Recent content by BCNBiker

Maybe they had elastomers in 30 years ago ;) I made the mistake of pushing the plunger while looking in the bottom of the fork and got a faceful of MCU brownie

Thanks for the replies - gonna check out the DIY polyurethane rod option and will keep you updated. It was only a 5cm piece so I reckon it's mainly just cushioning for the spring. Might be in for some pogo-stick action though 😜

Hey Eshew, thanks for the reply. This is the fork: The MCU elastomer (5cm long, 3cm O.D) below the spring just fell apart when I opened it up. One of the red rebound stoppers is in pretty bad shape as well o_O Cheers

Hello all, Currently servicing a '97 Marzocchi Z3 and the elastomers have disintegrated. Would a piece of polyurethane (70A hardness) work as a cheapo replacement? Fork is for my daughter's bike so won't be seeing any big drops or DH ;) Just want it to function.. Photo for reference: Cheers

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Looking pretty hot and explosif around that lava dome!

Ah well..luckily it didn't cost much - the Mavic rims, cantis and Bomber fork are in ok condition so there's that.. Cheers Neko!

Yes, head tube..still learning the lingo ;)

Hello all, many thanks for your replies. Found another serial number (BI 0771) on the steerer head tube if helps any Have a good 1

Great, it's off! The side tap method worked well, Novocaine 👍

Thanks both for your replies and help..will try to pry it up a bit and if not, whacking time. Cheers

Morning all, Having trouble removing the headset + fork. Flathead screwdriver on the retaining clip notch and tap with a rubber hammer? Should the retaining clip pop off or does it unscrew? The spacers and steerer were pretty gunked up. Not sure on best procedure here.. Cheers and have a good...

Btw, are Marzocchi Bombers supposed to make a squelching noise when compressed🤔? I've only owned coil and air forks..

Hi all, Recently acquired another (!) bike - divorce papers arriving soon 😜 . Seller thought that it might be a 2000 Stumpjumper (red originally). Serial number under the BB: M5K00262. Another serial number on the head tube: BI 0771 Cheers in advance!

Ok, thanks! Never seen one before..