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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

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/diamondback-mens-mountain-bike/1488910230

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..

Any ideas?

https://www.marktplaats.nl/v/fietsen-en-brommers/fietsen-mountainbikes-en-atb/m2108510547-mountainbike-26-inch

Afternoon all, Recently stumbled on this site: https://www.cultmtb.com/Home/ Enjoy!

Hi all, Seen this on the classifieds and can't find any info about brand or model. Any ideas? No info from seller yet and only these photos to go on.. Cheers!

Hello all, I'm thinking of repainting my Specialized S-Works M2 but want to do it properly. Any tips and advice from the masters? ;) (Sand)blasting with walnut shells / plastic beads? Powder coating? Best option for sourcing Specialized Team Red paint? Apologies if this has been asked before...