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04-27-2018, 04:54 PM #1
Servicing ancient suspension quesitons (home options + Seattle area shops)
My primary bike is a 2003 Santa Cruz Bullit. It's still a solid bike and faced with the fact that I won't have 4+ grand to drop on a new bike any time soon means it is going to be my main ride for the foreseeable future.
Have had the brakes and drivetrain serviced/replaced pretty regularly so they are all good but what is in need of help is the suspension. It still works OK but has been bottoming out more and more lately. I'm not getting heavier and surely not riding more aggressively so that isn't the issue. Also, no leaks noticed. The suspension just needs servicing. I don't know shit about this stuff so looking for advice (other than drop a grand on new stuff) and shops in the Seattle area that might be good at doing this work.
- Front: Marzocchi Bomber Z1 FR. I believe this is a coil & oil fork? So I guess I need the oil replaced and maybe new coils?
- Rear: 5th element. I guess they just plain went out of business? What are my options here. Maybe a new, heavier spring? Anybody have an idea of what springs I could buy that would fit this?
Thanks for any advice."Great barbecue makes you want to slap your granny up the side of her head." - Southern Saying
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04-27-2018, 07:57 PM #2Registered User
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Heard good things about Greg at ButterSuspension
I think he works out of Center Cycles down in Renton.
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04-27-2018, 10:06 PM #3Banned
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Alleycat in bellingham.
Pretty sure the fork is still servicable... no idea on shock.
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04-28-2018, 12:11 AM #4
Fork is easy its an open bath coil fork. http://www.mountainbikerides.co.uk/f...k-service.html
shock... there is always this option http://avalanchedownhillracing.com/5...conversion.htma positive attitude will not solve all of your problems, but it may annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
Formerly Rludes025
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04-28-2018, 01:32 AM #5
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04-30-2018, 10:13 AM #6
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