Revisiting Specialized Future Shock issues
05-16-20, 08:45 AM
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Thanks for the update. And good to know that that part is available to purchase even at that inflated price. Curious if you did the install or had them do it? I've had mine out to look it over and check the headset bearings. It's not hard to remove/install.
Interestingly enough, I have a 2018 Roubaix comp that has had zero issues with the future shock. It's quiet, smooth, and works well.
My 2019 Diverge was the exact opposite. It always felt rough in operation, had a bad habit of bottoming out even with the stiffest spring, and developed some up/down free play over the course of the first 11 months. I had the shock worked on, they said they did a re-set of the spring. I assume it was just a lube up and kick out scenario and the fix only lasted about half a ride. The LBS was very helpful in getting a new Future Shock 1.5 installed. While it may lack the adjustability and overall smoother operation of the 2.0, it is definitely an upgrade for this bike. Now that a Diverge version of the FS 2.0 is available I may look into upgrading it when I get some new bars/stem.
Interestingly enough, I have a 2018 Roubaix comp that has had zero issues with the future shock. It's quiet, smooth, and works well.
My 2019 Diverge was the exact opposite. It always felt rough in operation, had a bad habit of bottoming out even with the stiffest spring, and developed some up/down free play over the course of the first 11 months. I had the shock worked on, they said they did a re-set of the spring. I assume it was just a lube up and kick out scenario and the fix only lasted about half a ride. The LBS was very helpful in getting a new Future Shock 1.5 installed. While it may lack the adjustability and overall smoother operation of the 2.0, it is definitely an upgrade for this bike. Now that a Diverge version of the FS 2.0 is available I may look into upgrading it when I get some new bars/stem.
08-01-20, 02:23 AM
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The issue I had with my Diverge's Future Shock 1.5 may shine some light on the above issues. It started to give a crunchy and loose feeling. The Specialised technician explained that if the main spring (in the sealed lower chamber) is not regularly allowed to bottom out, the surrounding cage of pin bearings will migrate within the unit leading to premature bearing wear. This can sometimes be reset by bottoming out hard but, if not remedied, will eventually cause the crunchiness I experienced. It's a shame they had not told me of this when I purchased the bike.
For this reason they have advised me to ride it without any booster spring. Perhaps that's why the bike came without any booster spring installed. I installed the medium black spring 6-months into riding it but am only 71kg and often ride on sealed roads or my trainer so may not have compressed the suspension enough frequently enough. It sounds as if servicing these units is a nightmare so they have offered to replace it on warranty with a renewed 2 year warranty on the new unit. It's a design failing. I will ride without a booster spring from now onwards.
For this reason they have advised me to ride it without any booster spring. Perhaps that's why the bike came without any booster spring installed. I installed the medium black spring 6-months into riding it but am only 71kg and often ride on sealed roads or my trainer so may not have compressed the suspension enough frequently enough. It sounds as if servicing these units is a nightmare so they have offered to replace it on warranty with a renewed 2 year warranty on the new unit. It's a design failing. I will ride without a booster spring from now onwards.
08-01-20, 02:49 AM
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Y'all should ride off the curb daily to tune up your FS then?
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Alright, so I finally got the install done and have only had an opportunity to do a little neighborhood spin. The verdict: Near silence on even the roughest roads when the FS 2.0 is fully locked out, same familiar rattle when the FS is open, seemingly louder the softer the setting. I haven't had a chance to put in any real work yet, but I'll update after I do. So, yeah - I'm glad that I have the option of having a quiet locked-out ride and know I can deploy the FS when comfort trumps OCD over noise. A bit disappointed that it's not the perfect solution I'd hoped for.
Louis
