I read a comment about not liking the rear arch of the manitou design. I love that design, it sets it apart from other forks and makes is look eloquent. I think the big arch in the front, especially (here comes the criticism my way...lol) on the Fox forks look too beefy and brutish. I'm riding the Manitou Minute Elite and it is absolutely awesome. The only issue I have with it is a bit of a fork dive at slow speeds. But that can be solved by going fast, the faster you go the better it feels..plush, plush, plush. Manitou is coming back strong, keep it up boys!