A major innovative invention of Paul Turner after selling Rock Shox. Paul’s first frame and integrated rear shock appeared in 1999, the venerable ML7 (meaning its 7th iteration) and the DUC32 fork in 2003.
The Monlink design (ML of ML7 etc), which shared some similarities with the GT I-Drive of the early 2000’s, was one of the most efficient fully suspended bicycle designs of its time. Light, simple, attention to axle path, low chain torque and just plain unique made It special.
The DUC32 was a revolutionary approach to front suspension that still rivals forks today. At 150mm (26” wheel) its inverted design had class leading fore/aft stiffness where it mattered most and it was the lightest weight in its travel class.
As a former Maverick employee, rider, designer, hack engineer and customer service rep, I still have fond memories of the Monolink/DUC32 ride. I’m continuously amazed at the amount of Maverick aficionado’s that keep thriving on and loving their equipment! They come thru the door for maintenance and upgrades on a weekly basis. We don’t see many other suspension brands that are 10 to 20+ years old that people want to keep running, and that says something.
The Maverick Bike name is slowly fading as the younger generations are born into the current amazing crop of bikes today but we’re here to keep Mavericks running as long as we can. We continue to make some replacement parts for Mavericks so let us know what you have and we can probably help breathe some life back into your old steed.