Manitou MEZZER PRO

[elz_dh]

I have a Mezzer Pro on my 2023 Kenevo and the setting was fire and forget. Followed the recommended settings +5 psi being an ebike and sent the thing down the trail. It's awesome everywhere, much better than my previous rockshox. I have to say I have a Manitou Dorado on my dh rig though, so everything felt familiar to me.

[TeamCykelhold]

I might be alone here but I love the mezzer pro damper. It just works, and is very predictable and easy to adjust. I used a lot of info found on MTBR to adjust the clickers and pressure.

[gophop]

Mezzer is good even without the dual air system. I have a Pro and 2 Experts. I prefer the latter. It's slightly more sensitive off the top because of the larger positive chamber that requires less pressure to give proper sag. And the damper is easier to tweak without any noticeable performance reduction. 90% of the time I only use 2 positions and switch between them based on terrain: jump lines or trashed descents. A lockout is very handy on XC trails. I also have a Fox 38F, 3x Fox36F, and a Yari with RC2.1. Mezzer Expert over all of them, no questions.
Mezzer Pro does work quite well on my eMTB. IRT allows me to have enough support for the 60lb bike without suffering from small bump harshness. Yes, it loses travel when stored in the cold, as the seals shrink. Very annoying.
Reverse arch doesn't create a pocket of dust between it and the stanchion like you get on a forward arch - you can't get in there and wipe it. And it's lighter. Literally, all benefits.

[pauls]

Just open the bleed screws at altitude and you are good. Also handy for topping up the bath oil.

[azzy]

I live at 6000ft and regularly bike at 1000+ ft. Instead of setting lower pressures at lower elevations to compensate for a high elevation ride I'll just reset my air pressures when I get to the high altitude trailhead and that keeps everything feeling consistent without having to keep a separate set of pressures for different altitude rides.

[KlintonSilvey]

I love mine and haven't had any issues. I like it better than the Zeb and 36 factory i have had. Plus the price right now is amazing. $550 new!

[TheAngryHusky]

I have a Mezzer Pro and have ran it for a couple of years now. I also have a 36 & 38 and have ridden most other forks on the market. I’d put the Mezzer up against any of them. That said I did just get the Super Z and I prefer the damper of the super Z. Also, make damn sure you do not have any weight on the fork when you are adjusting the dual air chamber. The tire must be suspended. If your bike is sitting on its tires and you adjust the bottom chamber, it will not work properly.

[urima]

Manitou uses reverse arch for decades, it is not just a Mezzer feature that is copied by fox after 5 year. However Manitou owned patent of reverse arch which is expired, and manufacturers still find advantages in reverse arch design (Fox is example). In addition there were Pace and DT Swiss who used reverse arch as well.
I was thinking about Mezzer Pro, however creaking CSU problems (greater than Fox), some lower quality parts and fact that there are much advanced and balanced dampers currently in the marked, all these kept me away from dual chamber. And left Ohlins in my future upgrades after current Fox 38

[FOTB]

I’m curious to know what stem lengths and fork offsets you guys are running when u mention steering. Great video tho, I’ve been considering a mezzer for a while

[mountguitars]

Took me 2 seasons to get my Dorado to how I want it. Manitou's user manual and setup guide played a vital role on how to get it right the first time. Heck, even installing the wheels if you dont read the instructions, weird noises are going to haunt you. Compared to other forks, you can skip the user manual. Dont do this with a Manitou product, thats why it took me 2 years to get it right.

Also, Manitou has been using reverse arch lowers since early 2000's. I used to have a Skareb and R7 back in the day when I used to race in XC. The reverse arch keeps things light, compact and still provide stiffness vs trad arches.9

[KriegerKrieg]

I love the reverse arch, I ruined the stanchions of my rockshox pike with trapped rocks, thats impossible with manitous backwards arch. The reverse arch is just mechanically stronger, lighter, allows more clearance, and in my case keeps rocks from flipping up into the arch. The mezzer pro is an amazing fork as well, made especially sweet with it on sale right now.

[comeridewithmeAE]

I live at 7200 feet with my Mezzer, and it works very well for me, but I run pretty low pressures. Like 48 main spring 54 IRT. I like a bit more of a linear fork. When I take it to lower elevations the initial stroke is a bit more supple.

[nachotaucan]

Manitou ha tenido desde el 2010 puentes inversos. Manitou hace gruas hidraulicas su sistema es confiable. me gusta Manitou. mas suave que Marzocchi la verdad. saludos y muy solida. extraño el 20mm axle.

[marloncordova]

I have a 2022 specialized enduro that feels hard to turn on berms, would you say that the oversteer of the mezzer help balance the steering of the enduro?

[Kaczorak]

Mattoc is also great fork. Got second one and pike and fox 34 can hide in bushes deep in woods

[marshallkeller]

The idea that a damper can be "old" is just silly to me. Fox and RS are constantly coming out with new dampers because they are trying to get around the costs associated with a good damper, like Showa and their big piston fork and WP and their xplor fork. The Mezzer damper gets the job done with tried and true technology, as does the KYB SSS fork and WP's "new" CC spring fork.

[phxnezze]

Awesome review. Mezzer took me awhile to get dialed

[Nick-xdwv]

I also used to have a Mezzer. But I didn't warm to it. No matter how I adjusted the pressure, the damping was always poor. I swapped the fork for a Marzocchi Z1, which was much better in terms of ride feel and damping. Today I only ride Fox and I'm super happy with it, it's simple and it works and you can get help and spare parts everywhere if you have a problem on the road. Service is also not to be underestimated. In my opinion, the Mezzer is a fork for hobbyists who want to put a lot of effort into their suspension. If you are a set and forget rider, don't get a Manitou!

[МартенСираков]

Hey just watched both of your reviews on the mezzer and dvo 38 sl
I wanted your opinion before i spend money where I don’t have to.
Right now im ridding a Zeb select, should i swap the basic charger on the zeb or just sell it for one of those forks
200lbs rider ridding mixed terrain and going to the bike park 2-3 times a month
Im a noob in suspension setups and just like to go out and ride not too finicky on stuff or keeping a check on pressure

The zeb is with the butter cup air spring, i really don’t like how it dives in it’s travel is that because of the damper or the air spring

[jockardl]

5:35 I wouldn't go as far to say copying. But what's interesting the arch of the new Fox 32 was designed with AI and seemingly brings more stiffness so you could say that maby Manitou was a bit ahead of its time with the reverse arch (idk)