New Stumpy FSR Comp Fork Stiction
Discussion
Just got a Stumpy FSR Comp and the front fork seems to have some real stiction problems. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what is the resolution? I've not even ridden it a mile yet and this just doesn't seem right. It sometimes sticks 10mm into its travel then frees up if I push down (when standing over it not sitting on it).
Found a thread about someone else with a similar problem, but no answer
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=2...
I hadn't really noticed a problem with mine until it was cured. I landed an over adventurous jump with the fork virtually bottoming out. After this point they were clearly smoother, and soaked up bumps far better.
I would say, as other people have suggested on the Single Track thread, that they just need bedding in. I assume the shop where you bought the bike from give a free first service, so mention it to them when you take it in. They should know if it feels right or not.
I would say, as other people have suggested on the Single Track thread, that they just need bedding in. I assume the shop where you bought the bike from give a free first service, so mention it to them when you take it in. They should know if it feels right or not.
Fox Float R's I'm guessing?
You've not ridden a mile yet? Nowt wrong with them mate. Forks take a fair while to bed in, particularly air forks as the seals are so tight.
Go cane it for a couple of hard off road rides. Then set the air pressure and damping up again, you should see them freeing up and becoming more active.
You've not ridden a mile yet? Nowt wrong with them mate. Forks take a fair while to bed in, particularly air forks as the seals are so tight.
Go cane it for a couple of hard off road rides. Then set the air pressure and damping up again, you should see them freeing up and becoming more active.
snotrag said:
Fox Float R's I'm guessing?
You've not ridden a mile yet? Nowt wrong with them mate. Forks take a fair while to bed in, particularly air forks as the seals are so tight.
Go cane it for a couple of hard off road rides. Then set the air pressure and damping up again, you should see them freeing up and becoming more active.
Yeah float RL's. Will have to persevere with bedding them in I guess then as everyone has said that. Thing is, I know some people who say there were fine out the box. Mine stick at lots of points in the travel and it does not feel lubricated if you see what I mean. Contrast this to the rear shock which feels great.You've not ridden a mile yet? Nowt wrong with them mate. Forks take a fair while to bed in, particularly air forks as the seals are so tight.
Go cane it for a couple of hard off road rides. Then set the air pressure and damping up again, you should see them freeing up and becoming more active.
Rico said:
Forks often get better with time. I've got Fox F100s (I think) on my XC bike. Really plush now after 18months or so, but are a bit noisy (squishy noises).
I've had a set of Rebas for about 6-7 months and they are still improving every time I ride them (not that they were bad to start with!)I'm in agreement. Forks tend to get better with age and as long as they're services when required, shouldn't need replacing unless your riding style changes.
My Fox Talas RL's are a couple of years old and have received some serious hammer and are like new.
Glad your enjoying the bike Dan!
Jonathan (aka Oola, aka TheSpecialOne)
My Fox Talas RL's are a couple of years old and have received some serious hammer and are like new.
Glad your enjoying the bike Dan!
Jonathan (aka Oola, aka TheSpecialOne)
oola said:
I'm in agreement. Forks tend to get better with age and as long as they're services when required, shouldn't need replacing unless your riding style changes.
My Fox Talas RL's are a couple of years old and have received some serious hammer and are like new.
Glad your enjoying the bike Dan!
Jonathan (aka Oola, aka TheSpecialOne)
lol, you turn up everywhere!My Fox Talas RL's are a couple of years old and have received some serious hammer and are like new.
Glad your enjoying the bike Dan!
Jonathan (aka Oola, aka TheSpecialOne)
DanH said:
oola said:
I'm in agreement. Forks tend to get better with age and as long as they're services when required, shouldn't need replacing unless your riding style changes.
My Fox Talas RL's are a couple of years old and have received some serious hammer and are like new.
Glad your enjoying the bike Dan!
Jonathan (aka Oola, aka TheSpecialOne)
lol, you turn up everywhere!My Fox Talas RL's are a couple of years old and have received some serious hammer and are like new.
Glad your enjoying the bike Dan!
Jonathan (aka Oola, aka TheSpecialOne)
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