Video: Full Travel documentary looks back at GT’s suspension development
Take a trip back to the early days of full-suspension mountain bikes with “Full Travel”, a documentary from GT Bicycles which tells the story of their suspension development. Full Travel premieres on the GT Bicycles Facebook Page for 24 hours from 2am on 24 April 2020 (SA time). We hear it should be available online […]
Video: Basic fork servicing
Steve Bowman, Fox South Africa brand manager, takes us through a basic fork service. In this video, Steve shows us the process of removing the lower legs, cleaning and checking the fork, and how to reassemble the fork. Please note that if your fork is still under warranty, all servicing should be done by Fox […]
Video: Tips to keep your suspension fork running smoothly
A mountain bike suspension fork requires regular care. Steve Bowman has two simple tips to keep your fork sliding smoothly. Two tips to keep your suspension fork running smoothly: It’s recommended to turn your fork upside down for 10 minutes once a week. This will help keep your wiper seals and sponge ring lubricated and […]
Video: When to service your suspension fork
A mountain bike suspension fork needs regular cleaning and servicing to continue operating optimally without causing damage. If done correctly, your fork should last the life time of the bike. Here’s a guide on when you should be servicing your fork and what signs of wear to look out for. In South Africa, we ride […]
First Ride: Fox 32 Step-Cast fork
Announced in April this year, the 32 Step-Cast (SC) fork is the lightest cross-country fork Fox has produced starting at around 1,355 grams. Designed and optimized for 100 mm travel from the outset, the 32 SC has some unique features. 32 SC Chassis & Damper Design The chasis of the Step-Cast (SC) is noticeably different […]
Suspension manufacturers introduce metric shock sizing
Six of the bicycle industry’s main suspension manufacturers announced today that, beginning with model year 2017 bicycles, consumers will see several new shock lengths and fitment options. The new lengths are based on metric dimensions instead of the imperial-based dimensions of most current shock offerings. Cane Creek, DVO Suspension, Manitou, RockShox, SR Suntour, and X-Fusion […]