I stand corrected about sus fork usage on a commuting bike...
03-07-13, 08:48 AM
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Most commuters make the mistake of thinking suspension forks are maintenance free. Below is an exerpt from SRAM's recommended maintenaince for basic shocks like the Dart 3 in question. Follow them and the shock will last a reasonable amount of time. For the average commuter - there's absolutely nothing convenient about the added maintenaince and is another reason I don't recommend them for casual city use by non-mechanically inclined riders.
maintenance
clean dirt and debris from upper tubes - after every ride
inspect upper tubes for scratches-after every ride
lubricate dust seals and upper tubes -after every ride
check front suspension fasteners for proper torque -every 25 hours
clean and lubricate remote lockout cable and housing - every 25 hours
clean and lubricate coil spring assembly (coil forks only) -every 100 hours
clean dirt and debris from upper tubes - after every ride
inspect upper tubes for scratches-after every ride
lubricate dust seals and upper tubes -after every ride
check front suspension fasteners for proper torque -every 25 hours
clean and lubricate remote lockout cable and housing - every 25 hours
clean and lubricate coil spring assembly (coil forks only) -every 100 hours
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03-10-13, 05:42 PM
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I'll run it and see what happens.
I'm not super excited about the quality of the product but at €699 Cube had to cut corners somewhere.
Also, I could see how it could work for a weekend rider who clean their bike thoroughly every weekend, but that's not going to happen with a daily-ridden bike, especially not by me.
Let me know how the forks work out once you get them on the bike as I might be looking for a set at some point.
I'm not super excited about the quality of the product but at €699 Cube had to cut corners somewhere.
Also, I could see how it could work for a weekend rider who clean their bike thoroughly every weekend, but that's not going to happen with a daily-ridden bike, especially not by me.
Let me know how the forks work out once you get them on the bike as I might be looking for a set at some point.
