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Howzit Hubbers,

 

My girlfriends Trek Fuel Ex7 has a RockShox 35 Gold RL for that desperately needs a service.

I've used Cogent before for my Fox fork as I've heard they are the main dudes for Fox but is there anyone who specialises in RockShox?

Preferably based in JHB

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20 minutes ago, BroganThompson said:

Howzit Hubbers,

 

My girlfriends Trek Fuel Ex7 has a RockShox 35 Gold RL for that desperately needs a service.

I've used Cogent before for my Fox fork as I've heard they are the main dudes for Fox but is there anyone who specialises in RockShox?

Preferably based in JHB

I’ve serviced  rockshox at cogent as well as fox, they work wonders on both

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I've watched a bunch of YouTube videos on suspension servicing for both shocks and forks and it really doesn't look difficult. I'm considering investing in all the needed tools such as a bike stand and the needed oils and greases and then do it myself. I'm not stressed about warranties. If I can save myself some cash doing the lowers and aircan services, then I can let the gurus service the dampers when the time comes. I have a combination of Fox and Rockshox forks and shocks on my bikes.

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2 hours ago, Robbie Stewart said:

I've watched a bunch of YouTube videos on suspension servicing for both shocks and forks and it really doesn't look difficult. I'm considering investing in all the needed tools such as a bike stand and the needed oils and greases and then do it myself. I'm not stressed about warranties. If I can save myself some cash doing the lowers and aircan services, then I can let the gurus service the dampers when the time comes. I have a combination of Fox and Rockshox forks and shocks on my bikes.

Its not super complicated to do a basic service. Most manufacturers publish manuals on how to do the work. Take your time.

The first time you do it will be more expensive then sending it away, buying tools, flat face socket, lubricants etc, but then you should have enough consumables for a couple service and will only cost you the service kit.

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3 hours ago, Robbie Stewart said:

I've watched a bunch of YouTube videos on suspension servicing for both shocks and forks and it really doesn't look difficult. I'm considering investing in all the needed tools such as a bike stand and the needed oils and greases and then do it myself. I'm not stressed about warranties. If I can save myself some cash doing the lowers and aircan services, then I can let the gurus service the dampers when the time comes. I have a combination of Fox and Rockshox forks and shocks on my bikes.

Do yourself a favour - skip the pootube videos, go direct to the manufacturer's website and download the service manuals.

I've made a fair bit of money from people's youtube hacks.

Also, don't neglect dampers - lowers and air can will definitely keep your suspension running smoother in between rebuilds, but the full deal does need doing every 150 hours or so.

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15 minutes ago, droo said:

Do yourself a favour - skip the pootube videos, go direct to the manufacturer's website and download the service manuals.

I've made a fair bit of money from people's youtube hacks.

Also, don't neglect dampers - lowers and air can will definitely keep your suspension running smoother in between rebuilds, but the full deal does need doing every 150 hours or so.

I love YouTube mechanics and wheelbuilders.

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On 6/19/2024 at 10:00 AM, droo said:

Do yourself a favour - skip the pootube videos, go direct to the manufacturer's website and download the service manuals.

I've made a fair bit of money from people's youtube hacks.

Also, don't neglect dampers - lowers and air can will definitely keep your suspension running smoother in between rebuilds, but the full deal does need doing every 150 hours or so.

Thanks for your reply, @droo. I neglected suspension before. It was an expensive lesson to learn.

I think on my new bike I will let the people with the required skill like yourself do the job. I will play around on the already destroyed fork of my old bike to get to know the process rather and just fiddle for the sake of fiddling.

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I do everything on my bikes myself, except suspension. Fair enough, a lower and fresh oil is pretty easy to DIY, and as @droo said, most manuals show the procedure, but i kind of feel that if you pay R20k+ for a fork, let an expert pamper it every now and then. They also see things that you might not. Small price to pay to keep a quite steep investment running in perfect condition.

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