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MaintenanceRock Shox Reverb dropper post

Peter Nilges

 · 12.10.2011

Maintenance: Rock Shox Reverb dropper postPhoto: Daniel Simon
Maintenance: Rock Shox Reverb dropper post
The Rock Shox Reverb is the most commonly installed dropper post and impresses with its ease of use. To keep it that way, it needs to be serviced from time to time. We show you how to do it.

Do it yourself: Just as with suspension forks or shocks, the manufacturer also specifies certain service intervals for a telescopic seatpost, which should be observed to maintain the warranty. For the Rock Shox Reverb, this service interval is 50 hours. However, if it is particularly dusty or muddy on tour, the dropper post can buck even before this. Regular servicing is necessary to extend the service life and ensure smooth operation over a long period of time. Rock-Shox distributor Sport Import charges around 83.30 euros for this service, including materials. However, if you have skilful hands, you can do it yourself with the service kit for 39.90 euros and a few special tools. With our detailed instructions, the steps should be no problem. If you want even more detailed information, you can watch the Rock Shox service video. We also show you how to correctly bleed the remote lever line.

TOOLS AND AIDS

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The parts in detail: (1) Alcohol for cleaning, (2) silicone-free grease e.g. Ultra Slick from RSP; (3) 2.5W fork oil, (4) bleed syringes, (5) stick for cleaning the dip tube, (6) cleaning cloth, (7) safety goggles, (8) Englishman, (9) 26 and 34 millimetre torque spanner, (10) circlip pliers, (11) damper pump, (12) vice with aluminium clamping jaws, (13) T10 Torx for the bleed screw, (14) DH tyre lever, (15) dental tool with rounded tip for removing O-rings, (16) valve spanner, (17) disposable gloves.

1. unscrew the valve cap and use a screwdriver to let the air out. If the valve has not lost any air during use, the valve insert does not need to be replaced during servicing.
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1. soak the new foam ring with 2.5W oil and insert it at the top and the O-ring at the bottom. Then press the new dust seal into the top of the union nut.
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The lowering function of the Reverb is hydraulically controlled. If there is air in the system, the support can only be lowered slightly and the control button no longer returns automatically. These steps will make it air-free again. This is how it works: Turn the speed control setting to the slowest position (largest chamber volume).
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The large service kit for the Rock Shox Reverb:

The large service kit for the Reverb costs 39.90 euros from Rock Shox distributor Sport Import. The scope of delivery includes all spare parts such as seals, guide pins and glide rings. So nothing stands in the way of a home service. <a href="http://www.sport-import.de/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">www.sport-import.de</a>Photo: Daniel Simon The large service kit for the Reverb costs 39.90 euros from Rock Shox distributor Sport Import. The scope of delivery includes all spare parts such as seals, guide pins and glide rings. So nothing stands in the way of a home service. www.sport-import.de


The complete service manual for the Rock Shox Reverb can also be found below as a PDF download.

Downloads:

Maintenance: Rock Shox Reverb dropper post (pdf)

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