Manitou Mara (Inline)

Designed for the riders that do everything, the Mara is ready for anything
Manitou's IPA damper features four different compression positions ranging from an open mode ready to smash rocks to a firm platform mode for those hard climbs and all out sprints
Made with 7050 aerospace-grade aluminum the chassis is both lightweight and durable
Imperial Eyelet, Metric & Trunnion sizes available up to 65mm stroke.

Ready Mix Tune - Targeted Tuning
Available with optional Shockcraft Ready Mix Tune.  The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you.  With the Ready Mix Tune you will get the right combination of playfulness, poppiness and plantedness.  The shock will be stable, supportive and suck up the bumps.  You'll notice huge changes in feel, speed and confidence.  There is also a choice of Trail tune for incremental compression or XC tune with firm lockout.

Note on Shock Availability:
Most sizes are in stock with Manitou USA (190 x 40/45 mm are not currently available) with select sizes stocked here at Shockcraft.  Place your order now to reserve a Mara Inline in our next order from Manitou USA.

Shock Stroke Change
There is no charge for stroke change for stock Mara Inline stroke sizes.  e.g. if we have a 210 x 50 mm shock in stock but you need a 210 x 55 mm shock there is no charge to change the stroke.

Shock Length Modification
We also change shock length of new Mara Inlines at no additional charge.  e.g. we can change a 190 x 50 mm to 185 mm x 45 mm. Learn More

Manitou Mara Inline rear shock with Shockcraft Ready Mix Tune
Metric & Imperial Eyelet or Trunnion sizes available

The Mara Inline is light and simple rear shock that fits almost everything and can be rebuilt at home

The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you.  With the Ready Mix Tune you will get the right combination of playfulness, poppiness and plantedness.  The shock will be stable, supportive and suck up the bumps.  You'll feel huge changes in feel, speed and confidence.  There is also a choice of Trail or XC feel.

Note on Shock Availability:
Most sizes are in stock with Manitou USA (190 x 40/45 mm are not currently available) with select sizes stocked here at Shockcraft.  Place your order now to reserve a Mara Inline in the next batch of shocks arriving from Manitou USA for Ready Mix Tuning.

Shock Stroke Change
There is no charge for stroke change for stock Mara Inline stroke sizes.  e.g. if we have a 210 x 50 mm shock in stock but you need a 210 x 55 mm shock there is no charge to change the stroke.

Shock Length Modification
We also change shock length of new Mara Inlines at no additional charge.  e.g. we can change a 190 x 50 mm to 185 mm x 45 mm. Learn More

Riese & Müller Load 60 or 75 cargo bikes need better suspension.
Shockcraft has a complete (front and rear) suspension upgrade package using a Manitou JUnit fork for the front and Manitou Mara Inline air shock for the rear.  A front only suspension upgrade can be purchased by not selecting the Rear Suspension Air Shock & Rear Shock Hardware options.

The full package includes a new fork, new shock, new lower headset, new shock hardware plus:
•   Configuration of the fork and modification to the headset so they bolt straight on.
•   New hub to fit the new fork, to be built into existing wheel using existing rim, spokes and nipples if condition allows.
•   Custom manufactured black anodised aluminium brackets to mount the light & mud guard to the new fork.

Kit only (does not include installation by Shockcraft) - kit available with installation here

See Related Products for more info & images for each component in this suspension upgrade kit

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Riese & Müller Load 60 or 75 cargo bikes need better suspension.
Shockcraft has a complete (front and rear) suspension upgrade package using a Manitou JUnit fork for the front and Manitou Mara Inline air shock for the rear.  A front only suspension upgrade can be purchased by not selecting the Rear Suspension Air Shock & Rear Shock Hardware options.
The full package includes a new fork, new shock, new lower headset, new shock hardware plus:
•   Configuration of the fork and modification to the headset so they bolt straight on.
•   Wheel rebuild with new hub to fit the new fork.
•   Custom manufactured black anodised aluminium brackets to mount the light & mud guard to the new fork.

Existing rim, spokes and nipples will be reused if condition allows.

