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1994 Answer Manitou DH

After the success of the Manitou FS cross country bikes in 1992 and 1993, Answer Products introduced a downhill-specific model for 1994.  The same front triangle from the cross country bikes was mated to a rear swingarm which was an inch longer, increasing the wheelbase and the stability on steep terrain. The bikes featured slightly more travel on both ends as well as an EFC damping cartridge in one of the fork legs, which was a noticeable improvement over the plain bumpers of the previous years.  Also offered were a downhill handlebar and stem, although at 25 inches wide for the riser bars and 120 mm extension for the stem they seem rather cross country-oriented by today's standards. Continuing the design style from previous years, with hollow CNC junctions and anodized graphics, the bikes continued to be the perfect platform for colorful aftermarket parts.  The Z-Max 2.35" tires were one of the few large tires available at the time, before tires specifically designed for downhill came on to the market.  Unfortunately, continuing the trend begun with the previous models, the frames were prone to cracking, particularly at the headtube.

The Build

Year: 1994
Serial: DH950080
Frame: Answer Manitou DH
Fork: Answer Manitou EFC DH
Stem: Answer A-Tac DH
Headset: Chris King
Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR Cartridge Bearing
Handlebar: Answer Alumilite DH
Shifters: SRAM Grip Shift 800X X-Ray
Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900 Long Cage
Brake Levers: Avid Speed Dial
Front Brake: Avid Tri-Align
Rear Brake: Avid Tri-Align
Crankset: Shimano XTR M900
Chainrings: Shimano XTR 26-36-48
Pedals: Shimano XT 747
Hubs: Manitou Suspension / Ringle Super Bubba
Rims: Mavic 261
Tires: Ritchey Z-Max WCS 2.35
Wheel QR: Ringle Twister
Seatpost: Answer Manitou Ringle Moby
Saddle: Selle Italia Flite
Grips: ATI 
Cogs: Shimano XTR M900
Chain: Sachs
Bottle Cage: Ringle H2O

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