Bundu Ric Posted March 4 Share My Rockshox dropper post has some sag in it which I picked up 2 weeks ago. Took it to Cyclelab to be told it is normal, which led to me giving the bike technician some lip as I know my bike and dropper and it had never had any sag. After that fiasco I was then told it must be sent to CT for a service. So is that the only place that can service my Rockshox dropper post as that would mean 7-10 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted March 4 Share Unfortunately it needs to go the CPT yes for it to be serviced by the agents unless you opt for one of the suspension guy sup north ( where I'm assuming you are ? ) The reverb is an over engineered piece of garbage , that harsh but it is. If you service it within the intervals it'll give years of good performance , but only if you stick to the maintenance schedule. Sorry I don't have anything more constructive to say but I've rebuilt maybe around 20 myself and its a shite show Cartridge droppers are better in terms of reliability ( especially if you don't maintain them ) EG Lyne , One up , Bontrager , Transx There are some very good hydraulic posts that are slightly ( ever so ) more reliable than the reverb , like the fox transfer but I put it in the same class as the reverb. Then there's the grand daddy ... Bikeyoke ( similar idea inside as the reverb , but super reliable and has the ability to be bled on the bike by the user ) its service intervals are also way longer. Bundu Ric and vanniri 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Stephenson Posted March 4 Share I would recommend you speak to Robbie at RBC in PE. https://www.rbco.co.za/index.php?route=suspension/servicepricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted March 4 Share Trailwolf Cycles at Taroko Trail park in Modderfontein can do the service for you. Bundu Ric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted March 4 Share My OneUp v2 just cost me R350 in parts to service myself after a year of not really caring for it that much. Didnt really need it, just thought id spoil it haha. I agree with @BaGearA. I also own a Bikeyoke revive from 2020. It has never been opened, still works flawlessly. That self bleed valve business is the best thing ever and it literally takes longer to take your multitool out to do it. if I had to ship something somewhere to get it serviced i’d bin it😅 im also of the opinion that if you run something like the lyne ones you can almost run it in its moer for 2 years or more without servicing and just buy a new one. They are basically cheap enough. Jako De Wet and Bundu Ric 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 4 Share So then should I just buy a Bikeyoke? Can I use the Rockshox controls with the Bikeyoke or do they have their own specific controls? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakes 001 Posted March 4 Share Shockingly good bicycle service center can service your REVERB. We specialize in suspension work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted March 4 Share 11 minutes ago, Bundu Ric said: So then should I just buy a Bikeyoke? Can I use the Rockshox controls with the Bikeyoke or do they have their own specific controls? Bikeyoke just uses a cable remote to activate so nearly any dropper remote works with them. No none of the working parts are interchangeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted March 5 Share 9 hours ago, Bundu Ric said: So then should I just buy a Bikeyoke? Can I use the Rockshox controls with the Bikeyoke or do they have their own specific controls? It depends on what cable fittings the Bikeyoke needs compared to the RS. As an example: The Xfusion needs the cut end to be on the dropper fixed to it with a grub barrel. The Lyne is the other way around with the lug end on the dropper and the cut end on the remote. The Xfusion is a pain in the rear end to get the lengths correct because of the cut end being where it is. The lyne is almost fit and not have to worry about removing it multiple times to get the length correct - win for the Lyne here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 5 Share Ok so this all seems way past my bike mechanic capability, will need to make a call on the way forward and then a shop to do this properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted March 5 Share 2 minutes ago, 117 said: It depends on what cable fittings the Bikeyoke needs compared to the RS. As an example: The Xfusion needs the cut end to be on the dropper fixed to it with a grub barrel. The Lyne is the other way around with the lug end on the dropper and the cut end on the remote. The Xfusion is a pain in the rear end to get the lengths correct because of the cut end being where it is. The lyne is almost fit and not have to worry about removing it multiple times to get the length correct - win for the Lyne here Bike yoke is liek the lyne in this aspect It also has a graphic at the bottom of the post that you use to get an idea of the exposed cable required. 117 and Bundu Ric 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted March 5 Share 27 minutes ago, Bundu Ric said: Ok so this all seems way past my bike mechanic capability, will need to make a call on the way forward and then a shop to do this properly. Its actually very simple to be honest. If you can change a tyre you can install a dropper. Look for one that you can service yourself without being tied to an agent. Lyne and One Up, Bikeyoke get the vote here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 5 Share Ok maybe I should give it a go and then when I stuff it up take it to a pro The good old male way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
117 Posted March 5 Share Most brands have a youtoobe channel to show you how to install etc. Pretty simple in this modern era Bundu Ric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
droo Posted March 5 Share 47 minutes ago, Bundu Ric said: Ok maybe I should give it a go and then when I stuff it up take it to a pro The good old male way. The tools and consumables you'll need to do it will cost more than the service the first time round, beyond that it'll pay itself back. You'll need a clean work area and a bench vise to start. Service manual here. DM me if you need spares, tools etc, otherwise if you let me know where you are I can point you to someone who can do it for you. We can do nationwide turnaround within a week, but it's obviously easier if there's someone local. And yes, your techie is half right - that is normal for a Reverb. When it needs service. Bundu Ric 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundu Ric Posted March 5 Share Thanks, then maybe I should do a service, see where it goes and then make a call on a new one later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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