Suspension service options

Almost all Mountain bikes, and many Hybrid bikes, are now coming with suspension systems to make the ride more controllable and comfortable. These are 'moving parts' and so need maintenance and servicing, some of the manufactures recommend fork services after every 8 hours of riding. To maintain your suspension at its optimum level Rule 4 Cycles offer a range of service options. Suspension should be serviced regularly, and you should not wait for the units to stop working / break down before having them 'serviced'; if it has gotten that bad the units are likely to be beyond repair and may need to be replaced.... at significant cost.

With the huge range of Forks and Rear shocks it is necessary to 'order in' the seal kits needed so please book your service in advance with full details of of Model and Year of the unit to minimise the time that your bike is 'off the road'.

PLEASE NOTE some 'basic' forks and rear shocks are not serviceable and it is not possible to get seals for some shocks and forks. If this is the case you will be advised and no charge made.

If there is any wear to the fork bushings, or pitting of the stanchions, this will require more specialist work and it is recommended that the units are sent to TF Tuned for assessment and repair. This can be arranged but will need advanced booking and involve the bike being off the road for some time.

	Typical work completed	Expected time / price
Lower Fork Leg Service	Forks removed from frame and lower legs split from upper stanchions. Lower legs are then cleaned of old oil and grease and inspected for wear / damage to bushings. Old seals and wipers are removed and new ones fitted with suspension lube / grease as appropriate. Lower legs are then reassembled on to uppers and fresh oil added as appropriate. Forks are then refitted to the bike and the headset adjusted for play.	Normally takes 1-2 hours £30 - £50 + Cost of seal kit
Upper Fork Leg Service (Non Cartridge systems only) For Catridge based forks you are adivsed to book in with TF Tuned	Forks removed from frame and lower legs split from upper stanchions. Lower legs are then cleaned of old oil and grease and inspected for wear / damage to bushings. Old seals and wipers are removed and new ones fitted with suspension lube / grease as appropriate. Upper stanchions are disassembled, old oil and grease cleaned out and damper and spring units inspected for wear. If needed new seals are fitted and the uppers reassembled using fresh oil / grease as appropriate Lower legs are then reassembled on to uppers and fresh oil added as appropriate. Forks are then refitted to the bike and the headset adjusted for play.	Normally takes 2 - 2.5 hours £40 - £60 + Cost of seal kit
Rear Shock 'Air can' Service NOTE this does not cover the damper unit itself. For a full Shock service you are advised to book in with TF Tuned	Rear shock remove from frame and air can opened and cleaned of old oil and grease. Damper body is inspected for wear. Old seals and wipers are removed and new ones fitted with fresh lube as appropriate, and the air can reassembled. Shock re-fitted to bike	Normally takes 1 hour £35 + Cost of seal kit