Hey Guys,
I recently picked up a NOS ~2017 Pike and out of the box installed a Debonair spring in it. I re-greased and lubed everything as you would in a normal lowers service. Off the top, the small bump sensitivity was great and the forks would move with the strength of one finger pushing on the stem. I was very impressed!
After around 10 hours riding (a couple of weekend rides) the stiction was terrible. I could gently stand on my pedals without the fork moving into its travel.
With the air cap removed, the forks moved freely. After pulling the air spring and re-lubing the piston with Slikoleum it felt good again.
After another several hours riding, it is sticky again.
Do Rockshox forks normally require this much maintenace? I am comparing the Pike to an X-Fusion Trace that has a legit 1000+ unserviced hours on it and a 10yr old 36 both of which feel better than the Pike does after a few rides.
Is it possible I might have an out of spec o-ring that's too tight and needs the fresh grease to keep it moving?
Any thoughts?
Cheers,
Scott
I recently picked up a NOS ~2017 Pike and out of the box installed a Debonair spring in it. I re-greased and lubed everything as you would in a normal lowers service. Off the top, the small bump sensitivity was great and the forks would move with the strength of one finger pushing on the stem. I was very impressed!
After around 10 hours riding (a couple of weekend rides) the stiction was terrible. I could gently stand on my pedals without the fork moving into its travel.
With the air cap removed, the forks moved freely. After pulling the air spring and re-lubing the piston with Slikoleum it felt good again.
After another several hours riding, it is sticky again.
Do Rockshox forks normally require this much maintenace? I am comparing the Pike to an X-Fusion Trace that has a legit 1000+ unserviced hours on it and a 10yr old 36 both of which feel better than the Pike does after a few rides.
Is it possible I might have an out of spec o-ring that's too tight and needs the fresh grease to keep it moving?
Any thoughts?
Cheers,
Scott