Specialized calls for the Future Shock assembly to be replaced every 500 hours
11-20-19, 08:47 PM
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Perhaps, though I'm quite happy with how the FS1 works for me and I've had enough run-in's with leaking hydraulic MTB suspensions that I'm OK without that added potential on my road bike (one time my MTB fork leaked on the front disc brake pads while on a long ride in the middle of nowhere...not fun).
11-20-19, 09:23 PM
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...So the technician you talked to suggested servicing a non-servicable component every 250 to 500 hours? I'm seeing a few notes on the internet about spring swapping. But not a full service. Perhaps it is time to call Specialized back and ask for a service bulletin/instructions on the shock, and whether any internal parts are available. Parts diagram?....
Otherwise, yeah I probably shoulda questioned Specialized about the procedure for servicing the FS's needle bearings. I guess I chose not to because when got wind of this "500hrs." hoopla I did read something on the net saying that the lower portion of the FS cartridge where the bearings are located is not permanently sealed. It may have also discussed the tools/procedure needed to access them (and I know that reply #78 in this thread talks about doing it though it doesn't get into the how...I will have to PM the poster). I also recall reading that this type of work is meant only for a professional mechanic. Anyway, there might be a special tool or two that I need to get or I may end up damaging the FS in the process but that's never stopped me before from trying to figure out how to maintain something on my bike. Fortunately I have some time to work this out (my FS1 still runs smooth) and I will post information on doing this work here once I find out.
11-20-19, 11:55 PM
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I have moved on
I am now riding my new Niner which does all that the Roubaix does but it does it in the old school way. The tires and frame absorb the shock. It is wonderful and it works. I got caught up in the spring in the head tube idea with the Roubaix and it works but sometimes you feel it and that's ok but the Niner does it better it is a stiffer bike so I ride it harder and I go faster. No moving parts to fuss with. What was I thinking? I am done with Specialized. I will just take the loss and dump the bike on that site that sells the bike for you.
11-21-19, 07:22 PM
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Getting a machine with the bells and whistles means having the added maintenance those bells and whistles require. No different than a car loaded with options or any other appliance.