Includes installation by Shockcraft - kit also available for customer fitment here

See Related Products for more info & images for each component in this suspension upgrade kit

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Shockcraft Pick & Mix Self Tune kit for Manitou McLeod and Mara Inline rear shocks
Enables technically minded riders and bike shops to install Shockcraft engineered and tested tunes in the Manitou Mcleod and Mara Inline shocks with only normal service tools

Riding a Manitou Mara Inline or McLeod with McMara Pick & Mix Self Tune you'll notice huge changes in feel, speed and confidence. You'll get the right combination of playfulness, poppiness and plantedness, with the shock stable, supportive and sucking up bumps. Our tunes cover the range from lightweight cruisers and low leverage bikes to heavy hitting bruisers and high leverage bikes; from kids to Dadzilla's.  Each kit delivers a target tune for compression and rebound, but also optional softer/firmer compression tunes and stickier/poppier rebound tunes to Pick & Mix if you're feeling curious.  There is a further choice of Trail, Open or XC platform adjustment with every kit.

McMara Self Tune Kits include a specific damper piston, shims & paper drawings with a rack of tunes
Installation instructions are provided in PDF form here
Your tune grade is determined by your weight, suspension leverage, bike geometry and riding style
The Pick & Mix Calculator takes these inputs and determines which grade tune fits you best
The kit allows you to install this tune or to choose firmer, softer, poppier or stickier tunes versions to suit your riding style and preferences

IMPORTANT: Purchase with our Pick & Mix Calculator to receive a voucher code
Use this voucher code in the Pick & Mix Calculator to determine your kit tune grade

We have included a list of recommended and optional items for working on your McLeod or Mara Inline shocks

King Cans
KIng cans are recommended for shocks with a stroke of over 50 mm, especially on progressive suspension linkages.  More linear bikes with shocks of more than 50 mm stroke may be okay without a king can.  Our Mara Inline king cans are listed here, McLeod king cans are listed here.

Our Pick & Mix Self Tune is also available pre-installed by us - check out our Ready Mix Tune options Learn More

This calculator takes rider weight, bike geometry and riding style to generate a tune grade for your Pick & Mix Self Tune Kit or Ready Mix Tune

Add this product to your cart and proceed through checkout to receive a voucher code for one-time use in our Pick & Mix Calculator (see below) Learn More

Service and tune pricing for Manitou McLeod & Mara Inline rear shocks
Includes labour, consumables (seals & fluids)
Optional air sleeve kit, eyelet bushings & Ready Mix Tune
Excludes additional repairs and repair parts
We can change travel or stroke of shocks during service and/or tune for an additional charge

The Ready Mix Tune is our Pick & Mix Self Tune with the picking, mixing and install already done for you

Standard Service with air sleeve quad-rings (included in Consumables) - periodic damper service for shocks which have need an oil change but air-can is still clean inside
Standard Service with air sleeve kit - required when dirt or mud has pushed past the air-can wiper seals
Complicated Service with quad-rings or air sleeve kit  - full service including resetting of shim preload.  Air can seals depend on dirt ingress

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Custom Hardware for fitting a Manitou Mara Inline Air shock to a Trek Rail with Thru-Shaft Reaktiv
Thru Shaft Reaktiv shocks are 230 x 57.5 mm air spring with lower hardware offset to one side
Product includes conversion pins and Manitou Mara Inline 230 x 60 mm

Resulting combination bolts straight in.  The Manitou Mara Inline in stock form has firm 4 stage compression damping and is suited to XC style riding.  We recommend a piggy back shock for more aggressive riders (Mara Pro).  Tuning for your weight and riding style is also available.

Please contact us to confirm availability

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Book your demo of a new Manitou Mezzer fork and/or Manitou Mara Pro/Inline rear shock, with Hayes Dominion A4 front brake.
Simply add this product to your cart and proceed through to checkout to book your demo and confirm your address details.  We will add you to the queue for demo and advise ETA.

For our existing and trusted customers there is no fee for demo.
For new customers the demo fee is refundable upon return of the demo fork, rear shock & brakes in good condition or can be used towards purchase of a new Manitou Mara, Mezzer or Hayes Dominion brakes.

