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Front fork bottoming out

  • 18-10-2024 1:54pm
    #1
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,883 ✭✭✭


    I have asked a load of places do they service/pump it up to be told don’t do it as need specialist tools etc (Richies in Swords suggested expert cycles in Rathfarnham, but they have crap reviews)

    I don’t want to spend thirty euro or so on a pump for once in a blue moon (7 years and this is the first time its bottomed out/lockout release cable rubbing), I got a good pump in Lidl for my tyres etc for under a tenner and will use it way more

    I was hoping someone in the Dublin 15/Meath area might have one I could get a lend of, but don’t know where to ask

    Thanks for any help

    Post edited by jeffk on


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  • #2
    Alkers
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    If you stop at the biking.ie hut they might lend you one.

    Any half decent bike shop should have a shock pump and a lot of MTBers would carry one or have it in the car.



  • #3
    fatbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭fatbhoy


    If your fork is losing air, it sounds like the seals are in need of replacing. So a fork service would be required in that case: change the fork oil and seals. To do that, you, or the person doing it, would need to let out all the air, replace the oil and seals, and then pump air back in to bring the fork sag up the the required level. So a fork/shock pump would be needed. You can't really be going into bike shops and asking for a lend of their equipment/tools. So what I'm saying is if you've a fork, you need a fork/shock pump.

    If it's a crappy bike, well then maybe you could chance your arm asking for a lend of the bike shop's shock pump, but it's not really the done thing.



  • #4
    jeffk
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122734408#Comment_122734408

    I've asked my local shop, Richie's, Spun cycles, maynooth cycles and decathlon to be told no or no reply

    It's a lapierrie 529 and cost about 900 or so

    I've been through the ringer over the summer with my lbs after I crashed and spend hundreds when realistically it needed a bottom bracket and wheel (not a load stuff including pedals)

    I'm in Dublin 15 and there's one bike shop and Halfords, it's a 29er and I have a Toyota auris which is small so options are limited.. That's why asking maynooth so get the train with the bike

    Post edited by jeffk on


  • #5
    T-Maxx
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    Buy a pump, use it, sell it on?



  • #6
    easygoing39
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    The fork is 7 years old,when was the last time you serviced it?



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  • #7
    ednwireland
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    last time I had this I bought a new fork ( it was cheap !) seals had gone.

    now I'm dreading it on the fox shocks on the two other bikes as my nearest fox service centre is up near Belfast a 2.5 hour drive away.

    probably ought to.learn how to service myself .

    how much is a fork service these day 100 euro +

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #8
    jeffk
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122752558#Comment_122752558

    My lbs couldn't/wouldn't service it and I've tried numerous places near here and no go (not much choice of having a 29er and auris hatchback dragging a bike to places and having to go back)

    The local Halfords don't service it but he pumped it up, was 100 and now 175 (no doubt be told that's wrong lol)



  • #9
    jeffk
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    That's why I wanted to get air in and see

    Next thing will have to be getting it up a MTB place and biting the bullet on servicing it



  • #10
    easygoing39
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,397 ✭✭✭easygoing39


    ok,well see how it lasts.But a fork is supposed to be serviced once a year.I use Expert in Rathfarnham village.I only have a old Fiesta but have no trouble getting any of my bikes into the back of it,just take off the front wheel,takes 5 seconds.



  • #11
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,883 ✭✭✭jeffk


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122753162#Comment_122753162

    Yeah I will thanks, its madness to think D15 had one bike shop and the they dont do some bike stuff, then anything nearby doesnt do it either

    Richies suggested them, but they have a lot of crap google reviews and as you can see I wouldnt have the best time dealing with bike shops so no fear it would go pear shaped

    You are right with the wheel, its more the thoughts of going over cross city, ah leave it with us, then have to go back another day, because no fear it couldnt be booked to leave and get it on the way home (go off for coffee or something if needed)

    You can tell I have had nothing but issues with bike shops



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  • #12
    T-Maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,209 ✭✭✭T-Maxx


    The best way to avoid the LBS is to do learn how to do your maintenance and repairs yourself. Sure there are YouTube videos for anything these days.



  • #13
    fatbhoy
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    Expert Cycles are great as long as you don't mind them not fawning over you, or perhaps being a little grumpy sometimes. Also, make sure you specify exactly what you want, get them to write it down on the little paper tag they attach to the bike when it comes in for work (they attach it with a zip tie, and write your phone number on it and what work is to be done). Then tell them if they're thinking of doing anything extra to it. not to do it, and phone you about it instead.

    BTW a lot of the bad Google reviews were people expecting work to be done there and then, and that was during Covid when the shop was fully booked out. They had to introduce a new system of advance booking back then because they were so busy. So I think those reviews need to be taken with a pinch of salt. Regarding them doing work that wasn't asked, then yeah that's not cool and I've seen that before. You need to make sure they understand to only do the work you specify.



  • #14
    Gerry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,487 ✭✭✭Gerry


    Get the fork to expert. you can go direct. or they also offer a collect and drop off via cycle superstore.



  • #15
    magicbastarder
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    FWIW one of the lads in 360 cycles pumped my fork for me a few years ago, and refused point blank to even take a fiver for the favour.



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