The first-generation Manitou Dorado turned a lot of heads more than 20 years ago, in large part thanks to its inverted layout and wild-looking carbon chassis. The all-new, fourth-generation Dorado is a major update to what Manitou calls “the longest-standing inverted downhill fork” — including a return of the carbon chassis, after more than a decade hiatus. But there’s a whole lot more going on, too, so we sat down with Manitou’s Phil Ott to discuss the past and present of the Dorado; the advantages and disadvantages of inverted forks; fork offset; and a whole bunch more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• History of the Dorado
• The new 4th Generation
• Dorado Pro
• Dorado Expert
• Dorado Comp
• Why inverted?
• Fore-aft vs. torsional stiffness
• Fork offset
• Upcoming projects from Manitou
• Phil’s Big Idea

RELATED LINKS:

• New Manitou Dorado
• Blister Mountain Biking 101: Fork Offset
• Become a Blister Member
• Camping in Gunnison & Crested Butte

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