Dicky DQ

No one ever does because no one ever tells you to. I have also never received a manual with any bike I have purchased re the servicing and self maintenance issues. Conspiracy theory, bike shops don't want to tell you you can do it yourself so they hide the manuals from you.

http://www.ridefox.com/fox_tech_center/owners_manuals/07/eng/service_intervals.htm

Note the Fox Service intervals: you need to inspect and clean the dust wipers every 25hrs. FOX Racing Shox forks feature a sealing system designed to keep your fork moving smoothly in all conditions. There are two parts to the system: the fork seal and the foam ring. The fork seal features a proprietary scraper lip geometry that keeps dirt out and oil in. The foam ring sits just below the fork seal. It is saturated with oil and in turn applies oil to the upper tube as it passes by. This keeps the fork moving up and down smoothly. While FOX Racing Shox forks are designed to require minimal maintenance, periodic inspection and cleaning of the fork sealing system is required. It is normal on FOX forks for a small amount of oil and/or grease to accumulate on the upper tubes. This is necessary to keep the fork working smoothly and to keep dirt out. Furthermore, fork seals are grease packed at the factory. This grease tends to migrate out of the seals during the break-in period. Seal and Foam Ring Service Storing the bicycle upside down and inverting the fork allows oil to run down to the foam rings and keeps them lubricated and ready for your next ride. To check the conditions of the seal and foam rings, perform the following procedure: Wrap tape around the tip of the screwdriver to protect the upper tubes. Around the perimeter of the fork seals are small notches. Use a thin flat-blade screwdriver in these slots to gently pry the seal from the lower legs. Once loose, raise them all the way up to the lower crown. It is recommended that the tip of the screwdriver be covered with tape or a piece of material to protect the paint on the fork from being damaged. Wrap a clean rag around the junction of the upper tubes and the lower legs. This will keep dirt out while the seals are being cleaned. Use a rag to wipe around the outside diameter of the seal. Wipe until clean. Remove the rags and check the foam rings which will be visible just inside the lower legs. They should be soaked with oil and should not contain any dirt or debris. If the foam rings are dry, use a few cc’s of Fox Suspension Fluid to saturate them. Wipe the upper tubes and slide the seals down into the lower legs. Carefully press the seals back into place. A thin flat-blade screwdriver can be used to press in between the upper tube and the fork brace. It is recommended that the blade of the screwdriver be covered with tape or a rag to prevent damage to the seal. Inspect to make sure the seal is firmly seated against top surface of the lower leg. Wipe off any excess oil and cycle the fork a few times to check for proper operation. I never did this and have the same **** as many many others. every 25hrs damn that every 1 to 2 weeks.

Foxes are famous for this. they need lots of servicing inf you ride offroad. The oil seals harden and cause the wear.

Then why did you enter? I know it is a dumb question, but you knew about the gravel before you entered.

A sub 3 is very doable. I know someone that did this on a 26'r and knoblies. So there.

Most of us just stop at a spot out of habit once we found a place near the turnaround point.

It all depends on where we are going and fitting the stop in midway-ish. But you could convince the bellville/brackenfell or paarl/wellington, maybe even the strand somerset west crowd to stop off there with a bit of an intro.

Is your ban sorted or what was the outcome. Been offline for a looong time.

Yo so much and so little. Take the last Attekwas: 1. Moderate training. 2. Way overweight 3. I am fat and sleg, 4. Rode on coke and water 50/50 in one bottle and water in the other. 5. Finished drank beer, waited for mates, got in the car and drove home. no worries. when I was fit it and racing it was different. so horses for courses. recovery drinks work if you are going balls to the wall and need to refuel right after finishing and before having a good meal. But it is not the silver bullet. ride more, eat less, drink less BEER, and the relook at the issue.

Dude were you riding with the waaaaaaaaaay wide bars. I think we yo yoed all the way there. I was the fattie in the canary yellow Time Freight Kit.

Agreed, and you need to train to ride the distance. also remember that over hydration is worse than dehydration.

This is all good and well but what about the stomach acids etc that do the "work" before your "osmosis" that is not taken into account. and this video was a marketing video for a specific product so..... hmmmmmmmmmmm.

What a load of marketing cods wallop!

It is fun if you are not racing and the vibe is good.

Hmmm........... Welkom............. not the place now.

So this is now an adventure ride, no longer a race. Or was it ever? What is the deal with forcing a person to invest even more money on a GPS device? Why can't you just pitch up and ride, Damn you are paying enough for the entry.

where is it online?

Are you serious? Just HTFU. What if it was a Donky car?

Round Ones

What do you use for through axle forks?

Those are to convert through axle to QR I think.

Thanks Admin, as I said I did not see the removed comments.

Hi Admin I did not see the removed posts, but with all respect, when reporting crime it is de facto to give as much info as possible to try and apprehend the perpetrators. So if it was 3 Black persons in a black Corsa then that is what should be broadcast. If it was 3 Whites, Indians, Japanese, Chinese, etc. that is what needs to be reported. This is not being racist, just stating the facts and adding more detail to the descriptions. However, as stated I did not see the removed posts and could not comment on whether they were in fact racist.

Agreed, you may have to do it a few times. Racing Ralph non UST is famous for this.