Big JD Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 Johan will find you , you don't find him . He is the Chuck of bikes !!!
Just Keep Pedaling Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 "Forgive my ignorance but who is Johan Bornman?" He invented the first bike. Carved it out of wood with a penknife. Seriously.
The Drongo Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the advice. I'm getting disillusioned with bike shops and I'm starting to realize that spending time cycling isn't spending time in the saddle. Forgive my ignorance but who is Johan Bornman? Some say He breathes through his ears.Some say he has Ceramic ballsSome say he has a Titanium Rod All we know is he is called Johan Bornman. Listen to The Nige.Stay away from LBS's if they can't tell you the difference between a Fork and a Shock.(thanks RodTi - saved me a rant!)Don't believe Mampara - he will take all the fun out of your first 45km race.Learn to DIY. It's so piss easy you can do it with your eyes closed.Buy the Recon! Edited March 18, 2011 by The Drongo
AndreZA Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 And when do you actually tide the bike ?? inbetween.
Wyatt Earp Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 I have a Reba XX 29'er, any advice on what I should do to keep its smooth ?
AndreZA Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 If you look at another thread talking about the same thing you will quickly realise that you do not get a Reba XX 29" shock but only a fork. Shock at the back, fork at the front.
Thumper Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 I have a Reba XX 29'er, any advice on what I should do to keep its smooth ?You could take it a bike shop in Midrand ..... smartass!
Wyatt Earp Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 If you look at another thread talking about the same thing you will quickly realise that you do not get a Reba XX 29" shock but only a fork. Shock at the back, fork at the front.I did not say shock nor fork nor front suspension.Any advice on how to keep it smoof.
The Drongo Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 I have a Reba XX 29'er, any advice on what I should do to keep its smooth ? Shave it! You don't need to - it's a 29'-err.
rampies Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 I bought an old second hand Fox for a single speed I built and was forced to service it cause it was crying BP oil spills...until the oil ran out. I am a quite proficient mechanic, but I have never opened the fork or a shock of any sort. I have to say it was scary thinking I have to open it up. Afterwards, it is a piece of cake. Find a youtube vid. buy a seal kit. Get some oil from your LBS or even motorbike shop, noting the oil weight around 7 (seems that mostly only LBS's hold stock - motorbikes use around a 15). Make sure you have a shock pump for air shock. And then follow the video. I serviced my RL32 based on a Talas video - only a seal and oil change - the differences between the forks are negligible, unless you open up the REAL inners. Noting that you should watch the stanchions and make sure you put the right oil on the correct side - damper requiring more oil than the lock out side. I would not open up the lockout or damper. I will send it to a LBS for fixing any damper or lockout problems if it is a mid range to high end fork. I have to say I was VERY affraid pulling the stanchions from the lowers - it required SOME pulling. But knowing it was an old shock and for a fun bike, I attempted it as school of life costs if I break something. Anyway. Was cool. Will do it any day. Shock is much easier as it is smaller and easier to handle. Also, one seal, less oil. Very easy. That is what I did, and it worked fine. I will do this in a years time again, or if the suspension becomes sticky or dry - Fox often leaks, so if it doesn't leak - it needs oil Buy the Recon, and open the old shock for fun. It will give you confidence in opening up your next one.A worthwhile LBS will discuss the process with you if you ask, but then you should remember to support them, cause they supported you at no cost.
Hardtailrider Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 "Buy the Recon, and open the old shock for fun. It will give you confidence in opening up your next one" +1! Btw - wish me luck too Hubbers, I'm about to open up my Reba Race forks (not 29ers though, Dangle) for their first service...
kosmonooit Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 If you have a Cannondale Lefty you must grease the needle rollers often, as often as you lube your chain. And reset the bearings periodically. There are docs with the procedures for this, greasing is no-brainer: just clip the cable tie that holds the hood, pull it down which then exposes the flats upon which this races run. Resetting the rollers is different for every shock, and may require some special tool. If the needle bearings run dry it sets off a chain reaction and really messes up the internal bearing surfaces. Taking it apart and servicing it is a technical adventure and should only be done if you are really skilled with mechanics etc and you need a few special tools - there are people who specialise in this locally (so I am told) - JB for one here in Jhb.
Wyatt Earp Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 "Buy the Recon, and open the old shock for fun. It will give you confidence in opening up your next one" +1! Btw - wish me luck too Hubbers, I'm about to open up my Reba Race forks (not 29ers though, Dangle) for their first service...Let us know how it goes, some tips will be cool.
Wyatt Earp Posted March 18, 2011 Posted March 18, 2011 If you have a Cannondale Lefty you must grease the needle rollers often, as often as you lube your chain.Interesting.
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