Suspension Service

Oh man, it feels like when I go riding lately my  suspension doesn't work as well as it did when my bike was new!
As you ride the oil will slowly be absorbed in the the seals and deposited onto the stanchions of your fork and shock, this is what creates that buttery smooth feeling that you're used too when you compress your suspension. But after a while this action will drain the oil out of your suspension, and create friction on the seals, decreasing performance and eventually wearing off the anodized coating on your stanchions. Thats not good.

Oh No! What can I do about this?
Performing regular maintenance (Seals and oil change) at the manufacturer service intervals will not only keep you suspension working better, but it will help preserve the longevity of your equipment. 

Oh man well where can I have this work done?
Right here at JoyRide! Our service technicians are a well versed in the arts of suspension maintenance and are ready to get you taken care of. Come in or call to book an appointment and we will get you set up!

What to Look For:

Dry Stanchions:
A properly maintained fork and shock will leave a thin residue of oil on the Stanchions, when the stanchions touch dry, its time for servicing.

​Excessive Oil Vomiting:
Prematurely worn seals will result in exessive oil loss on to the stanchions, if you see thick black oil regularly coating your stanchions, it's time to talk to us. 
 
Air Loss:
Worn seals will also result in air loss through the junction of the lowers and the stanchions. 
Gosh darn those seals are finicky. 

Common Service Intervals