2007년식의 경우
comp-elite-super-platinium 으로 나누어져 있었는데

2008년식은
elite와 MRD 두가지만 나오나 보네요....

무게는  elite가 1530g(3.4lb)   MRD가 1260g(2.8lb)으로 많이 가벼워진 거 같습니다.

Manitou R7 Suspension Forks are available in two platforms for 2008: MRD (Manitou Race Development) and Elite, both utilizing Manitou's new Absolute damping platform.

Elite : 2008 R7 Series * Cold-forged hollow crown with aluminum steerer * New Absolute platform damper with semi-bath lubrication and Evil Genius seals * 30mm alloy stanctions; magnesium lowers * 210mm max disc brake rotor size * 38.1mm offset * Crown-axle length: 80mm travel - 456mm; 100mm travel - 476mm R7 Elite Absolute * Adjustments: air, rebound, platform * V-brake and disc compatible; V-brake posts and post hole plugs included * TS Air spring

MRD : 2008 R7 Series nav up * Cold-forged hollow crown with aluminum steerer * New Absolute platform damper with semi-bath lubrication and Evil Genius seals * 30mm alloy stanctions; magnesium lowers * 210mm max disc brake rotor size * 38.1mm offset * Crown-axle length: 80mm travel - 456mm; 100mm travel - 476mm R7 MRD Absolute * Adjustments: air, rebound, compression, platform * Disc only * Noble Air spring