eduplooy Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Hi there, I have a Rockshox Reba RL that collapsed about 6 weeks ago. I took it in and the mechanic told me that it needs aservice. He replaced the seals on the shock and it lasted for one ride (60km). I took it back and it looked like the valve on the + side. this was then replaced but it is still collapsing, it has been back 4 times now, does anyone have any ideasplease? Regards,Etienne
the nerd Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Who did you take it to? Are they a place that is known for servicing suspension?
MrJacques Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Get in touch with Droo from http://www.stokesuspension.com
droo Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Could be a few things, but I'd have to have it on front of me to make a diagnosis. If you want a decent second opinion, Dave at Spoke and Spanner is closer to you that I am - he should be able to sort you out.
Wyatt Earp Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Who did you take it to? Are they a place that is known for servicing suspension?+1 I happen to know a guy.OP is it a dual air fork ?
Ryanpmb Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Buy a FOX shock ;-) Hows that going to help replacing a fork?...
the nerd Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 Hows that going to help replacing a fork?... haha i see what you did there. +1 I happen to know a guy.OP is it a dual air fork ? Why i say that is many LBS say they can service forks and shocks etc but can they really.
PieterJvR Posted December 8, 2014 Posted December 8, 2014 As others have suggested take it to a place that is known for servicing suspension - my suggestion would be to take it to Anton at Summit Cycles in Midrand
nickc Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 +1 I happen to know a guy.OP is it a dual air fork ?Know the OP and the bike - Anton, yes its a dual air fork. Keeps collapsing and you cannot pull the fork back up - once you release the bottom valve you can pull it back up but then oil comes out the bottom valve.
GLuvsMtb Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 Hows that going to help replacing a fork?...... it seems like the peanut gallery has filled up again...
Zariuss Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 If you are willing to drive out to Boksburg Cycle Lab then you must take your fork to Peter. He is the best. Not the quickest but you will feel like you have got a brand new shock!
NotSoBigBen Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 If you are willing to drive out to Boksburg Cycle Lab then you must take your fork to Peter. He is the best. Not the quickest but you will feel like you have got a brand new shock!'He is the best' Not to be funny but what do you base that on?
Wyatt Earp Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 Know the OP and the bike - Anton, yes its a dual air fork. Keeps collapsing and you cannot pull the fork back up - once you release the bottom valve you can pull it back up but then oil comes out the bottom valve.That means the negative seal might need to be replaced.It will be really hard to determine without actually stripping the fork down .
the nerd Posted December 9, 2014 Posted December 9, 2014 That means the negative seal might need to be replaced.It will be really hard to determine without actually stripping the fork down . Which is what i suspect the initial service place did not do properly, they assumed it needed seals and that was it..
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