Lower Leg Service Explained
Your fork is working hard every minute you are on the bike, there is no better way to prevent costly internal damage than this routine lower leg service. We replace the lower seals and clean out the lower legs (which are typically filled with grit, dirty oil and other undesirables.) While we have your fork apart, we give everything else a close look for signs of possible damage:
- removal of lower chassis for cleaning
- replacement of main fork seals/wipers
- inspection of bushings, and all moving parts
- new external crush-washer/retainer
- replacement of suspension fluid
- reassembled and torqued to manufacturer specifications
Full Overhaul Explained
This is the recommended 100 hour service recommended by most suspension manufacturers. It's a full teardown and refresh.
- Removal of lower chassis for cleaning
- Replacement of main fork seals/wipers
- Inspection of bushings, and all moving parts
- Removal, inspection and cleaning of all air and/or mechanical spring parts
- Replacement of all air seals and manufacturer suggested lubes and fluids
- Removal, inspection, and cleaning of all damper components
- Replacement of all damper seals, glide rings, and fluid
- New external crush-washer/retainer
- Replacement of lower leg suspension fluid
- Reassembled and torqued to manufacturer specifications
Service Types Compared
| Lower Leg Service | Full Overhaul | ||
| replace lower leg seals and wipers |  |
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| inspect bushings | |
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| replace lower leg suspension fluid | |
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| inspect, clean air or mechanical spring |  |
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| replace air or mechanical spring seal parts | |
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| inspect, clean damper system | |
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| replace damper seal parts and fluid | |
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| Pricing is based on replacement of common wear items, such as seals and bushings, plus labor. If your component requires parts in addition to those included above, Manticore will contact you with an estimate. |
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The heart of your bike’s suspension is the damper
When your damper is working at its best, the entire bike feels in tune with the trail. But when your damper is not working properly, your beautiful bike can feel like it is working against you mile after mile.
A Manticore tuned and maintained damper gives you the control and confidence you need to enjoy your favorite trail.
HOW TO: Remove Your Suspension Fork
Don’t let removing your fork be the obstacle to sending it in for service. Here we break the process down step-by-step on a typical mountain bike.
Recommended Tools:
a set of Hex wrenches and a cellphone