Fitment wise, the fork requires a tapered head-tube and boost front wheel.  The brake requires a 6 bolt disc hub (i.e. not Shimano centre-lock).  A 203 mm disc rotor and brake adapter are supplied.  For demo the Manitou Mara Pro is available as 210 mm i2i Length x 50 mm Stroke or 216 x mm i2i Length x 63 mm Stroke.  On purchase there is the option to add/remove spacers from the Maras to change the stroke.  For example, the 210 x 50 mm Mara Pro can be changed to a stroke of up to 55 mm.  Contact us for further details.

Manitou Mezzer pricing, details and specifications are available here.
Manitou Mara Pro pricing, details and specifications are available here.
Manitou Mara Inline pricing, details and specifications are available here.
Hayes Dominion A4 brake pricing, details and specifications are available here.

Demo is only available to New Zealand customers.
Contact us for availability in case demos are out with other customers.

Terms & Conditions apply - see below.

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Standard air can to fit metric sized Manitou Mara Pro & Mara Inline rear shocks
Smaller volume air can same as that which comes standard on the Mara Inline
Select your shock size for the appropriate air can Learn More

King air can to fit metric sized Manitou Mara Pro & Mara Inline rear shocks
Large volume air can same as that which comes standard on the Mara Pro piggyback shocks
Select your shock size for the appropriate air can Learn More

Replacement single air can for Manitou McLeod 200 x 56 mm rear shocks Manitou Part Code: 142-31535-K021 Learn More

King can multi-volume air can Choose between medium or high volume with internal seal placement Direct fit on to McLeod rear shocks Manitou Part Code: 142-31535-K032 Learn More

King can multi-volume air can Choose between medium or high volume with internal seal placement Direct fit on to McLeod rear shocks Manitou Part Code: 142-31535-K033 Learn More

King can multi-volume air can Choose between medium or high volume with internal seal placement Direct fit on to McLeod rear shocks Fits 190x 50 mm & 200 x 50 mm McLeod rear shocks Manitou Part Code: 142-31535-K030 Learn More

Flanged bushings for shock eyelets
Installed as a pair with o-rings (not included) for new fitment or repair
Straight replacement for similar bushings from Fox, Trelleborg etc

Note these have a tighter ID than Fox & IGUS
They can be reamed to size after installation if they are too tight

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Straight replacement for shock eyelets in Modern Manitou, Modern RS, Fox, 5th Element, Marzocchi & Stratos Rear Shock Eyelets 1/2" ID x 1/2" Wide. 

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Harder wearing upgrade for Modern Manitou, Modern RS, Fox, 5th Element, Marzocchi & Stratos Rear Shock Eyelets.
1/2" ID x 1/2" Wide.  
Pre-tensioned bushing to accomodate small variations in eyelet diameter and shape without binding or play Available with shock eyelet pressing or complete custom shock hardware

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Harder wearing upgrade for Modern Manitou, Modern RS, Fox, 5th Element, Marzocchi & Stratos Rear Shock Eyelets 1/2" ID x 1/2" Wide.  Available with shock eyelet pressing or complete custom fitted shock hardware.

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X-Fusion Flanged bushings for shock eyelets
Straight replacement for genuine Fox flanged bushings provided the pin isn't worn
Installed as a pair with o-rings (not included) for repair

If you have a worn pin causing a knock, then use the green versions which have a tighter ID

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Original Manitou decal to fit Mara standard can
Black with grey, silver & red (Manitou logo)

Decal measurement = 57 mm height x 135 mm width

Manitou Part Code: 29-37594-G002 Learn More

Original Manitou decal to fit Mara standard can
Black with grey, silver & red (Manitou logo)

Decal measurement = 64 mm height x 135 mm width

Manitou Part Code: 29-37594-G003 Learn More

Original Manitou decal to fit Mara king can
Black with grey, silver & red (Manitou logo)

Decal measurement = 56 mm height x 150 mm width

Manitou Part Code: 29-37595-G001 Learn More

Original Manitou decal to fit Mara king can
Black with grey, silver & red (Manitou logo)

Decal measurement = 76 mm height x 148 mm width

Manitou Part Code: 29-37595-G003 Learn More

Original Manitou decal to fit Mara king can Black with grey, silver & red (Manitou logo)

Decal measurement = 63 mm height x 150 mm width

Manitou Part Code: 29-37595-G002 Learn More