A cheap SunTour fork like this isn't worth sending off for service — but you can work on it yourself to improve its performance This step-by-step guide is applicable to any budget fork that has no oil bath lubrication in the lower legs; fork specs can be checked online, so you can see what you’re dealing with before you crack anything open. However, the procedure for stripping a budget suspension fork is virtually the same for all brands and models. We got hold of a used SunTour XCR for this article, something like you’d find on a Specialized Hardrock, for example. Frankly, it felt and looked terrible but, with a little love, it performed surprisingly well, proving that this task is worthwhile.
Well i mostly do xc riding but i have stock sr suntour xcp 75's on mine (100mm travel and no stupid boot covers) i find they work great. I suppose i'll probably upgrade them next year but i think ill still be a coil shocker then. ( im a 20ish past 200lb rider).
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These are supposed to be a step up from crap, so i'll have to find out what a suitable upgrade would be. In doing my own sr suntour research they seem to make a nice product. I think they get a bad rap because of all the lower end forks they produce. And i know around here its hard to even get sr suntours that arent on bikes ( for upgrades). Well ive got those XCP60's on the V1 and like i said they work well and i havent had a prob with them, well i suspose that is because ive had them for 8 months along with the bike. Although they bottom out with a heavy rider like me when i push hard going off a gutter, i wasnt planning on doing insane 6 foot jumps.
I know i said something that would've sounded like that, the good thing is that the SR Suntour Duro D have got 130mm travel and they have rebound and preload adjustment. I still in the thinking bussiness of wether to get the 2005 escape 8.1 for something to muck around on all the trails around my house or to buy a good second hand bike. Download film sub indo.
A 'hardtail' is a mountain bike that has a front suspension fork (like the one on the right) and no shock absorber in the back. Good hardtails are light, fast and responsive, and because of this they are good for climbing. Even the cheapest mountain bikes these days tend to have suspension forks. That's not necessarily a good thing, since most of the forks on cheap bikes are of poor quality and will probably need replacing before too long. The cheapest forks also tend to be sold only on new bikes, and not separately. Find out the make and model of the fork, and search around on the web for it. The price will give you an indication of the fork quality.
Most decent bikes are sold with Rock Shox, Manitou, or Marzocchi. Marzocchi has been making forks longer than anyone and has probably the best reputation, but they tend to be expensive so you won't find them on anything but expensive bikes. Rock Shox and Manitou make lower-end (but reasonably good) forks. Other reputable brands such as Fox and Suntour make forks that may very well provide a good service life, but are not as well known for mountain bike forks. Replacement forks can be found at very low prices during sales and clearance events, so they can be upgraded later (sometimes at a bargain price).
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A 'full suspension' bike has the front suspension fork and a rear suspension (like the bike on the right). These are highly recommended if you ride in a lot of rocks, as the rear suspension allows you to glide over rough terrain. They're also good for big jumps. The rear shock adds some complexity to the bike, and a good bit more weight at any give price point, plus there'll be a bit more maintenance. Plus, you'll pay a few hundred dollars more than a hardtail for a bike of otherwise equal components. Depending on your terrain, it might be worth it; riding a hardtail in big rocks can be brutal. Dec 16, 2010.
Even if you have a diagram, there are not parts available. So, you only option is to find a used one or buy a new one from a dealer. Small parts are usually not worth it to the manufacturer to stock.
Suntour must be replaced with Suntour, it will not work with Shimano unless change everything over. The pitch is different will not match up for shifting. I advise you to go to your local bike shop and inquire about a nos Suntour shift because they are not around.
Go to a dealer who has been in business for at least 15-20 years and they should be able to help you. If, all else fails go on ebay. Sep 25, 2010. The front forks aren't adjustable, as you probably figured out.
You can, however, get harder springs if the springs can be accessed at the top of the fork tube. If not, do what I did on my mountain bike. I bought a better pair of adjustable forks that I found on eBay.
It will take a bit of investigation on your part regarding the dimensions of the forks, so you get the correct length and width where the forks fit onto the frame (and the overall desired fork length), but you'll be a lot happier with adjustables. Jun 14, 2009.
Pros: Cheap, locks Cons: stiff, heavy Recommendation: this is the fork that came on my entry level hardtail. It has held up to a lot of intermediate level trails and a heavy rider. My home trails are extremely rooty, I manage to get through them and the shock has held up. It has not degraded in performance and has required no maintenance. Sometimes I feel like I'm holding a jackhammer. I think if I hit something hard enough to get full 100mm travel it would break my arms but it gives 80% fairly reasonably. It is not the supple ride of a high end shock, but I ride my local every week and it never causes me trouble.
Model/Year: 2016 Pros: Haven't bottomed out It is suspension. Cons: I never use full suspension. It doesn't really change my ride much Recommendation: This is the only fork I've ever tried, but I thought forks were for buffering rough rides, and this really doesn't do much. I compared it in lock and full suspension and it isn't much different. It's cheap and looks like it's going to break any moment. It came stock on my bikesdirect.com bike, and I'm alternating between deciding to upgrade it or simply upgrade my bike.
Model/Year: 2011? 26', 80mm travel v3 Pros: Cheap Strong Simple Cons: Heavy Recommendation: I love this fork. It came on the first mtb I bought after a 10 year absence. The bike was fairly cheap, and I soon bought others, but keep this one for an urban all rounder.
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It has done a lot of off road exploring and single track. I have used this bike for practising going down steps, off ramps, hopping curbs. The forks have only bottomed out a few times. For what they are they are good and tough. No real adjustment. I'm 80kg and have put them through big impacts - they would suit a heavy rider.
Sr Suntour M2000
Model/Year: 2015 Pros: Cheap Cons: Leaks oil Heavy Rebound is lacking Shock action is not very smooth Recommendation: This fork came stock on my bike and it was one of the first things I wanted to replace. I am sure it's perfectly fine if you are just riding light XC with not many rough patches. I ride intermediate terrain with some rock patches and ruts and have found the shocks a bit lacking on response as well as leaking a little bit of oil from the top seals. I also had the lockout knob fall off on the first crash. Overall, perfectly fine for a cheap starter shock.
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