Toxic Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 This shock is exactly 3 years old now, and has been failing on me on a regular basis. Does a shock have a "shelve life" ? I just don't understand why it keeps on failing so regularly.Every 2-3 months a seal kit is required. It has "collapsed" completely last week, and needed to be send away tothe "specialists" for a "fix". This is a 100mm version and use it for technical XC racing and marathons. I do like to take drops +- 1 meter high but surely it should be able to handle it? maybe replace it with a fox?
Toxic Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 A few times yes. At least 1-2 times per ride. my weight is 74kg and running 140psi at the back, as I find that is a very good pressure for majority of my trail riding.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Sounds like you either need some bottomless bands in there, or a bike with a ore progressive suspension curve. That, or higher pressure / lower volume can.
Toxic Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 I would love a trail bike... "urgently" but my bank manager (wife) does not approve another bike... Now I keep on smashing my poor XC bike.
Plentipotential Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Is it the same service centre which has been doing the repairs?
Eddy Gordo Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Sounds like you either need some bottomless bands in there, or a bike with a ore progressive suspension curve. That, or higher pressure / lower volume can.Hence my questions and the suggestion of a trail bike as well
popcorn_skollie Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 I would love a trail bike... "urgently" but my bank manager (wife) does not approve another bike... Now I keep on smashing my poor XC bike. If you keep forking out cash on a shock that can't keep up (on a bike you'll eventually destroy) she won't be happy either. It makes financial sense to cut your losses, fix the bike up, sell it and get a trail bike. Once you have your new bike. Surprise her with a fancy dinner and some tender loving. Also please don't take any relationship advice from me.My wife asked where her bike was and I stripped it to the bone. I'm running out of time and excuses.
Toxic Posted August 24, 2015 Author Posted August 24, 2015 If you keep forking out cash on a shock that can't keep up (on a bike you'll eventually destroy) she won't be happy either. It makes financial sense to cut your losses, fix the bike up, sell it and get a trail bike. Once you have your new bike. Surprise her with a fancy dinner and some tender loving. Also please don't take any relationship advice from me.My wife asked where her bike was and I stripped it to the bone. I'm running out of time and excuses.Its a cannondale scalpel. If it is not the front fork that needs a service then the back shock failes on me. Awesome bike, but I realized I need something more rugged as well.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Its a cannondale scalpel. If it is not the front fork that needs a service then the back shock failes on me. Awesome bike, but I realized I need something more rugged as well.Ah. Case closed then.
Raydek Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Its a cannondale scalpel. If it is not the front fork that needs a service then the back shock failes on me. Awesome bike, but I realized I need something more rugged as well. I had the same epiphany recently... It is a hard one to swallow, but you will be happier in the end. And so will your bike.
Guest nolipoli Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 snipMy wife asked where her bike was and I stripped it to the bone. I'm running out of time and excuses.Haha, I don't dare touch anything on my wife's bike.If it needs servicing I send it to a "professional". If I stripped it, she would throttle me.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 I had the same epiphany recently... It is a hard one to swallow, but you will be happier in the end. And so will your bike.YOU SHOULD NOT BE ON HERE RIGHT NOW!!! GO FETCH YOUR BIKE, DAMMIT!!!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Haha, I don't dare touch anything on my wife's bike.If it needs servicing I send it to a "professional". If I stripped it, she would throttle me.Some people enjoy that...
Guest nolipoli Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 Its a cannondale scalpel. If it is not the front fork that needs a service then the back shock failes on me. Awesome bike, but I realized I need something more rugged as well.Sell the Cannondale, and get a Giant Trance 29er. It might even end up putting cash into your pocket. edit: some nice Specialized Cambers going cheap too. (obviously all second hand bikes) 2nd edit: wheel size clarification.
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