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First Look: The New Manitou McLeod Air Shock

13.04.2014
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Named after one of the worlds most legendary trail building tools, the new Manitou McLeod is aimed firmly at the trail/enduro segment and with a 4 position platform, claims to offer a good ratio of performance to weight! The shock will be available in a wide variety of sizes and is sure to find itself fitted as standard to many bikes in 2015!

The new McLeod is finished in the 'current trend' stealth black style!
The new McLeod is finished in the ‘current trend’ stealth black style!
Each click of the compression adjuster directly preloads the shim stack—ranging from zero preload and linear up to a strong platform in the max position
Each click of the compression adjuster directly preloads the shim stack—ranging from zero preload and linear up to a strong platform in the max position
Made from 7050 aluminum, the McLeod should offer lightweight durability
Made from 7050 aluminum, the McLeod should offer lightweight durability

At just 275g it is a very lightweight shock, and may be a good option for those looking for a simple platform shock with minimal external adjustments, only rebound and the 4 position compression adjust are externally adjustable. The shock features a new sealed negative chamber which counters charge pressure providing improved sensitivity and ride quality, and is a ground-up redesign. We look forward to getting a shock fitted for some trail testing!

The new McLeod will be available this summer, for more information check out their website.

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