RockShox Charge 2 Damper Upgrade

[dev null]

Anybody done the Charger 2 damper upgrade on their Reba/SID forks? I am looking at either this or the RCT3 Compression Damper/Rebound Damper upgrade.

 

Any feedback would be great. I currently have a Reba RL 2014 model that I want to upgrade. 120mm travel.

[BaGearA]

RCT3 is still an open bath damper (I don't think it got updated AFAIK )

 

Charger and Charger 2 dampers are both bladder dampers which perfrom very very well and would be well worth it IMO.

 

Droo should make everything clear in the AM

[dev null]

RCT3 is still an open bath damper (I don't think it got updated AFAIK )

 

Charger and Charger 2 dampers are both bladder dampers which perfrom very very well and would be well worth it IMO.

 

Droo should make everything clear in the AM

 

Yes, I got the pricing yesterday:

 

1. Charger 2 : R4600

2. RCT3 Compression + Rebound Damper with DIG valve : R3300

[BaGearA]

Yes, I got the pricing yesterday:

 

1. Charger 2 : R4600

2. RCT3 Compression + Rebound Damper with DIG valve : R3300

F#K !! thats A lot for A damper 

[droo]

For the price difference, go Charger. They're more difficult to service, but on a 120mm fork it's probably worth it.

 

Also bragging rights.

[BaGearA]

For the price difference, go Charger. They're more difficult to service, but on a 120mm fork it's probably worth it.

 

Also bragging rights.

 

The boss has spoken ^

[dev null]

Picked up my Charger 2 upgrade from Williams 'bout an hour ago. R4149.

 

Think I will also do a lowers service and replace seals etc.

[dev null]

Just a note for someone also thinking of doing this upgrade. If you are planning to do this yourself, you need a cassette tool/socket. And not the type with a center locating pin. You need the type that looks like a normal socket.

[Cogent Industries]

Worthwhile upgrade, I will also replace the red military grade sticky stuff in the air side with Sram butter for more plushy plush of the plushness.

[dev null]

OK, upgrade done. Also removed the air spring, cleaned it and lubed it with SRAM Butter. Lowers service also done with new wiper seals etc. Also repaired a few minor stone scratches on the stanchions with nail varnish and sanded with 1000 grid. Finger test tells me it's not going to bother the bushes and seals.

 

Did the normal ride down the street test and everything works as they should.

 

Bombing down Helderberg test will be done next weekend or maybe sometime this week. We'll see how much the boss bothers me.

 

Thanks for all the advice etc.

 

BTW, 17 oz tub of SRAM Butter was R600 bucks (eina!), but will probably last me a lifetime. Used Castrol Edge Sport 10W for the lowers.

[Meezo]

OK, upgrade done. Also removed the air spring, cleaned it and lubed it with SRAM Butter. Lowers service also done with new wiper seals etc. Also repaired a few minor stone scratches on the stanchions with nail varnish and sanded with 1000 grid. Finger test tells me it's not going to bother the bushes and seals.

 

Did the normal ride down the street test and everything works as they should.

 

Bombing down Helderberg test will be done next weekend or maybe sometime this week. We'll see how much the boss bothers me.

 

Thanks for all the advice etc.

 

BTW, 17 oz tub of SRAM Butter was R600 bucks (eina!), but will probably last me a lifetime. Used Castrol Edge Sport 10W for the lowers.

 

how much for the old damper?

[dev null]

how much for the old damper?

 

Free, if you want it, to any long-time Hubber. 

[Meezo]

Free, if you want it.

 

LEGEND!

 

 

[AdrianDJ]

Just a note for someone also thinking of doing this upgrade. If you are planning to do this yourself, you need a cassette tool/socket. And not the type with a center locating pin. You need the type that looks like a normal socket.

Hi Moridin,

Do you have the part number/code for the damper ? I also have 2014 REBA and would like to get the charger damper  

[dev null]

Hi Moridin,

Do you have the part number/code for the damper ? I also have 2014 REBA and would like to get the charger damper  

 

Looking for the box quickly.

 

OK, found. Part No. 00.4018.783.003

 

With the exchange rate the latest price should be lower than the R4149 I paid. But don't hold your breath. We are talking about an SRAM product here. 

[AdrianDJ]

Looking for the box quickly.

 

OK, found. Part No. 00.4018.783.003

 

With the exchange rate the latest price should be lower than the R4149 I paid. But don't hold your breath. We are talking about an SRAM product here. 

haha, thanks dude