2013 Lefty Maintenance

[BlinkFan]

Contemplating upgrading to a Dale in the next few weeks. I've searched in past threads, but didn't find anything concrete.

 

Just a few questions regarding maintenance on the Lefty.

1. How easy is it to do the day-to-day cleanup.
   
2. How easy is it to do the occasional self-service, if at all? Re-oil, check seals, bearing adjustment, etc.?
   
3. How much is a typical minor service on a Lefty?
   
4. How often do you have to service a Lefty, say compared to say a Fox?
   
5. I see the 2013 Lefty models don't have that rubber sock thing on it anymore... does this influence the above in any way?
   

Any feedback much appreciated, thanks!

Edited August 5, 2013 by BlinkFan

[Maldino]

Just got mine back after its second major service since 2010. As far as I know there isn't much you can do yourself on the Lefty, they (bike shops) send them off to Omnico in Cape Town where they service them. On average the service costs about R650 to R800. I know the new Lefty is a better sealed unit thus no rubber sock but other then that its an awesome shock! Once you go Lefty you never go back....

[kennyg]

Have 4 lefties, none have given any trouble, the 2013 lefty is pretty much a rock shock, so no real difference there.

 

 

[fandacious]

so no real difference there.

 

except that its single arm

[carbon29er]

Have 4 lefties, none have given any trouble, the 2013 lefty is pretty much a rock shock, so no real difference there.

except that its single arm

and much much nicer.

 

Maintenance wise the 2013 Hybrid is a breeze. Pre 2013 you need some tools and HAVE to do a bearing reset every 20 or so hours. Major PITA.

[_David_]

http://www.cannondale.com/manual_headshok/

[BlinkFan]

SERVICE ITEM FREQUENCY (NORMAL RIDING)

 

Check for damage - Pre/Post ride - Bike owner

Check for Tightening - Torques First Ride / Every 4-5 rides - Bike owner

Replace Frame Bumper, Guard - As Needed - Bike owner

Manual Reset - 50 hours - Bike owner

Telescope Lubrification - 100 hours - Dealer

Damper Service: Air spring/Damping Cartridge Inspection - 100 hour or every year - Dealer

Full Service (Telescope Rebuild + Damper service) - 200 hours - Headshok Service Center

 

RACING - If you race with your LEFTY, you will have to perform the items listed twice as often. (i.e. 50hrs becomes 25hrs)