oldandslow
Dirt Disciple
The rear suspension on my 1999 Specialized FSR Comp is a RockShox as above. The bike has been lightly used, and I've never thought about servicing, which shows how much I know about suspension. Now, I'm getting a "clacking" noise from the rear when I hit a bump the size of a sleeping policeman, and there's a seal that seems to have come unscrewed. You can just see it in the centre of this picture.
So I find that I need to learn about a whole new world of suspension. What tools do I need to do servicing at home? Can I even get parts for something that old? Is it likely to be repairable and, if not, what are my options to replace the unit? I'm not likely to consider replacing the bike. Logically I should learn the lesson and have a look at the front Judy Cs too, so same questions for them?
I've done most things on road bikes, including for example wheel building and fitting headsets - it's just that I'm a road rider at heart, so I've never got involved with this kind of thing before.
So I find that I need to learn about a whole new world of suspension. What tools do I need to do servicing at home? Can I even get parts for something that old? Is it likely to be repairable and, if not, what are my options to replace the unit? I'm not likely to consider replacing the bike. Logically I should learn the lesson and have a look at the front Judy Cs too, so same questions for them?
I've done most things on road bikes, including for example wheel building and fitting headsets - it's just that I'm a road rider at heart, so I've never got involved with this kind of thing before.