adjustment. The Mara Pro IL includes remote compatible knobs that pair perfectly with the Manitou Deuce lever.

COMPLETE PACKAGE - Full Optional Full Suspension

The new IPA shaft and its 3 position adjustment (for the XC version) improves upon the shocks lockout performance but adds a great deal of versatility. Available in a 37.5-45mm stroke lengths, the shock comes with a prestigious SKF Internal Floating Piston and includes Rebound with detents. Such a complete package of well thought out design, sophisticated solutions and creature comforts make for an Air Shock that leaves nothing to be desired.

Mara XC

Designed for the riders that dabble in everything, the Mara is ready for anything. Our IPA damper features four different positions ranging from an open mode ready to smash rocks to a firm platform mode for those hard climbs and all out double track sprints. Made with 7050 aerospace-grade aluminum the chassis is both lightweight and durable.

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