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Hi all I am interested in the Yeti 575 for sale here: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/190040-yeti-575-for-sale-price-reduced/ But I have concerns regarding the fork, this is what the OP said: Fork needs attention: - The lockout does not work - rebound cannot be adjusted Forgive me for being ignorant but I have a few questions: How would it affect my ride? Is it worth buying a bike with these problems? What would the costs be to repair it?(if you can) Thank You

So I've managed to get hold of a 650b Intense Tracer 2 and am looking at fork options. Most Intense's are spec'd with a 150s or 160s which give a head angle of 68 and 67 respectively. Obviously everyone wants a pike but I don't want to throw R20K at the fork and there isn't much about 2nd hand in the 150+ realm. There is though a couple of deals out there on new 140mm Rockshox sektors. While not the top of may peoples list it's a solid fork built on most of the Revelation hardware and will do as a stop gap until something longer comes up (but that could be a bit). Just wondering how much it will effect the angles and ride with a shorter fork that will steepen it it up a bit and if it's going to go well or dilute the frame design?

Announced in April this year, the 32 Step-Cast (SC) fork is the lightest cross-country fork Fox has produced starting at around 1,355 grams. Designed and optimized for 100 mm travel from the outset, the 32 SC has some unique features. Click here to view the article

The Lauf fork has generated a fair bit of chatter on The Hub. We thought we'd throw ourselves into the conversation and give the Lauf TR29 a ride. Click here to view the article

The Fox 34 received a complete redesign from the inside out for 2016. The result: a fairly drastic reduction in weight and a much-needed performance boost. The improved ability of the Fox 34 was long overdue as Fox's main competitors have had the edge in performance for a few years now. Click here to view the article

Hi, I live in Pretoria East and I want to service my shock (Fox Float 32). Where would be the best place and what is their pricing? Can I service it myself and where will I get the parts needed ?

So I've been wanting to give my forks a bit of a service but don't want to pay ridiculous amounts for an oil and seal change. I know the youtubes are a goldmine of information but I'm a bit nervous il have my fork in pieces and not know how to put it all back together. Surely there's someone doing a workshop sometime? I think JB used to do them but obviously he's not around anymore.

Updated for 2014 with a Solo Air air spring (only one adjustable air chamber), the 2015 is unchanged and is available in every wheel size and travel options to please most trail riders. Click here to view the article

After having my bike stand for let's just say a very long time due to some recovery issues after shoulder surgery and a bad case of laziness, I decided to dust it off in December and take it away on holiday. A quick service revealed nothing untoward but a few loops around the resort we stayed at highlighted some suspension issues one of which was very kindly sorted by Droo from Stoke Suspension in the form of a rear shock service The other issue that I noticed was this thing called sticktion at the start of my fork's stroke... I thought it was as a result of standing so I tipped the bike onto it's head overnight and hoped and prayed that some oil would somehow creep in and resolve all my issues... Alas it was not to be... This weekend I decided that a baptism of fire was in order and off came the fork (Marzocchi 44 Bomber TST2 120mm travel). With a little help from Google, Marzocchi and Pinkbike within a reasonable amount of time it was stripped on my workbench and the inspection began. As there was no oil leaks and the fork was holding air, it resulted in an inspection and oil service. Castrol Fork Oil was used (10W) as there was no 7,5W available and I figured thicker rather that thinner (5W) would be better. A change to 5W isn't a train smash should that be required I removed the dust wipers, re-soaked the felt wipers in oil, checked the bushings (Good as new thankfully) and checked inside the lower legs for damage. All good. After a thorough clean assembly ensued with a little light grease inside the lowers (Everything works better with lube...) a bit more grease on the bushings as well as the oil seals and the wipers. I lubed up the stanchions and reassembled the fork (Lube everywhere that there was any chance of any contact. There was more lube on that fork than what was present in any Ron Jeremy movie ever made and probably all of them combined!!) After reassembly, to my horror..... sticktion at the start of the stroke..... I was hoping that with the slightest of pressure the stanchions would slide. It takes a bit of pressure and they release and start to slide. My question is, what is considered acceptable?

Those of you with marzocchi components know that getting it serviced is not easy to do in South Africa. Since my folks are visiting family in Sydney I figured its a good idea to have Australian agents send my dad a seal kit for my 66 to bring home. Whilst googling I stumbled accross a few companies who manufacture compatable seal kits for all the big names in mountain bike suspension. Particularly Racing Bros, Enduro and SKF. They dont strike me as chinese specials either. I've also noticed that many bike stores in the states, uk and australia use these products regularly when servicing forks etc. Instead of the kits supplied by suspension manufacturers themselves. My question is if any SA based LBS might be using any of these. Maybe even without us knowing? or are we hellbent on original parts only? Read up long enough and you'll notice that some of these guys are using these kits exclusively for years. Many reviews mention the improvements made to seal kits over their original counterparts. There are also many user based raves about the products aswell. It is a mixed bag though. Not everyone is happy. But some people are also complaining about original parts too. So, any experience? Thoughts? http://www.enduroforkseals.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/end_on_pike.jpghttp://probikes.cl/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Enduro-Seals-01.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/ilPvcPI.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/GvGG8wl.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/dTtOHaB.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/LJ3vy2G.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/IilVCAu.jpg

So I got dared into doing the Argus, entered and a month later decided I had better start training. So i bought my self a Silverback Sola 4 (Entry level hard tail). And did the Argus in 5:45. And loved it. My dilemma is that i was given a entry to this years whine2whales ride. And i am not sure that my bike will handle it. (Or i for that matter, but i have to try at least) My 2 big concerns being rims and front shock. The rims being Alex MD21 (I have to true them at least once a month)(My weight is 95kg's) The fork is a Suntour XCR. I was thinking that i could upgrade the rims to say ZTR Arch Ex's, The bike has Shimano Hubs. Advise please

Got a little over ambitious down Alice in Wonderland i think it was on sunday morning. Took a tumble. Nothing serious. There was no impact as such. No air or oil leaks as yet. seals seem fine...for now anyways. Been reading up about all sorts of fixes. Wondering if any lbs in cape town actually does them. Or if there is a mad scientist out there who knows what to do this is the fork http://www.marzocchi.com/template/detailProdotti.asp?idC=1528&IdFolder=113&idMY=30710&IdOggetto=30803