Originally Posted by
smaggs260
Yes, you're right - the forks aren't the best and I should get some decent ones.
So based on that - I thought, I got nothing lose and I decided to pop out the metal collar from the lower. I managed to get them both out and then the new seals fitted nicely.
So, I haven't wasted any money, but I think it's time to get some decent forks (or new bike)
Thanks for responding anyhow.
Glad you got it sorted.
Save the money for a bike. If a bike comes brand new from the factory with a coil fork it is a good sign the rest of the bike is less designed for mountain biking and more designed for a look and hitting a price point. Air forks are generally a good sign the rest of the parts were designed for mountain biking and especially these days if it has thru-axles it is a bike that can be upgraded. However I generally tell people get the bike you want from the get-go upgrades minus grips or saddle (and I guess pedals to a degree) because trying to do it on your own is more expensive as you don't get the volume discounts that say Specialized or Santa Cruz would get buying 10000 Deore derailleurs. You can still find stuff for older mountain bikes or older standards but those can usually get more expensive as they are boutique or come used with those risks.