MajG Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) Hi Folks, I was hoping you can help, i need to replace the below lever that is on top of the shock, perhaps know what it is actually called and where I could find one?im in Cape Town Kids claim they didnt mash it up , then it mustv been the dog Google skills has failed me in this search On A Trek X caliber 5, the standard shock that came with the bike Edited July 23, 2020 by MajG
Eddy Gordo Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 When last did that fork have a service? slickjay007 1
Eddy Gordo Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Also that looks like a coil fork and most likely the seal is blown. Take it to Stoke suspension works and see what they can do for you! MajG 1
DR ◣◢ Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Did the dog try to open it? With the wrong tool? That bit is called the preload adjuster. MajG 1
MajG Posted July 23, 2020 Author Posted July 23, 2020 Also that looks like a coil fork and most likely the seal is blown. Take it to Stoke suspension works and see what they can do for you!Is a coil fork yes. I own the bike for about 5 months and never serviced it yet. Maybe best i take it for one. For knowledge base, what is that lever actually called?
MajG Posted July 23, 2020 Author Posted July 23, 2020 Did the dog try to open it? With the wrong tool? That bit is called the preload adjuster. No idea what went down here. I dont have much bicycle knowledge so i wouldn't dare try to remove this. my boys wont rat each other tho Guess its universe way of telling me to service the shocks
Eddy Gordo Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Do you maybe store the bike upside down? Looks like the seal is leaking.
Slowbee Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 I have always wondered what those twisty button things did on the top of a fork.
MajG Posted July 23, 2020 Author Posted July 23, 2020 Do you maybe store the bike upside down? Looks like the seal is leaking.no, not upside but on a forward slant yes I dont see any leak or oilyness, but then again im no expert
MajG Posted July 23, 2020 Author Posted July 23, 2020 no, not upside but on a forward slant yes I dont see any leak or oilyness, but then again im no expert
MajG Posted July 23, 2020 Author Posted July 23, 2020 Around the knob you have some build uptaking it over the weekend for service, thanks man!
DR ◣◢ Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Around the knob you have some build up Looks more like mauled plastic from someone trying to open it will a monkey wrench.
Eddy Gordo Posted July 23, 2020 Posted July 23, 2020 Looks more like mauled plastic from someone trying to open it will a monkey wrench. I see that now! DR ◣◢ 1
MajG Posted July 23, 2020 Author Posted July 23, 2020 Looks more like mauled plastic from someone trying to open it will a monkey wrench. Closest thing i have in my home to a monkey wrench is a pliers, so that could of been their tool of choice
droo Posted July 27, 2020 Posted July 27, 2020 That's a topcap with a preload adjuster in it. Spares should be easy enough to get hold of and not that pricey.
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