How do you clean RockShox Forks?

How do you clean RockShox Forks?

Clean your forks with water; a hose is best, but if you use a jet wash then turn the bike upside down first so, as not to force water inside the fork seals. Be sure to remove all dirt from the fork stanchions and around the seals, especially between the stanchions and fork arch at the front of the fork.

Why are Fox forks so expensive?

they are expensive because they are great. stiff, durable, and in practice can go years without servicing.

Is 120 mm travel enough?

In addition, you’re not likely to notice much difference between a 120mm, 130mm, and 140mm fork. Honesty, a 120mm fork is enough travel for most Trail riders.

Are there any RST 156 forks up for auction?

RST 156 A Fork. Up for auction is a RST 156 A front suspension fork that was parted off of a store bicycle. The forks are threadless with a 7 inch fork tube (177.8 mm) This can be a great purchase for someone looking to make a quick purchase on a used set of forks for a bicycle build!

Are dirt Forks any good on a budget?

Being on a budget doesn’t mean that you have to give up on performance. The Dirt fork has 32mm stanchions and is available in two options, a spring only version and an adjustable rebound version. Coil spring only, non-adjustable. A hydraulic adjustable cartridge that lets you externally set the forks rebound.

What size steerer tube does a RST Fork have?

To further add to the stiffness of the chassis, the fork has a tapered steerer tube. Travel choices are 160-, 170- or 180mm and wheel size options are 26 or 27.5. RST uses their ORC+ damper, which offers low-speed compression control with an internal high-speed compression shim stack.

Is the RST stitch coil a good fork?

The RST Stitch Coil is a stout all mountain fork with a stiff chassis and a simple, reliable damper. While it does not rival a top of the line fork in all areas of performance, it is a stand out in the category in terms of stiffness and overall ride characteristics.

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