Originally Posted by
rootee
Has anyone actually replaced the Klein Reve SPA bumper/elastomer/shock with the "Klein Reve Elastomer Refresh Kit", P/N KREV19, from suspensionforkparts??
I blindly purchased the part from them since it was only $26, but upon receiving it, doesn't look like the original at all. First, it's a transparent yellow/amber color, and secondly it a straight cylinder, and without a taper like the original (top thicker, bottom narrower) will not be flush with the top portion of the rear seat stay. Even if it fits it'll look ridiculous, but my bumper/elastomer/SPA is cracking and spongy so I'm willing to not care about aesthetics if it works. I'm hesitating to remove the original SPA and risk damage to it, because what if this KREV19 from suspensionforkparts doesn't actually fit or work.
BTW, I had to remove the URL's, because I'm a new bikeforums member, and am not yet allowed to post links.
Ha! I contacted suspensionforkparts a few years ago and at that time they didn't have anything that'd work given the dimensions for the Reve elastomer. Looks that that guy decided it was worth making. I ended up finding an industrial supply web site that sold 6" lengths of black polyurethane tubes that were the correct dimensions and firmness. To be certain I bought two of these, each with different firmness. I got a miter box saw I'll use to cut a piece to the proper length, which I got to do soon cause my elastomer looks to finally be worn out. Here's a nice exploded view picture of the assembly. Note that to remove the elastomer, the triangle need to be flexed, as in extended a bit, to allow enough clearance for its removal. Hope it all works out for you, I'll be finding out soon enough...I just love that bike, put to 10 speed Shimano 105 grupo on it a few years ago.
