GoBig

No disagreement there - but unfortunately you will have to replace it as some stage... So what would you suggest?

Your views on this, in terms of - Durability - Formation of rust - Shifting - Value for money Also, the difference between SRAM PC951 vs PC971 vs PC991 vs the Hollow pin? Is it worth the extra money?GoBig2009-07-21 02:58:23

Thanks for your advice guys. I have, perhaps unfortunately?, already given the go-ahead to just get it done. I really need to get back on the bike JB, I am still very keen to come to the workshop though, can you please let me know the details - I will bring along the damaged parts and get your views on it. I will also post pictures here

Daxiet - especially on your third point, that is the route I will go. Replace it now and get the pain over and done with. Yes, there is always the possibility that a perfectly good secondhand Fox shock comes on sale tomorrow but then I do run the risk of repeating this whole exercise...

They are replacing the whole top bit (crown?), including the stanctions so that's where they say the damage is

Will definitely ask for the replaced item back and update the thread with pics (should be next week) I have to replace the wipers and seals as well so I guess there was play on it. I didn't see any noticeable scratches on it but then again I didn't really look to be honest (more fool me I guess) Only paid about R9k for the bike in the first place so expected to spend a bit, but this is a bit of a curveball.... Do I have to be worried about the agents ripping me off and replacing it without it really being necessary?

Will definitely ask for the replaced item back and update the thread with pics (should be next week) I have to replace the wipers and seals as well so I guess there was play on it. I didn't see any noticeable scratches on it but then again I didn't really look to be honest (more fool me I guess) Only paid about R9k for the bike in the first place so expected to spend a bit, but this is a bit of a curveball....

Hi I recently bought a secondhand Anthem 1 (2007) and took the bike in for a service. There was a bit of oil on the shock, a Fox 100RL (on the silver bit, not sure what that's called) so I thought it probably needs seals / bushes so had it sent to Omnico to have serviced. They now came back saying that there "is wear on the shock" and that I will need to replace the whole top crown assembly (R2.5k). Together with the bushes, labour and all other things the total will come to R3.7k. Is this something that happens, and I just have to live with it or do anyone out there have advice?

Thanks for the advice guys - seems like the difference is there but minimal...

I have an Anthem with an RP2 on it, and a friend is buying a Goose Cannaan with a RP23. We have talked about perhaps doing a swap plus cash deal. I have a few questions: Will the Goose shock fit the Anthem frame Is it worth changing the RP2 for the RP23 If so at what cash difference? Thanks