Small fork service on Rock Shox suspension forks

Stefan Loibl

 · 19.04.2012

Small fork service on Rock Shox suspension forksPhoto: Daniel Simon
Small fork service on Rock Shox suspension forks
Tough response behaviour, air loss or oil on the stanchions? Then it's high time for a small service on your MTB suspension fork. We show you what is important for Rock Shox suspension forks.
  It's not just you as the rider who performs high-performance sport on the descent, but also the suspension fork.Photo: Unbekannt It's not just you as the rider who performs high-performance sport on the descent, but also the suspension fork.

Replacing the dust seals and changing the oil on a mountain bike suspension fork is not rocket science. The manufacturers recommend servicing the suspension fork every 50 hours of riding at the latest. We say: For the average rider, it is sufficient to replace the seals and change the oil once a year. Only frequent riders and bikers who are often out and about in muddy and wet conditions should consider a small service twice a year.

  So that the service runs smoothly: You need this tool for the small service.Photo: Daniel Simon So that the service runs smoothly: You need this tool for the small service.

With the service kit from Rock Shox (15 euros), a basic wrench kit and the service videos, any hobby wrench should be able to do it themselves.

  The dip tubes are cleaned with rubbing alcohol.Photo: Daniel Simon The dip tubes are cleaned with rubbing alcohol.

Reba, SID, Pike, Yari or Revelation: small service on Rock Shox suspension forks


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