Hi everyone, Was hoping you could all share some wisdom wrt service costs and intervals on a full-sus bike. I just paid 700bob for a rear linkage service and new bearings - my bike is 10 months old -- Merida 120 and I've only done about 1200km on it - mix of XC and technical trail. My LBS told me that the bearings aren't serviceable and will have to be replaced yearly. This is apparently also true of my BB (shimano octalink). Does that sound right? I thought they would both be serviceable? I take good care of my bike - regular washing/ lubing, I keep as much water away from seals and bearings as possible, it's stored in a shed away from the elements etc etc. I am however 6"3 and 90kg, and ride through very wet JHB summers. Anyway my questions are: 1.Should I be taking the bike in for a service every 6 months to avoid wear, replacing parts? Or should I just aim for a full service every year? 2. Is it true that some rear-linkage bearings and BBs are not serviceable? 3. How often should I bleed brakes and replace gear cables, is it a matter of feel - or is it safer to bleed brakes at regular intervals? 4. How often should I service my fork (air) and shock(air)?
